Donation Drive for fits' PS3

[rinichanraar]

Would anyone else be willing to donate to this cause? If so, I definitely think we should get it organized! After all the hard work he did for us all at Evil Avatar (and considering he never received any reimbursement for it), I think he deserves it. (And maybe we can even get it done in time for Little Big Planet.)

So, what do you guys think? :)

ChipIn Donation Widget below:

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[Rogue_hunter]

I got $5 in my wallet right now.

[AgtFox]

Man, where were you guys when I was stockpiling systems in order to review over all platforms? :D

Don't worry, I took them as business expenses for the other site I write for that I get a nominal fee for.

[rinichanraar]

I got $5 in my wallet right now.

I'm poor right now, too. But Xerxes brought up the point that if everyone donated $1, we'd be able to cover a big chunk of the cost.

[Grifter]

I think it's a great idea and considering how he will probably be doing reviews like he did on EvAv I would think owning a PS3 would be a work related necessity(and a write off).

[Rogue_hunter]

I think it's a great idea and considering how he will probably be doing reviews like he did on EvAv I would think owning a PS3 would be a work related necessity(and a write off).

So, would we be able to declare this on our taxes then? As a charitable expense, or a work related expense?

[Radioguy9698]

i'd be happy to pitch in, but after being spammed for donatiosn on a weekly basis after i was IP banned for the lemon party meltdown, i'm kinda leary about any sort of donation drives..

[civil]

I will back you up on this. ;)

[Xerxes]

Fits? Writing reviews? Weeeeeeeeeee!

I can't wait to see the rating system here now.

[rinichanraar]

So, um, how do we do this?! :confused:

[Grifter]

So, would we be able to declare this on our taxes then? As a charitable expense, or a work related expense?

I meant a write off for him, I don't think we could write it off unless CoG set up some kind of official charity drive and I have no clue how that is done.

So, um, how do we do this?! :confused:

Either one of the mods have to OK it and set something up or Fit's needs to supply us with an email address that is tied to his pay pal account.

[AgtFox]

Fits? Writing reviews? Weeeeeeeeeee!

I can't wait to see the rating system here now.
You should see it by tomorrow morning I hope. Totally different game than the other one we've been talking about in the Console area.

[Xerxes]

So, um, how do we do this?! :confused:

Bap creates a widget, I think. :confused:

[Rogue_hunter]

So, um, how do we do this?! :confused:

Everyone paypals me the money, problem solved.

[civil]

Dunno. I think we'll have to do some sort of PayPal thing. For the moment, I'm off to bed but I'll check back tomorrow.

We're gonna do this, though. I feel the need to donate money to the site, even if it's in a roundabout way. And fits is about as roundabout as you can get!







I kid, I kid. Please don't Upkilt Me.

[fitbabits]

While I really appreciate the sentiment, this is a tough one for me. I mean, this site isn't just about one person, plus there are literally hundreds of other 'causes' more worthy of your time and money (your local animal shelter, for example, or rape crisis center).

[Radioguy9698]

While I really appreciate the sentiment, this is a tough one for me. I mean, this site isn't just about one person, plus there are literally hundreds of other 'causes' more worthy of your time and money (your local animal shelter, for example, or rape crisis center).

or how about a petition to put in game chat and cog on sirius Xm sat radio as it's own talk channel?

[Grifter]

While I really appreciate the sentiment, this is a tough one for me. I mean, this site isn't just about one person, plus there are literally hundreds of other 'causes' more worthy of your time and money (your local animal shelter, for example, or rape crisis center).

I'm sure we can handle both if need be and given the way things have gone for you these past couple years I think you need this (not necessarily the PS3 itself but just something good and uplifting, the PS3 is just a bonus) just as much as you deserve this. I'm pretty sure we have enough members willing to donate so individually it won't be a big deal at all but together (insert cheesy motivational saying here.)

[Xerxes]

While I really appreciate the sentiment, this is a tough one for me. I mean, this site isn't just about one person, plus there are literally hundreds of other 'causes' more worthy of your time and money (your local animal shelter, for example, or rape crisis center).

Damn it you will take our generosity and you will cry every time you play it. :mad:

[fitbabits]

Damn it you will take our generosity and you will cry every time you play it. :mad:

Cry thinking of all the kitties that could have been saved while I play with Sack Boy... :)

[astranoir]

Cry thinking of all the kitties that could have been saved while I play with Sack Boy... :)

Don't you know the PS3 dispenses kittens? (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/9/7/)

[fitbabits]

Don't you know the PS3 dispenses kittens? (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/9/7/)

Ha, then I'm SOLD! :)

[Xerxes]

Don't you know the PS3 dispenses kittens? (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/9/7/)

Hold me.:o

I had totally forgot that strip. :)

[astranoir]

Hold me.:o

I had totally forgot that strip. :)

I loved it, so I couldn't help but post it! :D

[Norse]

I'll donate as long as he doesn't spend the money on kilts and haggis instead.

[Goronmon]

Don't you know the PS3 dispenses kittens? (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/9/7/)Haha, I love that strip. It changes everything!

Of course, you can't post it without the followup.

http://penny-arcade.com/images/2007/20070910.jpg

[iHap]

I think there needs to be an 'iHap PS3 donation drive'

[astranoir]

Haha, I love that strip. It changes everything!

Of course, you can't post it without the followup.

http://penny-arcade.com/images/2007/20070910.jpg

NOOOooo! Don't tell JAYoung that! We're trying to convince him that PS3s are good for kittens.

[Goronmon]

Hell, I don't know, maybe he wants to be ass deep in kittens.

[Jackel]

I gotta agree with Fits..that this sets precedent for the rest of the leaders..although I guess most of them have the different systems.

If a widget gets setup I'll find a way to donate.

[astranoir]

Hell, I don't know, maybe he wants to be ass deep in kittens.

I'm pretty sure he does...XD

[fitbabits]

I'm pretty sure he does...XD

I totally do! Ass deep in kittens = heaven!!

[Jarvis]

I've got a handful of dollars for a good cause, but only if there are pics of a kilted man, ass deep in kittens!

[boratika]

While I really appreciate the sentiment, this is a tough one for me. I mean, this site isn't just about one person, plus there are literally hundreds of other 'causes' more worthy of your time and money (your local animal shelter, for example, or rape crisis center).

