# IRC Log Summary - October 21, 2012

The log from this date contains minimal substantive discussion, but includes:

* A brief mention of taxation issues for crowdfunding campaigns, specifically that a Printrbot Kickstarter which raised $830k was reportedly hit with a $330k IRS bill, possibly due to improper business structure setup.

* A claim that "it's cheaper to plant a mole in the patent office than it is to go through patent litigation," suggesting concerns about the efficiency and integrity of the patent system.

* A resource recommendation for biology learning materials, with kanzure sharing links to DIY biology book lists at http://diyhpl.us/wiki/diybio/faq/books and http://diyhpl.us/wiki/diybio/faq.

* A brief discussion about learning approaches for biology, with kanzure suggesting that introductory materials are inadequate and recommending starting with more advanced texts or Wikipedia instead.

* A short exchange about the tax implications of crowdfunding, including discussion of potential double taxation when raising funds and then selling products.