I wonder how many of the self righteous here who are critical of the OP have actually donated themselves, or even thought of ideas to help those in need? Not many probably. His idea may not be perfect, but, until we live in a perfect world, not many ideas will be. If you don't like it, come up with a better one.
Japanese Earthquake Relief DLC
- Thread starter Minty
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Do you guys think that a Japanese person whose house was swept away by the tsunami cares whether relief funds came from a direct donation or through a bake sale or through downloaded content? They need help.
I chose to donate directly, and I'd happily get DLC too if it's offered. The point is, get the relief there by any means necessary, and be gracious to anyone who's willing to give through any means.
If you think other people suck for the way they choose to contribute, then you're probably donating for selfish reasons only. If you actually care about the cause, you will be happy if PD can generate 50 million dollars for relief, because it's 50 million that wouldn't have been available otherwise.
I work in a school that has a fundraiser every year. There is a huge dinner, and people donate items to be auctioned off. People pay 100 dollars a head for dinner, or buy a table for 1500 dollars. Everyone who pays money for dinner or pays for these items makes it possible for nearly 20 children with dyslexia to attend our school via tuition assistance. And obviously, the ones donating the items make it possible, as well. Without both groups (the ones donating the items and the ones buying them), these 20 kids would be left in the dark.
Just generate the funds, through as many revenue streams as possible.
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- Newport
- NFSCARBON1
According to this thread https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=193315 PD have released DLC, In conjunction with SHAVING CREAM! And no, Japan don't get any of it!
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- Norman, OK
- McClarenDesign
I bought a shaving razor for a DLC car today, so yeah, I'd definitely drop some cash for the relief. OP should put this up in the Feedback Section with a link, and see what happens.
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- SKOT_FREE
This is still being debated? Why? People arguing about Soldiers raping School Girls in WW2 and all kinds of useless arguments. DLC for Charity is a Great Idea especially if it Helps. It gives fans of the companies a chance to help. As for Japanese resentment towards "Americans" me being African American and Dealing with Japanese from Japan and America a lot,i don't get resentment or Racism because I respect their culture. The resentment comes from the Elder Japanese who feel western influence is poisoning their culture....The Younger Japanese embrace America. So when I see blanket statement about Japanese I must respond because I've never been called an N word by a Japanese person EVER....It's happened in America though so I really don't have sympathy for your argument. sorry.
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- The Rocky Mountains
- RisingSun41
- Rising Sun41
I would agree, but I think the OP is just stating an idea to get those "who dont normally donate" to do so because of how disastrous this situation is for millions of people in Japan. It doesn't make someone evil/greedy because they buy something that is turned for donation later on, because in the end the money is going to the cause regardless.
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Heck, how about even just having a donate button on the PSN? I agree, some people won't donate unless they get something out of it, though. I do think the more ways people can donate the better though. Sometimes it's just about access, rather than the money it's self.
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- Scariestgariest
Big Ron
Umm? You are aware of what was suggested right? Because it looks like you either didn't read it or were so ready for a nerdrage outbreak you didn't care what it said. So before you respond to me with more nerdrage I would just like you to tell me that this would not draw more money for relief. Simple question. Would it or would it not generate funds that may or may not have otherwise been available for relief? Oh and please, if you respond, the last thing this thread needs is another lecture about morals.
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- Blangadanger
Yes, I think people would buy DLC if PD released it. Yes, it would encourage those that have not donated to do so (directly or indirectly). No, I do not think it is appropriate for a company to encourage donations by selling something. If a small company in Louisiana started selling something new right after the Katrina disaster, it wouldn't matter what percentage of that went to disaster relief; it's just morally questionable in my opinion. If companies really care, they will donate the money from their own pockets. Likewise if you really care, you will do the same regardless of whether you gain something from it.
That being said, you are free to support companies if you feel they will help in this horrible disaster. In the meantime I would encourage anyone who wants to help out now to go to redcross.org, an international organization whose sole purpose is to help those like the tens of thousands affected in Japan currently.
That being said, you are free to support companies if you feel they will help in this horrible disaster. In the meantime I would encourage anyone who wants to help out now to go to redcross.org, an international organization whose sole purpose is to help those like the tens of thousands affected in Japan currently.
