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[Aznable Char]

With all you graphics talented people , I can propose that someone make a MORDIN MEDAL OF HONOUR for the organizers of this charity ? I feel like a small token of thanks for organizing such a feat would be a fun way to show them our gratitude and our continued hope that we will get more leaders and organizers to get us to 100,000+ in the next charity

Why Mordin? Because he is and always will be a model of sacrifice for our movement . Marauder shields represents our collective will to fight . Mordin represents our collective will to help and heal

[spacepope42]

Aznable Char wrote...

With all you graphics talented people , I can propose that someone make a MORDIN MEDAL OF HONOUR for the organizers of this charity ? I feel like a small token of thanks for organizing such a feat would be a fun way to show them our gratitude and our continued hope that we will get more leaders and organizers to get us to 100,000+ in the next charity

Why Mordin? Because he is and always will be a model of sacrifice for our movement . Marauder shields represents our collective will to fight . Mordin represents our collective will to help and heal

Had to be Mordin. Someone else would just look wrong.

[trembli0s]

What a bummer.

Totally impressed by the response this generated though. +252 pages now and over $80,000 in a little over a week!

Keep it civil, hold the line.

[leondes1]

Sorry I couldn't post sooner here but honestly, well done everyone. $80,000. That's a ton of money, and I am frankly shocked we got that high so fast. You have helped out so many children, stand proud this day knowing that each and everyone one of you that donated made a difference.

Bravo

Thought remember this is not over yet. Be proud and hold that line, just with civility. Keep up the amazing work paragons. You have all restored my faith in humanity, (I'm totally serious).

[RagingCeltik]

If people want to point out how similar Mass Effect 2's endings were to each other as a way to refute our arguments against the similarity of ME3's, politely ask them to go back and watch those endings. Yes, ME2 generally ends the same way regardless of choices, but the cut-scenes are by far infinitely more varied, satisfying, and resolve character sacrifice (or survival) much more than the end of ME3.

I only bring this up because suddenly I'm seeing this argument a lot.

Modifié par RagingCeltik, 23 mars 2012 - 04:51 .

[cutegigi]

magikbbg wrote...

Hm didnt realize we are allowed to donate only to those that they allow us to. Oh wait lol nm.


can't we find another great cause to piggy back on to make some noise? and OP i think you should edit the title / OP to convey the changes in the situation.

how about UNESCO ? which recently denied furthur donation from US goverment ?
its already mighty hot topic as it is, might as well add a litle heat

[snajones]

Aznable Char wrote...

With all you graphics talented people , I can propose that someone make a MORDIN MEDAL OF HONOUR for the organizers of this charity ? I feel like a small token of thanks for organizing such a feat would be a fun way to show them our gratitude and our continued hope that we will get more leaders and organizers to get us to 100,000+ in the next charity

Why Mordin? Because he is and always will be a model of sacrifice for our movement . Marauder shields represents our collective will to fight . Mordin represents our collective will to help and heal

I support this.

I recommend one for :

UniqueName001, Rosery99, SoHARDCORE, txmn1016, MackenzieShepard, OneRabidAnt, SgtGlory, Eirileth, OniRogue and DrowVampyre. 

And - everyone else who donated!!!

Hold the line! 

[RagingCeltik]

cutegigi wrote...

magikbbg wrote...

Hm didnt realize we are allowed to donate only to those that they allow us to. Oh wait lol nm.


can't we find another great cause to piggy back on to make some noise? and OP i think you should edit the title / OP to convey the changes in the situation.

how about UNESCO ? which recently denied furthur donation from US goverment ?
its already mighty hot topic as it is, might as well add a litle heat

I have one.  RagingCeltik's Fund for the Poor.  

[snajones]

Someone mentioned this earlier in the thread... I forget who said it first, but I think it is good advice.

Everyone take a small breather, get some sleep, think about the ReTake movement and what we can do next - and come back in like ... 24 hours or so - refreshed and ready to take the next steps.

Hold the line!

[DrowVampyre]

Aznable Char wrote...

With all you graphics talented people , I can propose that someone make a MORDIN MEDAL OF HONOUR for the organizers of this charity ? I feel like a small token of thanks for organizing such a feat would be a fun way to show them our gratitude and our continued hope that we will get more leaders and organizers to get us to 100,000+ in the next charity

Why Mordin? Because he is and always will be a model of sacrifice for our movement . Marauder shields represents our collective will to fight . Mordin represents our collective will to help and heal

Sure, I'll make one, but gimme an hour or so to watch something with my girlfriend. Also, how big do you want it? Sig-banner height?

