QUOTE(GlassBeadGame @ Tue 16th September 2008, 3:38pm)
At one time I thought you (Moulton) were an unfortunate fellow who confused a MMORPG for an encyclopedia or a university. I no longer think you are confused at all. You are aware of WV/WP's true nature. You are intent upon implementing your own hack to the game in which you can play Gautama, Jesus or Socrates. You set out acquiring Kohlberg Points until you can arrange your very own Passion Play. This is clever, educational and entertaining. Remember though... playing a MMORPG about enlightenment no more results in attaining enlightenment than playing one about an encyclopedia or university will result in scholarly achievements.
M.O.U.L.T.O.N.
Massive Online Universe Loosing On Networks?
QUOTE(sarcasticidealist @ Tue 16th September 2008, 4:11pm)
Well, of course the WMF has had "involvement" with the project. They own the servers, pay the staff support, and hold the relevant copyrights (not of content, but of design, etc.). And yes, Cary Bass is an employee of the WMF, and his job description includes acting on the WMF's behalf, so no problems there.
But what does this have to do with Jimbo? He's not an employee or officer of the WMF, and I've seen no indication that he's authorized to wield the power of the WMF on Wikimedia projects. I'm not seeing the link you see between Cary and Jimbo.
Could someone with more experience (Alison, Lar, etc) explain to him the relationship? Or am I just way off base here?