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+=================
+ GNU MediaGoblin
+=================
+
+.. contents:: Sections
+   :local:
+
+
+What is GNU MediaGoblin
+=======================
+
+In 2008 a number of free software developers and activists gathered at
+the FSF to attempt to answer the question "What should software
+freedom look like on the participatory web?" Their answer, the 
+`Franklin Street Statement <http://autonomo.us/2008/07/franklin-street-statement/>`_, 
+has lead to the development of  `autonomo.us <http://autonomo.us/>`_
+community, and  free software projects including `Identi.ca <http://identi.ca/>`_ 
+and `Libre.fm <http://libre.fm/>`_. 
+
+Identi.ca and Libre.fm address the need for micro-blogging and music
+sharing services and software that respect users' freedom and
+autonomy. GNU MediaGoblin emerges from this milieu to create a
+platform for us to share photos in an environment that respects our
+freedom and independence. In the future MediaGoblin will include
+support other media, like video, and provide tools to facilitate
+collaboration on media projects.
+
+Why Build GNU MediaGoblin
+=========================
+
+The Internet is designed--and works best--as a complex and endlessly
+resilient network. When key services and media outlets are
+concentrated in centralized platforms, the network becomes less useful
+and increasingly fragile. As always, the proprietary nature of these
+systems, hinders users ability to develop, extend, and understand
+their software; however, in the case of network services it also means
+that users must forfeit control of their data to the service
+providers. 
+
+Therefore, we believe that network services must be federated to avoid
+centralization and that everyone ought to have control over their
+data. In support of this, we've decided to help build the tools to
+make these kinds of services possible. We hope you'll join us, both as
+users and as contributors. 
+
+Who Contributes to the Project
+==============================
+
+You do! 
+
+We are free software activists and folks who have worked on a variety
+of other projects including: Libre.fm, GNU Social, Status.net, Miro,
+Miro Community, and OpenHatch among others. We're programmers,
+musicians, writers, and painters. We're friendly and dedicated to
+software and network freedom.
+
+How Can I Participate?
+======================
+
+See `Get Involved <http://mediagoblin.org/join/>`_ on the website..
+
+
+How is GNU MediaGoblin licensed?
+================================
+
+GNU MediaGoblin software is released under an AGPLv3 license.
+
+See the ``COPYING`` file in the source repository for details.
+
+
+Is MedaGobilin an official GNU project?  What does that mean?
+=============================================================
+
+MediaGoblin is an official GNU project! This status means that we the
+meet the GNU Project's rigorous standards for free software.  To find
+out more about what that means, check out `the GNU site <http://gnu.org/>`_.
+
+Please feel free to contact us with further questions!
+