"Many people touched by this tragedy want to help the family in some way, and for many donating money is a good way to show support."
Ummm no. Not unless it is a situation that can be solved with money. Otherwise the money is better directed to the Red Cross, a battered woman's shelter, meals-on-wheels, services for the low-income elderly etc in the name of the person(s) that inspired the donation.
Rick, I visited your donation page. Bad news buddy; it seems you're a confirmed, certified and fully documented low-life. Sorry man, someone had to tell you and your friends and family asked me to do it.
The good news is that after two weeks, Beggin' Rick has only accumulated $6.34 (and I think his mom gave him $5 to promise to keep his room tidy). You could make more money selling pencils all-the-while keeping your dignity and self-respect. But maybe that's not worth a cool new Wii (or even $6.34).
"This is a waste of time, where are the sexroids we've been promised for years ..."
Well, you could probably get it on with this one but I seem to remember some general advice about not sticking a fork in a toaster, or something like that...
"I am looking for a 12- or 13-inch ultraportable that can also play modern games at a reasonable level, for less than $1,000. I know the brainiacs out there can help me out. Love the site, thanks!"
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