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Message: [QUOTE="Brooky03, post: 4638103, member: 8594"] I’m not sure this is a point worth debating, but amateurism only exists within the context of organized competition. Since organized competition was created at one point, then amateurism was created at or after that point. To take this one step further, since organized competition typically exists for the purpose of somebody making money, I’d argue that it stands to reason amateurism was intended to provide free ‘labor’ for that somebody to make money. Does amateurism also ensure a fair playing field? Sure, usually. Can organized sports exist without the intent to profit? Sure. [/QUOTE]