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sent japan my ipad 2 money

Watched it youtube

unbelievable amount of destruction from the tsunami

do not know how many miles the waves reached, cannot believe it so sad :eek:
 
IMO the OP did not do it for praise... Just to give us pause on those that might be in need right now.

What concerns me is how any money donated is used. Haiti is still in ruins after their earthquake... And their country does not have the resources to recover as I would like that Japan does...

In the end I will contribute what I can to the Fairfax County Va search and rescue team... One of the first to go where few dare...
 
I'm in a bad financial position but have nothing like the problems of the Japanese people. So I sent £10 through iTunes. Apple say that 100% will be forwarded to the Red Cross. I hope my small contribution makes someone's life a little better. We are human beings so we should all do this.

(ps I hope that Steve sent a few bob too!)
 
I think the OP is great, and I am glad to hear his story. I've been lurking at these forums over the weekend, and I have been disgusted to see several threads and comments by people wondering if their latest technological toy, will somehow be threatened by what's happened in Japan. That "materialist, instant gratification, only care about myself" attitude, that some American's have, is why so many people in the world don't like Americans.

OP, I think it's great what you did, realizing that your $500-$800 would be better served helping someone in need, instead of realizing your desire to have the latest and greatest.
 
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manman said:
...but charity is not about bringing attention to yourself or people feeling guilty.
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According to dictionary.com, the definition of charity is:

1. Generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless

2. Something given to a person or persons in need
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I can't seem to find the part about motive, attention or guilt...
 
Who cares if the OP wanted praise. He donated, have you?? :rolleyes:
It's not easy to give and giving a large amount, especially something out of your comfort zone.:confused:

Thank you for your kindness. That's commendable.
 
richpjr said:
According to dictionary.com, the definition of charity is:

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I can't seem to find the part about motive, attention or guilt...
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hence....the reason I said it...

thanks for the official back up though I guess(?)
 
Congrats OP. I don't care what your motive is, but only the fact that you did it.

I bartend and told people that I would donate half the money I make to charity last Saturday. Ended up being a busy day and I made about $500.

I threw in an extra $50 and made it an even $300.

I don't care that I am telling you guys this. I do not know any of you and I don't care for your praise nor spite.

I am just making a point that, yes, there very well might have been some people that were weird when I told them what I was doing with my tips that day. Maybe they felt I was being self-righteous or maybe they felt guilt. At any rate, I made more than I probably would have, most likely due to me mentioning it.

Or maybe I made less. Who cares. Money went to Japan. I don't care if you guys hate that I am mentioning it or not and I am sure the Japanese don't either.
 
Glory be to the Interwebs. Where a simple thread about somebody's good deed can be overanalyzed, denigrated, and called an outright lie by total strangers. Truly a brave new world.
 
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3N16MA said:
I find it odd that some people are saying this thread inspired them to donate. Have you all been so glued to the iPad 2 launch that you haven't stopped to watch/read the news? Seeing homes/buildings/cars/roads destroyed and thousands dead/missing/displaced did not move you enough to donate? However this thread did?
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And so what if it was this thread that tipped people over the edge to donate? Or caused them to donate again?

Boohoo, they didn't donate in a hyper-pure idealistic bubble, so the donation doesn't count?

I guess we all can't be as purely good as you ... :rolleyes:
 
You know, march 11 apple geeks all over are excited about getting their iPads and what happens? Japan gets devastated on a scale the US can barely comprehend and Someone, when push comes to shove, opts to give saved money to people in dire need. I imagine if I had expendable income, whatevs donate AND buy iPad, but if I waited, saved for it and then gave it up on a whim in hopes it would be used well, I'd be biting the bullet and while knowing it's right (he did do it) I can still say "I hope I don't regret it" - in passing, probably because my savings have gone to something more abstract.

Instead of adding to all the chatter, where we sit at our comfy spots, we are reminded of what's really going on - of what's more important right now.

I think taking it offensively is an understandable sensitivity if you have friends and family there, but look at the big picture. how many people have been so generous? This generosity is going to YOUR friends and family. I imagine they are grateful. Over there they don't have the luxury of nitpicking right now. Whats really the point here? It's an idea that can inspire - which may in turn help more.

