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Not to belabor the point, but LF is a 501(c)(6), not a 501(c)(3). They don't behave like your intuition for a public-interest nonprofit because they aren't one.
by woodruffw 6mo ago
Not to belabor the point, but LF is a 501(c)(6), not a 501(c)(3). They don't behave like your intuition for a public-interest nonprofit because they aren't one. You shouldn't give them your money!
- s0ss 6mo agoWhy not?
- loeg 6mo agoIt's an industry trade association, for the benefit of its members. You aren't one of its members. (I'd suggest spending 60 seconds researching the difference between a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) on wikipedia or whatever.)
- s0ss 6mo agoI have, maybe you should too. Other than stating it’s not a 501c3, I haven’t heard a compelling argument. I think it’s OK that Linus gets paid to do what he does. Everyone here definitely benefits from this non profit organization. It’s ok we see it differently.
- wolttam 6mo agoThey get their money from corporate sponsors, because those sponsors benefit greatly from the existence of the Linux ecosystem. They don't need the contributions of individuals to keep going forever and ever.