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PLEX Drive For Vile Rats Family?

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Bloodpetal
Tir Capital Management Group
#161 - 2012-09-13 15:34:00 UTC  |  Edited by: Bloodpetal
Jake Maverick wrote:

I do not think they meant to imply that GS or Mittani were going to run a PLEX drive we all know only CCP has the legal PLEX - > $ Button. I think the reference was to the real money charity that is being organized by Somethingawful.



I think it should be emphasized then if Mittani/GS were to REALLY scam you in real life for money (especially on something like this) they would be VERY legally responsible for their actions and get severely screwed. So, although I'm sure they're going to do the job as legitimately as possible for fund-raising real money, the reality is they're not going to scam you because they're real people with real lives that they don't want ruined.

Where I am.
Jake Maverick
X11 Assault and Recon
#162 - 2012-09-13 15:59:53 UTC
Bloodpetal wrote:
Jake Maverick wrote:

I do not think they meant to imply that GS or Mittani were going to run a PLEX drive we all know only CCP has the legal PLEX - > $ Button. I think the reference was to the real money charity that is being organized by Somethingawful.



I think it should be emphasized then if Mittani/GS were to REALLY scam you in real life for money (especially on something like this) they would be VERY legally responsible for their actions and get severely screwed. So, although I'm sure they're going to do the job as legitimately as possible for fund-raising real money, the reality is they're not going to scam you because they're real people with real lives that they don't want ruined.


I agree, and I intend to donate to this when it goes up. Just saying I thought that was what they were referring to
Kathryn SaintKnight
O'Rly Industries
#163 - 2012-09-13 16:24:42 UTC  |  Edited by: Kathryn SaintKnight
I am for this. Please contact me in-game, on this character when this gets started up.
Phoenix Bibbs
Fweddit
Free Range Chikuns
#164 - 2012-09-13 17:48:36 UTC
Asuri Kinnes wrote:
Qorvis Communications wrote:
It should be noted that he was working directly for the U.S. gov't, and it would be an imposition on non-US players to participate in something so fraught with policital and religious overtones.

I'm actually more interested in the fact that he played Eve and brought so much to it.

vOv

If it were some other countries citizen hurt by XYZ - I wouldn't care, it would still be "Eve Player Killed".



It shouldn't matter what your religious views, political views or nationality is. This man was a cornerstone in our community. If he had been Chinese, Iranian, or Indian I wouldn't give a damn. I'd still have my wallet out both IRL and in game and be willing to give whatever I can spare. I will be donating when the SA donation is up and if CCP does a PLEX drive then I will empty my wallets of everything except for what I need to operate with. I made my billions once, I can do it again.
Merlin Centarii
Sundown Logistics
#165 - 2012-09-13 17:56:55 UTC
So CCP about this PLEX drive. Make it happen or at least say SOMETHING.
Paul Oliver
Doomheim
#166 - 2012-09-13 18:00:48 UTC
CCP is wise to leave this in the hands of the players.
Its good to be [Gallente](http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1209/QEQlJ.jpg).
Lord Arakkis
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#167 - 2012-09-13 18:01:25 UTC
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


not to be disrespectful, but you are totally missing the point.....

Your still a child in the eyes of the universe
Beekeeper Bob
Beekeepers Anonymous
#168 - 2012-09-13 18:22:07 UTC
Lord Arakkis 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


not to be disrespectful, but you are totally missing the point.....



So is everyone else in this thread. I feel for his friends and family, it was a senseless death.

However, considering the circumstances of his death , it seems highly likely that the US Goverment will be paying out quite a bit to his family.

And the reality is, if the Goons really are worried about this, convert some of those trillions of moongoo, and go for it....

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silent terror
#169 - 2012-09-13 20:23:09 UTC
I am for this.

Also look into selling his character to raise more isk. I would'nt have enough but im sure theres certain goons that would pay top isk for it. Including any isk in his wallet?

That may sound really disrespectful, its not meant to be, just a way of getting alot more isk put into the drive.
Din Chao
#170 - 2012-09-13 20:47:27 UTC
Beekeeper Bob wrote:
Lord Arakkis 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


not to be disrespectful, but you are totally missing the point.....



So is everyone else in this thread. I feel for his friends and family, it was a senseless death.

However, considering the circumstances of his death , it seems highly likely that the US Goverment will be paying out quite a bit to his family.

And the reality is, if the Goons really are worried about this, convert some of those trillions of moongoo, and go for it....


