I switched accounts to see the results myself plus I'm going to send out some PMs for a donation drive. I see what you mean now. I was taken aback there for a while. I'm better now.

I'm glad you're looking into this important issue, John. My action above (under Phinnaeus Gage) was not meant as harm toward BFL or Diablo, if he's the one that performed such action. Something just seems amiss and needs to be looked into and rectified if a mistake was made.

Later, bud.

~Bruno K~

Please take a look at the following thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127522.0

It's an open letter to LPA. I want to tweet the URL to them tomorrow, but desire any input prior to me doing so. The thread is locked, so please state your concerns on this thread.

Thank you.

~Bruno K~

Little People of America (@LPANational)

This open letter is in response to our tweet to you dated Nov. 21, 2012:


Of which you so kindly replied:


After reading the below, please review http://bitcoin.org/ to learn more about Bitcoin, or simply have one of your representatives join this forum, whereupon we will gladly address all your questions and concerns. Also, feel free to contact me, Bruno, via email at bitcoin100@yahoo.com.

Bitcoin 100 will gladly donate 100 bitcoins (100 BTC), approximately $1,200 USD (current exchange rate), to your venerable organization. There is only one tiny string attached prior to us contributing said donation. The caveat I speak of has already been accepted by a couple other non-profits of which I'll provide proof momentarily.

All we would ask in return is for you to embed on your website a Bitcoin donation option on this page of yours: http://www.lpaonline.org/donate

Ideally, it would look something like the following:


Feel free to re-word the above, but the important aspects are the incorporation of the Bitcoin donation button and providing an address (explained in a moment). The only other thing is that you informally agree to keep this option available perpetually. If in the future you do break this gentleman agreement between us and eliminate the Bitcoin donation option, you WILL NOT be asked to return any funds. We have faith that this will not occur, thus continually providing your organization with another source of revenue, sans the pesky fees and credit card chargebacks.

1LPofATXV8gjuWu24v591YmGFn828k3wZV

The Bitcon address above was specifically hashed by a moderator of this forum going by the pseudonym psy. (reference this post) Without going into too much detail about Bitcoin addresses, the one generated above has the FirstBits 1LPofA. Ideally, 1LPA or 1LPoA would have been better choices, but they were not available.

There's no need for you to concern yourselves with any of the technical aspects associated with Bitcoin vanity addresses. I simply added this aspect to give this proposal a personal touch, and you're more than happy to use any address you are comfortable with. Think of it as having the vanity license plate LPA on your Mini Hummer.  

The following two sites (links & screenshots) have previously accepted our proposal.

http://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/donate.html


http://www.kenija2012.net/kako-donirati.php


Although Bitcoin 100 did not have a direct hand in achive.org embedding the Bitcoin donation option onto their website, to date they have received over $6,000 USD in donations via Bitcoin. I'll safely assume they enjoyed not paying the approximately $200 USD in processing fees.

http://archive.org/donate/index.php


Most recently, WordPress, the 22nd largest site on the internet, starting accepting Bitcoin as a payment option.

http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/pay-another-way-bitcoin/


That's it in a nutshell, my friend. Bitcoin 100 hopes that you give this genuine offer your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bruno K.

That looks great, psy! What's the best way for LPoA to have this address as their very own without fear of the private key being in another's hand; namely, your slimy paws.  Since BitPay will be the one converting the funds to fiat, I guess they, too, may be able to set this up correctly.

Quick aside: How I found this fine organization is I saw an article on Dwarf planets and was wondering if NASA was getting heat from them. I didn't find anything, but did find LPoA for my efforts and thought that they would make a nice addition to Bitcoin 100.

~Bruno K~

Today is not my birthday.

Two curious alpacas and one bent tuba.

(just in case you needed a better example of what's required to post in this thread--the next line will be "Three ?, two curious alpacas and one bent tuba)

I started this thread not only for creating and maintaining a list, but to have it as a place for discussion as to which charities should be considered, and why, and which should not be considered, and why. Hopefully, the discussions and opinions will be civil. That said, which charities do you like, and why. I hope this reply addresses you concern.

~Bruno~

I'm not apologizing for this bump!

Surely, if a thread already existed, started by worldly, that encompasses all things considered Bitcoin marketing, 100+ different users would have contributed to it in their own unique way, either by offering up simple verbiage, volunteering on some project, or donating any products or services asked for. All that is being asked for now is to simply pledge your name, thus declaring that down the road anything you could possibly do to help the marketing program, chances are you'll probably do it. Even a damn troll can pledge his support, knowing that when the time comes, he'll be there to disrupt the process with his...with his...with his whatever (I'm sure there's a good 'with his' in there somewhere). There's no need to outline what or how you'll support worldly with this marketing endeavor. We all know that when the time comes and something's needed, it may even be provided by someone not even on the list.

That said, what I would like to read in all of the next 95 posts is, "Count me in!"

~Bruno~

Surely, This Can't be Right!!! Comments below the image.

As seen here: https://apply.networkforgood.org/productgallery.aspx




From Network for Good's website, I've gleaned the following:

• 100,000+ NONPROFITS COUNT ON US
• DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED: $575 MILLION TO DATE!

Then I did the math.

100,000 X $600 = $60,000,000 that Network for Good (good for them) takes in--Minimum, A YEAR!