Wait... I'm having one of those headaches with pictures...



...so here's the thing: There's some pretty crazy generous people around here, they just need to be pointed in the right direction; whether it be Childsplay, Gunny needs electricity, fits needs a PS3, etc.

As pointed out above, there is no end of good causes that could do with some cash, many of them small and largely unseen (unlike your Amnesties or IFAW or what have you.)

So here's what I'm thinking: a decent lump-sum to one of these could make a real difference, rather than a couple of dollars to many, so perhaps we should start a "Good Cause of the MonthTM". Essentially what happens is that during the month people find a little known worthy cause (like the type listed above) that desperately needs some cash then one (or a few) are decided on and then a donation drive is held at the end/beginning of the month and the total lump sum is sent on. The unfortunate part will be the ones that aren't chosen, but it will still be a net increase in good.

Thoughts? Feelings? Criticisms? Suggestions? Anyone?

For the first mini-drive I nominate buy fits a PS3 whether he likes it or not. Rini, this is your fault so you're responsible. Set up a Paypal account that we can send money to, then you use the money to buy him one online that's sent to his house so that he has no say in the matter. Someone must have his address (if you don't.) Any over-flow you can just feed into childsplay or hookers and blow.

[Erratic]

I totally do! Ass deep in kittens = heaven!!

Wow, I could totally take that out of context...... ;) <3 fittyballbootsieballsbabits

[rinichanraar]

While I really appreciate the sentiment, this is a tough one for me. I mean, this site isn't just about one person, plus there are literally hundreds of other 'causes' more worthy of your time and money (your local animal shelter, for example, or rape crisis center).

Shut up, you. :)

...so here's the thing: There's some pretty crazy generous people around here, they just need to be pointed in the right direction; whether it be Childsplay, Gunny needs electricity, fits needs a PS3, etc.

As pointed out above, there is no end of good causes that could do with some cash, many of them small and largely unseen (unlike your Amnesties or IFAW or what have you.)

So here's what I'm thinking: a decent lump-sum to one of these could make a real difference, rather than a couple of dollars to many, so perhaps we should start a "Good Cause of the MonthTM". Essentially what happens is that during the month people find a little known worthy cause (like the type listed above) that desperately needs some cash then one (or a few) are decided on and then a donation drive is held at the end/beginning of the month and the total lump sum is sent on. The unfortunate part will be the ones that aren't chosen, but it will still be a net increase in good.

Thoughts? Feelings? Criticisms? Suggestions? Anyone?

Actually, I think that's a fantastic idea. If it's a monthly thing, I probably wouldn't be able to donate very much at a time though. Maybe bi-monthly? Or maybe I'm the only one who feels that way. If that's the case, then ignore the whole "bi-monthly" thing.

For the first mini-drive I nominate buy fits a PS3 whether he likes it or not. Rini, this is your fault so you're responsible. Set up a Paypal account that we can send money to, then you use the money to buy him one online that's sent to his house so that he has no say in the matter. Someone must have his address (if you don't.) Any over-flow you can just feed into childsplay or hookers and blow.

I have a PayPal account, but I've never done anything like this before, so I'd have no idea how to do it. Wanna help? :D

[Rogue_hunter]

I have a PayPal account, but I've never done anything like this before, so I'd have no idea how to do it. Wanna help? :D

As I said, send me the money, and I will take care of it. It's a simple matter of people using an email I specify (preferably in a non-extradition country, or one that has lax banking laws), they send the moneys, and I do something with that money. :cool:

[n3rdXcore]

So here's what I'm thinking: a decent lump-sum to one of these could make a real difference, rather than a couple of dollars to many, so perhaps we should start a "Good Cause of the MonthTM".

This sounds like a great idea. My work matches my donations to charities up to a few grand each year, so I wonder if that would still work with them....let's do it!

Also I still want to donate 10 bucks to James's (James'? Jamess' Christ I hate grammer) PS3 fund.

[boratika]

I have a PayPal account, but I've never done anything like this before, so I'd have no idea how to do it. Wanna help? :D

Err... well I'm not massively up to speed on the receiving end of Paypal either, but this (https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_email-payments-overview-outside) might be what you need. Maybe...

If anyone with experience in this wants to chime in, now would be a good time.

Then I guess you need his address. Again, if anyone has info on this feel free to PM Rini:D. Or if you can't get his address, but can obtain his phone number, you could try cross-referencing with the white pages (http://www.whitepages.com/search/Replay?search_id=40031341906628765264&form_mode=opt_a&lower=1&view=).

Then when you have the money, I guess you buy one (http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-80GB/dp/B001COU9I6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1223022185&sr=1-3) and put his address as the delivery address.

I would totally do it, but retailers won't accept an Australian credit Card with a US delivery address. Yes, that's very plausible. They won't suspect a thing...

[wyeast]

Hey, some of us are already ass-deep in charitable contributing. :p So I wouldn't probably be able to do the monthly or bi-monthly thing, but for bootsie I'm down.

As far as receiving - the only thing you have to cope with are the limits of how much money you can draw off paypal per month (I can't remember, might be $500?) Other than that, just post up the paypal, or if you feel like it you can create a new email with a more subjective name like PS3ForBootsy@gmail and attach it as a secondary email, then you're good to go.

[NoName]

Where's Bap and his widget, that made it easy to reach a goal last time.

Do we need to pitch in a bit over the PS3 price so we can buy him a game or some cables too?

(I'm a strong supporter of this idea. James has done a ton for all of us, it'd be nice to give back just a little)

[boratika]

Hey, some of us are already ass-deep in charitable contributing. :p So I wouldn't probably be able to do the monthly or bi-monthly thing, but for bootsie I'm down.

Hey, some make a periodic monthly donation to three charities while living on a student allowance and then still suggest this.

[Goronmon]

I'm my favorite charity.

[roboninja]

I am down for this if something gets set up. I also think the idea of having a bi-monthly "cause" would be a good one. I might not donate to every one, but the option would always be there.