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- trk29
I'm not going to read back through posts but to all the haters out there this ones for you.
You better call Capcom and cuss their butts out for doing wrong because they are discounting the street fighter game for iphone for just .99 cents for the earthquake relief fund. So it may be a smaller title but this shows that any money is better than no money. And that some companies out there see this as a way to generate funds.
Game usually costs $10 bucks now will be .99 cents
All sales for a week will be donated for earthquake relief.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIIDFtU9xDg&feature=feedu
Shame shame you naughty developers.
You better call Capcom and cuss their butts out for doing wrong because they are discounting the street fighter game for iphone for just .99 cents for the earthquake relief fund. So it may be a smaller title but this shows that any money is better than no money. And that some companies out there see this as a way to generate funds.
Game usually costs $10 bucks now will be .99 cents
All sales for a week will be donated for earthquake relief.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIIDFtU9xDg&feature=feedu
Shame shame you naughty developers.
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I'm glad we've found the root of all of this . . .
see my previous post relating to this sort of opinion . . .
they should have a additional donate button/link/mechanism for making donations through PSN or online in addition to a DLC of some sort.
having the DLC it not only partially benefits the selected charity but ALSO attracts further attention to a way that you, the bum behind the controller, can contribute to make things a little better for your fellow man.
apparently there are a few people here struggling with this concept, feel free to donate on your own, but to feel some sort, and indeed broadcast it, of moral superiority (and yes, you can dress it up but that's what it is) over those who would prefer a DLC mode of giving are well, not any better than those they condemn.
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there are some people that not only will refuse outright charity there are others that will outright refuse to give charity for the exact same reasons. they believe it to be demeaning.
Everyone that feels its wrong an morally questionable need to get off themselves an stop making this about them. This is a great way to get many people to donate. I have many times wanted to donate in the past but then I didnt have a credit card, this way makes it so aperson could buy a psn card an donate.
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- justjustin89
I wonder if we Americans donated any money to Japan when we dropped 2 nukes on them. Also curious, how many countries donated to us when Katrina happened?
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- trk29
I remember that being quoted.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_response_to_Hurricane_Katrina
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- justjustin89
thats quite a bit more impressive than what i imagined, pending the unreliable source of wikipedia is indeed accurate.. almost everyone helped but no North Korea hmmm.. Hell even afghan and iraq contributed lol.
Also if I offended anyone that wasn't my intention. Some things just don't seem very logical to me though. Never the Less I'm struggling myself and can't afford to donate much but I would send a little bit and not care about dlc either. If only the whole wolrd was Humane and caring and sent just .50 cents, lets say 10% of the world could afford that which would be what 650 million so 325 million and thats just bare minimum. If only the world rolled like that, its a shame. Greed of wealth is dooming us all.
Also if I offended anyone that wasn't my intention. Some things just don't seem very logical to me though. Never the Less I'm struggling myself and can't afford to donate much but I would send a little bit and not care about dlc either. If only the whole wolrd was Humane and caring and sent just .50 cents, lets say 10% of the world could afford that which would be what 650 million so 325 million and thats just bare minimum. If only the world rolled like that, its a shame. Greed of wealth is dooming us all.
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HKS racer
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The situation is changed, is not only about Eearthquakes and Tsunami. It's about Nuclear Radiations. Fukushima, the near area and Tokyo, sadly are not safe places at the moment. All this thread about a DLC relief after the Earthquake should be reconsidered. Situation is changed, I hope PD are not in Tokyo at the moment.
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- Stephen220378
There's been numerous reasons already stated why a lot of people simply can't donate, people without credit or debit cards for example, however, anyone can buy a PSN voucher. Another reason why DLC is a good idea is that there would be people donating to the earthquake victims who wouldn't have given anything at all, such as a lot of people under 16 who own GT5 or people that it just may not have crossed their mind in the first place.
Also you say "do people not donate for the sake of donating and try help someone out anymore?". Well there is people such as myself who do give to charity, but the fact is that it's impossible to give to every single worthy cause in the world because if you did you wouldn't have any money left. It's not an uncommon thing to be asked to buy something from which the proceeds go to charity.
