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SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 06:43:00 -
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Hey everyone!
Just yesterday, while travelling from Jita to Amarr, I was killed in my Rifter. It was a crap build, literally nothing on it. Pretty much a fast way of getting from point A to point B. I was AFK, and two guys took me out within seconds. I don't blame them, it was indeed a good kill.
Feeling rather destitute, perhaps due to a bad case of the Clone Reactivation Blues, I posed as a beggar/hobo in the local chat. I asked simply for 10 ISK, and stated that I didn't want any more than that.
Two guys paid up within 30 seconds.
I then decided to extend this into a social experiment of sorts: to figure out how generous people were in general, and how much people they would be willing to spend on a so-called "Space Hobo".
I jumped into the next system, and posted the same message again with a slight twist: I raised my max accepted donation amount to 100 ISK.
Two more guys paid.
I landed in Dodixie, and increased the max to 1,000 ISK. This was when I first encountered resistance.
Three guys, who will not be named here, were very rude when I asked publicly in the local chat for "alms". They kept urging me to do some Lvl 1 missions. I retaliated by making up some lame excuses about my lack of a ship (I was in a Naga).
After ridiculing me and accusing me of being a scammer, I brought myself down to their level and struck up a bargain: I would leave the system and stop spamming local if someone donated.
Incredibly, one of those "kind" gentlemen told me to shut up, and accused me of using "reverse psychology" in order to scam people.
After a gruelling battle of wits, a kind stranger (either from annoyance or generosity) sent me 1,000 ISK.
I left immediately.
I decided to push my luck even further and raised my "max" to 10,000 ISK, but before I could start posting in the new system's local, someone from a past system sent me 100 ISK. This is a copy of the message I sent:
Quote:Please donate to this lonely space HOBO.
All amounts are welcome, although small donations of 10,000 ISK are preferred. Scrap Metal can also be contracted to me.
Thank you, and fly safe! Arriving in Amarr, I begged for more money in local. Surprisingly, someone who looked to be a scammer (and may be) told me to dock up in station so she could trade me some goods.
She gave me two Barren Command Centers, which I sold immediately for a ripped-off price of 151,099.98 ISK.
I left, very grateful.
As I left, and on the way back to Jita, I received three more donations: 10,000 ISK, 0.10 ISK, and a 10 ISK.
As I am writing this post, I have just sent 10,000,000 ISK to each of those kind donors, even the one that sent me 0.10 ISK.
EVE Online is hard place to work and play. Scammers have taken over trade hubs' local chats, and capsuleers are astonished whenever a legitimate contracts appears in local, where a Charon is not sold as carbon, and you don't get 1 million ISK for a PLEX.
I have just founded Lonely Space Hobo as a company that accepts donations of any amount, and even contracts for junk items.
Some may call me a scammer, but I really just want to do some good in this Universe. If everyone in Jita sent me 1000 ISK as a donation, I would have over 4,000,000 ISK in my bank. Factor in generous people, scrap metal donations, and investment, and that's a lot of money, generated by some people who didn't mind giving away 1,000 ISK.
What am I going to use this money for? I'll store up enough to make this venture viable, and probably distribute it to various charities in EVE, such as the Angel Project.
Please take time to help this Lonely Space Hobo.
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Jarod Garamonde
Sardaukar Merc Guild General Tso's Alliance
1882
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Posted - 2014.08.28 06:48:00 -
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please biomass That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right... |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6650
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Posted - 2014.08.28 06:49:00 -
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This is the greatest variation of the Isk Doubler I have yet seen
I wish you luck in your endevours, Space Homo
"Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Derrick Miles
EVENumbers
4190
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Posted - 2014.08.28 06:50:00 -
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I'll give you a million just for a good read. |

SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 06:52:00 -
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Ahh but I'm not promising any money back.
Think of this as a social experiment. These guys were simply rewarded for their time.
BTW, I'm linking you to a spreadsheet that details the donations received, and the date.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CKF89xRRlopWMlb5ZF62bYw3ci5M7GHdCy4kzj2rp8w/pubhtml |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6653
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:07:00 -
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SierraOne ScopedIn wrote:Ahh but I'm not promising any money back.
Hence the use of the word variation.
Yours is more honest; it relies on people not expecting money back.
However, Im not sure mentioning charity at all is wise. "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:08:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:SierraOne ScopedIn wrote:Ahh but I'm not promising any money back. Hence the use of the word variation. Yours is more honest; it relies on people not expecting money back. However, Im not sure mentioning charity at all is wise.
I'm not sure I want to keep the money, you know?
The Angel Project is pretty cool though, and every ISK counts.
Do you have any suggestions? |