[DuneMuadDib]

 Apologies if this has been posted, lot of catching up to do on this thread.

Forbes article on why Child's Play stopped taking Retake donations.

[recentio]

spacepope42 wrote...

magikbbg wrote...

Hm didnt realize we are allowed to donate only to those that they allow us to. Oh wait lol nm.


can't we find another great cause to piggy back on to make some noise? and OP i think you should edit the title / OP to convey the changes in the situation.

If we did piggy back on to something else, it may look bad for us more then help us. Those from the outside that see this could think that we are just using these groups to get PR and it makes the work that we want to to do help look tainted.  No only that, but news travels fast, so once Childs Play said that they wanted us to stop, you could bet that word spread around and that others would take the same stance. 

I think we should just keep talking up our point, in a civil tone, and spread it via word of mouth to get others to know whats going on.

What's this "piggy backing" talk? If that is the point, then our critics are right. It's disgusting to use a charity purely to promote your own agenda.

I see it from the opposite direction. Retake is a large community of people hungry to take action -- positive action -- and if we can use social media as a platform to raise awareness for good causes in that community, then THAT is a reason to have a charity drive. To say, "You want to do something, Retake? Something that really matters? Here is a good cause. Drop a dollar or two if you believe in it."

It's using Retake to raise money for charity, not using charity to "piggy back" Retake's cause (that would be awful).

Personally, I donate to several charities each year as I am introduced to them. I don't have a particular charity that I habitually donate to; I rely on serendipity to spread it around. That's why I gave to Child's Play. Retake introduced me to it. I liked the cause. I gave some money. Never was it about buying Reputation Points. I never expected it to really go anywhere. Boy, was I surprised -- and delighted.

[Aznable Char]

I for one am encouraging the organizers or any other volunteers to find another charity because I firmly believe that most if not all of us here who donated did not and would not cause so called "trouble" (pictures for proof on who these troublemakers are and if they donated money at all?)

I'm not even so much worried about knowing who these trouble makers are , all I know is that I want to keep helping in this initiative

PLUS , I want us to get to 100,000 on the next charity and unlock the FIGHT FOR THE LOST achievement as a group

[Nyila]

DuneMuadDib wrote...

 Apologies if this has been posted, lot of catching up to do on this thread.

Forbes article on why Child's Play stopped taking Retake donations.

I was waiting for an article from Forbes, it's hot off the press.

[snajones]

DuneMuadDib wrote...

 Apologies if this has been posted, lot of catching up to do on this thread.

Forbes article on why Child's Play stopped taking Retake donations.

That sums it up rather neatly I think.

Hold the line!

[VettoRyouzou]

DuneMuadDib wrote...

 Apologies if this has been posted, lot of catching up to do on this thread.

Forbes article on why Child's Play stopped taking Retake donations.

And it won't be long before Zealots will be claiming Forbes has caved.

As for me Ehh it happend we go on, hopefully it was load enough to get are point accross.

[Phosphorus Pentoxide]

I heavily disagree on we not needing a charity ATM. We're DEFINED by our charity, nothing shows we're civil, respectful and ethical costumers like charity. I hate to say it, but the "cap" was a vile political move. Anything higher than 100K would have made us look like goddamn heroes, which just isn't good for those who oppose our protests and our goals. I'm sure there are an endless amount of worthwhile charities and we REALLY should start researching one worthy of us. I assure you, no association dedicated to fighting cancer or poverty will deny our donations. Let's just find one and show'em our hearts. We're not entitled brats, we're mature adults who have been mislead and outright lied to by those who promised us a product with very specific qualities. I despise being lied to and I will stand my ground by holding that line and keep helping my fellow men.

Modifié par Phosphorus Pentoxide, 23 mars 2012 - 05:00 .

[morph4037]

Shame it had to end this way because of current circumstances, but still very happy to hear how much was raised for the children.

[kingonthewall]

When I was three I had some flesh eating disease I almost died I was in the hospital for two months. I don't remember much but I do remember they brought in a NES in and my mom played it. Funny how just a video game can help someone through something. I was going to donate when I got my tax return I still will.

[DuneMuadDib]

VettoRyouzou wrote...

