Re: Q: Debian as a registered organization

On 4/3/26 10:40 AM, Adrian Bunk wrote:
> On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 11:38:22PM +0100, Thomas Goirand wrote:
>> ...
>> If we become a registered entity, it'd be a way more easy for governments to
>> get us accounted for. Even more in the case of a USA-registered Foundation.
>> While with the current case, it'd be a way harder for Debian to get into
>> trouble. For example, the foundation could be sued, and we'd have to pay for
>> such trial in USA. But with the current state, one would have to go after
>> single individuals.
>> ...
> 
> It is strange that you consider going after single Debian members as
> preferable for Debian, single individuals are usually easier targets
> than large organizations.

The idea is that the individual(s) involved may not be in the same 
country, making it even more difficult. Or even, impossible for a 
government to go after all of use at once, as there would be no legal 
organization to dissolve.

Cheers,

Thomas Goirand (zigo)