CPUWIZ Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Didja ever notice how sometimes life just plain isn’t fair? (Um … If you haven’t, it might be time to push aside that rock you’re under, and look around a little.) How some people, often through no particular fault of their own, just seem to keep getting pasted by one hit of bad luck after another? Somehow, though more of a one-shot deal, those unsuspecting tourists trying to de-stress in ‘tropical paradise’, and all the people who were living their lives along those coastlines until yesterday come to mind … As do the incredibly unlucky trials of someone a little closer to home here at Atari Age. (This is one guy who definitely needs to stay away from Las Vegas!) At any rate … maybe it’s the Holiday spirit finally overcoming my (she doesn’t have it) more typical Grinch-ness … or maybe it’s the fact that, by comparison, we feel very, very lucky (or maybe it’s just the wine, but whatever …). The point is that we feel moved to try, in our own small way, to actually DO something about it. So … here it comes, people – get ready for it – we are hereby launching the: “Make Inky’s Kids Pink Movement” It’s a shamelessly, unabashedly benevolent Movement, who’s sole purpose for being is to raise some bucks to help someone here pay off a butt-load of medical bills that no Crack Creme in the world is gonna touch ... and maybe to help remind those who can contribute just how lucky they are to be able to do so. Those of you who follow what’s happening around here closely probably do not need to hear much more … So, here’s my best offer for getting this groundswell rolling: 1. Shortly, a PayPal account will be established in the name of The Movement, and a time limit will be determined. I will deposit the first $50 into that account. 2. As an additional incentive for any of you who might have their own lingering Grinch-ness issues to overcome, I will offer up a rarity 9 from my personal collection (which game yet TBD but it won’t be a cheesy Waterworld) to the person who makes the highest cash contribution to that PayPal account within the time limit. (This way, you get to feel like a hero, and you get something cool for your collection in the bargain!) 3. The next two highest contributors will each get a hand made 2600 or 5200 reproduction cart of their choice (If it's in the realm of my possibilities). 4. No matter how you cut it, anyone who’s in a position to make a contribution, large or small, gets to feel really, really good about themselves. Any little bits all add up, and every little bit helps. Obviously, nothing we can do here will really put Inky’s kids ‘back in the pink’, but we do have the power to try and help reduce the stress for those taking care of them. So? What do you think? Are we together on this? Will the power of collective goodwill and benevolence (and some vintage video games and the almighty buck) help to triumph over the evil of medical bills gone wild for one of our gaming brethren?!?!? The power of The Movement is soon to be in your hands … (More details to follow … and now back to real life …) Bah, humbug!!! P.S. If you have something negative to say towards this idea, please send a PM and don’t poison this thread with it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Me an hubby would really like to make the first.. err second donation - please let us know. It won't be much but those sure are some darn cute kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 oh the irony of 'shortly... ' being the first noting in the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortly Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 oh the irony of 'shortly... ' being the first noting in the rules. Huh? Somebody called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Sounds like a worthy cause. I will see if I can scrape up a donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 28, 2004 Author Share Posted December 28, 2004 Here we go, I chose to use an image instead of text (so the crawlers can't pick it up). No donation is too small ($1, $5 or whatever), my entry doesn't count. I'll have the account verified in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebue Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 I would be happy to make some kind of donation, but I gotta be honest. If I told my dad about it, (It would need to be through his paypal account, since I don't have one) he would think I was crazy to give my money to a person I only know from a forum I spend too much time at. I will, however, try to help out by suggesting that there is some kind of mention of this on the front page, to get a little more attention for those that do not go to OT or the contests forum often. Sorry I can't really help, Inky. I would if I could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Once I get this weeks paycheck, you can except all I can give! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 This is a great idea, I will gladly contribute to the fund. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 What Al said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 This is a great idea. One suggestion: 2 accounts: 1 personal (for cash transfers) 1 verified premier (for Credit Card purchases) It would maximize the amount ebing received. Why should Paypal get more than it deserves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryGoddess Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 What a wonderful way to wind down this christmas season. CPU, you're a gentleman and a scholar. I don't have a paypal account right now but I'll gladly donate a few bucks through a friend of mine who does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 This is a great idea. One suggestion: 2 accounts: 1 personal (for cash transfers) 1 verified premier (for Credit Card purchases) Hey,CPU! if you do this or don't LMK... i have some funds in my pay pal balance that's not doing anything.. OMG i'm in off-topic again! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 This is a great idea. One suggestion: 2 accounts: 1 personal (for cash transfers) 1 verified premier (for Credit Card purchases) Hey,CPU! if you do this or don't LMK... i have some funds in my pay pal balance that's not doing anything.. OMG i'm in off-topic again! Rick Whoops, I somehow missed that, I was planning on using only this one account. I had enough trouble setting that one up already. Don't ask. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhindle The Red Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Has a time limit been set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Has a time limit been set? No, it is going very slow, so we figured we will wait a bit to set an end-date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Yea, I need a little time to get my funds together after all the holiday spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Yea, I need a little time to get my funds together after all the holiday spending. You and me both, as soon as I get my funds up and going again, I'll be sure to donate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Curious, I know you said you'd put in the first $50, but that read $48.25. Are PayPal fees being taken out of the donations? If so that really sucks. You should have registered for a non-premier account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Curious, I know you said you'd put in the first $50, but that read $48.25. Are PayPal fees being taken out of the donations? If so that really sucks. You should have registered for a non-premier account. Yes, but on the contrary, it allows people to give a couple bucks who don't have money in their PayPal accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Yes but I'd like to know if I make a donation to Inky, he gets ALL of it, not PayPal 2.9% + whatever. I'd rather write him a check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Yes but I'd like to know if I make a donation to Inky, he gets ALL of it, not PayPal 2.9% + whatever. I'd rather write him a check. That is fine if you want to do that, we will add on the amount onto the money order that Inky & his family will receive, we know your checks are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 How often will you post account updates? Or was this not part of the plan? Curiosity is getting the best of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Happy to help out, consider it payment Ink, for the entertainment of reading some of your posts. That's some of them, don't get conceited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.