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(...) I won't rehash all of the arguments here. There are many reasons why people treat non-profit and for-profit entities differently - many were discussed in (URL) this thread> about BF '06. If there is no difference between them, when was the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) The people running any type of LEGO hobby event/expo/fest/world etc... such as BrickFest, BrickWorld, LEGOWORLD in Zwolle, 1000Steinland, and any other private or public event don't need to answer or report to the general public. For anyone (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) Why would it matter one way or the other? That's what I'm curious about. Is it like the reason why people like to read People Magazine? (...) They aren't legally obligated to do so for one. It's none of our business for two. It doesn't matter (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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For those with kids, the (URL) website> also lists the Chicago Children's Museum (26.0 miles) and the Kohl Children's Museum (5.0 miles). And that's just the stuff outside the hotel! The Westin's site shows that they have a pool, and it says that (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) Ondrew - excellent additions to the list...I especially like the horse racing track...And, you and I both neglected to point out the river boats in Aurora...okay, so it is a longer drive...but, it can be a lot of fun too!! B (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) There isn't anything wrong with either a for-profit or non-profit AFOL event. Any of these answers are perfectly fine: John Smith will be profiting from this event. Corporation X, LLC will be profiting from this event. This is a non-profit (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I'm just curious: what leads you to think that this type of information should be public knowledge? It's as if you believe that fest organizers are somehow obligated to account for every penny to the GP, and AFOLs in particular. Do you suspect (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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Since I just (URL) asked this question> about BrickFest PDX 2007... Can the organizers of BrickWorld 2007 tell us who (if anyone) will be profiting from this year’s event? I noticed (URL) this statement> from a few months back: None of the event or (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) major snipage! (...) Well pointed out Brickworld team! I would like to add that in addition to the long list above there is sooo much more. ILLINOIS railroad museum-- (URL) This is literally one of the top 5 railroad museums in the United (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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(...) Then why did you say "last year's BrickFest brought in $13000 in profit for himself" (my emphasis) rather than "... for BrickJournal Media LLC"? (...) So again, why did you say "last year's BrickFest brought in $13000 in profit for himself"? (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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