[AgtFox]

As far as receiving - the only thing you have to cope with are the limits of how much money you can draw off paypal per month (I can't remember, might be $500?) Other than that, just post up the paypal, or if you feel like it you can create a new email with a more subjective name like PS3ForBootsy@gmail and attach it as a secondary email, then you're good to go.
I'd have to look, but I believe if you have a premier account (the only way you can accept credit card money I think) there is no limit to what you can take out of Paypal in a month.

UPDATE: yeah, you just have to verify your bank account or credit card to lift the limit.

[crazyD]

Fitabits, you are an awesome guy, but I'll be damned if I'm buying you a PS3.

[wyeast]

Hey, some make a periodic monthly donation to three charities while living on a student allowance and then still suggest this.

I think I had more money that wasn't immediately "spoken for" when I was a single student, than now that we're trying to raise a family. Which is why two charities only got donations of my time through this past summer. :o

The money I spent on alcohol alone... :D

[Tayaya]

I am willing to donate $10 to the cause.... if we ever get a way to donate it set up.

[Raen]

Yeah I'll totally donate if someone sets it up. Also totally agree with "Good Cause of the MonthTM". That'd be a cool thing to do. And when does Childs Play start? That's got to be coming soon.

[Suave Peanut]

What was it that bap and Scott used for the E3 drive... ChipIn (http://www.chipin.com/)?

[AgtFox]

Yeah I'll totally donate if someone sets it up. Also totally agree with "Good Cause of the MonthTM". That'd be a cool thing to do. And when does Childs Play start? That's got to be coming soon.
Things are in the works for a Child's Play thing here at CoG, so I'd say hold off your November charity for that (I actually don't know when it starts, it could start sometime this month as well).

[AgtFox]

What was it that bap and Scott used for the E3 drive... ChipIn (http://www.chipin.com/)?
Yes, it is most likely what we would use when donations to the site come up for the transparency of it (everyone can see the levels it is at).

[aVaKus]

I'll chip in too if someone sets it up. Just seems wrong on so many levels that fits doesn't have a ps3. Plus, I'm thinking of the kittens.

[rinichanraar]

I'm trying to set it up right now, actually.

So we're going with an 80 GB PS3 and we want this by when? LBP is out on the 21st of October.

[Xerxes]

I'm trying to set it up right now, actually.

So we're going with an 80 GB PS3 and we want this by when? LBP is out on the 21st of October.

Wow... Sure we don't like fitty 40GB worth. Not like either have BC. :rolleyes:

[rinichanraar]

Wow... Sure we don't like fitty 40GB worth. Not like either have BC. :rolleyes:

Amazon says the 40 GB one costs $561 and some change to get new. :confused:

Does October 17th sound like a plausible end date?

[roboninja]

Wow... Sure we don't like fitty 40GB worth. Not like either have BC. :rolleyes:

Well, the 80GB MGS4 bundle has BC, but you are probably correct in that rini is looking at a regular 80GB.

EDIT: Yeah, looking at Amazon now. I see what you are saying about the 40GB model, rini. Tres bizarre.

[Bone]

I haven't followed the whole thread, I just wanted to say I would "gift" (not donate) some petty cash to pay Fits back for all he's done and all he's put up with. It would in no way detract from any other donation I would make this year.

[Xerxes]

I haven't followed the whole thread, I just wanted to say I would "gift" (not donate) some petty cash to pay Fits back for all he's done and all he's put up with. It would in no way detract from any other donation I would make this year.
Same here.

[rinichanraar]

EDIT: Yeah, looking at Amazon now. I see what you are saying about the 40GB model, rini. Tres bizarre.

Weird, huh.

In other news... does anyone know how to post the ChipIn widget here? I have one (http://www.chipin.com/widget/id/a7a5541eea836f43). I just have no idea how to get it posted. :(

[NoName]

See if AgtFox or Bap are around to help. I know Bap was able to get it embedded before.

[rinichanraar]

See if AgtFox or Bap are around to help. I know Bap was able to get it embedded before.

Haha, yeah, I just messaged bap, actually, since he got one posted last time.

If anyone's interested in trying to figure it out, the code I get looks like this:

<object width="250" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/a7a5541eea836f43"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="event_title" value="PS3%20for%20Fits"></param><param name="event_desc" value="Let%27s%20get%20Bootsy%20a%20PS3%20in%20time%20for %20Little%20Big%20Planet%21"></param><param name="color_scheme" value="blue"></param><embed src="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/a7a5541eea836f43" flashVars="event_title=PS3%20for%20Fits&event_desc=Let%27s%20get%20Bootsy%20a%20PS3%20in%2 0time%20for%20Little%20Big%20Planet%21&color_scheme=blue" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" width="250" height="250"></embed></object>

Not knowing how to fix this makes me feel kind of retarded right now. :(

[TrackZero]

Same here.

Xerx, repost that link to the place that sells 60GB PS3's for cheap to rini. Let's get fits one that has BC.

[Xerxes]

Xerx, repost that link to the place that sells 60GB PS3's for cheap to rini. Let's get fits one that has BC.

LOL, there down to one but the normally go back to ten in no time.
http://gamefunk.com/product.detail.cfm?ProductID=711719800002

[rinichanraar]

Xerx, repost that link to the place that sells 60GB PS3's for cheap to rini. Let's get fits one that has BC.

Hey, yeah, if we can get him a 60 GB, I'm all for that.

I'm still completely failing with this Widget though. :(

[rinichanraar]

LOL, there down to one but the normally go back to ten in no time.
http://gamefunk.com/product.detail.cfm?ProductID=711719800002

Awesome. My Widget says we're trying to raise $400. That should be about right for tax and shipping then, right?

[Bone]

Haha, yeah, I just messaged bap, actually, since he got one posted last time.

If anyone's interested in trying to figure it out, the code I get looks like this:

(code)

Not knowing how to fix this makes me feel kind of retarded right now. :(
I think Bap or someone would need to make a custom page on the site. If I had to guess, the forum software parses the code you put into a post and cleans out embedded stuff. That's why we have special forum tags for youtube and even your basic bold, italics, etc. Probably to keep people from hijacking a site with evil widgets.

[rinichanraar]

I think Bap or someone would need to make a custom page on the site. If I had to guess, the forum software parses the code you put into a post and cleans out embedded stuff. That's why we have special forum tags for youtube and even your basic bold, italics, etc. Probably to keep people from hijacking a site with evil widgets.

