Non-Profit Status Debate
Comments primarily question whether a specific organization or project qualifies as or behaves like a non-profit, debate its compatibility with non-profit principles, and suggest non-profit alternatives.
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They are a non-profit, aren't they?
How is this compatible with being a non-profit?
they were a non-profit at some point, iirc.
You realize they are a non-profit right?
Act like a non-profit instead of a for-profit.
But they are supposed to be a non-profit!
How about a non-profit alternative?
This one is non-profit but it didn't fit within the HN title length.
Cool idea, but is this a non profit?
Dude, it's a non-profit entity.