Nathan writes: With respect, legal issues are debated on many projects practically > every day. This particular issue is no different. In some > jurisdictions, just accessing such files can expose one to legal risk. > While Mike is a good lawyer, he doesn't represent individual editors - > and the Foundation's interests and liabilities (as a host, not a > content provider) may not fully intersect with the needs of individual > editors. >
Keep in mind, though, that PM is constantly asking for Foundation intervention with regard to the images that he is so consistently reviewing and concerned about. Why PM wants Foundation intervention rather than community consensus is unclear to me -- it should be clear, however, that the Foundation is disinclined to engage in editorial intervention in the absence of a clear legal imperative. With regard to the Foundation's legal obligations, I expect my colleagues at the DOJ and elsewhere will contact me if they have a problem with Foundation policies or operations. --Mike _______________________________________________ foundation-l mailing list [email protected] Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
