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They're a non-profit. They don't have a business model.

• tedunangst 2y ago
  This is hopelessly naive. Nonprofits exist to collect more donations next year than last year.
  • dannyobrien 2y ago
    I get directionally what you're saying, but on the specifics of always pursuing growth, that isn't true. Ironically, one of the people that I've heard argue most forcefully for the idea of steady-state non-profit is actually Brewster Kahle, though it wasn't about IA. I remember him arguing that a particular goal may require a institution of a certain size, and if you started bringing in more cash, it might make more sense to spin off another, independent organization. (Now I must say, I've also seen that strategy pursued in practice among businesses, and let me tell you, it's a lot easier in the non-profit world!)
  • AnthonyMouse 2y ago
    That is hopelessly cynical. Sometimes people actually are dedicated to the goals of the organization and not just personal gain. It also doesn't make any sense in this context. Soliciting donations only to spend them on lawyers doesn't yield any net money for the organization.