DU is almost 1/3 of the way to the pledge drive goal.

[flvegan]

That's pretty darn good in less than 24 hours. Even if you don't like the heart thingy, it's still a good way to bring in the cash. It's not just 350 $5 heart donations, either.

Just my opinion. I'll shut up now.

[AirmensMom]

1. I agree.

Great idea from the admins -- lots of people are having fun with it and the donations are really adding up.

:hi:

[billyskank]

2. I know - this must be the fastest fund drive ever

the hearts thing certainly made me donate more than I would otherwise have done.

[tyedyeto]

3. IIRR, the last fundraiser made it to the goal by ...

Wed or Thurs. I remember others that took all week to get there.

It is a very clever way to get the $$$ in the coffers, but I miss Grovelbot. :cry:

[flvegan]

5. I think we'll still see Grovelbot.

It's tradition.

[LeftyMom]

8. I'd better not catch you with that chrome-plated hussy again.

:grr:





















:loveya:

[flvegan]

10. At least I owned up to it.

Sometimes, love has to be solid steel...or something.

[LeftyMom]

11. Did you at least use protection?

I hear grovelbot is rusty.

[flvegan]

16. Castrol Synthetic, 10W-50

[LeftyMom]

19. Synthetic's best

for grovelbot's high milage.

Ooh, I'm mean. :)

[flvegan]

20. But Grovelbot runs "fresh off the lot" new.

Even has the "new Grovelbot" smell.

[LeftyMom]

21. .

I forgave you. Must you tell me the details?

:cry:

[flvegan]

22. Ah

sorry. Um, whatever you do, do NOT Google flvegan grovelbot stolen sex tape.

You'll be sorry.

[crispini]

4. Oh yeah, I donated twice to have more hearts to give out.

And this thing has me so much in the Valentine's Day spirit I'm thinking about going out and buying some of those silly grade school valentines and giving them all to my coworkers anonymously tomorrow. Just because!

[Redstone]

7. Just don't give your co-workers the pink fuzzy handcuffs; they might

get the wrong idea.

[crispini]

13. Tee hee hee!

No, those are strictly for friends. ;)

[Redstone]

6. Anyone doing the hearts in GD? I knew it would be a big hit here in the

Lounge, but figured it would be met with suspicion and/or hostility in GD. As almost anything is met there.

Redstone

[flvegan]

9. Check it out...it's funny.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x402503

[Redstone]

39. Whoa. Bitter, bitter.

At least at the beginning. But look how it cheers people up when they get one! Everyone does indeed want to be liked.

Redstone

[tinfoilinfor2005]

12. Yes. I'm well caught up on stars, so I was not hugely motivated

until I received some hearts and decided that it would be nice to reciprocate. Besides, it's fun to give a heart to someone who doesn't have one, and to imagine them smiling as they get their PM.

[Fredda Weinberg]

14. bump

[VolcanoJen]

15. So, how do you get to dole out hearts?

I donated... now what?

[LeftyMom]

17. You should be able to click a link at the bottome of your recipients'

posts to give them hearts.

[flvegan]

18. I think you get an e-mail/pm

I'm donating tomorrow, so I haven't seen it yet.

[VolcanoJen]

30. Thanks... still waiting for the email/pm

What a cute idea... can't wait to give hearts!! :D :D

[Crazy Guggenheim]

23. It's past 1/3 now.

[flvegan]

24. Bet we break 500 by the 24 hour mark.

I say "we" like I've already donated (I will tomorrow).

[LeftyMom]

26. You mean none of the hearts came from you?

Wow, I feel special. I figured you got 'em for me. Who knew other people like me to?

:blush:

[flvegan]

27. Not yet, no.

You have MANY that admire you, dear.

[LeftyMom]

28. .

:blush:

[deadparrot]

25. I'll kick in some once my PayPal account registers.

I'm a college student, so I can only afford $5, but I'll put in what I can.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

29. I cant keep giving my money to DU just to give out these hearts!

:rofl:

[VolcanoJen]

31. Sneaky, Manipulative Admin!!!

Those boys know how to squeeze the pennies out of us turnips, don't they?

I think they're brilliant.

:D :rofl: :D

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

32. I cant believe we are almost halfway to 1200 on the first real day!

they are evil geniuses! :evilgrin:

[LeftyMom]

33. They've harnessed lounge hormones, flirting and ego stroking for a good

purpose. Pure brilliance. :woohoo:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

34. SO TRUE!

:thumbsup:

:rofl:

[LeftyMom]

35. Next time GD's on the hook

You pay $5 and you get to put FREEPER!!1!! in somebody's sig line.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

36. hahaha

too funny...or maybe "This is Hugh!!11!"

[LeftyMom]

37. DU this poll, it's being freeped!!!!!111!!

:rofl:

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

38. SERIES!!!11!!!!11 why did you spell it moran??!!!!11?!?!

[Michigander4Dean]

40. Over halfway now | nt

[Fredda Weinberg]

41. bump

[grateful581]

42. nice job DU!

:headbang: :headbang: :patriot: :patriot:

[bigwillq]

43. WOO HOO!

Keep it going! :bounce: