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Do Not Donate, Do Not Participate!

The new ML agreement is terrible, a portion of the ML's (municipal liaisons aka volunteers) cannot sign it because it breaks the law in their regions.

Dozens more have said they won't sign it, because the confidentiality agreement is worded to prevent whistleblowing, and even more can't sign because the identification company being used violates their country's data laws. This is on top of those who already resigned because they just said this wasn't okay.

Volunteers contacting HQ to ask questions has been told "it sounds like you aren't interested in participating in this as a volunteer" with no other follow ups, some were simply told they would be let go for asking the questions.

The board response to this, and the outrage from community members who are not volunteers has been to post a message on the forum thanking the community and volunteers for their immense support, which DOES NOT EXIST.

https://forums.nanowrimo.org/t/message-from-nanowrimo-board-of-directors-february-march-2024-update-to-the-community/592793

There is something SERIOUSLY sketchy going on here, and from the tone of the email, they have basically stopped listening.

If you are currently donating the NaNoWrimo, please stop immediately. Do not engage, do not support this organization, they are NOT what they once were, and they can't be allowed to continue with blinders on.

I loved this organization, the challenges, but it seems they are no longer capable, so please spread the word, it's time to let it die.