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zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
I could use help on go fund me, I will put the link up in an edit. Copy on my phone is hit and miss. https://gofundme.com/wm6q3q4w The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Right now I could use some help. The only motherboard that I have that I know works needs an air cooled chipset block, mine is missing and I can't find the part. I have an ASUS Rampage III Extreme, but it was converted to water cooling, but it otherwise works. This could get My notes back to Me. I think bidding won't go very high, not on a dead motherboard. I got a message from ebay, later. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
I can't bid, the seller informs Me that the 29th is too far away and their seller assistant software would open a case against Me. :( Sigh... The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Victor.... You don't NEED a motherboard. You need to keep the lights on and keep kitty safe and warm. I can spare you a little bit, but you have to promise it will go to kitty care and not your computer juju. My bank account is a bit played out right now as well, because I gave in to an urge and bought a Marshall Kilburn and an iPod. But, I can give you just a little bit. For kitty, Victor. For Grace. Meow. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
I'll get Grace some kitty food and thanks. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Oh and I have to thank someone who called themself "Easter Bunny". The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3324 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
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BladeD Send message Joined: 9 Aug 11 Posts: 13320 Credit: 1,603,919 RAC: 2 |
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Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
If Vic feels that his thread has been hi-jacked, he can hit the magic red button. My guess is that Vic will be willing to share this thread with others in need. |
BladeD Send message Joined: 9 Aug 11 Posts: 13320 Credit: 1,603,919 RAC: 2 |
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Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
Yes. But then again, it is up to Vic to set the rules and the tone of his thread. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
I will allow Sues post, She's a friend on FB with Me. So far $31.64 has been raised, thanks to Mark and by someone named Easter Bunny, whoever that is. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
Actually these "Go Fund Me" jobs are making us look like a bunch of bludgers to a hell of a lot of newbies (I'm sorry, but facts are facts). Cheers. |
The_Matrix Send message Joined: 17 Nov 03 Posts: 414 Credit: 5,827,850 RAC: 0 |
...just thinking about it... beggars for money on the door CAN get a maximum of 5 years jail here in germany, no joke. |
Mark Stevenson Send message Joined: 8 Sep 11 Posts: 1736 Credit: 174,899,165 RAC: 91 |
Actually these "Go Fund Me" jobs are making us look like a bunch of bludgers to a hell of a lot of newbies (I'm sorry, but facts are facts). +1 About time someone came out and said what a lot of people are thinking Life is what you make of it :-) When i'm good i'm very good , but when i'm bad i'm shi#eloads better ;-) In't I " buttercups " p.m.s.l at authoritie !!;-) |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
Most forums online have a section where members are free to post whatever they want. That is allowed here, too, within the usual standards of etiquette. I really don't think the Help requests are hurting anyone or the SETI forums in general. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I don't find it offensive for somebody to ask for a helping hand if needed. Certainly, anybody who finds it objectionable does not have to help out. I am not rolling in dough here, but I have been known to help others out once in a while. Meow. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30608 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Most forums online have a section where members are free to post whatever they want. That is allowed here, too, within the usual standards of etiquette. I really don't think the Help requests are hurting anyone or the SETI forums in general. <<<"No commercial advertisements." That seems to be the sticking point. I know Vic isn't commercial, or the other recent requests. I know they are legitimate and from people without other resources. But as others point out, someone driving by the posts will not know that and may make assumptions about the place. Also the more there are, it will attract more and the more likely abuse of this generous standard will happen. Something for Fred to chew upon. |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
How could anybody seeing Vic's request perceive it as coming from a commercial entity? And what of my past requests for folks to consider donation to my local animal shelter? They are non-profit. And certainly a worthy cause. And Blurf's fundraising for the American Cancer Society? Is Vic's request for help any less worthy of consideration? "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Ok once again I have or will have a working pc again, I got a motherboard, cpu and memory to work, yay! Details in my thread in NC and pics on Facebook for the moment. The Asus x58 as is auction has been deleted from My ebay page on ebay, I'm hoping my ASUS x79 drivers dvd is ok(for ethernet mainly), as the back does not look great, I do have the EVGA x79 dvd as a possible backup, on ebay the ASUS dvd is $13.99 with FREE shipping, but I'd have to order that by Thorsday to get here before the 29th. Now if only my shoulders would stop hurting, yeah I took some pills for that. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
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