On 20 août 06, at 01:39, Daniel Vainsencher wrote:

> Well, Python does it:
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> http://www.python.org/psf/grants/
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> BTW, its quite possible that someone might get pissed off no matter  
> how you do it, but that's part of life. The question is doing it in  
> a manner that only upsets few people, and encourages active people.  
> If we can vote in a board, we can certainly award some funds.

Indeed Daniel.

> Are there actual examples in which the benevolent dictator is  
> formally involved in awarding money? I was under the impression  
> that's a particular task they keep a distance from...
>
> Daniel
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> David T. Lewis wrote:
>> It certainly would be nice to see people receive some financial
>> recognition, but I really don't know how the board would be able
>> to accomplish this without pissing somebody off.  A strong benevolent
>> dictator would be required, and we do not have that.  The board was
>> wise to steer clear of the issue.
>>
>> Dave
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