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Armok_GoB comments on Less Wrong: Open Thread, December 2010 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Armok_GoB 11 December 2010 10:16:21PM 4 points [-]

Won't this incentiveice people to lower their income in many situations because the fraction of their income being donations increases even if the total amount decreases?

Comment author: katydee 12 December 2010 12:05:17AM 6 points [-]

In what situation would this be better than or easier than simply donating more, especially if percentage of income is considered over some period of time instead of simply "here it is?"

Comment author: wedrifid 12 December 2010 02:34:47AM 2 points [-]

Only in situations in which the job allows for valueable 'perks' while granting a lower salary.