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Ed,
Wanna clear up all the questions - just post a balance sheet that shows the income and expenses in detail.
What most of fear is that the event has become out of control, and that the money is not being managed well. If you are doing as you say, and watching every dime, then it should be easy to document. Do it here and clear up any misconceptions. If you need help putting into proper form I'm sure you'll find many helpful folks here on the forum.
I was there for all the events, and as you know, had input to the first event. During the very first event it was a plain and simple request by me (and others) that a careful accounting be kept. In fact I started to keep a balance sheet, and you said you 'had it covered'. We asked you MANY times to keep us posted on how the accounting was coming together. Throughout the ENTIRE period leading up to the first event - - AND for all the time after you have been 'slippery' about showing anyone ANY true, plain, simple dollars and cents. Why?
During later events (DVSF II etc.) we had discussions both personally, through email and on the phone about the potential that I (and others from the first event) might become involved again. I know I said many times that the ONLY way we would lend a hand is if there was complete accounting. AGAIN you balked - and started taking the attitude that if anyone asked for accoutability that they must be accusing you of doing something wrong. You know we had plain and open exchange on this topic. If you recall I specifically said that as the event grows, and more people become involved, and more money flows... there will be an even stronger need to have complete accountability. This thread proves my point.
There is no evidence that anyone has done anything wrong or illegal; however, at least a few of us feel that the fact that you are always 'slippery' and doing your best to 'spin' this thread from the real question to a personal attack - you must have something you don't want us to know - or you don't have the data (read as - the money was not well managed). Without real accountability it starts to smell like a scam. I think in this case the smell has just gotten too strong for many of us to bear. Wanna clear the air, post the data.
In closing, the reason people are so involved on this thread is because they care and want to see the event continue.
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