Posted by Anonymous on 3/30/06 6:56am
Msg #109635

We Need Your Help!!

This coming April 29th is our local Walk America, March of Dimes biggest fundraiser. Unfamiliar with them? March of Dimes hosts WalkAmerica to raise funds that supports research and programs to help babies in your community and across the country to get a healthy start. By making a donation today at out website you will be giving hope to half a million babies who will be born to soon this year.

I am calling out to this board that I am also a member of to please make your donations today, no risk involved your donations will be sent directly to the well known March of Dimes, no middleman.


http://walkamerica.org/newbys

Thank You for your time & love

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/30/06 6:59am
Msg #109637

While a good cause, this is not the place for this.

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/30/06 7:23am
Msg #109642

Compared to all the other OT shared on this board ?! ...

... this is the perfect place to solicit assistance from fellow NR members. Why the heck not?

The difference is, is that this OT is not a joke or a recipe or a post about how stupid someone is with a zillion unnecessary obscenities or a spell-check-police reply or a slam or ..... and we wonder why members feel they must use Anon.

Good luck Anon in your efforts!

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/30/06 7:25am
Msg #109643

Re: Compared to all the other OT shared on this board ?! ...

solicit?....lol that about wraps it up teach.

Reply by Rick_NY on 3/30/06 7:33am
Msg #109647

"solicit" -- to approach with a request or plea --

-- from the primary Merriam-Webster definition of "solicit."

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=solicit

You may disagree with the message, but the usage is correct.

> solicit?....lol that about wraps it up teach.

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/30/06 7:44am
Msg #109650

Guess I'm not as Dumb as Charm thinks

....lol that about wraps it up Char.

Reply by Winston_Tn on 3/30/06 8:19am
Msg #109671

In reality Kelly...

I believe Charm was correct in stating that using the word "Solicit" is grounds to "rest her case". Off-Topic humor is acceptable and welcomed in this forum, whereas pleas for funding personal causes are not. We all will donate and support whatever cause we deem fit, and do not apreciate the "solicitations" even if we believe in said cause. I also believe that you have not assisted the verdict as to your intelligence. The desperation to substantiate your vindictive post, is in fact quite detrimental. You may however, be able to "solicit" Flamac to join you in your "Humiliated and Bitter" club.

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/30/06 8:23am
Msg #109675

Re: In reality Kelly...

Thanks Winston for your opinon. But I'm not humiliated or bitter. I'm a happy camper!

Reply by Winston_Tn on 3/30/06 8:28am
Msg #109680

Re: In reality Kelly...

"The difference is, is that this OT is not a joke or a recipe or a post about how stupid someone is with a zillion unnecessary obscenities or a spell-check-police reply or a slam or ..... and we wonder why members feel they must use Anon."

I stand corrected...This verbage is derived directly out of happiness, is not dramatic, and is not to be perceived as a slam itsself..... Surely you jest!

Reply by Inkwerk on 3/30/06 11:17am
Msg #109760

Idiots.....N/M n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/30/06 7:48am
Msg #109654

Re: "solicit" -- to approach with a request or plea --

Rick, I know what solicit means, I guess it went over everyone's heads. This is not a place to advertise or (imo) solicit money (donations). It's never gone over well in the past. Obviously some (not you) don't pay attention and look to swipe whenever they can.

Reply by Rick_NY on 3/30/06 8:52am
Msg #109695

> "that about wraps it up teach"

--seemed to be a reference to word usage, not whether or not it's an appropriate topic. Are there rules to this board? I couldn't find any on the Home page. I don't mind off-topic posts per se, but I wish those people placing them would always mark them as such and use clear subject lines.

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/30/06 10:15am
Msg #109731

The rules & guidelines link is posted....

in bold and italic towards the top.

Everytime you read a message, or go to reply to one, the rules & guidelines are visible.

Reply by Rick_NY on 3/30/06 10:42am
Msg #109747

"DUH!" on me. Thanks, Korey! n/m

Reply by Anonymous on 3/30/06 8:42am
Msg #109692

If not here, then where? This post is available for thousands to see, why would this not be the place for it. I understand that it has nothing to do with signings or anything all with notary work, but I am also a member of this website and I know that many people feel differently than you do. Although I do appreciate your input, my opinion differs from yours. Why is it okay at times for cursing and quickly putting others down but not okay when it comes to helping those who can't help themselves. If you have decided you would have nothing to do with it, that is fine, but please step aside and let those who want to help.

Thank You!

Reply by Winston_Tn on 3/30/06 8:57am
Msg #109698

I believe the simple reason is

subject matter. One could consume a tremendous amount of space debating such subjects as charity/causes and religion. For instance:

By embracing fetal tissue research and destructive embryo research, the March of Dimes has violated the principle that made it a great organization: its basic commitment to assist the small, weak, and defenseless. Its unfortunate that this great organization would treat the most vulnerable members of the human community, the unborn, as nothing more than disposable instruments to be used for someone else’s benefit.

