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Company making money off folding?
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:58 pm
by Librarian
I found this while browsing my forum (EOC) and I was disgusted by it immediately. We have a similar Adopt-A-Rig "service" but it's for free. I think that some company making money off of charity work is just plain wrong, but how can we stop it?
"Sponser" A Rig
Re: Company making money off folding?
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:33 pm
by él Mero
Don't advertise and buy their service?
Re: Company making money off folding?
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:36 am
by 7im
The computers run folding whether you donate or not. That expense adds up quickly. I doubt anyone is making a profit on that.
It's not much different than the guy selling folding time on eBay.
And by the way, by posting that link in this forum, you are helping him to advertise to more people.
Re: Company making money off folding?
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:34 am
by jmmtn4aj
All proceed will go toward purchasing more computing hardware. I have started this in summer 2007 and now have over 10 PCs and PS3s. Even if you don't sponsor them, existing computers/PS3s will still crunch for Folding @ Home and BOINC projects 24/7. However, with your help, the farm will keep growing.
Sounds reasonable if you ask me..
Re: Company making money off folding?
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:19 pm
by Rebel44
jmmtn4aj wrote:All proceed will go toward purchasing more computing hardware. I have started this in summer 2007 and now have over 10 PCs and PS3s. Even if you don't sponsor them, existing computers/PS3s will still crunch for Folding @ Home and BOINC projects 24/7. However, with your help, the farm will keep growing.
Sounds reasonable if you ask me..
I agree...
Re: Company making money off folding?
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:37 pm
by ICE_9
As long as the project is benefited.