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Post: 12506670_1 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:05:20 +0000
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:05:20 +0000

NEW THREAD LOCATED HERE.

Please post there from now on! Onwards and upwards, all that.
Hallo! Come on in. Wipe your feet and hold onto your vowels, but please - check your chatspeak at the door.

Dozer was here. o.o

[+] Welcome
[+] Updates
[+] Rules
[+] Getting a Donation
[+] Funds
[+] Donatees
[+] Donators
[+] Contests
[+] Thread Personalities
[+] Links

W E L C O M E

Hullo, everyone, and welcome to our charity.

Well, the idea for this came from my best friend, Raselin, and me. In this day and age, the internet exists as a desolate graveyard for apostrophes and semicolons. It's a breeding ground for viral shortcut words (u, r, stpd) and sob-worthy sentences (w8, so youre fav cat is teh pekinise?!!>!>!>?).

Grammar?

What the hell is that?

As a form of protest, the Gold for Grammar Foundation sprang up. We, Raselin and I, made it our sole duty to spread mechanics throughout the land.

We give gold to people who can spell. People who punctuate. People who know the difference between their "they'res" and their "theirs." Even their "theres." People who dot every single 'i,' and cross EVERY SINGLE 't.'

They keep the world spinning.

From the owner of the Literate Casino Whores Guild, and This Girl Who Really Likes Classic Rock, we bring you, "Gold for Grammar: A Mechanical Charity."

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Post: 12506670_2 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:06:06 +0000
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:06:06 +0000

[+] U PDATES

9/18/06 - Hoorah! I've gone to and returned from Greece, ignored the charity for more than a month, updated it after much nagging, and have decided! I will be moving all funds and donation duties from my main account to one or several mules. This is to deter scams, or whatever might make me lose our hard-whored gold. Also, I don't trust myself having it all in one place. I am, after all, very untrustworthy. So! I'll no longer be donating from Prisma Colored. In the long run, I would like to remake this thread with a mule, accessible to all thread mods, so that they can update the front page and crap when I'm being horrid and lazy. =] All donations will still come out of me, though.

6/17/06 - New thread color scheme. Decided we really, really need some images. Help us find some!

6/8/06 - New contest. Also, it's our three-month-anniversary!

5/28/06 - Joined THE Charity Conspiracy Project. See the key above, and click here for more information.

5/20/06 - Brought the charity out of a slump! I was MIA for about a month. We also reached our 100th donatee! Thanks for taking our money, everyone! whee heart

4/11/06 - New poll. The last poll had the following results.

Are you literate?
Yes. Yes I am. 67% [ 304 ]
No. No I am not. 2% [ 11 ]
uhhh yea i geuss 4% [ 19 ]
no, and i dont wanna be. 2% [ 11 ]
Insert my vacant gaze here as I take your gold and leave. 23% [108 ]
Total Votes : 453

4/8/06 - One month old!
3/24/06 - We reached fifty donations. wink I'm so proud of this place.
3/20/06 - Yay! We became part of the Charity Alliance (see links). And hiriyou became a mod as well! heart ALSO, we broke 100k given in donations! I'm thinking we have to slow down...that's a lot for two weeks, isn't it? razz
3/19/06 - Kind of freaked out and got an assistant. heart Much love goes to the dingbat, who has officially stopped me from going insane. Officially.
3/14/06 - Woah, it totally does not feel like it's been six days since we opened. Anyway, made thread look less like dog feces. Still no images, though.
3/8/06 - Opened Thread! heart

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Post: 12506670_3 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:06:51 +0000
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:06:51 +0000

[+] R ULES

1. Follow the Gaia TOS. Unconditional.
2. Be literate. This would be the Number One rule, except...it's not. This is a charity BASED on literacy. Please. Humor us.
3. Be nice. Especially to the thread mods and I. We are your deities in this thread. Also, this means absolutely no flaming.
4. Have a good time! Chat it up. Bumping is also appreciated.
5. Be literate.
6. Be patient. We may not get to your application straight away. Reposting or quoting your application will get you in trouble.
7. If we deny your application for a donation, don't have a cow. That's the way things go. Remember, this is a literate charity, and if you're not literate...well, you don't deserve a donation from us.
8. Don't be greedy. Also, a "thank you" goes a very long way.
9. To prove you've read the rules, please respond to the question in the form that says, "Too many questions?" with "Yes."
10. Do not, under any circumstances, PM any of the thread mods or me, unless we SPECIFICALLY ask you to.
11. Do. Not. Advertise.
12. Read everything on the first page before posting.
13. Be literate.

