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girlmecha
Mar 17, 2004

punk rock for sissies

I have just started something and I wanted to share it with the goons. I hope that this will get a positive reaction and not just "LOL U R GUNA GET SCAMMED" so if you have negative comments, please, read first before you judge.

quote:

The purpose of this journal is to give away $25 each month to two people. A total of $50 will be given away every month for as long as I can afford to - which will probably be forever. The money comes from my own pocket and will probably stay that way. I don't need to ask for money from people. Please do not ask for donations that are not for yourself - no pledges, nothing like that - this is money for YOU.

There is never a second that goes by in this world where someone, somewhere does not want for something. Does not need for something basic and humane. I am doing my small part to fill the void.

How will these two people be chosen? By myself. That's it. I don't want competition or material drive to increase your need to try and squirrel me out of giving you money. This log will be based upon the honour system. I believe there is still humanity and goodwill still left in this world.


quote:

Once a month based on the comments on that month's entry, I'm going to give 2 people 25 dollars. US dollars, for reference. It can be for a miscellaneous expense, to fill your gas tank, to blow on dinner out. The only catch is that I will be choosing the two people to help, and you must post WHY you want the money.

I will be funding the first request Friday, July 1st, and the second July 15th, to give this time to get off the ground. You are welcome to begin applying at any time up until then. Keep in mind, posting access must be granted here to post entries, but you may comment at any time. ALL requests for July must be posted in this entry. You are not allowed to post anonymously here - it will be removed. If you do not have a LiveJournal account, you may not apply, but you may comment if you leave your first (and/or) last name. Your journal must have been created more than one month ago to apply.

You are only eligible to receive funding once - remember, all IP addresses are logged. If you are not chosen, you're welcome to reapply next month. I will post again on July 1st to open next month's requests and confirm payment has been made. I will grant posting access to the two people granted money IF they want to write about their experience or what they spent it on - but they are not required to by any means. Tell me why you need it, tell me why you want it, but please don't tell me why I'm being stupid for doing this. Negativity is not welcome here.

http://www.livejournal.com/community/twentyfivebucks/

YES, I am aware it's on LiveJournal, I'm just starting this. If you have any suggestions as to how I can better implement this (I got this idea from http://modestneeds.org and wanted to do my part) please let me know. I am thinking of setting up a website.

For your time, here is a picture of my dogs.

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girlmecha fucked around with this message at Jun 19, 2005 around 18:32

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Paradox86
Apr 30, 2005

It's pretty simple. A friend and I agreed that birds are pretty pissed that they don't have arms. We decided this should be fixed.


Oh, Jesus...

I'm not a livejournal kinda person, but best of luck. I would suggest setting up an outside website.

girlmecha
Mar 17, 2004

punk rock for sissies

quote:

Paradox86 came out of the closet to say:
Oh, Jesus...

I'm not a livejournal kinda person, but best of luck. I would suggest setting up an outside website.

That's what I plan on doing, I just want it up NOW while I work on it. This is not permanent.

SURPRISE!
Apr 30, 2005

To do: grow balls.

Won't you just lose a load of money?

(lol grillmecha)

Moetic Justice
Feb 14, 2004

by Fistgrrl


quote:

girlmecha
If you do not have a LiveJournal account, you may not apply, but you may comment if you leave your first (and/or) last name. Your journal must have been created more than one month ago to apply.

Okay so this is more of an LJ thing than a SA thing right?

NitrusOxyde
Feb 9, 2004

I slept with NitrusOxyde and all I got was this lousy fucking T-Shirt

You're paying people to comment on your livejournal?

girlmecha
Mar 17, 2004

punk rock for sissies

quote:

HAL Capone came out of the closet to say:
Okay so this is more of an LJ thing than a SA thing right?

Like I said, I'm trying to spread the word about this. I am going to make a website for it soon.

quote:

NitrusOxyde came out of the closet to say:
You're paying people to comment on your livejournal?

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SURPRISE! came out of the closet to say:
Won't you just lose a load of money?
No, I'm giving away money because some people need it more than I do. I make enough money to be a happy person and lead a good life, and I always have extra because I am exceedingly frugal. I want to share. This is not my journal, this is a community for requests for money for expenses people wouldn't be otherwise able to afford in any traditional manner.

