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In lugnet.events.brickworld, John Neal wrote:
> In lugnet.events.brickworld, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
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> > 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.
>
> 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 any sleep over someone losing their shirt WRT a LEGO fest.
> And it {has} happened.
>
> I think {pure} altruism is an awfully high bar to set for someone who would
> organize a LEGO fest. Financial incentive is a great way of rewarding those
> who would take the time to pull a fest together. But YMMV.
>
> If you have a problem with it, don't volunteer at any or attend any. But
> expecting those who organize events to account to anyone is a bit over the
> top in my estimation.
>
> [JOHN]
i'm not going to pick sides, as i really don't care to, but if anyone decided to
continue this debate please move it to where it belongs:
lugnet.off-topic.debate
thank you,
ondrew
p.s i'm not trying to be mean i'm just tring to keep off topic messages out of
my inbox. i get enough email as is.
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| (...) Though I'm no expert at such things, I suspect that lugnet.events is the appropriate place: lugnet.events– Organized community events, festivals, competitions, tournaments, shows, etc.: announcements, ideas, collaboration, planning, (...) (17 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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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 (...) (17 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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