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Gunstick: /* Funding decision by the community for large projects */

2014-03-02T22:55:30Z

‎Funding decision by the community for large projects

Stereo at 16:50, 18 August 2012

2012-08-18T16:50:11Z

Kwisatz: added to finances category

2012-08-18T10:59:31Z

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Kwisatz: /* Levels of financing */ subscript

2012-08-18T09:21:37Z

‎Levels of financing: subscript

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Kwisatz: emphasis, subscript

2012-08-18T09:18:12Z

emphasis, subscript

Gunstick: /* FAQ */

2012-08-14T22:18:25Z

‎FAQ

Gunstick: /* FAQ */

2012-08-14T22:17:41Z

‎FAQ

Stereo: Moved Q to FAQ

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Stereo: /* Funding decision by the community for large projects */

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‎Funding decision by the community for large projects

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 ==Funding decision by the community for large projects==
-During the meeting, projects that cost above 500€ or smaller projects that haven't been accepted by the office are presented and debated, and the current pledging is discussed.
+During the bootstrap meeting, projects that cost above 500€ or smaller projects that haven't been accepted by the office are presented and debated, and the current pledging is discussed.
-The final decision is taken 3 days after the publication of the minutes via an online poll using our [[votex]] tool. Members are presented with a short description of the project and its cost, a link to the pledge system, short information on what free funds the association has, and three choices:
+The final decision is taken 3 days after the publication of the minutes via an online poll using our [[votex]] or alternative tool. Members are presented with a short description of the project and its cost, a link to the pledge system, short information on what free funds the association has, and three choices:
 # [ ] '''No''', Do not fund at all :-(

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	''If you need a machine and don’t buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and don’t have it.'' — Henry Ford		''If you need a machine and don’t buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and don’t have it.'' — Henry Ford
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		+	== Project presentation ==
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		+	For large projects, create a wiki page using the [[Form:Project\|project form]]. Describe your project with as many details as possible and add links to your resources.
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		+	Talk about your project at the [[Bootstrap Meeting]] and/or our discuss-list.

	== Pledges ==		== Pledges ==

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 For big projects, the community may require a minimum pledge.
-==Levels of financing==
+==Levels of funding==
-There are 3 levels of asking for finances, based on the project's cost. By “cost”, we mean cost to syn2cat after any pledges.
+There are 3 levels of asking for funding, based on the project's cost. By “cost”, we mean cost to syn<sub>2</sub>cat after any pledges.
 * If '''the cost is below 50€''' just buy the stuff and hand in the bill. Don't abuse that rule by making small purchases, you risk not being refunded.
-* If '''the cost is below 500€''' (that value is experimental and could change), you should submit your project to the office first. The office can take the decision for syn2cat to finance the project, or consult the bootstrap assembly as if the project's costs were above 500€.
+* If '''the cost is below 500€''' (that value is experimental and could change), you should submit your project to the office first. The office can take the decision for syn<sub>2</sub>cat to finance the project, or consult the bootstrap assembly as if the project's costs were above 500€.
 * Projects '''above 500 €''' are funded based on the bootstrap assembly's decision.

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 [[File:Funding.png|500px|thumb|A flowchart showing the process funding process]]
-Here's how you can get project funding from syn2cat. Hacking the process is "encouraged".
+Here's how you can get project funding from syn<sub>2</sub>cat. Hacking the process is "encouraged".
 ''If you need a machine and don’t buy it, then you will ultimately find that you have paid for it and don’t have it.'' — Henry Ford
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 There are 3 levels of asking for finances, based on the project's cost. By “cost”, we mean cost to syn2cat after any pledges.
-* If the cost is below 50€ just buy the stuff and hand in the bill. Don't abuse that rule by making small purchases, you risk not being refunded.
+* If '''the cost is below 50€''' just buy the stuff and hand in the bill. Don't abuse that rule by making small purchases, you risk not being refunded.
-* If the cost is below 500€ (that value is experimental and could change), you should submit your project to the office first. The office can take the decision for syn2cat to finance the project, or consult the bootstrap assembly as if the project's costs were above 500€.
+* If '''the cost is below 500€''' (that value is experimental and could change), you should submit your project to the office first. The office can take the decision for syn2cat to finance the project, or consult the bootstrap assembly as if the project's costs were above 500€.
-* Projects above 500 € are funded based on the bootstrap assembly's decision.
+* Projects '''above 500 €''' are funded based on the bootstrap assembly's decision.
 ==Funding decision by the community for large projects==
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-'''Q''': do I have to make a pledge for my LED?
+'''Q''': Do I have to make a pledge for my LED?
-<br />'''A''': no, below 50 € you can buy without even asking anyone. Hand in the bill.
+<br />'''A''': No, below 50 € you can buy without even asking anyone. Hand in the bill.
 '''Q''': If I get 100€ via my pledge before voting, then I get 90% yes for full fund. Do I get the 100€ back?
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 '''Q''': That laser costs 110€, if I pay 61€, can I simply hand in the bill, since the cost for syn2cat is below 50€?<br />
-'''A''': yes, Hack the rules!
+'''A''': Yes, hack the rules!
 '''Q''':
 <br />'''A''': Hack the rules!

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 '''Q''': If I get rejected in bootstrap with my 1500€ project for which I had done no pledges at all, can I redo the same thing again?
 <br />'''A''': Yes, if you change something about your project. Try reducing the cost, that's usually the limiting factor. Buy cheaper materials or start pledges.
 '''Q''': Oh, well if the pledge is then 500€, then the vote is for 1000€ and it passes with full finance, I get the project for 33% instead of 42% coverage?
 <br />'''A''': Yes. Hack the rules!

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 '''Q''': Can the office refuse a project?
 <br />'''A''': Only for ''force majeure'' reasons, e.g. we're broke, or we don't have enough room for a 747. Otherwise, the office will pass the project to bootstrap for member vote.
 '''Q''': If my pledge is already above 42%, don't vote option 2 and 3 mean the same thing?
 <br />'''A''': Yes, there's no difference in this case.
 '''Q''': Oh, well if the pledge is then 500€, then the vote is for 1000€ and it passes with full finance, I get the project for 33% instead of 42% coverage?
 <br />'''A''': Yes. Hack the rules!
 '''Q''': This computer costs 550€, if I pay 51€, can the office then simply approve right away since the cost for syn2cat is below 500€?<br />
 '''Q''': That laser costs 110€, if I pay 61€, can I simply hand in the bill, since the cost for syn2cat is below 50€?<br />
 '''A''': yes, Hack the rules!

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	If there are more than 50% ‘yes’ votes, the option with the most votes wins.		If there are more than 50% ‘yes’ votes, the option with the most votes wins.
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−	~~(Option 2 and 3 could mean the same thing if the pledging is already beyond 42%.) → FAQ~~

	The poll remains open for three days. The majority of all submitted valid votes counts; there is no minimum number of voters.		The poll remains open for three days. The majority of all submitted valid votes counts; there is no minimum number of voters.