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[–]hueypriest[A] 15 points16 points ago

Thanks, mybad007! We appreciate it. Any financial losses from the blackout are nothing compared to the financial losses we'd suffer if this thing passes.

[–]Shannonigans 7 points8 points ago

I doubt you'd ever see this if I posted it anywhere else, but I'm seriously tremendously proud to be a part of this community. Good on you guys.

[–]xaic 1 point2 points ago

I second that!

[–]UtterlyShelly 6 points7 points ago

It really wont cover their avenue loss, but I see your message and this is really great. If I had spare money - I'd do the same. Cheers, mate.

[–]mybad007[S] 1 point2 points ago*

Are you saying that $29.95 U$ isn't going to change the world? Ah, well - I'm still coming down from seeing "It's A Wonderful Life" and "The Grinch That Stole Christmas" so many times that I mutter their phases in my sleep instead of grinding my teeth like a mature adult.

Seriously though, one month's worth of Reddit Gold is the cost of a latte or a half a beer. I don't know if our Admin Brothers and Sisters are going to take flak or a financial hit for their support of the Blackout. Taking a stand needs to be honoured.

I don't have a congressman to call.

[–]Karma_ 3 points4 points ago

If they don't take a stand now, they will be making far less money in the future if the bill passes, so overall it will be a gain.

+1 on the reddit gold though, samea s @UtterlyShelly, if I had money spare I'd do the same

[–]Malonekt 5 points6 points ago

This post not only made me join reedit as an actual user but also made me decide to also buy a year of gold. Thank you Reddit

[–]Malonekt 2 points3 points ago

Just bought a year, thank you reedit for your cause, let me know what i can do to help. Also special thanks to walliver for buying me another month. That actually shocked me that the online community here at reedit can be that great.

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[–]Malonekt 0 points1 point ago

that guy rocks.

[–]londontime 2 points3 points ago

http://www.change.org/petitions/ceo-google-inc-convince-facebook-and-google-to-have-a-blackout-to-protest-sopa

Here is a petition to get Google and Facebook to participate with Reddit in the blackout. Please help out!

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[–]londontime 1 point2 points ago

Spread the word!

[–]mybad007[S] 1 point2 points ago*

I signed it. Thank you for your efforts. Do you know how to do a twitter? We should list every suggestion ( buy reddit gold for redditors, sign a petition to facebook and google and link them. (Yes I am that clueless - it takes me ages to understand a new technology - or even an old technology that I don't know yet)

[–]londontime 2 points3 points ago

I don't have a Twitter but I have put it everywhere on Facebook and various SOPA-related articles' comment sections.

[–]Flerbizky 2 points3 points ago

I agree with this notion and have just done the same.

[–]Hisha 2 points3 points ago

Great idea mybad007, just did the same.

[–]LolYouSoMad 4 points5 points ago

A bold stand, you should help them even more by buying others reddit gold, such as myself. Just a thought.

[–]mybad007[S] 2 points3 points ago

Yes I should.

[–]chrisd93 1 point2 points ago

like for some people, you know, that are cool, and have usernames that start with chrisd93 ;)

[–]mybad007[S] 3 points4 points ago

Yes I should.

[–]chrisd93 1 point2 points ago

You are literally the most awesome person I've ever met.

[–]IstheCakeReallyaLie 1 point2 points ago

You'll buy reddit gold for people? Do want.

[–]mybad007[S] 1 point2 points ago*

Sorry mate, I meant for myself.

I hadn't thought of getting it for myself before since I couldn't keep up with all the wonderfulness that is Reddit before.

I finally realized that Reddit would incur financial losses due to their Blackout.

I can't do a lot, but I could do a year's worth to at least show my solidarity. It was just all I could think of.

You have a point though. I should gift it.

[–]IstheCakeReallyaLie 2 points3 points ago

I was being a greedy bast*** in this context. XD But, good of you to gift it.

[–]Confucius_says -2 points-1 points ago

if anything the blackout is probably saving them money.