CavanJL
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:14:00 -
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I'm surprised you gave me the 10mil, didn't deserve it. Thank you for it though, just started and it helps a lot. |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6653
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:15:00 -
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SierraOne ScopedIn wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:SierraOne ScopedIn wrote:Ahh but I'm not promising any money back. Hence the use of the word variation. Yours is more honest; it relies on people not expecting money back. However, Im not sure mentioning charity at all is wise. I'm not sure I want to keep the money, you know? The Angel Project is pretty cool though, and every ISK counts. Do you have any suggestions?
Yes, don't mention charity and The Angel Project in the same breath and to be honest avoid mentioning charity at all, that dog will turn on you. "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:17:00 -
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Ok. I left it open to suggestion.
Thanks for the input, much appreciated =) |

Derrick Miles
EVENumbers
4191
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:21:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:This is the greatest variation of the Isk Doubler I have yet seen
I wish you luck in your endevours, Space Homo
I almost didn't catch that almost clever use of homophobia. |

SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:22:00 -
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Derrick Miles wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:This is the greatest variation of the Isk Doubler I have yet seen
I wish you luck in your endevours, Space Homo
I almost didn't catch that almost clever use of homophobia.
Hehehe I might just rename the corp. Jks. |

Ashley Rawrzz
Cheese and potato pie
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:23:00 -
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Damn, I really thought i was giving those command centers to some random guy without money :3 |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6656
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:27:00 -
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Derrick Miles wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:This is the greatest variation of the Isk Doubler I have yet seen
I wish you luck in your endevours, Space Homo
I almost didn't catch that almost clever use of homophobia.
If you think that, then you have a poor grasp of the english language.
Not to mention a one track mind.
"Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Solecist Project
Mew Age Outpaws
9100
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:30:00 -
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Angel Project.
That sounds like a great name that would never ... ... ever ... ... in a hundred lifetimes ... ... through hundred different universes ... ... fit to me. http://residentoutlaw.tumblr.com - Mew Age Calendar YC116.08.27 https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&find=unread&t=369961 |

Derrick Miles
EVENumbers
4192
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:30:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:Derrick Miles wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:This is the greatest variation of the Isk Doubler I have yet seen
I wish you luck in your endevours, Space Homo
I almost didn't catch that almost clever use of homophobia. If you think that, then you have a poor grasp of the english language. Not to mention a one track mind. You're right in that homophobia is often over- and mis-used, but what I wanted to call it was considerably less polite. |

Celthric Kanerian
Ascendance Of New Eden Workers Trade Federation
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:38:00 -
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The mastermind of scammers has revealed itself, someone either kill it with fire or shoot a capital pokemon ball at it! |

SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:39:00 -
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Celthric Kanerian wrote:The mastermind of scammers has revealed itself, someone either kill it with fire or shoot a capital pokemon ball at it!
You've found me out 
But it was not very effective... |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6658
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:43:00 -
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Derrick Miles wrote: You're right in that homophobia is often over- and mis-used, but what I wanted to call it was considerably less polite.
Considering its not what you think it is, you are being rather foolish to attempt to make it fit your ridiculous definition of homophobic behaviour, and just because you want it to be doesn't make it so. "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Derrick Miles
EVENumbers
4197
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Posted - 2014.08.28 07:58:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:Derrick Miles wrote: You're right in that homophobia is often over- and mis-used, but what I wanted to call it was considerably less polite.
Considering its not what you think it is, you are being rather foolish to attempt to make it fit your ridiculous definition of homophobic behaviour, and just because you want it to be doesn't make it so. I don't think you understand what it is. Regardless, you called him a homo as an implied insult, which is bigotry and general jackassery at it's finest. |

