@gunchleoc @argv_minus_one this is all very iffy

"Mastodon is bigger than any single entity, but it does need formal structures to operate effectively."

why? the network would run great without these corporate structures.

"The first of these was the Germany-based non-profit (Mastodon gGmbH). The second is now the U.S. non-profit (Mastodon, Inc.). Mastodon product development, user data, trademarks and copyright are in the hands of the German Mastodon gGmbH."

so the product development, user data, trademarks and copyright are in the hands of a for-profit. yay?

"Mastodon, Inc. creates the opportunity to raise funds from U.S. sources for the project at large, as well as build relationships and explore partnerships beyond Europe."

what relationships and partnership? why?

"While Mastodon is firmly based in Europe, we do not want to limit our engagement potential."

'engagement' 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