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Threadless is a community-centered online apparel store that leverages user-generated content.The idea is to turn consumers into prosumers, a hybrid between producers and consumers.Members of the Threadless community do most of the work, which they consider fun: They submit T-shirt designs online, and community members vote on which designs they like best.The designs receiving the most votes are put in production, printed, and sold online.It can be said that Threadless uses the _____ technique.


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Social Security Tax

A mandatory contribution to the U.S. Social Security system, levied on both employers and employees, to fund retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits.

Medicare Tax

A federal tax paid by employees and employers to fund the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for individuals who are 65 years of age and over, or who meet other specific criteria.

Payroll Taxes

Taxes imposed on employers and employees based on the wages and salaries of employees, used to finance social security and Medicare programs.

State Unemployment Contributions

Taxes paid by employers to state government funds for unemployment compensation programs.

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