Reply by VERONICA DESCHANEAU on 3/30/06 7:46am
Msg #109652

NO!!!!!!!!!!MARCH OF DIMES SUPPORTS ABORTION n/m

Reply by FlaMac on 3/30/06 7:57am
Msg #109658

Anon, How sad your post was attacked by some members..

the March of Dimes has a wonderful reputation for helping those in need and it's non-profit. They have helped millions of children for decades. What a shame that such an innocent request was so needlessly attacked. Further proof that there are good people...and then there are bad people. Hope all the good one's have a busy, pleasant and productive day

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/06 8:12am
Msg #109664

Good vs Bad????

Fla mac I don't think anyone here believes that this is a Good vs Bad people thing. I don't even think people see you as a "bad" person. They just think you are stupid. I must agree.
Beverly

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/30/06 8:21am
Msg #109672

Man, Beverly

I see that you're a member of the SR. Since I'm a charter member of the SR and a personal friend of Kathy Poston, I know that you would never say such a rotten thing on that board. That's why it's a great place to have a membership with - zero tolerance for that attitude, no bashers, no lurkers, friendly and helpful, always. Isn't that why you joined the SR in the first place?

Guess you have to come here to talk like that calling someone you don't know and have never met, stupid.

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/06 8:31am
Msg #109681

Kelly

Weather I am a member of any other boards is irrelevant. My reasons for joining them have nothing to do with you.

By the way you haven't met me either.

I am tired of always reading this crazy stuff posted by people who don't know there hind end from a hole in the ground and then have the nerve to say they are jumped on?

You on the other hand have done your jumping on people around here also, just because you put a "lol" doesn't mean your really laughing or not being serious. Maybe you need to look in your own backyard before you look in mine?

Beverly

Reply by Anonymous on 3/30/06 8:34am
Msg #109686

Re: Kelly

At least Kelly didn't say anything mean about you looking so much like your Dog.

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/06 8:40am
Msg #109691

Anon

Thank you for the compliment. She is quite a beauty!

Reply by Teddog_CO on 3/30/06 8:31am
Msg #109682

Please Stop. It's a way to early for "Zinging!"

You are All nice people and a lot more mature then that!!

Have a great day!

Reply by AngelinaAZ on 3/30/06 12:33pm
Msg #109781

To Kelly Robertson

****I see that you're a member of the SR. Since I'm a charter member of the SR and a personal friend of Kathy Poston, I know that you would never say such a rotten thing on that board. That's why it's a great place to have a membership with - zero tolerance for that attitude, no bashers, no lurkers, friendly and helpful, always. Isn't that why you joined the SR in the first place?

Guess you have to come here to talk like that calling someone you don't know and have never met, stupid.*****

WOWSA... for someone who is lecturing someone else about how to act... you sure aren't showing this board and it's rules very much respect. Nice little plug for the SR by the way!

I can't believe that you read Beverly's post and lectured her like you are her mother.

What a meddling, self-important, narcissistic, hypocrite you are!


I'm a member of the SR too... and I think it is OK... I'm curious why you are here though... if the SR is so great. OH... I know why!!! You must have had a question that needed answering in less than 36 hours.

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/06 1:24pm
Msg #109799

Re: To Kelly Robertson...Thanks A. n/m

Reply by KBLedgard_CA on 3/30/06 8:00pm
Msg #109925

Re: Man, Kelly

Do you really think someone really cares about which website you belong to or that you are a "charter member" and who your friends are? Let me answer that for you: NO! Where do you get off acting like mother know it all?
And what do you have against "lurkers"? I, for one, prefer to read the posts and learn as much as I can from the people here. I post when I feel my message adds value to the message.

Reply by SatomiCO on 3/30/06 8:46am
Msg #109693

Re: If you really believe in a cause, don't hide behind anon n/m

Reply by ALEXANDRA DELCID on 3/30/06 10:07am
Msg #109728

I Alexandra am the original writer for the post named "We Need Your Help". As I wrote my post this morning I was sure the members of NR would be more than excited to see something with meaning on this forum. I was hurt and very disappointed as I was reading everyones replies. Those of you who feel the March of Dimes, is a scam or even worse, actually supports abortion, obviously have not researched that for yourselves. One person decided they would much rather keep all the money they make in their pockets, so wrote a horrible comment to comfort their greed, and now they can make themselves believe they wont help because March of Dimes believes in abortion. Please I challenge you to go to the website, don't make a single donation but just read some of the stories of those who have been helped thanks to the march of dimes. I believe and have faith in the March of Dimes, when my aunt lost her baby girl after prematurity she began the walk with March of Dimes. I believe it gave her the strength she needed to carry on. I expected more from a group of people who joined a site thats motto is "The Premier website for PROFESSIONAL Notaries"

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/30/06 10:16am
Msg #109733

***I expected more from a group of people who joined a site thats motto is "The Premier website for PROFESSIONAL Notaries***

Exactly! While a good cause like many other charities, it doesn't belong here....we all have our charities - Many of us, I'm sure support all kinds of foundations. We know all about the March of Dimes, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, American Cancer Society, StJude's Children's Hospital, the overseas children's places, Amvets, Purple Hearts, Salvation Army...etc, etc....This is a professional notary forum, not a place to solicit donations for YOUR charity, what don't you get about it?
I'm an huge advocate of animal shelters, but I wouldn't post asking people to go to a website and donate.
Don't get your feelings hurt, just don't use our forum to solicit.

