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?
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Company making money off folding?
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Re: Company making money off folding?
Don't advertise and buy their service?
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Re: Company making money off folding?
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.
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.
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Re: Company making money off folding?
Sounds reasonable if you ask me..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.
Re: Company making money off folding?
I agree...jmmtn4aj wrote:Sounds reasonable if you ask me..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.
Re: Company making money off folding?
As long as the project is benefited.