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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by gt_ on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @03:29PM (#16631759)
Notice they only answer lighthearted/positive inquiries that aren’t too inquisitive.

The issue with privatization is that a public relations person can tell you one thing today, they can do another thing tomorrow, and all that matters is turning a profit.

These are not stupid questions but you’re still wasting your time asking them. If you want trustworthy answers, your only option is to deprivatize and elect officials based on honesty and merit.

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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by phaedradiana on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @06:16PM (#16633266)
I spent 13 years of my life electing candidates. We just disagree. We wanted an alternative and solutions.
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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by gt_ on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @08:08PM (#16634034)
"Just disagree" is unconvincing and you'll need to be seeking a profit if you want accepted to YC.
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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by vinceguidry on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @09:27PM (#16634505)
This is not true. They've been funding nonprofits for at least 4 years. And the (YC W18) indicates that they're already in YC.
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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by ajiang on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @09:48PM (#16634624)
There's seeking profit (which every sustainable venture should do -- even nonprofits) and only seeking profit at the detriment to the people they serve. The current set of companies in corrective justice are in the latter category -- any effort to be in the former is welcomed in my book. As someone who worked on Global Tel Link as part of the my former employer's portfolio, I can tell you that the intentions of private companies currently serving the corrections departments are far far worse.
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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by CREwert on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @08:54PM (#16634301)
Depending on how an organization is constructed, profit is not always "all that matters".

Public Benefit Corporations, as well as Nonprofit Corporation, are possible, and will provide some assurance that the company doesnt turn evil tomorrow.

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