Treat these rules as your Bible, and we will be your friends.

Prisma

Okay. I'm done reading through the backlog.

I am very nearly stretched to my daily limit of tolerance, and I just woke up.

The next person who says "u" will get a warning. The next person who says "bump" and nothing else will get a warning. The next peron who says "lol" will get a warning. The next person who fails to capitalize, punctuate, or in any other way mechanize their sentence will get a warning. The next person who fails to read the rules will get a warning.

I asked you guys to try to be more literate, but apparently asking won't work. So I'm instating a warning system. Two warnings and you're asked to leave the thread. I will read the backlog. I will check your posts thoroughly. This is a literate charity. By pressing "submit" with a post written up that looks like grammar roadkill, you are being a disgrace to this charity. This entire thing is a huge joke if people in it are saying s**t like, "lol yea," as an entire post. I am so serious right now. You guys better put some effort into this.

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Post: 12506670_4 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:07:39 +0000
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:07:39 +0000

[+] G ETTING A DONATION

If you'd like a donation, please READ THE RULES and fill out this form. Please answer every question and KEEP THE FORMATTING THE SAME. I may skip over your post if you don't keep it sea-green. Be aware, you must have a quest thread, but there is no length requirement.

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[b]Name:[/b] Just put your name here.
[b]What Are You Questing For?:[/b] Well, what?
[b]How Far Along Are You?:[/b] Give a percentage or a fraction here.
[b]Link to Your Thread:[/b] Just a link.
[b]How Much Gold Would You Like From Us?:[/b] Be realistic, here. We're not going to fund your entire quest. But also, feel free to think wishfully. We'll most likely give you less than you ask for, but you could get lucky. :)
[b]Why do you deserve a donation?:[/b] Give me a good reason.
[b]Did you read the rules?:[/b] You should know what to put here. :stare:
[b]Too Many Questions?:[/b] Ahem.
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Post this IN THIS THREAD, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Under NO circumstances are you to PM either Raselin or me. Also,
make sure you double-checked your form to make sure you answered everything correctly.

NOTICE: If you have been told that you are UNDER CONSIDERATION, please look over your thread or application for errors. If
you find any, correct them, and post your application again in ONE WEEK. Seven days. No sooner.

Large amounts of errors will not get you far. And really, the more literate you are, the more inclined I'll be to give you a large donation.

Also, only one donation will be given per person. No mules, please. It's painfully easy to find out who you are.

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Post: 12506670_5 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:08:24 +0000
Posted: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:08:24 +0000

[+] C URRENT FUNDS

Plenty.

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Post: 12506670_6 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:09:09 +0000
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[+] D ONATEES

