Rubix he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Hey Sharders, We've got an opportunity to help the site, a member of our community, as well as make the world just a little better. I'll try to keep it brief, and I hope by the end, I'll be able to persuade you. A dear friend of mine owns a small music shop. He's doing everything he can to try to help inspire change in an industry that is laden with issues. Many instruments and music supplies that are sold around the area we live are manufactured abroad, by companies that pay their employees so little that the employees are basically slaves. What he's done is made sure that as much as he can of what he offers is made by people who are being paid a fair wage. I believe in what he's doing so much, that I'm actually going to be joining him as a business partner, combining this site and his shop to make the world a little better. Right now, he has an opportunity to receive a grant for $100,000, which would help propel this business ahead by years overnight, helping him pay for things like a delivery van, purchasing a broader inventory, and even hiring a few employees. That's where you guys come in. In order to be considered for this grant, he needs at least 250 votes on this page. It does require a Facebook account to vote, but you don't have to post or share anything. All we ask is that you use your real Facebook account, just to avoid making it look to the selection committee that we may have rigged the vote. And if we do receive this grant, I promise, some awesome things will come to the site. Thank you guys so much for being awesome. 4
Young Bard he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Done. It looks like there are only 40 votes, though, which is slightly worrying.
ccstat he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I'm happy to support the project, but I am still a little confused about how 17S figures into this partnership. I don't really see the connection between this (official fan site) and that (independent music shop), aside from Rubix being partly in charge of both. Is there something I'm missing?
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I'm happy to support the project, but I am still a little confused about how 17S figures into this partnership. I don't really see the connection between this (official fan site) and that (independent music shop), aside from Rubix being partly in charge of both. Is there something I'm missing? This guy is Rubix's friend.
ccstat he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 What I mean is, the topic title says that doing this will help the site too, not just the music shop. And if we do receive this grant, I promise, some awesome things will come to the site. Obviously the grant money isn't going towards anything to do with this site, and most of us don't log in here so we can play locally-made tubas. So, after we feel good about supporting a good cause and Rubix's friend, how does 17S figure into it? As best I can tell, it means Rubix's job as business partner will have more breathing room, so he plans to dedicate some additional time to doing stuff on/for 17S, but I'm not sure.
Kestrel she/her Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I would really like to help, but I don't have a Facebook. I wish your friend luck, though.
Rubix he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Obviously the grant money isn't going towards anything to do with this site... You might be surprised. The thing is, this site has a lot fewer costs than the shop does, and years longer to develop. I'm going to be doing some awesome stuff in the coming months for the site, and getting this grant will help make that stuff even better. I know I'm being a bit unspecific, but I'm wanting to keep a few things a surprise. 1
Zas678 he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Unspecific eh? How about FREE TUBAS FOR EVERYONE! Disclaimer: I do not speak on behalf of 17th Shard with my opinions. Any such random claims are entirely my own. 2
little wilson she/her Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Unspecific eh? How about FREE TUBAS FOR EVERYONE! Can I exchange my tuba for a grand piano?
Rubix he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Can I exchange my tuba for a grand piano? Nope. xD
Zas678 he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 IF you're willing to pay for an upgrade, Or you convince someone else to donate their tuba to your cause. EDIT- I guess Rubix is right. That could lead to total anarchy. "Hey, I'll give you 100 upvotes for your tuba." "Make it 150, and it's a deal."
little wilson she/her Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Nope. xD Fine. I'll downgrade. An upright? That's cheaper.... And Zach, it's not anarchy. It's promoting more of the arts! It's what the owner of the music shop would want! Why distribute just tubas? What about people who can't play a tuba but can play other instruments? I say that choosing tubas alone creates anarchy, since it's discrimination against not just other brass instruments, but also woodwinds, keys, strings, and percussion. And promoting rep abuse! How could you? I'm appalled to say I know you. /drama 1
Joe ST he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 watch out, your tuba may be filled with spikes 1
Draconis he/him Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Everyone should get their own string instrument, that way we all get an official 17th Shard Sticktm to play them with.
Kestrel she/her Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Unspecific eh? How about FREE TUBAS FOR EVERYONE! Disclaimer: I do not speak on behalf of 17th Shard with my opinions. Any such random claims are entirely my own. uhhh could i have bass flute? or picc
Mistrunner Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Can I exchange my tuba for a grand piano? Nope. xD I'm okay with just a baby grand...
+Slowswift Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) I'd be just fine with a cello. Can't play, but acquiring one is a good start, right? And I will totally add my vote, asap. Edited June 10, 2015 by Slowswift
Adamir he/him Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Another shameless bump; so far, I've gotten three promises by people to add their accounts, although I suspect that it is more of a 'if I say yes, will you shut up?' kind of promise. Their accounts still aren't in the list, though.
ccstat he/him Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Their accounts still aren't in the list, though. Where is the list? I voted a few days ago but I can't find a way to confirm that it went through.
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