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Jake Maverick
Gallente Volunteer Defense Forces Tribal Band
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:18:00 -
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Who would throw down some isk to donate PLEX for his family?
As originally posted on my facebook page:
I do not often post serious things... But here goes one:
A Man who plays Eve online (that game I sometimes pester your inboxes with stuff about it) was killed in the Benghazi attacks, leaving behind his wife and children.
CCP (The company that makes the game) Had once done a PLEX drive in order to donate money to help the victims of the Fukushima disaster, This basically lets us players convert the massive quantities of ingame currency we have into a something called a PLEX which is worth approx 15-19 dollars each depending on how you look at it, Or buy the PLEX for cash (as we normally would to sell them in the game) and then rather than use them to pay for a month of game time... donate this PLEX to the cause whereupon CCP would donate the money.
I would like to put forth an open letter to CCP asking as an Eve online player with buckets of in game currency to convert, to start another PLEX drive. This Time, in Honor of Sean Smiths family for their sake and anyone else affected by the attack.
http://www.evenews24.com/2012/09/12/ex-csm-member-vile-rat-killed-in-benghazi-attacks/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19562692 |
Atedar Kerane
Native Freshfood Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:27:00 -
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Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off |
Onictus
Silver Snake Enterprise Against ALL Authorities
167
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:28:00 -
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I vote yes. |
Jake Maverick
Gallente Volunteer Defense Forces Tribal Band
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:32:00 -
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Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off
It's not just a Pile of Money.... It's a showing of support for this mans family.
This Man was on the CSM... He took time from his life to make our favorite Game better for us... time which was devoted to us instead of to his family.
Now his Family is without him, who is to say how they will get by without him? Don't we owe his family a debt? |
Kybers
Unknown Soldiers Soldiers Of New Eve
1
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:33:00 -
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Money for flowers, or a tree to be planeted by his family in his name would be a good gesture. Obviously would need a bit of co-ordination with a local business and of course for the ISK/PLEX collection.
RIP VR- never knew him or met him in space, but knew of his reputation... an Eve player... 07 dude. |
Rats
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
212
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:33:00 -
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Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off
Wrong, money is collected to help dependents get there lives back on track... nothing to do with property
Tal
-áI Fought the Law, and the Law Won... -áTalon Silverhawk-á |
Grog Barrel
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:34:00 -
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what the heck. |
Saede Riordan
Alexylva Paradox
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:36:00 -
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Yeah, I'd support that |
Kintaro Kinoshito
I'm In A POS RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:37:00 -
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Jake Maverick wrote:Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off It's not just a Pile of Money.... It's a showing of support for this mans family. This Man was on the CSM... He took time from his life to make our favorite Game better for us... time which was devoted to us instead of to his family. Now his Family is without him, who is to say how they will get by without him? Don't we owe his family a debt?
I totally agree, its the least we could do, to help as much as we can. In fact I will sell myself and donate all the plex to said fund. That should be 80 plex to start the ball rolling |
Cebraio
4S Corporation RAZOR Alliance
183
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:37:00 -
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A pile of money isn't going to bring him back ... but that's not the point here. Do you know how much a funeral costs? And there may be other financial difficulties for the family, who knows.
I don't think CCP should get involved in this officially, but I would like to see something like this being done by goons to support Vile's family and to show that the people, who he spent much of his time with over the last years, truly care about this loss. |
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Anunzi
High House Of Shadows Tribal Band
40
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:41:00 -
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I agree Jakebro.
Frankly itGÇÖs the least we as a community can do. If we can, in some small way, alleviate the suffering his family is going through then we should.
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Asuri Kinnes
Adhocracy Incorporated Adhocracy
581
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:43:00 -
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Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off We're Eve Players, people with families too... I have a son, daughter, a granddaughter and grandson on the way.... Communities of people come together in times of crisis. So what if we're an "online" community?
Way off?
No.