I don't typically post, but you if you're going to deride someone for supposedly wanting accolades for giving up 800 bucks to people they don't know, then be fair and be respectful of the goodwill.
 
manman said:
hence....the reason I said it...

thanks for the official back up though I guess(?)
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Charity is charity, whether anonymous or shouted for the entire world to hear. Somehow it's being spun that donating something to people in need isn't charity if attention is brought to one's self. I disagree.
 
richpjr said:
Charity is charity, whether anonymous or shouted for the entire world to hear. Somehow it's being spun that donating something to people in need isn't charity if attention is brought to one's self. I disagree.
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I never said it wasn't still charity, so we don't disagree here.
 
manman said:
I guess the one good effect sharing that could have is that it might be contagious and get other people to donate as well but...I understand where calderone is coming from too.
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This is how I look at it, but I do understand why it can rub people the wrong way.

In the end of the day the Japan fund just got another donation whether you like this thread or not :D
 
OP i applaud you. i donated one week's worth of part time wage. no where near as much as you though.
 
NateJamesMeyers said:
guys im not here for praise :p just wanted to maybe give people the idea :)
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That's what I thought. It's like when you put up a sign at work showing how much you've raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma walk. Not for praise, but as a means of giving an idea and putting the challenge out to others. That's not begging for attention or "a cookie", that's part of being a good global citizen and leading by example. Just putting another thought out there for those who might be in a position to say, "Hey.... now there's a good idea, and I will be helping others."

Kudos to you for putting the idea out there. It's disposable income for most, so putting yours toward a good cause and just giving an idea to others (not bragging and not talking down on others who don't) is a nice gesture and what life is all about. Keep it up.
 
joltaxt said:
Is this really necessary? Thousands have died and OP is just saying he decided to donate money. Go troll somewhere else.
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but is it also necessary to go seeking pats on the back in a public forum? I understand what he did and I know Japan is appreciative, but posting in multiple forums what you did is a bit egotistical. I mean even $teve Job$ doesn't do that. Oh wait, that's because he personally doesn't donate much to charity. :rolleyes:
 
At first i thought maybe he wanted a pat on the back too, but then realized mentioning it on Macrumors was a good place to announce that you did such a thing because it just might encourage others to do it too.

So props to the OP
 
One thing I'd say is that there have been many disasters in the past year and I'd encourage people to give regularly. Haiti was devastated by an earthquake and is still in shambles, Pakistan had a devastating flood and even this tsunami put many pacific islands in danger of being wiped out but I haven't heard any updates on those. There are lots of good charities that help during disasters including Doctors without Borders, Red Cross, Red Crescent, Shelter Box, CARE, etc.

As part of our monthly budget, we give hundreds of dollars to charity because we are lucky enough to do so. We did send an extra contribution to a charity working in Japan and surrounding areas as well.

And in terms of luxuries, yes I did buy an iPad but I also don't have other expenses like cable tv, iPhone or similar, etc. I just don't feel those are necessary for me and even though an iPad isn't necessary, it is something I feel ok on splurging on.
 
The OP did an honorable thing. Even though we all know about the horrible happenings over there, posting the idea here WILL get more people to consider it. Got me to donate 20$ through red cross at least.

One thing is to read about tsunamis and earthquakes on the news, but to read about it on a forum where people spend time to discuss which toy (essentially) to buy will put things in perspective. Seeing terrible things on the news is more normal if you catch my drift.

So, kudos to the OP for having the guts to encourage us. If you think he donated that amount of money to get some praises here you are really in denial. He is being a narcissist for giving? What would happen if everybody had this point of view?

It's not about giving awat all your savings, it's about caring. Everything helps!
 
A very commendable idea. The problem I have with this is the sincerity of the OP. If you check his past posts, he has done nothing but bash the iPad 2. I have serious doubts he ever had any intention of purchasing an iPad.

With that being said, the situation in Japan is brutally sad and I will gladly donate some.
 
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