@makehacklearn Hmm. Seems like the fundamental question here is whether it is feasible to run Buddhism entirely as a hobby, or not.
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@Meaningness Maybe a church model could work. Individuals may donate as they are able, and the more able fund sponsorships.@makehacklearn - 1 more reply
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@makehacklearn My understanding is that@BradWarner has no teaching income. He accepts donations only. I could be confused.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn@BradWarner Of course the line between “donation” and “fee” can be blurred, and so can gifts vs income >Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn > but my impression is@BradWarner errs, if at all, on the side of keeping those clearly distinct.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn@BradWarner In other words, he’s damn poor. A saint, an idiot, crazy, unemployable? Glad he does what he does anyway!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn Mmm… My point is about the social role of “teacher,” which includes teaching & writing—that it’s economically near-impossibleThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn Yeah but no one gets moralistic about writers making too much $$. The opposite, in fact.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn If Buddhism could operate entirely on teachers for whom it is a hobby, then yes. I doubt it can—but we may soon test that…Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@makehacklearn Bad sexual behavior by a few teachers implies that all teachers should be prevented from taking money? Non sequitur…Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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