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Community Events Committee Meeting: 05.19.2011

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Badges for donating are pretty good for shaming other people into donating themselves. I'm not saying that should be the sole reason for doing it, but it does seem to have that psychological effect on people.
If the ends justify the means kinda thing?
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Bunnycups
I liked the idea of donating to good causes. It was something everyone could do on their own. All they had to do was take a picture of their stuff. I donated just before I read that post, though.
That was something that we were discussing early on... not every ideas has to involve giving money or points. Do small things, or local things, and sharing them to inspire the others is just as significant. Like the clothing drives, helping at soup kitchen, if you live in a city - there is always some overgrown lot filled with trash, there are animal shelters, etc.

I do agree that BIG campaigns every month might being taxing, but that is not what anyone is trying to do.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
There could be some cross-club support for this too!
This is a great idea!
05/19/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
If the ends justify the means kinda thing?
I'm just saying that it happens, not that it is necessarily a good idea.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I really don't like the competitive connotation of that. While yes, there are some people who strive to do their best to make their achievements, I'm worried that some people will feel more insecure about getting involved. Reviewing and ... more
I fall on both sides. I'm a gamer, so I see the the attraction of achievement badges, I really do. But I already struggle with reviewing insecurities. So I really don't know how I feel about it.
05/19/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I really don't like the competitive connotation of that. While yes, there are some people who strive to do their best to make their achievements, I'm worried that some people will feel more insecure about getting involved. Reviewing and ... more
True to some extent, but maybe there could be badges for other activities. Like logging in for a certain amount of days in a row or something...mmm..just tossing it around.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Gee... thanks for THAT craving...

*wonders if my mall has a Gyro stand or if I'm going to have to go to the Bosnian place... mmmmmm.... Bosnian food....*

Huh? Sorry.
The closest place to me with gyros has decent meat but crappy sauce
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I've been putting notes about Taco)Doom's run at the end of my meetings and the workshop posts. I was planning on doing the same with the clothing drive and other events in the future. How much they help? I dunno.
Very cool!!!!
05/19/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Gary
That was something that we were discussing early on... not every ideas has to involve giving money or points. Do small things, or local things, and sharing them to inspire the others is just as significant. Like the clothing drives, helping at soup ... more
Oooh helping at an animal shelter in some way would be awesome!
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
True to some extent, but maybe there could be badges for other activities. Like logging in for a certain amount of days in a row or something...mmm..just tossing it around.
An attendance badge? That is a very interesting concept!
05/19/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Jul!a
The closest place to me with gyros has decent meat but crappy sauce
I live in a town that boasts a population of 692. We have subway...that is it.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by Gary
That was something that we were discussing early on... not every ideas has to involve giving money or points. Do small things, or local things, and sharing them to inspire the others is just as significant. Like the clothing drives, helping at soup ... more
Yeah, it's just about helping out when you can and however you can.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Jul!a
The closest place to me with gyros has decent meat but crappy sauce
That was my point that one night you were saying you put ranch on everything!!!!
05/19/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
The closest place to me with gyros has decent meat but crappy sauce
I don't eat beef, and it is quite unfortunate that so few places make pure-lamb gyro meat anymore (sorry, Ewegenia ).
05/19/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
I'm going to take some pictures of the build site and so forth for my Habitat project.

I didn't publish it here because I use my real name, but I did get almost ALL my donations from EF friends.

I LURVE You guys for that. My own friends did NOT donate to this project and I want to share the results of EF's efforts with ya!
05/19/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Gary
That was my point that one night you were saying you put ranch on everything!!!!
Ranch woulda been a great idea then! I don't know why I didn't think of it! lol
05/19/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I don't eat beef, and it is quite unfortunate that so few places make pure-lamb gyro meat anymore (sorry, Ewegenia ).
Do you have any Bosnian places? Most of them are teeny tiny, but they're authentic....
05/19/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Oooh helping at an animal shelter in some way would be awesome!
I think any volunteer work is great and should be lauded. For example, I do environmental volunteer work.
05/19/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Gary
An attendance badge? That is a very interesting concept!
Right? Because once you are logged in odds are you are going to scan over the site a little more each time and it may help people get more comfortable with it.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Oooh helping at an animal shelter in some way would be awesome!
Exactly - small one person projects still matter. In fact sometimes they can even be more personal and specific because it is not a group. Like in Taco's case - we supported her by donating, but she had to train on her own and still has to run the marathon.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I don't eat beef, and it is quite unfortunate that so few places make pure-lamb gyro meat anymore (sorry, Ewegenia ).
Gyros are the only thing I'll actually eat lamb in. I've had ground lamb once or twice when my mother in law made it while we were in high school, but I've never been a fan. And I feel bad eating lamb, lol
05/19/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by Gary
An attendance badge? That is a very interesting concept!
Haha yes! That would be cool.

You know, I think people will get over their insecurities eventually if they keep trying. Perhaps badges for a certain amount of reviews or for just review writing period. What intimidates me is that everyone won't find my reviews useful. So if there were badges for other activities I think that would be a good thing.

I also like the animal shelter idea very much!!
05/19/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Do you have any Bosnian places? Most of them are teeny tiny, but they're authentic....
There are a few. I've never been there, though. We have a tiny Uzbek place that puts beef in everything too. I understand why they do it ($), but it limits my menu options considerably.
05/19/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Right? Because once you are logged in odds are you are going to scan over the site a little more each time and it may help people get more comfortable with it.
If anyone's computer is like mine, I never have to log in/out.... It must look like I'm an addict...

not that I'm *NOT*... but... I'm not here 24/7
05/19/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Gyros are the only thing I'll actually eat lamb in. I've had ground lamb once or twice when my mother in law made it while we were in high school, but I've never been a fan. And I feel bad eating lamb, lol
[insert Vaccinium "eating" lamb joke here]
05/19/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I don't eat beef, and it is quite unfortunate that so few places make pure-lamb gyro meat anymore (sorry, Ewegenia ).
This just reminded me... very off topic... here in Philly right by those famous rivaling steak joints (Pat's & Geno's) there is a GREAT Mexican food place and you can goat meat tacos there! I love that place!!!
05/19/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
If anyone's computer is like mine, I never have to log in/out.... It must look like I'm an addict...

not that I'm *NOT*... but... I'm not here 24/7
Same here. I've always got at least one window open for Eden, lol.
05/19/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
We do fund raisers at the local American Legion and benefit rides raising money for the county orphanage and wounded and fallen soldiers. Its very rewarding. I think once people get involved in volunteering, its hard to step away. There are so many in need one way or another.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Bunnycups Bunnycups
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
If anyone's computer is like mine, I never have to log in/out.... It must look like I'm an addict...

not that I'm *NOT*... but... I'm not here 24/7
Me too. My laptop is always on with a bunch of windows open, Eden being one of them.
05/19/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
[insert Vaccinium "eating" lamb joke here]
...

Oh ewe and your lamb jokes...
05/19/2011