Re: Q: Debian as a registered organization

On Sun, Apr 05, 2026 at 08:47:37PM +0200, Thomas Goirand wrote:
> 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.

When the French government goes after Debian it is fine for you when 
they arrest all DDs in France, like they did with Pavel Durov?

And if a DD in France had a house or apartment or some savings, it is 
fine for you when this gets confiscated to compensate for whatever
penalties France wants to impose on Debian?

> Cheers,
> 
> Thomas Goirand (zigo)

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