I thought I would mention, chess.com's idea to integrate with Facebook was a dang good idea IMHO. Someone deserves a raise!

i think erik already makes enough money

what?? that's news to me...

If anyone invest without a return in a business whether it be $, exposure or reaching a broader market for a higher contribution  to their company, then it is doomed.

The purpose of any and all businesses is to be profitable or make money.

The return in investment is:

As I said previously it takes 5 to 10 years to succeed. And Erik is on the fast track, might 7 years to achieve his dream.

"The purpose of any and all businesses is to be profitable or make money."

Hmmmm.... I wonder about this one....

"We're a non-profit organisation. We didn't plan it that way, but that's how it worked out."

What are you referencing?

That's why you'll notice that there's been a shift in terminology from "Non-Profit" to "Not for Profit".  It's really quite easy to be a "Non-profit" organization, but you're only "Not for Profit" if you planned it that way.

lol, gotcha