Of course. Businesses that donate like to offset their costs. If you donate to the Red Cross, they use some of that money to pay their people. It costs money to run the effort.
Japanese Earthquake Relief DLC
- Thread starter Minty
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- K-Town
- Tintorera
This is a great idea. Regardless what the DLC would be I'm sure it would make a lot more people donate, rather than doing it on their own initiative through an organisation.
I must say I would be a bit dissapointed if the handed out the chrome line and stealth models I got with my signature edition.
But DLC for charity is definently welcome on my behaf!
I must say I would be a bit dissapointed if the handed out the chrome line and stealth models I got with my signature edition.
But DLC for charity is definently welcome on my behaf!
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- Pasadena, MD
- Minty TS
This is a problem that hits very close to home for them so even though it yields no profit, they may do it anyway.
Even if the scrape 1% they would still make millions for charity, while making a small profit for themselves.
In fact, I remember yesterday that T10 had already done something similar to this when Haiti was faced with a similar situation.
EDIT: Removed link, someone already posted it.
Rudenut
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- Atl, GA
- SaintFu-
really sick of this being said repeatedly...Americans could not get the stealth versions.
That being said, it is not uncommon for charities to offer gifts for donations. Many companies donate to charities with products that are then used to entice others to donate. NPR uses this model and although I refuse the gift each year and just donate I think it is a practical....erm practice. ;p
Also, I have already sent relief money to Japan, Haiti, and also for the Tsunami a few years back...can't remember the country. I give when I see the request, or hear it.
I would, and probably will, give again. If I get some dlc packs for the donation, especially ones that, once made are not limited in supply then I'll gladly take them.
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- USA
- TPC_Raccooon23
- CRaccoon23
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- alexlmx6 & GTP_AlexL
- alexlmx6
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This raises a very valuable point, people think that they are doing good by guilting people into donating more than they want to, but they are likely turning people off donating all together/generally making them feel worse about themselves.
I mean if someone wants to donate a penny.. It's a penny the charity wouldn't have had otherwise, and expecting people to sell their shoes to help someone on the other side of the planet is just unrealistic.
So this all being said, I think that if a relief DLC would be helpful then by all means I would support it. I would of course encourage everyone who can to donate something without expecting anything in return, but extra incentives always help.
- 11,805
- Marin County
Why does one have to purely donate when they can get something in return? Mutual benefit is a hell of a thing...
I wouldn't go so far as to request that PD sell us DLC in exchange for a donation. There are plenty of other ways to donate, and I probably will at some point.
On the other hand, if PD comes forward to run a fundraiser of sorts, and says 'Help us raise money for relief efforts, we're donating xx% from this DLC' that would be different imho. I'm sure that they as a company would like to do something to help out, so I'd buy the DLC and support them with that as well.
I guess the difference to me is the idea of 'asking' for the DLC.
On the other hand, if PD comes forward to run a fundraiser of sorts, and says 'Help us raise money for relief efforts, we're donating xx% from this DLC' that would be different imho. I'm sure that they as a company would like to do something to help out, so I'd buy the DLC and support them with that as well.
I guess the difference to me is the idea of 'asking' for the DLC.
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- Scariestgariest
I donated a large sum of money already because it was the right thing to do.
I think it's a decent idea but maybe instead of people bashing it we could build off of it? Maybe use this idea as a jump off point to start a charity on this forum? No no, we would be better off using angry emoticons.
Come on people, it's a terrible disaster. Stop fighting over it, you make the whole community here look worse.
I think it's a decent idea but maybe instead of people bashing it we could build off of it? Maybe use this idea as a jump off point to start a charity on this forum? No no, we would be better off using angry emoticons.
Come on people, it's a terrible disaster. Stop fighting over it, you make the whole community here look worse.
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- BlackoutBilly
- BlackoutBilly
To the OP: Good idea, something like this could be invaluable and a way to get a number of people to donate who unfortunately, probably never would. We need to be realists and look at how many people actually care about getting involved in things like this, and realistically, it's an extremely small population. By PD bringing some incentive to the table, a very large number of people who normally wouldn't even consider a donation would likely donate. Ever heard the expression, "it's for a good cause?" Many companies tack on things like this to products in the hopes of getting a donation fund going. This is a solid idea.
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- MadBullBunny
- Xbox Fails.
I think my matter is serious enough that countries would actually have to get involved to help Japan out. I expect to see many Japanese people leaving in afraid of having another tsunami hit though. Not trying to be mean, but realistically they are on such a small island for as big of population as they have. It was a risk they were taking to get hit by a tsunami like that and wasn't Australia just hit by a tsunami?
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- Mjohn26
great idea, even if people buy the dl pack with their primary intent being self satisfaction, this idea creates positive externalities that serve a great purpose. I would buy a DLC pack for sure!
agree and support
Zabiela complaining ITT, the point is to generate funds, much like a bake sale, one tends to attract more 'donations' if something is offered in return . . . this is why it is NOT tax deductible (in the USA).
but by all means, do continue to: spread smug, feel superior (that is if you yourself have just pure donated)
Zabiela complaining ITT, the point is to generate funds, much like a bake sale, one tends to attract more 'donations' if something is offered in return . . . this is why it is NOT tax deductible (in the USA).
but by all means, do continue to: spread smug, feel superior (that is if you yourself have just pure donated)
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- Wasilla, AK
Excellent idea, but it could go even farther, and make some new Stealths/Chromelines in the process. Say...
