Dear Moderator / Administrator,
I am not sure if you already know that some BP thread organizers stated in their thread that part of their proceeds will go to the Japan Disaster fund. I would like to bring to your attention that it is illegal to solicit for donations to charity unless if the person or organization registers with the authorities.
Although they are not asking for full donations and only part of the proceeds from their sales be given to charity, I strongly feel that it is not ethical, it is not right to "advertise" by using the Japan Disaster. I am sure a lot of others, like me, will be skeptical about whether the BP organizers do in fact carry out what they have stated in their thread. I am not saying here that all these people are out to cheat. But if they do state so in their thread, they must provide proof that in fact the donation has been given to the said charity.
By writing this to you, I am not targeting at any one person and I sincerely hope that I am not incurring the wrath of anyone. I feel very strongly for the Japan Disaster as I have relatives in Japan. The situation in Japan is a lot worse than what we can see on TV here.
Many thanks.
I am not sure if you already know that some BP thread organizers stated in their thread that part of their proceeds will go to the Japan Disaster fund. I would like to bring to your attention that it is illegal to solicit for donations to charity unless if the person or organization registers with the authorities.
Although they are not asking for full donations and only part of the proceeds from their sales be given to charity, I strongly feel that it is not ethical, it is not right to "advertise" by using the Japan Disaster. I am sure a lot of others, like me, will be skeptical about whether the BP organizers do in fact carry out what they have stated in their thread. I am not saying here that all these people are out to cheat. But if they do state so in their thread, they must provide proof that in fact the donation has been given to the said charity.
By writing this to you, I am not targeting at any one person and I sincerely hope that I am not incurring the wrath of anyone. I feel very strongly for the Japan Disaster as I have relatives in Japan. The situation in Japan is a lot worse than what we can see on TV here.
Many thanks.