Ah, you're probably right! I was feeling kind of dumb for not being able to figure out how to get it posted here. I just PMed bap, so hopefully he'll help us out with it. :)

(I feel much better now.)

[NoName]

Awesome. My Widget says we're trying to raise $400. That should be about right for tax and shipping then, right?

Eh, 450 might have been a bit closer. Than again, I'm more of the mind to get too much than too little. The extra could go to James towards a future PS3 game or an HDMI cable for the PS3. :)

Edit: Yea, you probably have to be an admin to post something like that. I'd be surprised if moderators could even (not that we have any mods... :) )

[rinichanraar]

Eh, 450 might have been a bit closer. Than again, I'm more of the mind to get too much than too little. The extra could go to James towards a future PS3 game or an HDMI cable for the PS3. :)

Edit: Yea, you probably have to be an admin to post something like that. I'd be surprised if moderators could even (not that we have any mods... :) )

You're probably right. I just don't want people to think I'm, you know, pocketing any excess cash. Maybe I should just not donate with the Widget and instead cover the tax and shipping if it's going to be almost that much. That way, I won't have to make a new Widget. :p

[Xerxes]

Eh, 450 might have been a bit closer. Than again, I'm more of the mind to get too much than too little. The extra could go to James towards a future PS3 game or an HDMI cable for the PS3. :)

Edit: Yea, you probably have to be an admin to post something like that. I'd be surprised if moderators could even (not that we have any mods... :) )

Bah... This is to help fits. :)
He can buy a $5 HDMI cable and all he needs is Wipeout HD in his life. He isn't that big a baby.

[NoName]

You're probably right. I just don't want people to think I'm, you know, pocketing any excess cash. Maybe I should just not donate with the Widget and instead cover the tax and shipping if it's going to be almost that much. That way, I won't have to make a new Widget. :p

There you go. You have to donate too! :)

[Sl1pstream]

I still have some extra cash in my Paypal account that is ready to be used for something like this.

[Kielaran]

Count me in. I have a bit to throw in the pot.

[AgtFox]

I know why the widget won't work here. I think the only forum that has HTML coding allowed in it is the Features one. You kind of want to stay away from HTML coding in posts in vBulleting because it can screw up the database pretty badly from what I've heard.

I know bap is very busy this weekend with real-life stuff. I could see if I as an Administrator can post an HTML code here. Give me a few minutes, have to put laundry in the dryer and then I'll try it.

[wyeast]

You kind of want to stay away from HTML coding in posts in vBulleting because it can screw up the database pretty badly from what I've heard.
Actually, it's quite a significant security hazard, as well. I still remember pleading for months to get html turned off the Halo3 sub-board. Never did happen, you bastiches. *shakes fist*

[AgtFox]

Yep, no workie. I don't even know if we'll use HTML in the Features section. At EvAv the very top of a review was in HTML.

I'd rather not put this on the front page. Maybe James can decide a better place and we temporarily allow what we need to in order to show it.

[rinichanraar]

Yep, no workie. I don't even know if we'll use HTML in the Features section. At EvAv the very top of a review was in HTML.

I'd rather not put this on the front page. Maybe James can decide a better place and we temporarily allow what we need to in order to show it.

Thanks so much for trying though, Loren. I know you're all super busy, so I'm just thankful you tried. :)

[AgtFox]

Thanks so much for trying though, Loren. I know you're all super busy, so I'm just thankful you tried. :)
I think I gots it:

a7a5541eea836f43

Woo!

Anyone have a problem with me editing the OP and putting the widget there?

[rinichanraar]

I think I gots it:

a7a5541eea836f43

Woo!

Anyone have a problem with me editing the OP and putting the widget there?

Awesome! Go for it.

Though, it being a Friday night, I have a feeling not much money's going to come in tonight. :p

[AgtFox]

I made it a bit smaller because that other one was quite huge.

[Xerxes]

I've already stared with a little something. Way to go Fox.

[BLeeP]

I sent a tenner your way. It acts as if I'm getting something for my money, though (besides the happiness of one awesome guy) by giving out my address. Is that going to be a problem? Couldn't the paypal account have been set up as a "donation" paypal? I dunno..I guess it's nothing worth worrying about.

[Xerxes]

Take that James. And you better start writing a bunch of PS3 reviews. :p

[BLeeP]

Awesome, already 7% of the way there in less than 30 minutes! I think this will happen pretty quickly.

[Suave Peanut]

Chip'd in!

[rinichanraar]

I sent a tenner your way. It acts as if I'm getting something for my money, though (besides the happiness of one awesome guy) by giving out my address. Is that going to be a problem? Couldn't the paypal account have been set up as a "donation" paypal? I dunno..I guess it's nothing worth worrying about.

It asked for your address? That's interesting. Sorry about that. If I have it somewhere in my Paypal now, then don't worry... I won't send you tons of junk mail or porn. ;)

If there was a way to set it up as a Paypal donation thing, I didn't know how. ChipIn just kind of asked me for my Paypal e-mail address, and I filled it in. Again, sorry if it caused an inconvenience!

[Rogue_hunter]

I sent a tenner your way. It acts as if I'm getting something for my money, though (besides the happiness of one awesome guy) by giving out my address. Is that going to be a problem? Couldn't the paypal account have been set up as a "donation" paypal? I dunno..I guess it's nothing worth worrying about.

I didn't have to give my address...

[BLeeP]

It didn't ask for my address because it already knows my address. After I paid it said something along the lines of "Your shipment will be sent to:" and then it listed my address. Plus, rinichan will know my true first name now!


porn. ;)

Yes, please.

[boratika]

Nice work Rini and Fox. I woke up this morning to discover my bank account is having some sort of catatonic episode. So I can't donate just yet, but I will be trying real hard to get this sorted so I can pay my rent and (more importantly) internet bill.

What really sucks is that it's not even a bank, but a mutual organisation. They aren't meant to screw over their customers.

As for cause-of-the-month, I figured childsplay would kind of be the first (after this dry run) but I thought I'd put the idea out there because I'm pretty good at forgetting things.

