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> Does this mean that we may have to restructure social programs as that food becomes sold rather than donated? Sure might. That's ok though. Said the man who
by calcifer 8y ago
> Does this mean that we may have to restructure social programs as that food becomes sold rather than donated? Sure might. That's ok though.
Said the man who never relied on donated food to survive.
Still, I know I shouldn't be surprised to see this sort of comment on the mother of all capitalist congregations that is HN.
- horsawlarway 8y agoTo repeat myself --- The author of this piece is basically just a competitor in the SAME market. Literally. You can sign up for 16 weeks of BeetBox for a mere 530 bucks (I'm being facetious if it's not entirely obvious... they're asking 35 dollars a box for self pickup - they're selling expensive freaking veggies.) So I fail to find the argument that this is hurting donations compelling (or even factual) and I don't believe the author's motives are any more pure. Basically - this is a hit piece against a competitor in the same market, and it should be read as such.
- calcifer 8y agoYou are making my point for me. I'm talking about people who rely on donated food to survive and you are talking about prices, markets and competition.