They have been online for over 10 years, therefore $575,000,000/10 = $57,000,000 a year on average they have collected and dispersed donations to date.

I would be happy with 10%--or less--with that business model in hand.

Note in the image that the charitable organizations still pay that 3% processing fee.

I think it's time for a little disruptive innovation starting with charitable organizations, hence Bitcoin100. http://www.claytonchristensen.com/disruptive_innovation.html

Thank you, mcorlett, for your suggestion of which is now on the list.

I echo your sentiment completely, for I believe most are on the same page as to what size organization should be approached to maximize the greatest return for Bitcoin.

~Bruno~

Is the Pyramid Builders Union on strike?

Thank you kindly for the suggestion, edd. It's now on the list in the OP.

~Bruno~

I guess you didn't read the pyramid building manual, did you, netrin?

Note to Rassah in reference to the spreadsheet: I have personally donated two more coins. One by proxy, in the name of Atlas, as promised, and another that was first donated by FlipPro of which I returned to him out of my wallet and opt to keep that coin in the current pool. FlipPro made a pledge, then erroneously deposit 1 BTC into the wallet, thinking it was part of that NORML pledge thread currently taking place in Off Topic. I'm doing my best to not cross that fine line between what Bitcoin100 supporters expect from it, yet making sure there's not a missed opportunity for Bitcoin as a whole, as BitcoinPorn has so kindly pointed out.


You (the reader) know what I like about this post? Derek jumping right on it and addressing questions and concerns, coupled with adding comments and suggestions, as if this were his project, of which it is. It's all of ours! I truly appreciate Derek taking the initiative and doing such, and we would both welcome others to feel comfortable doing the same thing. Yes, it's been done before within this thread, but not quite at this level. Bravo! So, if another person sees a question and they're able to confidently answer it, do such. Don't worry if the answer turns out to be incorrect. We're all adults here, and we know how to back pedal and apologize, correct the answer, then move on. Don't we? Thank you again, Derek, for all your efforts. (thought I saw an i not dotted in the letter, but I was mistaken)

BTW, I just doubled check to see if any of those posts prior to yours needed addressing, and it looks like its all covered, except for my personal thanks to StewartJ.

Thank you kindly, StewartJ, for your generous pledge. As Dered stated, I've gotten around to updating the list in the OP. We're glad you like what you've seen so far. We feel there's a lot a good things yet to come out from this Bitcoin100 endeavor. Welcome aboard, and stay tuned.


That is interesting, Rassah. But as you've stated, worse case scenario, the St. Jude letter would surely prove to be a good practice run. I, personally enjoyed the creating process that took place during its construction. Not only was a lot learned, but we now have a strong letter to present to future charitable organizations. Can you imagine all the rejections we'll still get yet, later down the road, when Bitcoin becomes mainstream, those same organizations, who've first rejected Bitcoin, are requesting that same donation option to be put in place onto their respective donation pages?


(first the funny) How the heck did the plane you were in ever get off the ground? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7q3j69-SHM

I've added your Operation USA suggestion to the list over on the Project Development thread. Great suggestion! I also enjoyed reading about your unique experience in regards that fine organization. From their site, I found this, which should prove an enjoyable read: http://www.opusa.org/about/staff/richard-m-walden/


Thank you kindly for your fine suggestion and comments, Transisto. I will also be putting ImmInst on the list over at the Project Development site.

~Bruno~

Thank you, brandondayton, for your three suggestions. They are now on the list.

Thank you for your suggestion, RF, on the other thread (quoted above) for, it too, is also on the list.

~Bruno~

A special thanks to zhoutong is warranted for his generous donation, thereby beginning to honor his more than kind pledge. Thank you again, zhoutong.


Thank you for bringing attention to the HIF, Giszmo.

In essence, your ideas is what Bitcoin100 consists of, albeit having a different structure and doling out funds process.


Thank you for your efforts, mcorlett. Any others that need to be added to the list would be truly appreciative.


Although a great page, it may not accomplish what we would like, for it may offer up confusion to the intended reader of the introductory letter.


Would you be so kind, Derek, as to provide us a copy of the letter sent so that we can have the opportunity to continue to tweak it, albeit ever so slightly, for future mailings. This is by no means meant as a double checking request, but merely as a continuation of the openness of this open source endeavor. Please forgive me if you happen to view this request in a different light.

I, too, get sidetracked when conducting research. Somebody needs to clean up this internet thing. Too much information is currently available, contributing to the confusion of its users.  

~Bruno~

Sounds fine here. One note. At the end where you have "Bitcoin100 Pledger", would the word "Supporter" be better?

Retraining!!! Not retaining!!! How could I have read that a half a dozen times and not see that 'R'?


As so did I during my rewrites/editing. It has served as an excellent springboard which was a lot better than we had prior--none!, to speak of.

Thank you again, CBH.


Noted! Enjoy your vacation (or holiday as Europeans, I believe, call it). I was aware of that someone no longer being on this forum when I penned that post. I opt to keep it as it is at the moment and was even thinking of honoring his pledge by proxy. In fact, that is what I'm going to do. Done!!!

~Bruno~

EDIT: Am I under the impression that we are not allowed to speak his/her that someone's name?