Sigvard
Mar 12, 2005

Protect Ya Neck, Kid
(from crowbars)

Ok then, Good luck with this, Donating would be a lot better.

Sigvard fucked around with this message at Jun 19, 2005 around 18:33

A big dumb baby
May 2, 2003



So why are you doing this exactly, besides to bring loads of attention to yourself?

Captain Ahab
Sep 11, 2001

by Lowtax


Good luck on your endeavour to lose money because you try to save money in everyday life...

girlmecha
Mar 17, 2004

punk rock for sissies

quote:

teekun came out of the closet to say:
So why are you doing this exactly, besides to bring loads of attention to yourself?
Read the thread.

Soilcreep
May 19, 2002


Is there some way that you could give away the money that doesn't revolve around people paying attention to you? Many of the people in the world who might need that money don't have livejournal accounts.

vanbags
Dec 6, 2003

An ape.

quote:

Soilcreep came out of the closet to say:
Is there some way that you could give away the money that doesn't revolve around people paying attention to you?

quote:

teekun came out of the closet to say:
So why are you doing this exactly, besides to bring loads of attention to yourself?
I knew it was inevitable. She's giving away money, who really gives a gently caress about her motives?

A big dumb baby
May 2, 2003



quote:

girlmecha came out of the closet to say:

Read the thread.

Why dont you just anonymously donate your money to a charity instead of having people pay attention to you and comment in your livejournal and make sure that everyone knows that girlmecha is giving money away for free?

End of Life Guy
Jan 2, 2005

Don't put it in your pocket.
It's your lucky quarter.

people who really need money probably need more than a one time $25 contribution.

Mr.Mojo
Sep 11, 2001

Nascita di Venere

I'm sure people who read Livejournal are in dire need of money.

girlmecha
Mar 17, 2004

punk rock for sissies

quote:

teekun came out of the closet to say:
Why dont you just anonymously donate your money to a charity instead of having people pay attention to you and comment in your livejournal and make sure that everyone knows that girlmecha is giving money away for free?
Because charities don't fund emergency expenses people have. They can't pay for a new pair of shoes for some child. They can't pay for their car insurance one month, or they're $20 short. I know I've been there, haven't you? Some of these expenses are very small, and begin the cycle of poverty. I can't afford much, but I CAN afford to give what I am.

A big dumb baby
May 2, 2003



quote:

Mr.Mojo came out of the closet to say:
I'm sure people who read Livejournal are in dire need of money.

Oh god I ran out of straightrazors and I already spent my allowance how ever will I cut myself this week!?!

The Big Pinch
Jan 25, 2003

I love hairy man ass!

quote:

teekun came out of the closet to say:
Why dont you just anonymously donate your money to a charity instead of having people pay attention?

I absolutely hate it when I get attention for doing something good. Anonymous is the way to go.

A big dumb baby
May 2, 2003



quote:

girlmecha came out of the closet to say:

Because charities don't fund emergency expenses people have. They can't pay for a new pair of shoes for some child. They can't pay for their car insurance one month, or they're $20 short. I know I've been there, haven't you? Some of these expenses are very small, and begin the cycle of poverty. I can't afford much, but I CAN afford to give what I am.

If you can afford internet access to read livejournal, you can afford to give that up and save yourself $25.

Hybridfusion
Apr 12, 2005

Butt


$25 will feed my village for a year

BlueLuckyFoo
Nov 12, 2004
I'm lucky, get it? Now go away

quote:

Kirb came out of the closet to say:
people who really need money probably need more than a one time $25 contribution.

Beggars can't be choosers, I suppose.

vanbags
Dec 6, 2003

An ape.

quote:

teekun came out of the closet to say:
If you can afford internet access to read livejournal, you can afford to give that up and save yourself $25.
You seem determined to poo poo this thread up.

xelasiemanym
Jun 27, 2004

Imbeciles... all of them!

This is loving retarded... just give it to Africa.

