Non-profit environment?

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   Susan Ngposted 14 years ago

   Teacher Michelle (Ripplemaker) asked if I could post this question in the forum for her.
   
   She recently got permission from a publishing company to post their story in her article as long as it is in a "non-profit environment".  Can she use it in HubPages?  Or is HubPages for profit?

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      DonnaCSmithposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I don't think hubpages qualifies as a non profit. But, if she isn't signed up with the affiliates and is just writing for fun or to help the readers then I would say those hubs are not for profit. But she should ask her publisher to clarify what they mean. if they mean only those NOP that file under 501 with IRS then that would be different.

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      Pearldiverposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Judging by the level of earnings experienced by many here; one surely could contend that this would qualify as a 'non-profit environment' (initially).
      
      Such a 'term' would always be contentious in regard to interpretation. What context is the term set in, within RM's agreement?

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      Mark Knowlesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You can turn the ads off completely and make that page non-profit.

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         Susan Ngposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         That's true, but then that would probably defeat one of the purposes for publishing the article in the first place.

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            Mark Knowlesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Ah - so you want your cake and eat it too?

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               Susan Ngposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               With lots of creamy icing! Haha!

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         ripplemakerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Can one do that on one page only?
         Well, if that is possible... I would.
         It's a children's story...a short one but it is something dear to my heart.

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            Susan Ngposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, you can, tich. You'll see the option at the top of the page in Edit mode. Uncheck "this hub may be considered commercial" then select None for Ads.

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               ripplemakerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Okay alright thanks for the option. I have also sent the email. Thanks again... Now I better finish my writing... see you tomorrow.

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                  Susan Ngposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  

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   Mrvoodooposted 14 years ago

   Yeah I would say it is, I don't think there's any way to turn all the ads off completely.

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   Susan Ngposted 14 years ago

   I see... I didn't really see the "agreement", Teacher Michelle just told me about it.  She'll have to be the one to clarify that, I think.  I'll go call her.

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   ripplemakerposted 14 years ago

   Teacher Susan, thanks so much for posting the question.  You are a dear!
   
   I will clarify with them.  But when I asked permission I did post the link of Hubpages and told them I had intended to share it here.  Hmmm...but I will ask. Thanks everyone. :-)

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      Pearldiverposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      In reality... How could anyone say 'No' to you Ripplemaker?

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         Susan Ngposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Especially when she points a loaded gun to your head?  Haha!

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            ripplemakerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            U-oh...no guns please.  And I don't own one...would a water gun persuade someone?

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         ripplemakerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Ummmm....maybe when it's policy.
         aaawww thanks though Pearldiver.

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   ripplemakerposted 14 years ago

   Susan, just wanted you to know they said "yes" and granted me permission (with the adsense and the amazon present).  Yehey!

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