They have more money then they know what to do with and blow a shitloas every year
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Gigan@lemmy.world 8 months agowikipedia foundation’s financials are solid, stable, and healthy.
Are they though? They’re asking for money constantly
scottmeme@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I checked their reported expenses and couldn’t really find anything they “blow” money on. Their revenue is smaller than a midsize EU football team, and considering the value comparison between the two, that makes me think either we disagree completely, you have extra info that you did not share, or I don’t understand you.
Aatube@kbin.social 8 months ago
I mean, I’m not sure what they use all that money to develop, but they definitely don’t need all this money to just develop and sustain. Despite activity having hit its peak in the 2000s, spending continues to increase, and extensive feature request and enhancement backlog still stands while developers focus on whatever the foundation’s whim is. Not to mention there’s some controversy over the Tides Foundation.
Gigan@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Well then I’m glad I’ve never given them any
Waluigis_Talking_Buttplug@lemmy.world 8 months ago
They have more than enough money
21Cabbage@lemmynsfw.com 8 months ago
I mean, donations are their only income so they have to ask but that doesn’t mean they don’t get enough.