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mention why that craigslist ad is on point

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@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ to chime in with some hard-learned advice that computer nerds worked
through in the 90s.
A modern derby bout requires people from all different walks of life
to come together, and so this sport--which began
with a strong punk "skater-run" ethic--has had to bring in creative types
to come together, and so this sport—which began
with a strong punk "skater-run" ethic—has had to bring in creative types
from all sorts of different cultures which don't necessarily share the
same values. This is causing friction, but I think I know
how to solve it: stick to derby's roots and insist on volunteer work,
@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ even if the professional stuff would look nicer.
Some Background on Copyright
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In most parts of the world, when you create something--like a logo,
some software, a blog post, or a web page--you get the right to decide
In most parts of the world, when you create something—like a logo,
some software, a blog post, or a web page—you get the right to decide
who is allowed to copy it: the copyright. In order to use someone
else's work, be it on its own or as a part of your own work,
you need their permission. Generally speaking, authors will pick one
@ -98,19 +98,20 @@ advance. You need to be up front with all of your unpaid artists that you
have no money and expect them to volunteer their time and skill for
the love of the game and the gals who play it.
Acknowledge that your league is a gift economy. Embrace it! You have
nothing to give in return other than the community of your league, and
you expect anyone entering that community not to start making demands.
Have another look at [that craigslist ad](http://static.happyplace.com/assets/images/2011/10/4e935baa48979.png),
I think it's on point because he points out "everyone will love you."
Everyone should feel a profound debt to everyone else who helps out.
Beer should be bought. Invitations to parties should be given. But
you need your dues--and ticket sales, if you have those--to pay for
you need your dues—and ticket sales, if you have those—to pay for
things you can't get from volunteers, like insurance, paint, photocopies, and
tape.
Sure, the presentation is going to suffer when you get out-of-focus or
poorly-framed photos, amateurish artwork, and web sites that look like
Geocities in 1997; or maybe you'll luck out and get [an awesome artist
Geocities in 1997; or maybe you'll luck out and find [a talented artist
who loves the sport](https://secure.flickr.com/photos/nocklebeast/3715669736/).
But the skater-run, non-professional feel of small
town derby is one of its distinguishing characteristics, and makes
@ -143,7 +144,6 @@ big drama that will crop up later once it's clear to everybody what
everybody else expects.
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* 2012-Sep-18: Added the paragraph about photographers, and a few links