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The foundation was created as a project of the core team. Nobody was a "special guest." All parties agreed to the terms. That's what the founders of an organization does.

Again, specifically: what control are you worried about? I suspect that you think the foundation has powers it does not have.

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It is the structure that I am concerned about.

Again, I'd rather have them just sponsor Rust, why wasn't a gold or platinum sponsorship like structure considered without placing them on the board of directors.

How about a corporate membership without voting rights?

Right, but the structure is a secondary concern, in that you're concerned about the structure because it enables particular actions. What kind of vote are you worried about?

> Right, but the structure is a secondary concern,

If it was the primary concern we wouldn't be having this conversation, lots of foundations have this structure.

Right now, it is more likely that Facebook would get on the board before I can even donate.

Okay. I still don’t understand specifically what your concern is. I would love to understand, but I’ll drop it. Given the scope of the foundation and what it is and is not in charge of, I find this attitude very confusing.

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