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[Yalision]

Dear sweet mother of god, $9,500!

[thatdude90210]

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

[UlricKerensky]

tay2208 wrote...

Ampmaster wrote...



What other charities does this kind loving lot donate too? Maybe we can point out some worthy causes for people to help while we're making Child's Play's first quarter so bright.

I personally do what I can donation wise for the Wounded Warrior Project  but as a Marine Corps veteran that's just me taking care of my buddies. I also do volunteer work for animal shelters.

My hubby is an Army veteran, the wounded warrior project is an awesome charity.  Always glad to see our veterans taken care of.  Thank you for your service!

+1 for Wounded Warrior. It's a solid group with an excellent track record. 

[OneRabidAnt]

bowery tuff wrote...

This might be one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. It's extremely inspiring to see so many people take disappointment over something and rechannel it into something so worthwhile. With all the negativity that has been on these forums, all the rage over the endings to what I felt was an otherwise fantastic game, this group of fans put it on the backburner and did something fantastic. I remain steadfast in saying that I would love to see an expansion or post-game DLC to provide more closure to the series, providing that some sort of TRON gnome isn't hiding in each disc, keeping a secret ending from everyone until the right moment. What's a TRON gnome? I don't know. That's not important. What is important is that no matter what happens in regards to that, this is the best possible ending that could ever come out of Mass Effect 3. Game sites may make sweeping generalizations about you and call you whiny fanboys and fangirls but you're aces in my book and when I get home I will donate and be more than proud to count myself among this group of whiners.

 Thats all well and good...but um...can you elaborate on the TRON gnome? Inquiring minds want to know.....

[OneRabidAnt]

thatdude90210 wrote...

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

  Yeah I know. Or there's someone as equally obsessive as I am and we're counteracting each other's numerical corrections hahaha....but it's probably the first one

[Menthro]

thatdude90210 wrote...

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

They still anny the frak outta my CDO.....thats obssive compulsive disorder but in alphabetical order....like it should be

[Eirileth]

UlricKerensky wrote...

Eirileth wrote...

UlricKerensky wrote...

I was correcting something on the article when I say this in the comments, from a girl named Erika:

I must admit that, as a member of the Retake campaign, it has been an emotional ride. We have been attacked by people for our opinion and drive. Most of us have tried to remain respectful. But seeing an article like this makes it all a bit easier.
I am financially in distress at the moment. I’ve got to ship out for Basic training for the Air Force in three months and I have until then to get my affairs in order as far as bills. But when I saw the other campaigners organizing the charity drive, I immediately jumped on board and donated my eating money for the day (only 10 dollars, but food speaks quite a bit).
No, we’re not doing this for the publicity or using the children. I didn’t know about Child’s Play until this whole thing came about… And honestly, even if this BioWare/EA thing wasn’t going on, I would still donate to it. I would give more if I could. It is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time.
I do not doubt that EA and BioWare are working hard to get this organized. And I do respect them very much. Mass Effect as a series is very important to me, and they are the ones who made it.
We will keep holding the line, and we will make ourselves heard. If we don’t get a new ending in the end, who cares. We made our effort and we did something good in the process. A wise man once said: “It is better to have tried and failed, than never to have tried at all.”

She LITERALLY took the food out of her mouth to give. Meritorious conduct right there. If you're reading this, I have advice for you, posted on the website. Otherwise, contact me here. Everyone else, look at that. When people say that we're scum for 'piggybacking' or 'using' a charity, point them there.

I'm all blushy now, I didn't expect people to respond to that comment. ^.^;;

Hey, you're the one who led by example. Get used to it. Step up. Go read the advice, it'll save you a lot of heartache, even if it is a little cryptic. 

Especially the bit about foot powder. 

Thank you very much for the advice =) While I am very nervous, I look forward to it. The USAF is going to be a great experience. I already plan on giving even larger amounts to Child's Play when I get out of Basic. I didn't know about that charity until I saw all of this. Keep holding the line, everyone. Even if EA and BioWare don't change the endings, we still did something amazing for children who needed it. That in itself makes me feel very happy.