SierraOne ScopedIn
Lonely Space Hobo
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Posted - 2014.08.28 08:01:00 -
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Guys, take it somewhere else. Or send me 100 ISK for every post debating homophobia. Your pick =)
(P.S. Lol just kidding, you don't have to send ISK. But seriously, go PM each other or something) |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6662
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Posted - 2014.08.28 08:01:00 -
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Derrick Miles wrote: I don't think you understand what it is. Regardless, you called him a homo as an implied insult, which is bigotry and general jackassery at it's finest.
You are inferring an insult where none is intended.
If you feel offended because you don't understand what the word actually means, that's your problem, not mine, and I suggest you should probably stop looking for things to be offended about where none exists.
As you are the one who sees some sort of prejorative statement inherent in that word, then it is you, Sir, who are the one being offensive. "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Derrick Miles
EVENumbers
4197
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Posted - 2014.08.28 08:09:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote: You are inferring an insult where none is intended.
If you feel offended because you don't understand what the word actually means, that's your problem, not mine, and I suggest you should probably stop looking for things to be offended about where none exists.
As you are the one who sees some sort of prejorative statement inherent in that word, then it is you, Sir, who are the one being offensive.
I understand what it means, it refers to an entire group of people, and when you substitute it for something that means bad, stupid, or in some way lesser, you are insulting that group of people. If you can't see why that's a bad thing, why using that word as an insult is a bad thing, then I pity you.
SierraOne ScopedIn wrote:Guys, take it somewhere else. Or send me 100 ISK for every post debating homophobia. Your pick =)
(P.S. Lol just kidding, you don't have to send ISK. But seriously, go PM each other or something) Sorry to derail your thread, I'm done. |

Kaarous Aldurald
ROC Deep Space The ROC
9246
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Posted - 2014.08.28 08:15:00 -
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Homosapien, dumbass.
You're being trolled, and I honestly can't believe how eager you are to bite. "Verily, I have often laughed at the weaklings who thought themselves good because they had no claws."
Clean Up Local 2014.-á |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6663
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Posted - 2014.08.28 08:16:00 -
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Derrick Miles wrote: I understand what it means, it refers to an entire group of people, and when you substitute it for something that means bad, stupid, or in some way lesser, you are insulting that group of people. If you can't see why that's a bad thing, why using that word as an insult is a bad thing, then I pity you.
I pity you because you don't seem to understand that "Homo" means "Man" as in "Mankind"
Further, because you are assuming it means Homosexual, and you think I'm being insulting, that means that you think its an insult to be called homosexual.
Ipso facto; you believe that homosexuality is wrong and to be called it is an insult: You are homophobic Sir, not I.
As an apology I feel you should donate 10 million isk to my friend The Space Homo, as I WILL be doing when I get home (though due to your derailment, and to help his cause). "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Jarod Garamonde
Sardaukar Merc Guild General Tso's Alliance
1887
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Posted - 2014.08.28 13:05:00 -
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Derrick Miles wrote: I understand what it means, it refers to an entire group of people, and when you substitute it for something that means bad, stupid, or in some way lesser, you are insulting that group of people. If you can't see why that's a bad thing, why using that word as an insult is a bad thing, then I pity you.
Behold, the reason why you suck. That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right... |

Slade Trillgon
Brutor Force Federated
3139
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Posted - 2014.08.28 13:13:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:Derrick Miles wrote: I don't think you understand what it is. Regardless, you called him a homo as an implied insult, which is bigotry and general jackassery at it's finest.
You are inferring an insult where none is intended. offensive.
Then why bring up sexuality at all? It is pubescent. |

Jarod Garamonde
Sardaukar Merc Guild General Tso's Alliance
1887
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Posted - 2014.08.28 13:15:00 -
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Slade Trillgon wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:Derrick Miles wrote: I don't think you understand what it is. Regardless, you called him a homo as an implied insult, which is bigotry and general jackassery at it's finest.
You are inferring an insult where none is intended. offensive. Then why bring up sexuality at all? It is pubescent.
I literally can't even, right now. That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right... |

Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
6683
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Posted - 2014.08.28 13:17:00 -
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Slade Trillgon wrote:sex? pube
only j/k "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Jarod Garamonde
Sardaukar Merc Guild General Tso's Alliance
1890
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Posted - 2014.08.28 13:23:00 -
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Slade Trillgon wrote: I see you sidetracking now. Nice bait and switch, but you can not get around the fact what you typed in the first response was in implied insult. There would be absolutely no point in calling him a Space Homosapien, but there is reason to lay out an 'implied' insult on the OP for a not so great post, to bait the OP or other people into a line of conversation that you are thoroughly enjoying right now.
Well, first of all, it's actually "Homo sapiens", not "Homosapien".... common mistake, though. Second, cishet man, I wasn't offended by Ramona's post. Please, think I'm straight. It's cute when people assume that about me (never mind the fact that I have a girlfriend.... sexuality is a scale, not an "on or off"). Third, your stubborn insistence on "this is what it is, because I refused to read or comprehend" even in the face of numerous explanations proving your assumption false.... staggering. That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right... |
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