Topic: Simple Machines forms as an NPO

[PurpleCrow]

this is not a software announcement. This is a "corporate" announcement.

There is no change in the software at this time.

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

[AncientDragonfly]

Beautiful news!

Thank you all who had a part in this!

[IchBin™]

PurpleCrow, it basically means that SMF is no longer owned by a single person. It's been given back to the community in a sense that no single person owns the software. IMO, SMF may possibly allow (in the future) community members to possibly participate in the board etc. Having SMF owned by many, makes the project more accountable to the community rather than to a person. Many of the Team members past and present have wanted this for a very long time. Hopefully a less restrictive license will be tied to this down the road.

[nend]

You know a NPO usually has a set a bylaws, I will hold up my congrats until I see them. I just to hate to say congrats and then find out there is something in the bylaws that give someone a majority. I am sorry guys, just can't congrats yet. 

[Road Rash Jr.]

this is not a software announcement. This is a "corporate" announcement.

There is no change in the software at this time.

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

Really Purplecrow? Had you really read the posts from the begining this is evident to the casualy observer and you could have avoided causing your own petty argument that you claim to avoid. Geez, some people 

[PurpleCrow]

this is not a software announcement. This is a "corporate" announcement.

There is no change in the software at this time.

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

Really Purplecrow? Had you really read the posts from the begining this is evident to the casualy observer and you could have avoided causing your own petty argument that you claim to avoid. Geez, some people 

Wow... I had read them all as thats what you should do when you reply to a thread. I'm confused as to where the arguement is? Your post is rather pointless and arguementative - not mine thank you very much. I was merely asking a question - whether or not the software would be effected by these changes - is that not a reasonable question?

Anyway, leave my "petty arguement" alone as I got the answer I needed (one that others seemed to need/want as well, which you would know if you had read the entire thread )

[K@]

You know a NPO usually has a set a bylaws, I will hold up my congrats until I see them. I just to hate to say congrats and then find out there is something in the bylaws that give someone a majority. I am sorry guys, just can't congrats yet. 

One member:One vote.

On ALL matters.

[Runic]

is RC4 going to use Simple Machines NPO or still Simple Machines LLC

[nend]

You know a NPO usually has a set a bylaws, I will hold up my congrats until I see them. I just to hate to say congrats and then find out there is something in the bylaws that give someone a majority. I am sorry guys, just can't congrats yet. 

Yes, but what are the bylaws.

One member:One vote.

On ALL matters.

[cicka]

Congratulations to K@

[Gary]

It's good to know that things have progressed. Nice one folks.

[Kindred]

the bylaws will be available for viewing once we have finished formating them into html. However... there are no gotchas in there. as kat said... one member one vote

[Kindred]

mean it will never have a bridge officer to joomla

a bridge officer?

The entire Joomla fiasco is the reason that it became clear how BAD the GPL is...   so, if Joomla requires a GPL software to bridge, then you are correct...

[Nathaniel]

Congratulations to the team, and well done to those who have put the work into getting this done.

[ThePro]

YES!

and i thought SMF was going to die.. stupid me!

[Joomlamz]

mean it will never have a bridge officer to joomla

a bridge officer?

The entire Joomla fiasco is the reason that it became clear how BAD the GPL is...   so, if Joomla requires a GPL software to bridge, then you are correct...

Thank you

[Road Rash Jr.]

this is not a software announcement. This is a "corporate" announcement.

There is no change in the software at this time.

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

Really Purplecrow? Had you really read the posts from the begining this is evident to the casualy observer and you could have avoided causing your own petty argument that you claim to avoid. Geez, some people 

Wow... I had read them all as thats what you should do when you reply to a thread. I'm confused as to where the arguement is? Your post is rather pointless and arguementative - not mine thank you very much. I was merely asking a question - whether or not the software would be effected by these changes - is that not a reasonable question?

Anyway, leave my "petty arguement" alone as I got the answer I needed (one that others seemed to need/want as well, which you would know if you had read the entire thread )

Thank you for validating my point 

[PurpleCrow]

Thank you for validating my point 

To be quite honest I have no idea what your point actually is... 

[Road Rash Jr.]

Thank you for validating my point 

To be quite honest I have no idea what your point actually is... 

Exactly

[PurpleCrow]

Thank you for validating my point 

To be quite honest I have no idea what your point actually is... 

Exactly

Cryptic... Reminds me of a Michael Mcintyre thing I watched earlier. A lot less funny mind you.