It would be a great comfort to me to know my friends cared and to know my community cared if something happened to me. Regardless of how you (or I) perceive "Goons" in game - they have families too.
I don't think it's too much to ask to be allowed to assist his wife and children.
I don't think that's ever "off base".
Interdict Hi-Sec - it's the only way to be sure... |
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
9469
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:49:00 -
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Jake Maverick wrote:Don't we owe his family a debt? No. But that's why it would be a meaningful gesture: not because it's some automatic repayment of dues owed, but out of respect for him and as a statement in his memory. GÇ£If you're not willing to fight for what you have in GëívGëí you don't deserve it, and you will lose it.GÇ¥
Get a good start: newbie skill plan.
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Kintaro Kinoshito
I'm In A POS RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:50:00 -
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I really can't see the problem why a Vile Rat memorial fund cant be setup to help his immediate Family. I hope over the next few days this idea gathers momentum and something can be done for all of us to help out in some way |
Roderick Grey
Assisted Genocide Black Legion.
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:54:00 -
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I'll pitch in. |
Darth Bri
Rage of Inferno Burning Ambition
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:56:00 -
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Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off
And how about for his kid's future? Please, take the ******* EVE in game hat off for a minute |
Smoke Adian
51
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:56:00 -
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As others have said, this will likely be setup by the state department and no doubt linked here when that happens. |
Saede Riordan
Alexylva Paradox
75
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Posted - 2012.09.12 12:56:00 -
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Tippia wrote:Jake Maverick wrote:Don't we owe his family a debt? No. But that's why it would be a meaningful gesture: not because it's some automatic repayment of dues owed, but out of respect for him and as a statement in his memory.
This, so much this. Its an act of kindness and solidarity, its not expected, which is what makes it all the more meaningful.
Goons will probably do something on their own if CCP doesn't. But it'd be great to have CCP's support, especially since he was on the CSM.
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Signal11th
Against ALL Anomalies
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:10:00 -
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I think it's a good idea, who cares if someone else is doing something for him (state dept etc) Nobody actually knows,
I mean if I was to go the same way my family would need all the help they could get and anyway it's just a NICE thing to do for the memory of someone who has lost his life for no sensible reason. God Said "Come Forth and receive eternal life!"-á I came second and won a toaster. |
Jake Warbird
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:21:00 -
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I would donate. |
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Scooter McCabe
SUNDERING Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:22:00 -
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I believe the press release stated he had children, you want to do something, do a college fund for the kids. |
Jake Maverick
Gallente Volunteer Defense Forces Tribal Band
15
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:34:00 -
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Kintaro Kinoshito wrote:
I totally agree, its the least we could do, to help as much as we can. In fact I will sell myself and donate all the plex to said fund. That should be 80 plex to start the ball rolling
That is incredibly generous, I wish I could come up with that kind of scratch as well. Hopefully CCP will back us ^_^ |
Jake Maverick
Gallente Volunteer Defense Forces Tribal Band
15
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:38:00 -
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Tippia wrote:Jake Maverick wrote:Don't we owe his family a debt? No. But that's why it would be a meaningful gesture: because it's not some automatic repayment of dues owed, but done out of respect for him and as a statement in his memory.
I agree actually... I didn't quite mean it like that. I meant , as human beings, not eve avatars, we owe them our gratitude and support not just because of what he did for our community, but also the respect and dignity, borne from our own humanity. It is the best way we can say to His family, that they have the support of our (Eve) Family :) |
Lin-Young Borovskova
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
724
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:39:00 -
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Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off
While OP's idea comes from a nice feeling I have to agree with Atedar. It would be a better mark of respect from our community if that isk/money could be used for a special mark of respect for Sean. I'm still in such disgust of this horrible news I can't think of anything meaningful enough representing the values of this great man. brb |
ChaseTheLasers
Ekchuah's Shrine Comporium Kill It With Fire
38
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:42:00 -
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Absolutely. No one has to donate if they are against it. |
Jake Maverick
Gallente Volunteer Defense Forces Tribal Band
15
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:45:00 -
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Lin-Young Borovskova wrote:Atedar Kerane wrote:Not to be disrespectful, but a pile of money is not going to bring him back.
