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Re: BrickWorld 2007 - who's getting paid?
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lugnet.events.brickworld
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Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:07:06 GMT
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In lugnet.events.brickworld, John Neal wrote:
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In lugnet.events.brickworld, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
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I just think people would like to know going in which one it is.
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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?
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What reason
would organizers of AFOL events have to keep that information from the
community?
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They aren’t legally obligated to do so for one. It’s none of our business
for two. It doesn’t matter one way or the other for three. Et cetera, et
cetera, et cetera.
JOHN
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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
this thread about BF ‘06.
If there is no difference between them, when was the last time you made a
donation to Target? I shop at Target all the time and I think they provide a
valuable service - but I wouldn’t give them a donation or volunteer to work a
register.
Marc Nelson Jr.
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) So, you have a problem volunteering or attending a LEGO fest where someone might profit? I mean, until the fest is over and the monies counted, how will the organizer even know if they lose money, break-even, or profit? I bet you don't lose (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickWorld 2007 - who's getting paid?
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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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