Reply by janCA on 3/30/06 10:25am
Msg #109737

"Professional" is very subjective on this forum.

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/30/06 10:26am
Msg #109739

I support the Shriners

but you won't see me posting anything about them here on NotRot. I could see if it were an organization that directly deals with the office of Notary Public and/or the work of signing agents... but it does not.

Solicitation on this board isn't a good idea. If we allow any exceptions, before you know it, notaries that fail in their business are going to come on and ask for a donation. Something in the line of: "Hello everyone. I've been a signing agent for a couple of years but didn't manage it properly. As a result, I lost my house. Please give me some of your hard earned money."

(hey... maybe I should give that a try!)

Umm, I'm a student trying to earn my degree in paralegal studies. Do you want to help me pay my student loan off? If so please send me a check.





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LOL

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/30/06 10:28am
Msg #109740

:) my address is listed in my profile :) n/m

Reply by SatomiCO on 3/30/06 10:28am
Msg #109741

Re: Thank you Alexandra for disclosing your identity ...

For everyone else, there are all kinds of causes. Believe or don't believe in them, give or don't give. But it was and is totally unnecessary for the mudslinging and the back and forth trash.

The same post is on GMN and not one response.

Reply by SatomiCO on 3/30/06 10:33am
Msg #109743

Re: P.S.

If I remember correctly, there were plenty of people coming forward on NotRot last fall to help Katrina victims. SSs and NotRot members were even soliciting donations through threads similar to this.

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/30/06 10:41am
Msg #109746

devastation vs. "normal" charity "doctrine"

The Hurricane Katrina disaster is something totally different than the March of Dimes. I could see in times of crisis people coming on to the board to solicit donations.

I understand that the March of Dimes is a great organization. When I worked at Jeanne D'Ark Credit Union (sp?) we sponsored an event on behalf of March of Dimes. Every year JDCU continues to volunteer for them.

Reply by FlaMac on 3/30/06 11:02am
Msg #109754

Those that were mean to you belong to a small group...

of "regulars", so please don't think they represent the rest of us. They don't. A huge number of kind people visit and read this forum but do not ever post. Thanks for reminding me about Walk America. I've already gone to the site. Have a glorious day

Reply by KBLedgard_CA on 3/30/06 7:51pm
Msg #109921

Re: Those that were mean to you belong to a small group...

Hey Alexandra...just be careful of the advice FlaMac gives. It's rarely accurate. As for your original post...Instead of posting the request for Walk America, why not send out an email to those in your address book? My friend has MS but I don't come on here and ask people to donate to it. If you have an open mind and can accept constructive criticism, you will do fine here.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/30/06 2:25pm
Msg #109822

HEY ALEXANDRA

I have posted a few times that my daughter is autistic and and my son is AS on these boards. I would love for the members here to read about and help support research. When National Autism Awareness month comes I'm not going to address my collegues with a plea for money. I'll just let everyone know some things I have said in the past such as 1 in every 150 children born in CA today are born on the Autistic Spectrum. I have full confidence that my collegues are intellent enough to decide for themselves whether or not they would like to research the disabililty and possibly contribute whether it be thier time or thier money.

Reply by CaliNotary on 3/30/06 12:14pm
Msg #109772

Other groups that need your help

We all know that illegal immigration is a hot political topic these days. Living in Southern California I can see firsthand the effects that a large group of illegal aliens can have on society and the drain they've placed on our Social Services, our schools, our police, etc.

Luckily for us there is an organization out there that is doing their best to keep traditional American values alive, the same values that our forefathers lived by and used to make our country strong. Let's get America back, support the Ku Klux Klan!

http://www.kkklan.com/


Or if hate and violence isn't your thing I have a loving alternative. Donate to NAMBLA, the L stands for Love!

http://www.nambla.org/


Want something a bit more rooted in Christian ideals? Fred Phelps and his group could always use financial support. They're spreading the word of the Lord far and wide through their fine organization and making us all see the error of our ways.

http://www.godhatesfags.com/

Reply by BP/WV on 3/30/06 12:18pm
Msg #109774

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/m

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/30/06 12:18pm
Msg #109775

:o Your point is made loud and clear :o n/m