Money is collected to help people in situations where property has been damaged, in order to get their life back on track. This proposal is way off While OP's idea comes from a nice feeling I have to agree with Atedar. It would be a better mark of respect from our community if that isk/money could be used for a special mark of respect for Sean. I'm still in such disgust of this horrible news I can't think of anything meaningful enough representing the values of this great man.
A monument sounds like a nice idea too actually... Even if it were like an ingame thing. Like the statues outside some stations in eve.
Even if CCP has some (legal?) reasons why they would not or could not do the PLEX fund (We could still organize our own thing outside of EvE Mechanics to donate real money) I am sure everyone would agree a Memorial statue to Vile Rat outside his home station would be a lovely thing. |
Bloodpetal
Mimidae Risk Solutions
841
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Posted - 2012.09.12 13:49:00 -
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I think this is an odd tone to set for a donation only because there are other EVE players that pass away every year I am sure. Although this stands out in many ways, I think that it's an odd tone for CCP to do this for one person.
I am sure that a real fund will be created to help with this and I'm sure that it will go to the right people that they can get real money into their hands to help that family without the need for CCP/PLEX to get involved.
Mimidae Risk Solutions Recruiting |
Jake Maverick
Gallente Volunteer Defense Forces Tribal Band
16
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Posted - 2012.09.12 14:00:00 -
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Bloodpetal wrote:
I think this is an odd tone to set for a donation only because there are other EVE players that pass away every year I am sure. Although this stands out in many ways, I think that it's an odd tone for CCP to do this for one person.
I am sure that a real fund will be created to help with this and I'm sure that it will go to the right people that they can get real money into their hands to help that family without the need for CCP/PLEX to get involved.
I agree it is sort of odd, But this is someone who took time from his real life to make our whole community greater not just one corp or alliance, but all of Eve and as an Eve community, not a Goon community, or a Tribal Band community or a -A- community.
We should do what we can for his family. I never met him in game or out, but I Know he dedicated time and effort for my enjoyment. He and his family have my respect and are in my prayers, but I still want to help them. I know personally I can come up with a lot more cash via PLEX than I can via my bank account at the moment, but the only legal way for me to do that and not lose my character whom I've loved to play as for years... is to get CCP's support, and so for me and others in my situation who can do more for this mans family with CCP's help than we can without it, and want to, We appeal for the PLEX fund.
I also understand and so should everyone who has said they support this... there may be issues that CCP would not be able to overcome to make it happen, and we'd understand. But it would be good to get their weigh in on the subject anyway :D
That said if a real life fund does get set up, I hope it will be linked here so we can still do what we can with that. |
Asuri Kinnes
Adhocracy Incorporated Adhocracy
585
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Posted - 2012.09.12 14:01:00 -
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Bloodpetal wrote:
I think this is an odd tone to set for a donation only because there are other EVE players that pass away every year I am sure. Although this stands out in many ways, I think that it's an odd tone for CCP to do this for one person.
I am sure that a real fund will be created to help with this and I'm sure that it will go to the right people that they can get real money into their hands to help that family without the need for CCP/PLEX to get involved.
Eve is Real.
Interdict Hi-Sec - it's the only way to be sure... |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
896
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Posted - 2012.09.12 14:14:00 -
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Bloodpetal wrote:
I think this is an odd tone to set for a donation only because there are other EVE players that pass away every year I am sure. Although this stands out in many ways, I think that it's an odd tone for CCP to do this for one person.
So, you are saying that it's OK if 5 EVE Players died simultaneously in the same incident.
And being mentioned in Press Releases by name by Hillary Clinton, the Sec. of State ?
Nah.....just an ordinary passing. Nothing to see here. |
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