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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 8:48 pm
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Originally Posted by kokonutz
I think that is a MUCH better idea than continually falling back on the charity-raising aspect of the event.

Unlike other seminars, the Chicago one IS still run (entirely?) by community volunteers rather than by a concern with paid staff. That's a huge market differentiation point!

But my larger soap box point is that the event exists to teach people how to game the system, taught by people many of whom make a living off of gaming the system. As crass as that may sound, that's what it is. It's not a charity event. Not as crude as calling it 'hacking,' which was a stupid thing to call it, but that's what it is.

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Isn't it time to put your money where your mouth is ? Howieeee has invited you to make suggestions.

Will you or continue to spout against blogs and bloggers ...it is nothing but old fashioned whining...Forgot the saying " those who know how to do, DO, others sit back and pontificate.
I challenge you to start a blog where people can benefit from your knowledge and none of the writers get any benefit !
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