bishi_neko, amuse me i'm horny, Topaz_Ash, Fricking Skittle, HappyTomato, eiipi, Inexpressible, Lanarah, Princess Ai, The Enchanted Butterfly, Lucien Says, Twisted Sunshine, o0Kissie0o, asteroidb162, Tikina, Dlady67, White Fire Alchemist, kally91, Sandraakjuh, Bunna,
Overrated.x, Breakdown_Ichigo, .QuiltQ., DeAngelicious, Sakura_X, ~Senor.Banana~, Mr.Contributor, Nithia.Lorena, Kiriani, Inorii, krazedkaigrrl, Korrye, xdeathhasfallen, Naque, [The Chipmunk Ninja], Sunshiney, moon_light_rose, capin_morgon, bloodmass, Neaki Tsugaru, Zafkiel, Xellos_246, Ameashi, Knivez117, ChocolateTomato, Azymyth, Lined Paper, Kyradriel, nijokeem, amberdream, Fairy Feller Fancy, Naque, cougar-kun, Under Angel, Anila, Onyxia, Moozy, Calica, Oniongirl, Teh Hobbit, Scarred Teluma, [Keyboard_Attacker], Brokenangelus, Veneria, Shadowsage, Jessk, Setsukka, Lea Fealith, Sakoiyi, Shoujo Kakumei J-chan, Duckweed, Pancakes., Dark.Peach.Tree, Anzcrazy, joe_joe_511, Sesquipedalian Waffle, Wolfie Tsukishirou, ~Randomnality~, Golden_Ashes_, ITSX, Bacillus Anthracis, Raine Dragon, earthygirl, Iris Lantern, Morbidea, J. C. Summers, Shuura, Ninina, [ Anubis ], [B-Chan], Pimpineggs, Eurykleia, Nablith, (=smileyishh, kaleidoscopegrl, x BlackOut x, Mebd, ShanoaRavendare, ShinigamiNeko, Mistakenly, razzledazzle, Julia the Weird, Sir Blah, ((The.Condom.Fairy)), Lady Diana, Illicit Romance, [ ~ Emu ~ ], Miss Elvy, Seiaeka, Demon_Kitty666, Lupin-chan, Doktoro Esperanto, moonlight_sniper, mystic_emerald, Trisha-Bee, snowychloe, Meilin1, Wunko, ~ Foxy Bunny ~, Yoshiki-san, Cactusy, arya_shadow, Darkcloud21, Fleaball, Snollygoster, Ic3fIr3, Ephemeral Addiction, Foenixfyre, Arcadous, Misakoi, FireGoddess101, MyuMyu-Kun, BurrowedLurker, PrincessBecka, Ze_Mole, SkySapphire, Metarded, Artemi Damascus, OMG LAWL, Levallia, ~.[ wink eep.[ wink reamer.~., Buldozer, that_li_person, ~Alechsa~, EchoPhat, `sachie-, Cestria, [Meev], Vastion, L!ghtn!ng McQueen, prettikittibaby, phantasmagore, LadySickness, Faith Fairy, needlers, Ersind, HieiJagonchi, [Intuitive], xxSila-chanxx, Psycho-Dance, Araiion, xXxMai_ThyxXx, MetalHead76, Akyanna, [seedle], BTfreek, LotusflowerDoom, DaiyhaeLa, Lavistar, Shynchiro, unicorn100188, SharinganPhoenix.

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Large = People In Line.
Small = People Who Have
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Post: 12506670_7 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:10:27 +0000
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[+] D ONATORS

zeroSenshi12 - 500g heart
Doktoro Esperanto - 3000g heart
Sakura_X - 600g + 4000g heart
Little Mage Doll - 2220g heart
Shadowsage - 8463g + Easter 2k6 Bunny Tie x2 + Easter 2k6 Chickie Tie x 2 + Carrot Plush x2 + Easter Bunny Ears + Yellow Daffodil x18 + Crumpled Green Construction Paper x43 + Crumpled Xerox Paper White x14 + Crumpled Newspaper x27 + Crumpled Paper Bag x13 + White Daisy x26 + White Carnation x15 + Crumpled Newsprint x18 + about 7,000 other things! heart
Shy foxie - 100g heart
Iris Lantern - Newsprint Fro heart
Iyou - 10,000g! heart
[ Cuddle Nazi ] - 200,000g + 1,000,000g! eek eek eek heart
Ninee - 1,000g heart
Vees Girl - 5,000g and Fox Ears heart
Demon_Kitty666 - 100g + Green Paper Spiky Hat + Blue Paper Cat Band + Black Stockings + THE MASQUE + Easter Basket 2k6 x2 heart
Hiriyou - 25,000g! heart
Nobara - 550g heart
Pixellated Spiff - Holly Jolly Socks + 195g heart
Asher - 3000g heart
Le Phanta Muffin-san - Nitemare Headband, Lunar Cowl, Marshmallow Snowman, Joker Hat Red-Black, Ice Tiara, Easter Bunny Ears, Jack Uniform Cap, Holly Jolly Poinsettia Earmuffs, Nitemare Scarf, Chestplate of Arachne, Chyaku Norisu Scarf, The Jack-Et, Jack Uniform Shoes, Holly Jolly Boots, Winter Fox Mink, Really Jacked Up Gloves, Bani Mask x2, Chickie Mask, Holly Jolly Mitten, Santa's Giftbox 2k5 x16, Jacked Up Cape, Really Jacked Up Shirt, Grunny Shirt, Jack Uniform Coat, Jack Uniform Shirt, Lunar Cloak, Really Jacked Up Pants, Bunny Tail, Jack Uniform Pants, Holly Jolly Socks, Reindeer Slippers, Grunny Slippers, Jack Visor, Jack Uniform Gloves, Holly Jolly Collar, Joker Wand Red-Black, Demonic Pitchfork, Sword of Aegis, Anti Gambino Picket Sign x2, Anti Von Helson Picket Sign, Whip of Fire x3, Demonbow, Sun Staff, 23926 tickets, 539 tokens, Thank You Letter for December 2005, Thank You Letter for February 2006, Thank You Letter for March 2006, Vial of Unknown Liquid, Easter Basket 2k5 x3, Easter Basket, + 4,175g! eek eek eek heart
Dok 'Em Out - 1400g heart
I_Write_Ivre - 100g heart
Kira Ani McGrath - Cool Baggy Starter Shirt, Cool Baggy Starter Pants, Cool Hip Starter Sneakers, + 25g heart