Chromeline pack 1: M3, Murcielago, 300SL, R8 5.2, Cobra
Chromeline pack 2: XJ13, 330 P4, Mark IV, LFA, GTR (not Spec V)
Chromeline pack 3: MP4-12C, 430, Gallardo, Ford GT, '69 Corvette
Stealth pack 1: SLS, McLaren F1, GTR (GT academy participation prize), Corvette ZR1, 430 Scuderia
Stealth pack 2: GTR GT500, NSX GT500, Audi R10, Mazda 787B, some NASCAR
Stealth pack 3: SC430 GT500, Viper ACR, 8C Competizione, GranTurismo S, GT by Citroen Road Car
LM Pack: Premium RX7, RX8, Camaro, 350Z, and GT-R LM Editions
All these for $10 each. They could also sell the GameStop NASCAR for $2.
Oh, and they should double the price once reconstruction efforts have taken hold, thus encouraging people to buy when the proceeds will be most helpful.
Chromeline pack 1: M3, Murcielago, 300SL, R8 5.2, Cobra
Chromeline pack 2: XJ13, 330 P4, Mark IV, LFA, GTR (not Spec V)
Chromeline pack 3: MP4-12C, 430, Gallardo, Ford GT, '69 Corvette
Stealth pack 1: SLS, McLaren F1, GTR (GT academy participation prize), Corvette ZR1, 430 Scuderia
Stealth pack 2: GTR GT500, NSX GT500, Audi R10, Mazda 787B, some NASCAR
Stealth pack 3: SC430 GT500, Viper ACR, 8C Competizione, GranTurismo S, GT by Citroen Road Car
LM Pack: Premium RX7, RX8, Camaro, 350Z, and GT-R LM Editions
All these for $10 each. They could also sell the GameStop NASCAR for $2.
Oh, and they should double the price once reconstruction efforts have taken hold, thus encouraging people to buy when the proceeds will be most helpful.
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- Cyber77__
Hmmm, what would the whales do ? lol.
great idea.
great idea.
- 3,694
- South Australia
Not exactly. New Zealand recently had a severe earthquake that killed 200+ people & Northern Australia recently suffered a huge flood, that due to our widespread population killed 35 (9 missing). I put the NZ one first, not because i care more, but because many more people lost their lives in the earthquake then our floods.
On Australian news channels, their is currently a lot of talk about the Japan disasters, some throwing around that over 1 million people are expected to leave Japan for safer shores. I personally would be more then happy to help anyone in trouble, regardless of race, and Australia has plenty of room for everyone. As long as no one country tries to re-enact This awesome movie
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- The Netherlands
To all those who question the morality of getting something in return for donating, maybe it's a questionable motivation or incentive to donate as it isn't purely altruistic anymore.
However, it's an often used method to get (more) money for charity, you get those to "donate" who wouldn't otherwise, so maybe their motives are questionable, their money is the same as those whose motives are noble and getting as much cash as possible is what's the main goal in the end.
I doubt however PD is currently able to actually create DLC with all current events going on.
However, it's an often used method to get (more) money for charity, you get those to "donate" who wouldn't otherwise, so maybe their motives are questionable, their money is the same as those whose motives are noble and getting as much cash as possible is what's the main goal in the end.
I doubt however PD is currently able to actually create DLC with all current events going on.
- 5,398
- Buenos Aires
Yesterday I realized something:
- PD releases DLC. People buy it.
- PD releases DLC. People buy it. Some/all of the money PD gets is donated to Japan.
How can someone buy the DLC and say "Hey, I will donate!"? You are not donating. That's DLC you would buy one way or the other. Or are you telling me that, if there were 5 amazing cars in the DLC, you would refuse to buy it because PD will not donate the money to Japan?
In the end, the one who is actually making the donation is PD. However, if you get nothing in exchange for your money, then you are truly making a donation.
This is why I don't like people saying that they need DLC to donate. There could be another way to donate money, using the PS3 as a mean.
/rant
- PD releases DLC. People buy it.
- PD releases DLC. People buy it. Some/all of the money PD gets is donated to Japan.
How can someone buy the DLC and say "Hey, I will donate!"? You are not donating. That's DLC you would buy one way or the other. Or are you telling me that, if there were 5 amazing cars in the DLC, you would refuse to buy it because PD will not donate the money to Japan?
In the end, the one who is actually making the donation is PD. However, if you get nothing in exchange for your money, then you are truly making a donation.
This is why I don't like people saying that they need DLC to donate. There could be another way to donate money, using the PS3 as a mean.
/rant
Zabiela, Lucas et al. complaining ITT, the point is to generate funds, much like a bake sale, one tends to attract more 'donations' if something is offered in return . . . this is why it is NOT tax deductible (in the USA). There is ALWAYS a return of something when one donates, be it warm and fuzzy feelings, a cookie, girl scout cookies, or DLC cars.
your arguments are weak both in morality and in fact.
but by all means, do continue to: spread smug, feel superior (that is if you yourself have just pure donated)
your arguments are weak both in morality and in fact.
but by all means, do continue to: spread smug, feel superior (that is if you yourself have just pure donated)
- 2,436
- Atlanta
- atomicjellyfish
It's not a bad idea, I'm just not sure if PD intended on not making a profit on DLC or not. I'd buy it though
Zabiela, Lucas et al. complaining ITT, the point is to generate funds, much like a bake sale, one tends to attract more 'donations' if something is offered in return . . . this is why it is NOT tax deductible (in the USA). There is ALWAYS a return of something when one donates, be it warm and fuzzy feelings, a cookie, girl scout cookies, or DLC cars.
your arguments are weak both in morality and in fact.
but by all means, do continue to: spread smug, feel superior (that is if you yourself have just pure donated)
umm... I'm not a tax specialist but i believe the $ portion over market value of what you receive may be tax deductable... I believe the group receiving the "donation" would have to provide documentation, though... Always check with your tax professional...
I'd definitely buy the Stealth DLC cars. Whatever PD did with the money is fine with me.