DuneMuadDib wrote...

 Apologies if this has been posted, lot of catching up to do on this thread.

Forbes article on why Child's Play stopped taking Retake donations.

And it won't be long before Zealots will be claiming Forbes has caved.

As for me Ehh it happend we go on, hopefully it was load enough to get are point accross.

That's be an interesting claim, the Forbes article is just reporting the facts not offering commentary.

[VettoRyouzou]

DuneMuadDib wrote...

VettoRyouzou wrote...

DuneMuadDib wrote...

 Apologies if this has been posted, lot of catching up to do on this thread.

Forbes article on why Child's Play stopped taking Retake donations.

And it won't be long before Zealots will be claiming Forbes has caved.

As for me Ehh it happend we go on, hopefully it was load enough to get are point accross.

That's be an interesting claim, the Forbes article is just reporting the facts not offering commentary.

There Zealots, You could say "mabye were being to hard on them" and they roast you alive.

Don't get me wrong both sides have them, I just hate Zealots =p.

[Nyila]

Phosphorus Pentoxide wrote...

I heavily disagree on we not needing a charity ATM. We're DEFINED by our charity, nothing shows we're civil, respectful and ethical costumers like charity. I hate to say it, but the "cap" was a vile political move. Anything higher than 100K would have made us look like goddamn heroes, which just isn't good for those who oppose our protests and our goals. I'm sure there are an endless amount of worthwhile charities and we REALLY should start researching one worthy of us. I assure you, no association dedicated to fighting cancer or poverty will deny our donations. Let's just find one and show'em our hearts. We're not entitled brats, we're mature adults who have been mislead and outright lied to by those who promised us a product with very specific qualities. I despise being lied to and I will stand my ground by holding that line and keep helping my fellow men.

Well said, although I have a feeling any new fundraiser initiative will get less money and more hate.

[Aurelia4]

I have to add my voice to those asking for a new charity to be found. While charities might be wary, some might not be. This is where clear communication with said charity would come into play. Shouldn't be hard to get dialogue going with any charities the group is interested in, see where the charity stands on accepting donations from us. This is honestly a fantastic group of people and it would be great if we could continue to do good while holding the line.

[blurryhunter]

Shame that it had to come to a close the way it did. I find it horribly ironic that doing something right, for the sake of right, comes to a close because people cannot grasp the idea that anyone could argue a point with any civility.

Far be it from someone who plays a game to take issue, rally around people that take the same issue, cite evidence of their issue, even try to ensure something positive comes from it, be labeled as the typical 'entitlement hungry' individual.

I understand the labeling; I've used it myself in cases where I felt it rightfully fit. This was anything but that and it is a shame that it gets shut down early simply because some people can't see past an 'established' stereotype. So much so that they attack the charity.

How anyone can do that and then label the movement gathering money for said charity as the 'bad guy' is beyond me.

However, all the bad aside, I stand by my opinion that this is nothing but good. If for no other reason than all of the people watching this situation. Moments like these shape things. Industry, rights, whatever you want to relate it to. Nothing has ever been changed without a vocal stand being made.

Whatever happens will, whether anyone likes it or not, impact things in the future for everyone; not just the Mass Effect series, BioWare, or us. That, I see, is nothing but good. We wouldn't grow otherwise.

EDIT: I can see both sides on the debate about a new charity. The group doesn't want to be viewed as 'scrambling for support or cover' and at the same time does want to be looked at as a serious cause.

I'm mixed on the idea of another charity. I think that, if anything, the word should get put out to the right sites as to the reason why the Child's Play charity portion of the movement came to a close. Get the word out that it was closed because of misinformed and hostile reactions from those who saw the movement as negative. That, I think, will draw more to the cause than anything, and on top of that, give one less reason for people to damn any attempt at supporting another charity with the movement's publicity.

Modifié par blurryhunter, 23 mars 2012 - 05:13 .

[Rosery99]

A lot of people have given us a lot of urging to find a new charity and I was recently contacted by someone else in the movement interested, there cell will be starting a donation drive and wanted to get our Cell in on it. This being said it seems a lot of people want to find a new charity, so let us discuss it amongst ourselves for a day, see what we can set up, what system we can do and then pass it by you guys, okay? Just give us a few days, I think this was a staggering blow to all of us and we just need some time. Feel free to pitch ideas though. And please PM me anything you guys seem to agree on it.