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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Sample Comments

kzrdude Nov 2, 2020 View on HN

They are a non-profit, aren't they?

Drakim Mar 8, 2024 View on HN

How is this compatible with being a non-profit?

return_to_monke Mar 14, 2023 View on HN

they were a non-profit at some point, iirc.

rapind Jun 24, 2012 View on HN

You realize they are a non-profit right?

Lawtonfogle Sep 21, 2015 View on HN

Act like a non-profit instead of a for-profit.

ackbar03 May 14, 2022 View on HN

But they are supposed to be a non-profit!

yreg Jul 21, 2022 View on HN

How about a non-profit alternative?

raybb Oct 10, 2025 View on HN

This one is non-profit but it didn't fit within the HN title length.

werber Sep 2, 2015 View on HN

Cool idea, but is this a non profit?

booruguru Jun 27, 2013 View on HN

Dude, it's a non-profit entity.