On 24/02/2015 16:33, dng-request@??? wrote:

>       Inevitably, the idea of a badge leads to a foundation entitled to
> stamp distros with the badge. I am wondering if only a clear phrasing of
> the principles would be enough, without the impediments and the
> sectarism of a foundation.

You make a convincing point. Although a foundation wouldn't be a bad
distro-neutral rallying point, now you mention it... Plus there would be
lapel pins and secret handshakes, and all the other fun stuff ;-)