[+] A RT DONATORS

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From Topaz_Ash. Thank you! heart

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From Zafkiel. Aww, thanks! heart

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From ((The.Condom.Fairy)). Thanks so much!

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joe_joe_511 made us this one! <3

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Post: 12506670_8 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:11:17 +0000
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[+] C ONTESTS

First to post on page 1000 gets 30k.
1500 - 15k.
2000 - 30k.

You may only win the "First to Post" prizes if you had at least TEN posts of intelligent conversation directly beforehand. If you don't meet this requirement, the next person who does will receive the prize.

Avatar Contest - Thirty entrants will be accepted. NO tekteks or gavsims - it must be your avatar. To participate you MUST bump 20 times (number them!). Then PM Prisma with the pages your first and last bumps are on. There is NO entry fee. When all the spots are filled, we'll hold a series of polls - ten avatars at a time, then the top three against one another. The winners at midnight after ONE DAY for the semifinals will be moved to the finals. The winning finalist after THREE DAYS will receive 10k, and second place will receive 5k. The third place winner in the finals and the runners-up in each of the semifinals will receive 1k. To make it easier, fill out this form when applying:

Username:
First bump page:
Last bump page:
SELF-HOSTED Avatar Image:
Favorite color:

See post near the bottom for submitted avatars.

Laverne-Terres won 20k for posting first on page 500.

Data_Error won 10k for posting first on page 100 (and not even knowing it).

Zafkiel won the bumping contest on April 1st with 810 bumps.

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Post: 12506670_9 created on Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:12:04 +0000
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[+] T HREAD DO-GOODERS

Prisma Colored - Owner and operator of the charity. Has the power to do anything.
Raselin - Co-owner of the charity. Has the power to approve or deny applications.
hiriyou - Another thread mod. She also has the power to approve or deny applications and recommend people for blacklisting.
Zafkiel - Thread mod. Same powers as above.
Doktoro Esperanto - Thread mod. Same powers as those above.
Buldozer - Thread mod. Can accept/deny applications. Will also give out random donations.
[ Cuddle Nazi ] - Thread mod. Can accept/deny applications.

All of these people must command your respect in this thread.

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[+] B LACKLIST

deadly_fetis / billy_joe_lover - PMing me to ask for a donation, sans literacy, and on top of it, not reading the rules.

jade_akimura / Madness of the Hatter - Exploiting a bank glitch to give 200,000g to lots of people, including us.

Darkfox_64 - Advertising. Illiterately, at that.

Skittles of Blue - Advertising.

XxJennessaxX / tan66 - Being extremely obnoxious and breaking a plethora of rules.