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- GasolineJunkee; babygangstayurd
Here's the thing. I understand why some people are asking why donate only to expect something in return. But like the op said, there are many people that wouldn't think of donating, especially younger folks. But if they see a dlc pack with some cars that they like, and buy it, and all the proceeds go to the Japan relief, doesn't everyone win?
I haven't played GT5 in over a month, but if there was those packs like the op suggested, I would buy multiple packs just because I saw it on here, even though I already donated. Hell, I bought calendars from this website because proceeds went to pancreatic cancer research. None are hanging up anywhere.
Point is, things like this get people thinking. Sure, I could have donated to a Pancreatic cancer fund on my own, but I didn't think about it until I saw it on here.
No matter how money is raised, whether it's through a gift or not, the point is to get the money where it is needed. Do you think the people of Japan care how the money is raised? Heck no. Get the money there any way you can. And if PD can do something like this, it would be a win / win for everyone involved IMO.
I haven't played GT5 in over a month, but if there was those packs like the op suggested, I would buy multiple packs just because I saw it on here, even though I already donated. Hell, I bought calendars from this website because proceeds went to pancreatic cancer research. None are hanging up anywhere.
Point is, things like this get people thinking. Sure, I could have donated to a Pancreatic cancer fund on my own, but I didn't think about it until I saw it on here.
No matter how money is raised, whether it's through a gift or not, the point is to get the money where it is needed. Do you think the people of Japan care how the money is raised? Heck no. Get the money there any way you can. And if PD can do something like this, it would be a win / win for everyone involved IMO.
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- strngz0731
Yes. People in and far beyond the GT5 playing community should do whatever charitable effort they can to help a fellow man/woman/child/animal/planet, especially in time of need. They should do so for the benefit their actions create...
However, there's nothing wrong with supporting charitable efforts through shopping choices. The people that are providing you with the charitable shopping choice are helping by generating both awareness and resources. The shopper, while not particularly altruistic, is helping through their choice.
Hey, if you only support charitable efforts through shopping choices, that's cool. Not everyone (like myself) always has the time/skill/resources to do more, and it's better than doing nothing at all.
The point is we all should be doing what we can to make a positive difference. Let's please move this thread away from moral judgment of purchasing DLC for charity. It's moot.
Can PD even do something like this? I don't know. I can't fathom it would take a whole heck of a lot to tweak existing content and provide it to us. (Those of us in the US just got access to a tweaked Camaro.)
It would be sweet if they could (and I would race to my local store to get a PSN card to buy it). However, I would rather give up the opportunity to get charitable DLC if it meant the effort it took to create the DLC could be better used in a more directly beneficial way to help those impacted by this tradegy.
Just saying.
Peace...
However, there's nothing wrong with supporting charitable efforts through shopping choices. The people that are providing you with the charitable shopping choice are helping by generating both awareness and resources. The shopper, while not particularly altruistic, is helping through their choice.
Hey, if you only support charitable efforts through shopping choices, that's cool. Not everyone (like myself) always has the time/skill/resources to do more, and it's better than doing nothing at all.
The point is we all should be doing what we can to make a positive difference. Let's please move this thread away from moral judgment of purchasing DLC for charity. It's moot.
Can PD even do something like this? I don't know. I can't fathom it would take a whole heck of a lot to tweak existing content and provide it to us. (Those of us in the US just got access to a tweaked Camaro.)
It would be sweet if they could (and I would race to my local store to get a PSN card to buy it). However, I would rather give up the opportunity to get charitable DLC if it meant the effort it took to create the DLC could be better used in a more directly beneficial way to help those impacted by this tradegy.
Just saying.
Peace...
HKS racer
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I quote my post, seems like you don't know the actual situation. Some money raiesed with a DLC will have NO EFFECT against radiations. Money could help them AFTER they find a solution for the nuclear emergency. But they need to find it, first of all. PD can't stay in Tokyo now, they have to move away somewhere else and they can't use their studios for a while. If you want to donate go to Red Cross.
