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I had never heard of "benefit corporations" until you mentioned it. Thanks.

TeMPOraL 12y ago
Me neither, so I join in thanking the GP. Something interesting to Google tonight. EDIT: TL;DR from Wikipedia for the lazier of us: In the United States, a benefit corporation or B-corporation is a type of for-profit corporate entity, legislated in 28 U.S. states, that includes positive impact on society and the environment in addition to profit as its legally defined goals. B corps differ from traditional corporations in purpose, accountability, and transparency, but not in taxation.
- dbarlett 12y ago
  Some you've probably heard of: * Etsy https://www.etsy.com/about/ https://www.etsy.com/about/ * Patagonia http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=68413 http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=68413 * Seventh Generation http://www.seventhgeneration.com/responsibility/certifications http://www.seventhgeneration.com/responsibility/certificatio... * Warby Parker https://www.warbyparker.com/culture https://www.warbyparker.com/culture
  - TeMPOraL 12y ago
    Thanks for the list! I've heard of Etsy but I had no clue they're a B-corp. By the way, they have a lovely FAQ: "How did Etsy get its name? The true origin of the word “Etsy” is a mystery known only to our founders. If someone asks you where the name came from, just make something up. That’s what we do."
    - keypusher 12y ago
      My personal theory is that it is related to /etc. As most people who work in Linux know, this directory is usually pronounced "etsy". Because it's a website, and they sell random kinds of stuff, I have a hunch there is a connection. I could be completely wrong.
      - duggan 12y ago
        I suspect the abbreviation of "et cetera" has a more direct correlation than the unix filesystem.
        jey 12y ago
        But how often do you pronounce it as "etsy" and not "et cetera" except when referring to /etc?
  - dredmorbius 12y ago
    Also Ello.
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Me neither, so I join in thanking the GP. Something interesting to Google tonight. EDIT: TL;DR from Wikipedia for the lazier of us: In the United States, a benefit corporation or B-corporation is a type of for-profit corporate entity, legislated in 28 U.S. states, that includes positive impact on society and the environment in addition to profit as its legally defined goals. B corps differ from traditional corporations in purpose, accountability, and transparency, but not in taxation.

dbarlett 12y ago
Some you've probably heard of: * Etsy https://www.etsy.com/about/ https://www.etsy.com/about/ * Patagonia http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=68413 http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=68413 * Seventh Generation http://www.seventhgeneration.com/responsibility/certifications http://www.seventhgeneration.com/responsibility/certificatio... * Warby Parker https://www.warbyparker.com/culture https://www.warbyparker.com/culture
- TeMPOraL 12y ago
  Thanks for the list! I've heard of Etsy but I had no clue they're a B-corp. By the way, they have a lovely FAQ: "How did Etsy get its name? The true origin of the word “Etsy” is a mystery known only to our founders. If someone asks you where the name came from, just make something up. That’s what we do."
  - keypusher 12y ago
    My personal theory is that it is related to /etc. As most people who work in Linux know, this directory is usually pronounced "etsy". Because it's a website, and they sell random kinds of stuff, I have a hunch there is a connection. I could be completely wrong.
    - duggan 12y ago
      I suspect the abbreviation of "et cetera" has a more direct correlation than the unix filesystem.
      - jey 12y ago
        But how often do you pronounce it as "etsy" and not "et cetera" except when referring to /etc?
- dredmorbius 12y ago
  Also Ello.

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