[ARTICLE] Cyber-memorials raise cash for Katrina’s victims

Continuing from the BBC News one, this is an article from New Scientist that highlights the good that's been done in our community to help the victims of Katrina.


Cyber-memorials raise cash for Katrina’s victims
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7977

I feel really honored to have been able to represent Second Life in some small way and to tell the world of everyone's great efforts to raise money.

Now I know what it feels like when people complain their quotes were taken out of context or a bit off. I was very concious NOT to refer to Second Life as a game and am almost positive I said “People are a little bit more liberal with IN WORLD money sitting in their account. It’s easier to give away IN WORLD money, it’s not tangible.” Oh well.

As for this quote in reguards to FlipperPA, “the most trustworthy resident of Second Life” I said ONE OF the most.

And as for the mistakes in land prices and tier costs, I went over that with her a few times but she seemed confused about the difference.

See if you would have spoken to her FLIPPER then maybe you could have explained it more clearly.

Yay! Snapzilla was mentioned on the image credits for the article Very cool article - it makes me proud to see the Second Life community's genorisity and to see recognition for being at the SL forefront of this kind of charity in a virtual world. It's also nice to see some press about giving money, as opposed to making money in SL.

Heh, I love this:
"Money raised for Hurricane Katrina in Linden dollars is passed to a player called FlipperPA Peregrine, deemed “the most trustworthy resident of Second Life” after he organised a virtual 5 kilometre run to raise money for the American Cancer Society in August 2005."

Heh, I did try to call her, but she ended up not calling me as she said she had enough material!

For the record, I didn't organize the SL: Relay For Life... I merely helped! The lion's share was done by RC Mars and Jade Lily.

Even with the size of my ego, I wouldn't say I'm the most trustworthy person in SL! That would CLEARLY be Grimmy Moonflower!

Still, the articles heart is in the right place, and its cool to see Rick getting some of the recognize he deserves for all of his cool charity work.

Regards,

-Flip

LMAO.. Grimmy! heheh.. haven't heard that name in awhile! and yes, we could have ALL trusted him with our lives and more. easily. no doubt about it. heheh..

and i agree, it's great to see people get recognition for their work.. and in this case, selfless charitable work at that. congrats, ReallyRick!