[Jadebaby]

Rosery99 wrote...

Don't feed the troll guys, he's trying to derail the good were doing here. Dont let him! We are doing something amazing, something awesome. Take pride in that and ignore the trolls. You've all proven today you're heads above any troll and you don't need to respond to them. We have shown the true caliber of gamers.

So much this.

[Maugrim]

OneRabidAnt wrote...

thatdude90210 wrote...

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

  Yeah I know. Or there's someone as equally obsessive as I am and we're counteracting each other's numerical corrections hahaha....but it's probably the first one

Or someone is just doing it to annoy you...

Not that I am! But I so would if I could get away with it without being yelled out for a zillion $1.11~ charges and had the money!  But anyone else feel free to steal my neferious plans! 

[Lucas Wolfen]

Donated $60

This money would have been spent purchasing the DLC I am missing from the Mass Effect games; instead, I'd rather it be donated to charity partly due to my own frustrations over the series' conclusion but mostly on the fantastic job you, the community, have done.

Hold the Line!

[tasca1180]

Menthro wrote...

They still anny the frak outta my CDO.....thats obssive compulsive disorder but in alphabetical order....like it should be

That is awesome! 

[bowery tuff]

OneRabidAnt wrote...

bowery tuff wrote...

This might be one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. It's extremely inspiring to see so many people take disappointment over something and rechannel it into something so worthwhile. With all the negativity that has been on these forums, all the rage over the endings to what I felt was an otherwise fantastic game, this group of fans put it on the backburner and did something fantastic. I remain steadfast in saying that I would love to see an expansion or post-game DLC to provide more closure to the series, providing that some sort of TRON gnome isn't hiding in each disc, keeping a secret ending from everyone until the right moment. What's a TRON gnome? I don't know. That's not important. What is important is that no matter what happens in regards to that, this is the best possible ending that could ever come out of Mass Effect 3. Game sites may make sweeping generalizations about you and call you whiny fanboys and fangirls but you're aces in my book and when I get home I will donate and be more than proud to count myself among this group of whiners.

 Thats all well and good...but um...can you elaborate on the TRON gnome? Inquiring minds want to know.....

I just assumed a TRON gnome was some sort of mischevous gnome who dressed in neon lights and lived within games and computer programs and such. Listen, I don't have some sort of fancy engineering degree. I'm just going on how I assume technology works.

[txmn1016]

So, what are some other ideas to get the the word out there? Brainstorming session people.

[Sywen]

UlricKerensky wrote...

tay2208 wrote...

Ampmaster wrote...



What other charities does this kind loving lot donate too? Maybe we can point out some worthy causes for people to help while we're making Child's Play's first quarter so bright.

I personally do what I can donation wise for the Wounded Warrior Project  but as a Marine Corps veteran that's just me taking care of my buddies. I also do volunteer work for animal shelters.

My hubby is an Army veteran, the wounded warrior project is an awesome charity.  Always glad to see our veterans taken care of.  Thank you for your service!

+1 for Wounded Warrior. It's a solid group with an excellent track record. 

This is my favorite charity.

[Sanjuronord]

Regardless of how this ends, we'll have accomplished something positive. Awesome.

[Jadebaby]

thatdude90210 wrote...

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

Well I just donated and I'm Australian, so I think the rates would have been bounced around a bit.. Sorry

[trembli0s]

I think once a few of the bigger sites start carrying the story it should snowball a little bit more.

We have almost $10,000 dollars raised in less than 24 hours.... FROM LIKE 500 CONTRIBUTIONS!

That is freaking amazing and frankly, I don't think any of the big sites are going to be able to turn a big blind eye to this.

[Bawseee]

I'm in. Lets keep it up guys

[Kenthen]

makenzieshepard wrote...

OneRabidAnt wrote...

thatdude90210 wrote...