The reason charities exist is because whether intended or not, government assistance can frequently fall short. Just google charities like Wounded Warrior. The U.S. government doesn't have the best record when it comes to these things.
Ilriac LS
Malus Infinitas
#171 - 2012-09-13 21:14:35 UTC  |  Edited by: Ilriac LS
R.I.P.
Soldarius
Dreddit
Test Alliance Please Ignore
#172 - 2012-09-15 01:25:05 UTC
As a former federal employee, I can assure you that Sean had access to a substantial life insurance policy and dependent support program, as well as a substantial amount of cash pay. His family likely won't be hurting for money.

That being said, I'm totally in favor of the Eve community putting something together to show our consolidated support of his family in there time of tragedy. But I think the PLEX drive mechanism is not the right method, nor do I believe will it be approved by CCP.

I've flown with Vile Rat a few times and I've enjoyed the experiences as well as reading his forum posts. I will personally miss his presence within the Eve community.

http://youtu.be/YVkUvmDQ3HY
Daniel Plain
Doomheim
#173 - 2012-09-15 01:42:28 UTC  |  Edited by: Daniel Plain
There are people like me out there, who cannot afford to donate that much IRL but able and willing to donate a significant amount via PLEX. even if Vile's family is not likely to *need* the money, i do think that they would appreciate the gesture.

Please CCP, allow us players to show the world that we can also be compassionate and care for each other.

I should buy an Ishtar.
Paul Oliver
Doomheim
#174 - 2012-09-15 01:56:26 UTC  |  Edited by: Paul Oliver
Someone just opened yet another "VR RIP" duplicate thread in another section and listed his profile in their message. Thing is when I opened it and looked at it I had the very depressing realization that here was an avatar that would never be played again, it will just sit there for the rest of this game's existance as a sort of memorial in itself.
Yeah if he was still alive I probably wouldn't have got along with him in game, yeah I do think all this mourning is akin to the "death of a high school star quarterback", but it's the little realizations like that which really drive home that someones gone, and despite never having known the guy, one can't help but feel an absense when faced with a realization like that.
Its good to be [Gallente](http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1209/QEQlJ.jpg).
devilish instability
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#175 - 2012-09-15 02:12:58 UTC
Lilianna Star wrote:
Not to be rude, but the disaster in Japan affected a lot of people where a lot of lives were lost. This is only a handful of people, at most. There are worthier charities out there.



+1
ISD TYPE40
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#176 - 2012-09-15 02:38:02 UTC
I have cleaned this thread of unwarranted troll, off topic and personal attack posts. This thread has a topic, please stick to it in future - ISD Type40.

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Scooter McCabe
Thunderwaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#177 - 2012-09-17 11:00:32 UTC
I know a lot of you expressed interest in doing something for Vile Rat, and I know CCP has been informed a college fund has been started for his children. In case you were unaware on how to help out here are the details:

http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=9332&url=benefitforseansmithsfamily
Veshta Yoshida
PIE Inc.
Khimi Harar
#178 - 2012-09-17 12:14:41 UTC
Scooter McCabe wrote:
I know a lot of you expressed interest in doing something for Vile Rat, and I know CCP has been informed a college fund has been started for his children. In case you were unaware on how to help out here are the details:

http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=9332&url=benefitforseansmithsfamily


Much, much better, college fund for kids living/growing up in the US (we Euros get uni/college for free by way of taxes) is more than worthy. Already raised the equivalent of 2000 PLEX ..

Now if OP would add the link to the fundraiser in the original post to maximize exposure.
Scooter McCabe
Thunderwaffe
Goonswarm Federation
#179 - 2012-09-17 12:19:54 UTC
Veshta Yoshida wrote:
Scooter McCabe wrote:
I know a lot of you expressed interest in doing something for Vile Rat, and I know CCP has been informed a college fund has been started for his children. In case you were unaware on how to help out here are the details:

http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=9332&url=benefitforseansmithsfamily


Much, much better, college fund for kids living/growing up in the US (we Euros get uni/college for free by way of taxes) is more than worthy. Already raised the equivalent of 2000 PLEX ..

Now if OP would add the link to the fundraiser in the original post to maximize exposure.


I agree that exposure is important here and I am sure the OP will edit their post to include this. I just went up late last night, depending on your time zone, also if you are involved or connected to philanthropic organizations or know people who have a large platform to speak from, just getting them to put the word out would be of great help. After all words are free.
Gary Bell
Therapy.
The Initiative.
#180 - 2012-09-17 12:53:32 UTC
For those people who dont have the ability to donate money but have alot of in game isk, let me give you an idea. Im not sure how legal this is via CCP terms and conditions but find a friend who plays the game that you trust. Have that friend donate money in your name and buy him a plex. At some point he is prob going to be paying for his account so you pay for it and let him send that money to the fundraiser??

Also, for those people who think that this fundraiser is a scam or something because it is being run by goons, one your dumb, two there are laws to prevent such things that get people sent to prison so yeah .. stupid