QUOTE(Disillusioned Lackey @ Sun 25th November 2007, 7:09pm)
Where is it written that any organization has to communicate on its own servers. A bunch of IBM guys might communicate via googlechat and it wouldnt mean anything.
Wikia hosts any group in the world, girl scout troops, or whatever.
I dont get what the big deal is, other than the obvious grunts over incestuousness between Wikia and Wikipedia, which could be argued away such that Wikia gives free stuff to everyone now. The real issue is what Wikipedia gives to Wikia, which is free advertising by nofollow. But you know that already.
Please, DL... You know I love ya. But, you have to look at this from the perspective (if I am correct), that Jimbo himself is on the list. He is using Wikia servers to MANAGE the organizational decision-making process of the Wikimedia Foundation -- largely (apparently) without the rest of the WMF Board's knowledge or participation. He is the head of Wikia. Case closed.
The reason Wikia is supposedly not in trouble so far is that they claim there is not a "management overlap" between the two organizations. Now, we see there absolutely is. This is a slam dunk, and I'll be filing the IRS whistle-blower form in the next few days. I would encourage others to do so, also. Remember, the reporter is entitled to 10% of the fine, as a reward for bringing the perp to justice.
Greg