You're probably right. I just don't want people to think I'm, you know, pocketing any excess cash. Maybe I should just not donate with the Widget and instead cover the tax and shipping if it's going to be almost that much. That way, I won't have to make a new Widget. :p
Well if you were upfront that excess would go to Rini's Bananas and Blow fund, I'm sure no one would have minded.
Plus, rinichan will know my true first name now!


I guessing Lee.

[Xerxes]

Muahaha... We are giving James a gift and he can't stop us!

[BLeeP]

I guessing Lee.

See how awesome that is? You guessed wrong!

[pomeroy]

See how awesome that is? You guessed wrong!

Nuts to this game.

[Jarvis]

consider it up to $60 now! contributeded..ed... :eek:

[rinichanraar]

It didn't ask for my address because it already knows my address. After I paid it said something along the lines of "Your shipment will be sent to:" and then it listed my address. Plus, rinichan will know my true first name now!

Actually, I'm not positive which name is yours. The only ones I know for sure are Rogue_hunter and Jarvis. I'm not positive who is who (unless I check the order in which everyone donated, but I'm a bit too lazy to do it).

Yes, please.

Any specific requests? :p

Well if you were upfront that excess would go to Rini's Bananas and Blow fund, I'm sure no one would have minded.

Actually, more like beer and pot. Bahahaha. I kid, of course.

consider it up to $60 now! contributeded..ed... :eek:

In the name of fits, thanks! I don't know why the Widget didn't update the total, but, yes, we're up to $60! Hooray! :)

[Xerxes]

Seems the widget takes a while to go through an update.

[Raen]

Yeah it does seem a bit slow. My money is in :)

[bapenguin]

Thanks for getting this up Loren. For some reason when I get a PM I don't get a popup window telling me I have one.

[Camel]

Thanks for getting this up Loren. For some reason when I get a PM I don't get a popup window telling me I have one.
That option is automatically disabled; maybe you just have to turn it on?

[Lutheran]

Thanks anthony!
You contributed $10.00 to PS3 for Fits

:)

Why didn't the total increase to 75 after my donation?

ChipIn Event Title: PS3 for Fits
ChipIn Event Organizer: PS3 for Fits
Transaction ID: 7e1454fb491e6d66
Contribution Amount: $10.00

[aVaKus]

It should be up a little more now :)

[Lutheran]

Its at 115 now , heh

[wyeast]

Woo! My order is being shipped to me. :) I wonder what DangerChan will send? :confused: :D

[civil]

Done!

spacefiller

[ADDGirl]

I used Santa's credit card to help out:D

[NoName]

I put a little something into the hat. Let's get Fitty that PS3!

[grimmjow]

Can I have a donation drive for my GTR?

oh and I'm putting in some change in a bit :D

[AgtFox]

Thanks for getting this up Loren. For some reason when I get a PM I don't get a popup window telling me I have one.
I just get a "You have X notifications" or something, no matter if it is a friendship request or a PM. Have to click on that to see the long list of things and see what I have.

[fitbabits]

Fitabits, you are an awesome guy, but I'll be damned if I'm buying you a PS3.

Ack - two things:

1. It's James, now.
2. I never asked for this.

[Norse]

Ack - two things:

1. It's James, now.
2. I never asked for this.

You've been asking for a PS3 for a while now :p

[fitbabits]

You've been asking for a PS3 for a while now :p

And there was a reason - this was NEVER, EVER meant to be that reason!

[Rogue_hunter]

Ack - two things:

1. It's James, now.
2. I never asked for this.

1. You will always be "football boots"
2. You will get this, AND YOU WILL LIKE IT!!!!!!!

We're already halfway there people. And the widget's been up maybe 12 hours? We are awesome.
And we would have broken this widget with GunnyMo

[fitbabits]

BTW, I want to thank EVERYONE who has donated so far. You really didn't have to do this... I promise to pay you all back.

Oh, and bump! :)

[TrackZero]

Oh James...what's that term I'm looking for....

BAM!

[Bone]

... and a little more for you James, from BK and me.

[Xerxes]

Ack - two things:

1. It's James, now.
2. I never asked for this.

1. Change your Live screen Name and I'll think about it, Fits. :p
2. I hate when people are nice to me. I actually think generosity might be the only way to defeat me. :eek:

[Kielaran]

I think I gots it:

a7a5541eea836f43

Woo!

Anyone have a problem with me editing the OP and putting the widget there?

A bit from me, and qutoing to have the widget on this page too!

[Norse]

BTW, I want to thank EVERYONE who has donated so far. You really didn't have to do this... I promise to pay you all back.

Oh, and bump! :)


If by "pay back" you mean make the user name pink...I'm in :)

$20 on its way from Norway to you Fits. Have fun with your PS3! Get Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank, WipeOut HD and SuperStardust HD. That's all you need.

[Raen]

So it's at 68% as I'm writing this and it's been 16 hours and 40ish minutes. I remember listening to the podcast when Child's Play was going on last year and hearing about the generosity of the community. Now I see what they meant. This is crazily fast.

[fitbabits]

10/4/2008
Receipt ID 4f8064321a1893c2
Paid By: James Young (fitbabits@gmail.com)
For: PS3 for Fits
Method: PayPal (fitbabits@gmail.com) Total: $20.00

This receipt confirms that you authorized a payment to PS3 for Fits for the event PS3 for Fits.

Should you have questions regarding this transaction, please visit our FAQ (http://faq.chipin.com/) or contact us at contact.chipin.com (http://contact.chipin.com/).

This is allowed, right? :)

[That Darn Kat]

Chipped in. =o

Tip to impulse buyers: Don't memorize your credit card number.

[Raen]

This is allowed, right? :)

Lol nicely done Fits. Quickly, someone send him $20 back.

[Xerxes]

This is allowed, right? :)

Should have saved that $20 for Wipeout HD. ;)

[Xerxes]

Just $95 more dollars?! Gee Whiz...


/bump

[mister slim]

Anyone else having trouble with the widget? I had to switch from Firefox to Safari to get it to load up.

[fitbabits]

Anyone else having trouble with the widget? I had to switch from Firefox to Safari to get it to load up.

I'm using Flock and it's fine.

[Xerxes]

I'm using Flock and it's fine.

I have Mozilla 3.0.3 and it's fine. Take a second to load.

[fitbabits]

I have Mozilla 3.0.3 and it's fine. Take a second to load.

Firefox 3.0.3, right?

