charity is a must. i would say that it is a major component of this event.
(here's where I get branded as a coldhearted sonofabitch. c'est la guerre) I disagree. Vehemently.
I have no problem in celebrating those at the event who donate, and perhaps even make fundraising a big part of the activities. But out of the proceeds of the attendance fees? No way. What you feel is a worthwhile charity may be opposed to some of my principles, and vice-versa.
We have funds for a celebration, and funds for worthy causes. Why the heck would you commingle these funds? There is no good reason to.
Good Point, My charity could be another man's terrorist organization.
Here is a workaround
We get a lot of Historic Bitcoin Memorabilia, (by donation whatever) - like fist printing of Bitcoin magazine, a first off minted casascius coin, a Rev1 Usb Block Erupter, some alpaca socks, etc.
And they are auctioned off with proceeds going to a designated charity of choice for the winning bid. (or something similar)
Only bid if you want to donate?
Good workaround. I'd take it one step further. Allow the party that donates each particular item to be auctioned to declare which charity would receive the funds from that lot.
That may be a win/win/win.
as someone with a stash of the first block erupters to leave china (i ran the first group buy) i'm very much liking this plan. by then mine would be useless, mining wise.
also, easy on the women talk, as far as ...uh... paying to attend. my (by then) wife will be with me, and... yea.
