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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:40 PM
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I would love to see the latest prize-- the laptop go to a DUer
who might really need it but just can't afford to get in the drawing right now.

I know that being out of work, or trying to find a place to live can be made a little bit easier with a netbook. I think it's almost impossible in this day and age to network for a job effectively without an email address that can be checked often--

Wonder how we could help make that happen-
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:43 PM
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1. Well, some of us who made a measley donation barely have any money
I try to see everyone as equals here. But hell, I wish I could buy a laptop for anyone who really needs it...including me. Maybe the winner will donate it to someone in need. that would be cool.
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:48 PM
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3. I know what you mean, GW
I was just thinking of the poster who has to go to a shelter next week, and how a really small laptop like that would be easy to carry in a small backpack, and use in free wifi places--

I WISH I had money to just buy stuff like that for folks, but in this case, I think I'll enter-- who knows? Maybe I'll win and let the admin decide who gets it! That said, I hope you win now! ;)
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:55 PM
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7. But see, you planted something in my head now
If I win, I'm thinking a DUer needing a shelter could really use a laptop. We should start a foundation here to help some of our friends.
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daleanime Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:15 PM
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12. Actually....
internet connections for shelters would be another good charity O8) far too many for my limited funds:cry:
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:28 PM
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15. For sure.
Internet is essential to contact assitance with health issues, to find an apartment, a job, stay in touch with a network of family and friends. There is nothing so lonely as losing touch with support and getting dragged into the abyss of homelessness.
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:40 PM
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21. Well I don't need another computer but I have only around $40 dollars
in the bank till the first of next month. I'm trying very hard not to use the credit card too, but I have to buy gas to go to work. I'll have to pass on this donation cycle.
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 08:37 PM
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28. you don't need to donate to enter, read the rules, can send an email to enter
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Mythsaje Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:44 PM
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Well, we could hope that the person who wins would be willing to donate
it back-this IS DU, after all.
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Fireweed247 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:36 PM
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19. okay well whomever wins...
can PM me and I will tell they exactly who needs this laptop the most...and we at DU need her to have this laptop...
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Tangerine LaBamba Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:44 PM
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2. Read the fine print ......
It says that you don't have to make a donation in order to enter the contest.

Go do it...................
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Zavulon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:49 PM
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4. How?
I can't afford to donate right now, wanted to enter the contest but can't see how to do it without donating.
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Tangerine LaBamba Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 04:59 PM
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16. On the top of the page,
see the image of the laptop?

Look at the small print under the laptop.

Or, ask the Administrators....................
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:49 PM
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5. there's fine print!
heh-- I haven't read the fine print on anything in years.
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Tangerine LaBamba Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 05:00 PM
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17. There's always fine print ...........
That's why lawyers were invented.

Look at the image in the upper right corner, and the message underneath it.

You're welcome and good luck ................. :)
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Dragonfli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 01:50 PM
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6. I Know Swamp Rat Needs a Computer
He mentioned recently that not having his own computer has been keeping him from uploading new images as he would like to.

He is a talented guy and I think it would benefit those of us that enjoy his graphic/political satire if he could share more of his work.

If I happen to be lucky enough to win I would ask the admins to send it to him.
Anyone else like this idea?
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Hawkeye-X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:00 PM
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8. He's also travelling in South America...
He's not exactly home...
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Fireweed247 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:38 PM
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20. I think if swampy has enough $$ to travel to South America he is doing okay
Some DUers have more desperate needs...
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Garbo 2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:03 PM
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9. Directions to enter contest without donating, from contest rules:
"To enter without donating, send an email with your name, address, phone number, and Democratic Underground username (if applicable), and the subject line "Acer Netbook Contest" to admin@democraticunderground.com. Limit one email entry per person. All entries must be received by 10PM EDT (7PM PDT), Saturday, May 16, 2009."

http://upload.democraticunderground.com/contest/contest-rules-netbook.html
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bobbolink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:04 PM
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10. The prize go to someone who needs it, but can't afford to even enter? That's too much like JUSTICE
I very much appreciate your understanding and your thoughts.

I resemble this remark of yours.

Thank you!
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:09 PM
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11. Hi Bobolink
I think one of the worst aspects of losing one's home is not just the basics of food, clothing and shelter-- but the damned loss of privacy, and the loss of being able to just connect to services, or job postings.

Technology has made being homeless worse in a very real tangible way.
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:24 PM
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13. This is a brilliant idea.
Someone who has already posted in this thread is in desperate need of a laptop. It could literally be a life-changing thing for her.
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Fireweed247 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:33 PM
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18. I was thinking the exact same thing!
I wish we could vote on this giveaway...
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pnwmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 02:26 PM
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14. Here are precise instructions for entering without a donation:
Taken from the contest rules. Good luck!

To enter without donating, send an email with your name, address, phone number, and Democratic Underground username (if applicable), and the subject line "Acer Netbook Contest" to admin@democraticunderground.com. Limit one email entry per person. All entries must be received by 10PM EDT (7PM PDT), Saturday, May 16, 2009.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:46 PM
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22. I think we shouldn't begin playing the Bitching About The Winner Not "Really" Needing It game.
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 07:57 PM
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25. I hope the winner does need it.
But in case he or she don't, there are some that really do, so I hope it works to someone's benefit either way.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 08:03 PM
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26. I hope the winner takes it, and does whatever he wants with it, because it's a random drawing...
Edited on Sat May-16-09 08:03 PM by BlooInBloo
and the winner doesn't have to answer to anyone about it.


EDIT: Or she.
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 08:07 PM
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27. That's fair enough.
But I can still hope.
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:50 PM
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23. No donation necessary to enter. Says so right on the page.
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Divine Discontent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 07:41 PM
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24. as I told people days ago who said they can't give anything b/c they have no money but would love
the prizes, that they don't have to give a dime to be entered. On the right hand side of the banner that says to donate it says no purchase or donation necessary.

So, hopefully everyone who wants to be entered will follow the directions in the instructions of the rules of the contest.

Good luck!
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