Re: [gentoo-user] Gentoo Council vs Umbrella Corp ?

[james]

On 8/28/20 5:10 PM, antlists wrote:
> On 28/08/2020 19:10, james wrote:
>>
>> A council member, from say England, could manage how 1/2 of what they
>> raise is spent. It could even "english centric" but must comply with
>> USA IRS standards. Our council could be expanded to many members, from
>> other countries, with a centic goal of spending Gentoo funds
>
> WHY? As a Brit I wouldn't want to touch the Americal Legal System with a
> barge pole!!!
>>
>> Truly, there is no other globally recognized tax system
>> like the USA-IRS (bad ass && world class open). That's why in times of
>> trouble, entrepreneurs world wide flock to the "dollar". Also, being
>> in elite standing with the USA-IRS opens many door doors to enhance
>> and promote and deploy GENTOO globally.
>
> And as a Brit, while HMRC may be a pain, I have precious little to do
> with them. My employer deals with them, and at the end of the year I
> occasionally get a letter saying I've overpaid my taxes and here's some
> money back. Do I REALLY want to get involved with some foreign system
> that's WAY more complicated?
>
> Get rid of your rose-tinted spectacles. For the MAJORITY of Brits, our
> tax system is way less complicated than yours. You'd be better off
> moving the foundation to somewhere that doesn't have your insane mix of
> state and federal taxes, and doesn't offload the responsibility onto
> people who don't understand the system.
>
> Cheers,
> Wol


Each group of gentoo users, by legal status of the country they reside 
in, has to be responsible for keeping their gentoo activities safe, 
legal and prosperous. You are absolutely correct. I too struggle with 
American laws; I feel your pain and outrage at the USA government.


Never the less, Gentoo is anchored, legally, in the USA?
So that is my perspective. My efforts. My area of involvement with 
Gentoo is centric to and under the auspices of the USA tax codes and 
other legal requirements. I know that England is a wonderful place, as I 
have many friends there.

I assume we are stuck with the American legal system, as that is where 
Gentoo, historically, choose. None of that precludes Gentoo from forming 
legal branches in other countries, except for costs and a mountain of 
ever expanding legal requirements. So, that is often, the overwhelming 
reason many global charities choose the USA
and all of the legal encumbrances that are required.

If you or others wish other legal foundations for Gentoo, make your 
offers and suggestion to the Gentoo Council?  Gentoo Devs? Besides if 
the new triumvirate:
Canada, England, Australia and New Zealand is successful, then you can 
compare Gentoo being registered therein, or keeping things in the USA?

Sound to me like you are an excellent candidate to join the Gentoo 
Council?  If so, contact Mgorny for pointers.

good luck.
James