End of Life Guy
Jan 2, 2005

Don't put it in your pocket.
It's your lucky quarter.

quote:

The Big Pinch came out of the closet to say:


I absolutely hate it when I get attention for doing something good. Anonymous is the way to go.

if you're not being sarcastic, i totally agree with you. Doing something good isn't about recognition from others, its about recognition to yourself.

(i'm not saying this in relation to the thread, i'm just sayin')

concerned mom
Apr 22, 2003


Jesus titty-loving Christ, you have sunk to the deepest, darkest depths of devpravity now. Don't try to write it off like some charity, face the facts; you are paying people to comment on your livejournal. You are an extremely sad, sad, sad, sad person.

Marman1209
Jun 14, 2005
NonSequar got me this account for no damned reason.

quote:

girlmecha came out of the closet to say:

Because charities don't fund emergency expenses people have. They can't pay for a new pair of shoes for some child. They can't pay for their car insurance one month, or they're $20 short. I know I've been there, haven't you? Some of these expenses are very small, and begin the cycle of poverty. I can't afford much, but I CAN afford to give what I am.

So you're kinda like a payday loan for people that pay $25 a month for car insurance?

Ebb Vicious
Aug 11, 2000

by Ozma


jesus loving christ. you really, really need to get laid. and i mean for real, with a big cock.

your desire for attention is actually revolting at this point.

you are so loving desperate for people to pay attention to you and validate your existence that now you are hoping people will come beg you for $25 dollars.

i seriously hope you trip and fall in front of a bus or something.

girlmecha
Mar 17, 2004

punk rock for sissies

quote:

teekun came out of the closet to say:
If you can afford internet access to read livejournal, you can afford to give that up and save yourself $25.
Many people read from libraries, schools, or have free ISPs. I know plenty.

Many are on disability.
I know at least three personally that live on under 800 a month.

Many people don't have much leftover.

Like I said, if you are going to be negative, I don't need your input. This is not the place to tell me I'm stupid.

I would like to reiterate, this is not my journal. It has nothing to do with my journal, and once I get the website up and running, it will be anonymous. I'm sorry you think I have some ulterior motive.

Mr.Mojo
Sep 11, 2001

Nascita di Venere

You're stupid and if you want to donate money, give it to a worthy cause and don't make a big spectacle of it.

Ebb Vicious
Aug 11, 2000

by Ozma


quote:

girlmecha came out of the closet to say:

I know at least three personally that live on under 800 a month.

so why don't you give each of them $23.33 a month? oh wait, because you already know them and you want brand new people to come and pay attention to you and confirm that you exist.

kliksf
Jan 1, 2003


How much do I get for commenting in this thread?

Cragz
Jun 16, 2005
Too orangey for crows!

quote:

girlmecha came out of the closet to say:
They can't pay for a new pair of shoes for some child. They can't pay for their car insurance one month, or they're $20 short.
They can pay for life saving food rations and help deliver people from complete and utter poverty, though.

A big dumb baby
May 2, 2003



quote:

girlmecha came out of the closet to say:

I know at least three personally that live on under 800 a month.

Give them your $25.

concerned mom
Apr 22, 2003


quote:

kliksf came out of the closet to say:
How much do I get for commenting in this thread?

4 stylepoints.

The Big Pinch
Jan 25, 2003

I love hairy man ass!

quote:

Kirb came out of the closet to say:
if you're not being sarcastic, i totally agree with you.

No sarcasm. Praising someone for something they should do is retarded.

Schweinhund
Oct 23, 2004



I want to buy 2.5 girlmecha banners, give me my money.

JackTheRipper
Apr 22, 2005
Fuckleberry Hinn

from the pool of replies, I'd say give the + $5 to someone from a third world country. It's bound to make a relatively bigger impact.

Wreeth
Mar 30, 2004
Saving the world one mew at a time.

Hey sweet, you're the twentydollars guy except you're better because you're giving away a little more. You sure are gallant!

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Pantsless Hero
May 25, 2004

Serv-Bot will kick your ass.

This is sweet. $25 buys what, three banners?

E,F,B by the time it took to click and have the Firefox extension do its thing. Curse you, Schweinhund. Curse you until the end of days.

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