MetaTalk posts tagged with fundraising

No more Ron Paul, please

Blazecock Pileon — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:23:57 -0800

Policy regarding political fundraising, campaigning or other support sites for Ron Paul? I have noticed increasing numbers of posts (recent example) which are direct or indirect fundraising or stump sites for Ron Paul — it seems to be a couple a week. Above and beyond my dislike for this person and his politics (which I do not intend to start a discussion about) — and without calling into question any motivations of the original poster — I do not feel that these meet the criteria for acceptable front page posts. Assuming the community agrees, I wonder if there can be a deletion policy applied which is also used for other political-themed posts (e.g. the recent TPM post), as well as a spinning alert banner similar to that used in the past as a warning for Iraq- and Israel-themed posts. If I'm wrong about the extent of the problem, or if it is even a problem (something that the community may not agree with) then I apologize and please feel free to delete or close this post.

Would anyone care to join me in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk?

sequential — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:38:55 -0800

Would anyone care to join me in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk? If yes, I'll organize a Metafilter team. There are four routes to choose from: 3, 5, 13.1 and 26.2 miles. Participation requires either a $200 donation or fundraising of an equal amount. Any local Runner+ and We Endure folks interested?

I would like to host a MeFi MeetUp as part of a larger fund-raising event

plinth — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:52:10 -0800

I would like to host a MeFi MeetUp as part of a larger fund-raising event for a non-profit organization. What's the preferred protocol so as to avoid being crass?

Fund raising post advice

divabat — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:08:55 -0800

I would like to make a MeFi post about a young Malaysian blogger trying to raise funds for treatment for a life-threatening disease. Is this ok? How should I go about it?

Mefi compilation album idea

nylon — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:26:50 -0800

Various artists: Feelin' Blue (Metafilter Records, 2006)
Given the response to cortex's excellent music post, and given the range and quality of music on offer, I have an idea that will make us all rich and famous* [follow me inside...]

The dios vs. Rothko contest is over!

mathowie — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:41:47 -0800

Holy crap, the BATTLE IS OVAH!!!

MetaFilter Fundraising for Fun

mathowie — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:07:43 -0800

Announcing the new MetaFilter Fundraising for Fun project. dios and rothko/AlexReynolds have agreed to let you guys vote with your dollars, for charity. Throw some cash into the till for the guy you want to take a break for a week, and in the end it all goes to Creative Commons' fundraiser. Think of it as a charity dunk tank: you put down five bucks to toss a few at the guy you love to hate. It'll run for a week, so let's make the fun last.