[Rogue_hunter]

Anyone else having trouble with the widget? I had to switch from Firefox to Safari to get it to load up.

Yes, I still show it as being $200 so far.


EDIT: It updated, shows $310 and 20 contributors.

[Sl1pstream]

It should update again soon. :)

[Xerxes]

Firefox 3.0.3, right?

Yes, Mozilla Firexox. :o

At work Firefox updated me to another beta version though. It worked there too.

[Jeffool]

Sorry Boots; if I were in a better position I'd do what I could. As it stands, I can't do anything.

[Kielaran]

I think I gots it:

a7a5541eea836f43

Woo!

Anyone have a problem with me editing the OP and putting the widget there?

Hey guys, check out this cool widget! It's fun to click it, trust me.:cool:

[Aggort]

Hell we should have a donation drive for everyone to get a PS3

[Vermillion]

Can the next drive be one where we all adopt homeless, sexually abused spiders and send them to Fits? He hasn't been love bitten by one in ages.

[BLeeP]

Wow, you people are fucking awesome. 75 dollars left on this. I think this will be wrapped up by Monday.

We should all pat ourselves on the back for a great jerb.

I wonder what we could conquer next...

http://www.earthshope.org/Home_files/earth%20transparent.png

[diablopath]

...they took his PS3?
How?

[Xerxes]

$75 more to go bump.

[Camel]

Wow, you people are fucking awesome. 75 dollars left on this. I think this will be wrapped up by Monday.

We should all pat ourselves on the back for a great jerb.

I wonder what we could conquer next...

http://www.earthshope.org/Home_files/earth%20transparent.png
I could use a PS3 as well!

[That Darn Kat]

I think this will be wrapped up by Monday.


The East Coasters already lost. ;_; Come on, West Coasters, pick up our slack!

[Goronmon]

Consider myself chipped.

[roboninja]

I tossed $10 into the pot. Of course, this gives me permission to still call you fits :p

[NoName]

Afternoon bump for anyone left who hasn't seen this. We're almost there!

[rinichanraar]

Afternoon bump for anyone left who hasn't seen this. We're almost there!

Yeah, seriously, we're so close, guys! I know it says the deadline is the 17th, but it would be awesome if we could get this done sooner.

[DangerousDaze]

I'll stick in the last 60 bucks. It's about what I would have donated to the old site so I feel this is worthwhile. I think that about covers it. Enjoy. :)

[rinichanraar]

I'll stick in the last 60 bucks. It's about what I would have donated to the old site so I feel this is worthwhile. I think that about covers it. Enjoy. :)

Ah, holy crap! Thanks so much for finishing it off!

Hooray, everyone! We did it!!!

[Bone]

Well done, DangerousDaze!

[Xerxes]

It's done!!

[fitbabits]

I'll stick in the last 60 bucks. It's about what I would have donated to the old site so I feel this is worthwhile. I think that about covers it. Enjoy. :)

I'm speechless, and very grateful! Thank you to everyone.

[Kielaran]

I'll stick in the last 60 bucks. It's about what I would have donated to the old site so I feel this is worthwhile. I think that about covers it. Enjoy. :)

WIN!

*begins slow clap*

[Rogue_hunter]

Good job everyone, and special thanks to DangerousDaze for the big step up!

[Bone]

"I pitched in for Fitbabits' PS3, and all I got was thanks from some guy named JAYoung"
T-shirt. Now.

[rinichanraar]

I'm speechless, and very grateful! Thank you to everyone.

Check your e-mail! :)

[Kielaran]

"I pitched in for Fitbabits' PS3, and all I got was thanks from some guy named JAYoung"
T-shirt. Now.

If we had donation shirts we could have bought, we coulad have raised the money in half the time!:o

[fitbabits]

Check your e-mail! :)

Which one?

[Norse]

Is changing his name back to Fitbabits part of the deal here? It should be :)

[rinichanraar]

Which one?

Your CoG e-mail!

[Troggles]

Holy crap. You guys rose 400 dollars in 3 days to buy someone most of you have not met a PS3 on the internet. How awesome is that?

[rinichanraar]

Holy crap. You guys rose 400 dollars in 3 days to buy someone most of you have not met a PS3 on the internet. How awesome is that?

I almost met him once! But unfortunately, he wasn't able to make it to PAX, so I didn't. :(

[Rogue_hunter]

Is changing his name back to Fitbabits part of the deal here? It should be :)

That's what I was paying for...I don't know why people were paying for a PS3...

[Lutheran]

Nice work rini/everyone , enjoy it James :)

[aVaKus]

Good job everyone! Enjoy your new ps3 fits! (yeah, the name needs changed back :))

[BLeeP]

I'll stick in the last 60 bucks. It's about what I would have donated to the old site so I feel this is worthwhile. I think that about covers it. Enjoy. :)

That was awesome of you.

It was awesome of everybody who chipped in! Great job on this random act of kindness. We start a fucking community, and raise enough money for a PS3 before the site is even a week old.

That's incredibly impressive.

[NoName]

Yay, we made it. Big kudos to DD!

Enjoy your shiny George Forman grill Fitty.

[Goronmon]

Woot, PS3 for fits!

[Murtaug]

I think there needs to be an 'iHap PS3 donation drive'

That's funny, I was thinking there needs to be a "Buy Murtaug a PS3" drive.

Think about it, it's a good idea.

[Mastergeo7]

Great work everyone!

Enjoy it Fits!

[Gormanimal]

Wow, that was fast. Now for some well earned HD porn.

[LordDon]

Son of a! I missed it? Can we buy him something else, like a Real Doll (http://www.realdoll.com/)?

[Johan]

Very generous folks here...good people, and a deserving recipient.

[fitbabits]

Very generous folks here...good people, and a deserving recipient.
Thank you, Johan.

And thanks again to the CoGmunity. (I just made that up!)

[mister slim]

And thanks again to the CoGmunity. (I just made that up!)

Never say that 'word' again.

[Goronmon]

And thanks again to the CoGmunity. (I just made that up!)
Alright, I take my donation back.

[National Kato]

And thanks again to the CoGmunity. (I just made that up!)

