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That's the part you've never understood.
That's the part you've never understood.
You, sir are a LIAR.
#randomcapsturnmeon
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I agree with Brett (New York Giant #10) t
Lost me right there.
Hey now.
Right after I take a sip of this here ginger ale. Schwepps, of course.
(1) BBI is a second job. I basically work 12 hour days between my job and BBI.
(2) Because I am working TWO jobs, I expect to be compensated for working two jobs.
(3) If I don't, then there is absolutely no reason for me in terms of the time and effort I put into this to continue to keep doing it. Why should I work and not get paid? (To give you one example, as I've used before, if I am even on a family vacation, I stay up at night while my family is sleeping in the hotel room to update the site). There is real cost in terms of lost time spent with my family and friends for doing this work.
(4) My claim that I make a determination each year whether to continue BBI or not is not a "threat". It's merely process that I go through each offseason. Do I want to keep doing this? Is it worth it? You may see it as "I'm going to take my ball and go home" but that's not what I'm doing. And anyone who knows me knows that's not my game.
(5) No doubt someone would fill the void. Hell there are dozens of NYG sites out there now. So BBI'ers would simply migrate to other sites. That is 100 percent accurate.
Summary: This is a pure capitalist argument. The market will determine whether it wants BBI or not. I have no more noble or darker incentive to run the contribution campaign other than to generate income for my family. It's purely a business decision.
I assume once you e-mailed us that that was a mistake, we looked into it, admitted to the mistake, and re-instated you?
Probably the lamest excuse not to contribute. You don't like Paypal? Then write a fucking check...or don't...but spare us the bitcoin BS.
Oh, and FLMike, there's a bus leaving for Giants.com in five minutes. Be under it.
(2) I have always said that donations are voluntary and that those who cannot afford to donate should not donate.
Those are facts.
I mean that was one hell of a compelling argument.
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please get a bitcoin address
Probably the lamest excuse not to contribute. You don't like Paypal? Then write a fucking check...or don't...but spare us the bitcoin BS.
Oh, and FLMike, there's a bus leaving for Giants.com in five minutes. Be under it.
I dont want Eric to have my personal information.
Why should I use paypal when they eat 3%, or whatever it is, of my donation?
Bitcoin is the easiest solution for me. I get to donate anonymously, instantly, and Eric has tangible value in his hands that he explicitly controls immediately. There is zero risk involved wrt to paypal's security measures on money transactions and he doesnt get any of my personal information.
Anyone who solicits donations today that doesnt accept Bitcoin has no idea what they are doing. None whatsoever.
I'm not going to accept bitcoins. If you are uncomfortable with doing otherwise, don't donate. No worries.
I'm not going to accept bitcoins. If you are uncomfortable with doing otherwise, don't donate. No worries.
I've deduced such, and have no qualms either.
I was simply stating my case as to why Bitcoin is superior.
If you ever reconsider, please let me know.
A quick google search will tell you that.
A quick google search will tell you that.
false and untrue
And lol @ the Bitcoin guy.
Question is...have you donated, fucker? If not, then STFU.
Something of value?
Fall on your sword.
Yeah, but that was the ever-villainous Charles Middleton, not warm and fluffy Max von Sydow.
What race is he supposed to be with a name like Ming and heavy eyeliner?
I'm offended by this so-called "yellow face!"
My guess, based on your age, is that you are referring to the actual Ming dynasty? Scary times indeed...
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What's funny is that even when I WAS A KID, those Flash Gordons were repeats..:)
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Yeah, but that was the ever-villainous Charles Middleton, not warm and fluffy Max von Sydow.
I'm offended by this so-called "yellow face!"
Ronnie, it's just a guess, but I wouldn't be surprised if Alex Raymond, who created Flash Gordon, was heavily influenced by Fu Manchu when he created Emperor Ming. The character of Fu Manchu predated Flash Gordon by about 20 years, and was wildly popular in books, pulp magazines, radio serials, and films of his own.
However, Republic also featured Prince Tallen of Saturn in the Buck Rogers serial, played by Philson Ahn (the brother of Phillip Ahn, Master Kan from the Kung Fu TV show). He was a good guy, and an ally of Buck Rogers.
Thank you for the laughs, guys. Sincerely.
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What race is he supposed to be with a name like Ming and heavy eyeliner?
I'm offended by this so-called "yellow face!"
Ronnie, it's just a guess, but I wouldn't be surprised if Alex Raymond, who created Flash Gordon, was heavily influenced by Fu Manchu when he created Emperor Ming. The character of Fu Manchu predated Flash Gordon by about 20 years, and was wildly popular in books, pulp magazines, radio serials, and films of his own.
However, Republic also featured Prince Tallen of Saturn in the Buck Rogers serial, played by Philson Ahn (the brother of Phillip Ahn, Master Kan from the Kung Fu TV show). He was a good guy, and an ally of Buck Rogers.
Thanks for the info. I love those old movies. And I wasn't serious about being offended. I think it's just funny how over the top actors used to be (and still are) when they portray Asians in movies and TVs.
I haven't donated this year because I'm old and just haven't gotten around to it, but the entertainment value of this thread reminds me how much I enjoy this site.
As much as it's been a pain around here lately it's a great place to spend a little time every day.
And Eric, as stated above, you have the patience of Job. No idea why you put yourself through this but I for one appreciate this site.
I always knew you must be the white sheep of your family!
Come on people! Where else can you go EVERYDAY and get the information and Entertainment (sp) you get here.
What does Sports Illustrated cost. Once a month of old news?
Plus you're not getting ripped off like 'The Giants News Weekly'. WOW who remebers that!