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To: Ilaine who wrote (42521)	11/23/1999 9:30:00 AM
From: coug	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 71178

Well Cobe, I misread their remarks.. I'm sorry. One of my problems is there are some things I don't joke about.. I just don't. Life experiences, I guess. I've read some things on here where people were not and I couldn't believe it. When I first read them.. I looked for evidense of kidding around.. Sometimes then I get an impression rightly or wrongly, of an elitist attitude by some people and that enters in.. Anyway, I'm through with this one and moving on.. Not from you..NEVER. m

To: Ilaine who wrote (42521)	11/23/1999 9:33:00 AM
From: Rambi	Respond to of 71178

Morning Cobe, I would guess the concept is that the companies receive some advertising and exposure for their charitable act and the charity was trying to think of some way to get support in some way that makes their solicitation appeal to companies. And it IS a charitable act for sure. Dan called to see what the cost would be and it's about 1500 a week, with the potential to increase of course, which makes it "unbudgetable". I have no problems with seeing what companies care enough to make that kind of donation. Also I think it's kind of fun to click and see that cup of rice heading off to feed someone. It's a graphic reminder to me of a need I should be looking for ways to fill. But I also can see why others might find it silly, or unnecessary, or not for them. Since it's a choice, hardly mandatory, and no one is taking names, why be derogatory or negative about another's choice? Just don't participate. (Not talking about you at all--- I'm sure you know that!)

To: Ilaine who wrote (42521)	11/23/1999 9:34:00 AM
From: Nuni	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

I think the hunger site is cleverly done. The corporate sponsors pay for advertising, and the proceeds go to charity. Although there are many relief organizations, this one seems more "personal" somehow. Maybe clicking is a way to check on how many people "see" the ads. During the holiday season, I like give money to the Salvation Army. Putting money into their pots at the mall or grocery store is more satisfying than writing a check. For me, anyway. And I really dislike telephone solicitations for charities.

To: Ilaine who wrote (42521)	11/23/1999 9:46:00 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 71178

God that wasn't a joke (what Nihil said) that was a bit of art similar to Swift's "A Modest Proposal". Ignorance is a sin? Something about pots and kettles waltzes through my mind here, dum de dum de dum dum

To: Ilaine who wrote (42521)	11/23/1999 11:34:00 AM
From: Jacques Chitte	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

I don't think the click-for-rice business is cruel or cynical. It is an awareness-raising and "teambuilding" exercise. Sponsors are the ones exposing themselves to the cost of the donations ... it's perfectly reasonable that they'd make their donations proportional to how many people cared. Or m0ore accurately raised their hands when asked if they cared. Sure, the cos could donate behind closed doors. And most do. But this is a very good way to make the avg. geek think outside the cubicle ... even for a second ... at no personal cost. I prefer this to those 2-minute commercials with hungry kids and some facelifted celeb any day of the week.