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

  Yeah I know. Or there's someone as equally obsessive as I am and we're counteracting each other's numerical corrections hahaha....but it's probably the first one

Or someone is just doing it to annoy you...

Not that I am! But I so would if I could get away with it without being yelled out for a zillion $1.11~ charges and had the money!  But anyone else feel free to steal my neferious plans! 

Just donated $5.37 just to be a dick
I would take your idea and run with it though but I already donated twice already.

Modifié par Kenthen, 14 mars 2012 - 01:14 .

[OneRabidAnt]

makenzieshepard wrote...

OneRabidAnt wrote...

thatdude90210 wrote...

The pennies could be due to exchange rates.

  Yeah I know. Or there's someone as equally obsessive as I am and we're counteracting each other's numerical corrections hahaha....but it's probably the first one

Or someone is just doing it to annoy you...

Not that I am! But I so would if I could get away with it without being yelled out for a zillion $1.11~ charges and had the money!  But anyone else feel free to steal my neferious plans! 

 

[SadCommander]

pennies are also money ;-)

[tay2208]

Sywen wrote...

UlricKerensky wrote...

tay2208 wrote...

Ampmaster wrote...



What other charities does this kind loving lot donate too? Maybe we can point out some worthy causes for people to help while we're making Child's Play's first quarter so bright.

I personally do what I can donation wise for the Wounded Warrior Project  but as a Marine Corps veteran that's just me taking care of my buddies. I also do volunteer work for animal shelters.

My hubby is an Army veteran, the wounded warrior project is an awesome charity.  Always glad to see our veterans taken care of.  Thank you for your service!

+1 for Wounded Warrior. It's a solid group with an excellent track record. 

This is my favorite charity.

I am all for raising money for this charity in the future.  We will hold the line for our Veterans too!

[OneRabidAnt]

bowery tuff wrote...

OneRabidAnt wrote...

bowery tuff wrote...

This might be one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. It's extremely inspiring to see so many people take disappointment over something and rechannel it into something so worthwhile. With all the negativity that has been on these forums, all the rage over the endings to what I felt was an otherwise fantastic game, this group of fans put it on the backburner and did something fantastic. I remain steadfast in saying that I would love to see an expansion or post-game DLC to provide more closure to the series, providing that some sort of TRON gnome isn't hiding in each disc, keeping a secret ending from everyone until the right moment. What's a TRON gnome? I don't know. That's not important. What is important is that no matter what happens in regards to that, this is the best possible ending that could ever come out of Mass Effect 3. Game sites may make sweeping generalizations about you and call you whiny fanboys and fangirls but you're aces in my book and when I get home I will donate and be more than proud to count myself among this group of whiners.

 Thats all well and good...but um...can you elaborate on the TRON gnome? Inquiring minds want to know.....

I just assumed a TRON gnome was some sort of mischevous gnome who dressed in neon lights and lived within games and computer programs and such. Listen, I don't have some sort of fancy engineering degree. I'm just going on how I assume technology works.

  Now all I can think about it the travelocity gnome high as a kite raving in Purgatory bar hahaha

[Johnny Zhou]

good idea

[txmn1016]

tay2208 wrote...

Sywen wrote...

UlricKerensky wrote...

tay2208 wrote...

Ampmaster wrote...



What other charities does this kind loving lot donate too? Maybe we can point out some worthy causes for people to help while we're making Child's Play's first quarter so bright.

I personally do what I can donation wise for the Wounded Warrior Project  but as a Marine Corps veteran that's just me taking care of my buddies. I also do volunteer work for animal shelters.

My hubby is an Army veteran, the wounded warrior project is an awesome charity.  Always glad to see our veterans taken care of.  Thank you for your service!

+1 for Wounded Warrior. It's a solid group with an excellent track record. 

This is my favorite charity.

I am all for raising money for this charity in the future.  We will hold the line for our Veterans too!

I'll gladly donate to that cause.