Does this mean you're buying Dead Space for the PS3 now? ;)

[fitbabits]

Does this mean you're buying Dead Space for the PS3 now? ;)

What do YOU think? :p

[Gorvi]

Wow, that's pretty damn awesome. Congrats man! This community never fails to amaze me, I swear. :)

[Tayaya]

>.< I missed my chance to donate...... I am so sad! I came back to see if we got a donation set up, and lo and behold we did, and I'm too late... damn damn damn damn damn x 50.

[National Kato]

I didn't get a chance to donate for the PS3, but I helped out in my own way. ;)

[Xerxes]

We'll find other cause to throw money at until they setup a donation function.

[fitbabits]

Because you guys were the reason this is happening, I thought it would be a good idea to give you an update on the whereabouts of the package:

Tracking Number: 1Z 5R8 939 03 2522 244 2
Type: Package
Status: In Transit - On Time http://wwwapps.ups.com/img/icn_help_blue.gif
Scheduled Delivery: 10/13/2008
Shipped To: WESTMINSTER, CO, US
Shipped/Billed On: 10/08/2008
Service: GROUND
Weight: 15.00 Lbs

[Tayaya]

Awww.... no PS3 for da weekend! Poor Fits.

[astranoir]

Because you guys were the reason this is happening, I thought it would be a good idea to give you an update on the whereabouts of the package:

Tracking Number: 1Z 5R8 939 03 2522 244 2
Type: Package
Status: In Transit - On Time http://wwwapps.ups.com/img/icn_help_blue.gif
Scheduled Delivery: 10/13/2008
Shipped To: WESTMINSTER, CO, US
Shipped/Billed On: 10/08/2008
Service: GROUND
Weight: 15.00 Lbs


Exciting! How often are you checking it? (I know when I am really excited about a package, I have a bad and disappointing habit of just sitting there and refreshing the tracking page.)

[rinichanraar]

Awww.... no PS3 for da weekend! Poor Fits.

It'll be something for him to look forward to on Monday! :)

Exciting! How often are you checking it? (I know when I am really excited about a package, I have a bad and disappointing habit of just sitting there and refreshing the tracking page.)

Hahaha, I do that all the time, too.

[fitbabits]

Exciting! How often are you checking it? (I know when I am really excited about a package, I have a bad and disappointing habit of just sitting there and refreshing the tracking page.)

Um, only every 15 minutes. Or so. More or less. Less.

[DangerousDaze]

It can be really frustrating watching those tracking pages. It's almost always the case for me that the item I'm waiting for travels seemingly thousands of miles to get right to my local city within just hours, and then it takes about 3 days to get the few miles from the depot to my door. :(

[fitbabits]

It can be really frustrating watching those tracking pages. It's almost always the case for me that the item I'm waiting for travels seemingly thousands of miles to get right to my local city within just hours, and then it takes about 3 days to get the few miles from the depot to my door. :(

Is that a Man City emblem as your avatar? If so, exciting times.

[DangerousDaze]

Is that a Man City emblem as your avatar? If so, exciting times.

It most certainly is. Being born (and still residing) in Manchester naturally precludes any other. ;) Yep, exciting times indeed.

[fitbabits]

It most certainly is. Being born (and still residing) in Manchester naturally precludes any other. ;) Yep, exciting times indeed.

Of course, the fact you were actually BORN in and RESIDE in Manchester means you would never support Man Utd.

So what's your prediction for the season? Top six? Mid-table mediocrity? Bottom half? Relegation contenders?

I'd go with finishing in eight place. It will be interesting to see what happens when the transfer window opens in January.

[DangerousDaze]

So what's your prediction for the season? Top six? Mid-table mediocrity? Bottom half? Relegation contenders?

Well, we are now the richest club in the world and may well soon be stuffed with Galacticos. BUT! We'll always still be Manchester City which means we'll still end up getting knocked out of cups by Brighton.

I reckon top half but not top six. Comfortable for most, but perhaps not Mark Hughes and his ambitious boss.

[Ondo]

Exciting! How often are you checking it? (I know when I am really excited about a package, I have a bad and disappointing habit of just sitting there and refreshing the tracking page.)
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/online_package_tracking.png

[NoName]

*snip*

LOL, is there anything on the internet there's not an xKCD comic about?

[Inspector Fowler]

Woot sent me something via their "awesome" Smartpost. The tracking number tracked through FedEx, and they usually make some kind of sense.

It went from their place to Denver (I live less than an hour away, you see) to WEST VIRGINIA to Denver to Fort Collins to the USPS.

What the hell?

[Johan]

Ever try using tracking for USPS? Absolutely worthless; stuff that's already arrived still reads as at the warehouse. Leave it to the government to offer a service and then make it as craptastic as possible!

[Tayaya]

All of you assholes living in Denver.... GRRR...

My sister lives in Loveland. I love it out there so much. Totally have to arrange to meet some of you guys (especially since I blew it at PAX) next time I'm out that way, which should be sometime soon.

As for package tracking, my favorite are the ones from my friend in Japan. From Tokyo to Chicago overnight, then 3 days from the Airport, a half hour away, to my door.

[Inspector Fowler]

All of you assholes living in Denver.... GRRR...

My sister lives in Loveland. I love it out there so much. Totally have to arrange to meet some of you guys (especially since I blew it at PAX) next time I'm out that way, which should be sometime soon.

As for package tracking, my favorite are the ones from my friend in Japan. From Tokyo to Chicago overnight, then 3 days from the Airport, a half hour away, to my door.

I am about 200 yards outside of Loveland as I type this. You're welcome to hang out in our state any time you want. :D

[MagGnome]

How about a donation drive to get Mags, everyone's favorite gay gnome, a PS3?

I promise to do something in return...not sure what that would be though. :p

[fitbabits]

How about a donation drive to get Mags, everyone's favorite gay gnome, a PS3?

I promise to do something in return...not sure what that would be though. :p

You can play with my Dual Shock 3 any time, dear!

[n3rdXcore]

How about a donation drive to get Mags, everyone's favorite gay gnome, a PS3?

I promise to do something in return...not sure what that would be though. :p

(Was going to make an inappropriate post but then realized I would regret it once the booze wore off in the morning.)

Oh hey Mag, I didn't see you there!

[rinichanraar]

You can play with my Dual Shock 3 any time, dear!

