Tensions flare over commodification at the Burner Trading Post
At the Burner Trading Post, some participants experienced insults and sore feelings after a dispute over the Burner Buck price of a used and damaged candle, which some witnesses described as "light corruption".
One PDFer, who spoke to Wonderfuse News reporters on condition of anonymity and was definitely not named Megan, claimed that the Burner Trading Post raised the price of the damaged candle in the course of negotiations, saying that the theme camp are "scammers and cannot be trusted."
One witness to the event, a completely different person named Megan, was shocked by the situation, saying, "Corruption has no place in a democratic society." Megan , who claims to be a professional candlemaker, said that the value of an elegant zen candle was directly undermined by dents and other damage, and should be worth fewer Burner Bucks. Megan's employment could not be verified by Wonderfuse News reporters at time of publication. Other PDFers expressed concern that volunteer hours at the event would earn up to 5 Burner Bucks, suggesting a systemic corruption that ties directly to the board.
Spokesperson for the Burner Trading Post, Jimmy "Big Iron" Calypso said that the Burner Trading Post was "providing a valuable public service" by upcycling things headed for the landfill. "We're doing a good thing."
The sentiment was shared by Fraggle, a Burner Trading Post customer who repaired the battery on a shitty desk lamp thing she acquired from the Burner Trading Post. "They have fun stuff for everyone", she told Wonderfuse News reporters while the BTP leadership looked on menacingly.
Burner Trading Post is responsible for printing and distributing Burner Bucks, and claim no official endorsement from the BOD or the broader PDF community. Instead, they see their mission as fighting the principle of Decommodification. "Down with Decommodification!" BTP organizer Zed told Wonderfuse News. "We're here to recommodify your burn."
One PDFer, who spoke to Wonderfuse News reporters on condition of anonymity and was definitely not named Megan, claimed that the Burner Trading Post raised the price of the damaged candle in the course of negotiations, saying that the theme camp are "scammers and cannot be trusted."
One witness to the event, a completely different person named Megan, was shocked by the situation, saying, "Corruption has no place in a democratic society." Megan , who claims to be a professional candlemaker, said that the value of an elegant zen candle was directly undermined by dents and other damage, and should be worth fewer Burner Bucks. Megan's employment could not be verified by Wonderfuse News reporters at time of publication. Other PDFers expressed concern that volunteer hours at the event would earn up to 5 Burner Bucks, suggesting a systemic corruption that ties directly to the board.
Spokesperson for the Burner Trading Post, Jimmy "Big Iron" Calypso said that the Burner Trading Post was "providing a valuable public service" by upcycling things headed for the landfill. "We're doing a good thing."
The sentiment was shared by Fraggle, a Burner Trading Post customer who repaired the battery on a shitty desk lamp thing she acquired from the Burner Trading Post. "They have fun stuff for everyone", she told Wonderfuse News reporters while the BTP leadership looked on menacingly.
Burner Trading Post is responsible for printing and distributing Burner Bucks, and claim no official endorsement from the BOD or the broader PDF community. Instead, they see their mission as fighting the principle of Decommodification. "Down with Decommodification!" BTP organizer Zed told Wonderfuse News. "We're here to recommodify your burn."
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