Re:Ask HN: Would you join a social network run by a non-profit?
by NumberCruncher on Saturday September 17, 2016 @03:21PM
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>> I'm not saying the non-profit couldn't have advertising [...] with an option to pay to opt-out.
This is in my understanding "for-profit".
Re:Ask HN: Would you join a social network run by a non-profit?
by sharemywin on Saturday September 17, 2016 @03:52PM
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A non-profit can make money it just has a social agenda as well. It would also end up paying taxes like a for-profit probably too.
Re:Ask HN: Would you join a social network run by a non-profit?
by NumberCruncher on Saturday September 17, 2016 @04:19PM
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I am familiar with the definition of "non-profit" according to the law and that's why I don't like them. I like Watsi but it's an other story.
Re:Ask HN: Would you join a social network run by a non-profit?
by sharemywin on Saturday September 17, 2016 @04:28PM
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Is'nt wikipedia, world wide web consortium, icann? non of these for profit internet companies could exist without nonprofits to set up standards.
Re:Ask HN: Would you join a social network run by a non-profit?
by sharemywin on Monday September 19, 2016 @08:21AM
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eff.org was another one.
I think it's focus would be on control and transparency. Of course, salaries have to be paid etc. but as the large companies control more and more of communication, distribution, and marketplaces (all of which are winner take all markets) I see serious problems ahead.
Especially the way VCs have skewed business growth with their herd mentality and the stock market not punishing tech companies for hoarding money and not paying out dividends.