I think there is a misunderstanding of the term pledge. Though everyone is encouraged to put their money in the address now, I am personally waiting for the first charity to be chosen, and that is okay for everyone to do that. I wish I put a "adjustable to current market rates" cap on my pledge donations, but it's okay, good causes, karma and all that.
That first post does look messy for some reason, yet it has a lot of information, someone needs to do a quick page or something so there can just be a link with a big 'go here' flashing gif lol
I am working on a rewrite of the first page and even have backed up the original OP in anticipation of doing such. As it stands now, it currently reads as if a 51 year man, who reclaims old musty smelling barn wood, wrote it during the smelling of his own brainfart.
EDIT: I brought the Bitocin100 list that was originally at the bottom of this post to top. All other edits (except spelling and grammar) will also be duly noted when warranted. A backup of this OP can be viewed here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=52543.msg639141#msg639141[/i] preserve for posterity, due to the fact that this OP may be modified for clarity purposes. Remember, it was first written during the brainstorming stage, but since its inception,
Bitcoin100 has evolved into a formidable (OK, maybe fledgling, or fledged) capacity building program.
I wish I put a "adjustable to current market rates" cap on my pledge donations,
And you still can. In fact, considered it done.
(see the OP)99. FreddyFender (Gretzky, but I somehow doubt it) (1 ~ Per Charitable Organization--adjustable to current market rates)
As you probably read, FF did it, albeit he mentioned it at the time of his pledge. In fact, anybody can change their pledge or add a caveat at any time.
I think there is a misunderstanding of the term pledge. I think there is a misunderstanding of the term pledge. Though everyone is encouraged to put their money in the address now, I am personally waiting for the first charity to be chosen, and that is okay for everyone to do that.
I'll assume your penning of the term pledge misunderstanding is directed towards the current funding of the first pool. I admit that some misunderstanding is warranted due to the cart being placed in front of the horse. Although I fully intended in waiting to start funding the first pool until we had at least 100 pledgers, the fact of the matter is that after Rassah kindly hashed the vanity
Bitcoin100 vanity address, a member(s) starting getting their panties wet, wanting to start honoring their pledges. I saw no harm in this provided I fully disclose what's transpiring, of which I have stated on more than one occasion in this thread--and will continue to do so. I feel it's a minor issue, one we can easily circumnavigate around.
Though everyone is encouraged to put their money in the address now, I am personally waiting for the first charity to be chosen, and that is okay for everyone to do that.
That is quite all right with you doing such. You could easily exercise your prerogative any time, even when an allocated pool is directed towards a named charitable organization. But be forewarned: The next time you turn up missing I, for one, won't be so concerned.
BTW, did you see that I matched your pledge and have even honored one, to date?
I'm still not clear on how this is going to work exactly. Although I would want the chance to veto the donation to a charity I had a problem with I would happily accept a 3-day timeout with a default action of donating. I've just sent 1 BTC to the Bitcoin100 address (waiting on the blockchain to update before it goes through) and I assume this is to prepare for the first charity.
Could I send funds sufficient for a small number of charities at a time? I like the idea of the Bitcoin100 but can't afford to be very hands on and would be happier helping by just supplying some funds. How will you keep track of who has pledged what?
Hell, add me to the list as to not being clear on how this is going to work--
exactly! But, I do have an idea of how it will work in theory. In fact, I'm so sure it'll work, I've created a specialty font for 'GED' to mark the occasion--when that time arrives.
(Note to self: Learn how to make a specialty font)How will you keep track of who has pledged what?
Sorry for not addressing your questions and concerns in order, but I just viewed Lady Gaga's
Born This Way. Keeping track of the pledges is simple. A member here simply states their pledging intentions. Perhaps, you're wondering how I'll keep track of the honoring of those pledges. Again, a pledger will mention it here on this board or via a PM to me. But the honoring of the pledges is not as imperative as the pledging process itself, I believe. Sure, it's important, but as I've previously stated, the growth of the pools will take care of themselves, for it's a numbers game--the more pledgers, inveterately the more honoring of their stated pledges. I hope that makes sense.
Could I send funds sufficient for a small number of charities at a time? I like the idea of the Bitcoin100 but can't afford to be very hands on and would be happier helping by just supplying some funds.
At the moment, we don't have a system in place to storehouse honored pledges. Although one could easily be created, I feel it may cause unwanted confusion at this point coupled with the having of sorting out what is what should something go awry. BTW, how much were you considering, for I... Never mind!
Although I would want the chance to veto the donation to a charity I had a problem with I would happily accept a 3-day timeout with a default action of donating.
I believe I know what you're asking for, here, and, someway, somehow, a defense mechanism will be set in place, resulting in the harmonious appeasement of most who are also concerned with this issue.
I've just sent 1 BTC to the Bitcoin100 address (waiting on the blockchain to update before it goes through) and I assume this is to prepare for the first charity.
I've saved the best for last. Thank you kindly, teukon, for honoring 1 BTC for this specific pool. The OP has been updated, reflecting your contribution.
~Bruno~