Hey, I'm the third roommate in your sitcom with Gnomey, so I get special privileges, too, right?

[MagGnome]

You can play with my Dual Shock 3 any time, dear!

I'd totally fly to Colorado if it meant that I could play LBP with you!


Hey, I'm the third roommate in your sitcom with Gnomey, so I get special privileges, too, right?


We'll turn on the rumble just for you. :cool:

[fitbabits]

Hey, I'm the third roommate in your sitcom with Gnomey, so I get special privileges, too, right?
Of course you do! Actually, we would all share top billing (kinda like what the makers of The Towering Inferno did with Steve McQueen and Paul Newman on the one-sheet for the movie).

[Purple Santa]

I used Santa's credit card to help out:D

:eek: You told me you were buying beads with it? Well enjoy the PS3 James...please add Ms. Clause to your friends list when you get it...she's looking to show off her "ADD" ability with someone on there :)

[fitbabits]

Holy CRAPOLA! It's at the Commerce City, CO hub - about 20 minutes from me.

I'm going to call and see if I can pick it up!

Cross your fingers, everybody.

[rinichanraar]

Of course you do! Actually, we would all share top billing (kinda like what the makers of The Towering Inferno did with Steve McQueen and Paul Newman on the one-sheet for the movie).

It could be like House of Flying Daggers (since we'd all be sharing a house, I guess?). You could be Andy Lau, Gnomey could be Zhang Ziyi, and I could be Takeshi Kaneshiro, and you and I could have an epic duel over Gnomey's heart. It'd be awesome.

Holy CRAPOLA! It's at the Commerce City, CO hub - about 20 minutes from me.

I'm going to call and see if I can pick it up!

Cross your fingers, everybody.

Oh! Good luck!!!

[fitbabits]

ARSE! ARSE! ARSE!

UPS: "I'm sorry, Mr. Young, but you won't be able to pick it up from the depot because it's still on the truck."
Me: "So could I go pick it up when it's unloaded from the truck?"
UPS: "I'm sorry, Mr. Young, but it won't be unloaded from the truck until it reaches its destination. Oh wait, it's scheduled for delivery Monday. Just so you know, Mr. Young, it may not be delivered Monday due to the national holiday."
Me: "Wait. Does that mean that my package will be sitting in the back of a truck at the depot all weekend when there's nobody working at the depot?"
UPS: "Yes, but I can assure you that the depots are secure."
Me: "So if I'm hearing you right - my package is currently in the back of a UPS truck at a depot I can almost see from my window, nobody is working at the depot this weekend, and the package may or may not arrive on schedule due to the holiday backlog? Is that correct?"
UPS: "Yes, Mr. Young, that is correct. Is there anything else I can assist you with?"
Me: "I don't know where to begin..."
UPS: [interrupting] "Have a good weekend, and a great holiday."

[click]

[bapenguin]

I despise UPS.

[Xerxes]

ARSE! ARSE! ARSE!

UPS: "I'm sorry, Mr. Young, but you won't be able to pick it up from the depot because it's still on the truck."
Me: "So could I go pick it up when it's unloaded from the truck?"
UPS: "I'm sorry, Mr. Young, but it won't be unloaded from the truck until it reaches its destination. Oh wait, it's scheduled for delivery Monday. Just so you know, Mr. Young, it may not be delivered Monday due to the national holiday."
Me: "Wait. Does that mean that my package will be sitting in the back of a truck at the depot all weekend when there's nobody working at the depot?"
UPS: "Yes, but I can assure you that the depots are secure."
Me: "So if I'm hearing you right - my package is currently in the back of a UPS truck at a depot I can almost see from my window, nobody is working at the depot this weekend, and the package may or may not arrive on schedule due to the holiday backlog? Is that correct?"
UPS: "Yes, Mr. Young, that is correct. Is there anything else I can assist you with?"
Me: "I don't know where to begin..."
UPS: [interrupting] "Have a good weekend, and a great holiday."

[click]
I like how they hung up on you. That's bullshit. Um, what holiday is monday?

[Xerxes]

I despise UPS.

And I love FedEx.

[mightbe]

USPS is worse, trust me.

They cost me 500$ this month because their tracking is useless.

Fitty: That sucks.

I can't believe I've missed this thread until now. If you're interested in MGS4 or Resistance, let me know. They just sit here collecting dust. Either are available for an extended loan.

[Xerxes]

USPS is worse, trust me.

They cost me 500$ this month because their tracking is useless.

Fitty: That sucks.

I can't believe I've missed this thread until now. If you're interested in MGS4 or Resistance, let me know. They just sit here collecting dust. Either are available for an extended loan.

Mightbe, i heart you. USPS does have the shittiest tracking in the world. And they are so far the only people to lose anything I've ever ordered online. I remember one time I got the package but tracking said it was still at place of origin.

[Johan]

What holiday is monday?

"Wipe out the natives with war, disease, famine, and liquor" day.

Otherwise known as "He wasn't actually the first European to visit the New World because that was Leif Eriksson" day.

Or "Beaten to the New World by about 500 years" day.

[Johan]

USPS is worse, trust me.

Man, do I agree.

Ever try using tracking for USPS? Absolutely worthless; stuff that's already arrived still reads as at the warehouse. Leave it to the government to offer a service and then make it as craptastic as possible!

[rinichanraar]

USPS is worse, trust me.

They cost me 500$ this month because their tracking is useless.

Fitty: That sucks.
Mightbe, i heart you. USPS does have the shittiest tracking in the world. And they are so far the only people to lose anything I've ever ordered online. I remember one time I got the package but tracking said it was still at place of origin.
Man, do I agree.

Goddamnit. I never realized it was that bad. I asked for something to be shipped via USPS instead of UPS, too. Oh, well. I'm sure it'll get here anyway. No biggie.

[MagGnome]

That sucks James.

Then again, you are getting a PS3, so stop crying. :p

[astranoir]

James, I'm sorry your weekend is turning out unhappy.

[Xerxes]

"Wipe out the natives with war, disease, famine, and liquor" day.

Otherwise known as "He wasn't actually the first European to visit the New World because that was Leif Eriksson" day.

Or "Beaten to the New World by about 500 years" day.

I have to go to work. Ain't no damn holiday monday. :rolleyes: