[- Free Hugs -]
From Wikipedia
The Free Hugs Campaign is an Internet meme that appears to have begun in 2004, and was widely publicized in 2006 by a music video. It involves individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public settings. The campaign is an example of a random act of kindness, a selfless act performed by someone for the sole reason of making others feel better. The original organizer has stated in interviews that the purpose is not to get names, phone numbers, or dates.
Entire Article: Here
Entire Article: Here
From YouTube
This video is the one me and my friend found and is probably one of many that you can find. This is the one that inspired us to start this campaign on Gaia.
This virtual campaign probably exists elsewhere. We don't know. Me and my friend have decided to bring it to Gaia. It seems silly doesn't it? Bringing hugs to the internet. It's just virtual right? For some it may just be words on a screen and to those people, me and my friend are sorry we can't cheer you up. We want to change the world. One hug at a time. Spread the love. It's happening in the real world, so let's make it hit home here on the world's largest forum!
This is the original thread (should other people decide to start more threads like this after us) and was founded by Zan-chan and Manda. One smile is enough to make you feel better. Watch the video. Read the article. Give hugs. Get them. Even if you find this funny, you're still laughing. Even if it's only a small smile, maybe it's made your day feel a bit brighter. That's our goal.
So what do we do here? We give free hugs. We offer free hugs to anybody. And in turn you can offer them to us or anybody else. Go up to random people in random forums and hug them. If they act negatively, hey! Don't stress! Just shrug it and hope they'll find happiness anyway. We don't want any negativity going on. So please don't fight. Please don't insult us or the reasoning behind this campaign because you'd be insulting the countless number of people whose lives have been changed by this campaign.
Please spread the hugs... heart 3nodding
