WHOOPS: We made a mistake on the pricing for the fund drive. (The PM we sent out is WRONG)

[Skinner]

The DU Admins were so focused on programming this FUN RUN promotion, that we completely spaced out when we priced the different donation levels. For all donations from now on, the prices to purchase "steps" for the fun run are:

* Donate at least $5, and get 5 "steps" to move any candidate(s) forward or backward.
* Donate at least $15, and get 20 "steps" to move any candidate(s) forward or backward.
* Donate at least $25, and get 40 "steps" to move any candidate(s) forward or backward.

If you donated before 9:30 PM tonight at the $25+ level, we will give you 10 extra steps. Just send a private message to Elad's inbox:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=send_mesg&u_id=128469

I'm really embarrassed about this. Sorry for the screw up.

Skinner
DU ADMIN

(Thanks to dotcosm and fed-up for pointing this out.)

[peacebird]

1. no worries! Y'all are great!

:hi:
:toast:

[bridgit]

2. drat! will a new pm be going out?

or is this it?

[mod mom]

3. Will you consider adding Al Gore?

[Blashyrkh]

4. I'm sure they considered it and decided against it because he doesn't fit the criteria.

The number of people calling for this is mind-boggling. It's blind faith of Rapture proportions.

[mopinko]

7. dude, you are an aussie. why are you so worked up?

have a beer mate. it ain't for real, and it ain't even your election.

[Blashyrkh]

12. Not my election?

John Howard takes his orders from Washington. I'm quite interested to know who will be ordering Kevin Rudd around for the next three years.

[mopinko]

13. okay but

this is not the real election, see? it's supposed to be fun. it is supposed to raise money. those of us who would like to see al run will put in more money if he gets to play the game, see?
take it easy. don't blow a gasket over a fundraiser. there are lots of real things to fight for. this is a game.

[Blashyrkh]

19. Fair point. Why stop at Gore? I want Jesus in this poll. Who's with me!!!!!1one11!

I also want my friend Larry to be included. I'd donate to the fundraiser if I could vote for Larry.

[Blue-Jay]

10. Al Gore is running? Nobody told me!

[mopinko]

14. psst-

it's not the real election, see?
btw- http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=150x15219

[KoKo]

17. You've been lookin' at that Squirrel too long...

:silly:

[rwheeler31]

5. Your great fund raising ideas will end

never? Was I right? Ok I'm tired I think I'll go home now. Nobody voted for Thompson.

[Sparkly]

6. They do come up with fantastic ideas, don't they?

I LOVE the stickies and the valentines, too!

[Bluebear]

9. Truly. They could go into marketing in a heartbeat.

[Sparkly]

15. I especially love "The Tweet-Down."

:rofl:

Edit: "During an appearance on Hardball you climb over the desk and punch Chris Matthews in the nuts."

[KoKo]

18. Geeze...I missed that one....

duh.....

[Duer 157099]

8. Ah, thus is the nature of arbitrage

The window is only open for a short time. Sorry if I ruined it for those who recognized the advantage of multiple $5 donations (although, with the $1/donation surcharge, there's disincentive there).

Either way, this is fun, thanks guys! :D

[Bolo Boffin]

11. Fantastic fundraiser, guys.

Get in while you still can.

[Nevernose]

16. 9:30 Eastern Standard

Just sayin', is all. So people don't get confused.

You have no idea what a three hour time difference can do to a guy like me.

Creaky cerebral gears whirring and sputtering, digits extended trying to add (or subtract?) three hours (or two?), numerous glances at the clock on the wall (available for purchase at http://www.cafepress.com/du_store.21464060) until I feel like my eyes have permanently shifted North by Northeast.

[fed-up]

20. not to steal thunder from dotcosm, but I should get credit for the error-I noticed/posted at 5:11pm

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2261354

fed-up (1000+ posts) Sun Nov-11-07 05:11 PM
Original message
I foresee multiple $5 donations-$5 will get you 10, $15-20 steps and $25-30 steps

for those that want the most bang for their bucks

Donate at least $5, and get 10 "steps" to move any candidate(s) forward or backward.
Donate at least $15, and get 20 "steps" to move any candidate(s) forward or backward.
Donate at least $25, and get 30 "steps" to move any candidate(s) forward or backward.

[Skinner]

21. Thanks to you, too.

I'll add you to my OP.

[Gonzo Gardener]

22. $2.00 @ or 3 for $12.00

I got a giggle out of your fancy math.

It reminded me of my visit to the local pumpkin patch prior to Halloween... I found some lovely dried gourds, took them up to the counter asking for the price and was told, "Two dollars each or three fer twelve, ma'am."

And... the pumpkin salesman was a good representation of one of our finer Indiana Republican voters.

:dunce:

I appreciate, no... love, all that you DU, thanks Skinner!

:loveya: