# Enter Your "Sponsor My Membership" Requests Here

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858>\
**Category:** About This Message Board\
**Created:** [April 5, 2007, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858 "2007-04-05T15:01:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/201 "2007-12-01T17:15:18Z")

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Officially putting myself forward to sponsor the next person who replies here (or in a PM, no worries).

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**Author:** ![aptronym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e47774/32.png) [@aptronym](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aptronym)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2007, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/202 "2007-12-04T03:20:19Z")

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[QUOTE=ArizonaTeach]  
Officially putting myself forward to sponsor the next person who replies here (or in a PM, no worries).  
[/QUOTE]  
I have no financial difficulties and I have a credit card, but it’s been 72 hours so if nobody else is going to claim it, I’ll throw my hat into the ring. I won’t make a donation to a charity _just because_ someone bought me an account, but I give regularly to charities (mostly Christian non-profits, but ~40% secular if you exclude tithing and include microloaning) anyway.

I will take absolutely zero offense if you decline me. 😃

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**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2007, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/203 "2007-12-06T15:37:05Z")

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Sent to me in email:

Hi TubaDiva,

I was reading the “Enter Your “Sponsor My Membership” Requests Here” thread in ATMB, and would like to request assistance paying for my membership. I signed up as a guest over a month ago as masterofnone. Since my guest membership has expired, I cannot post my request. Could you post it for me?

I’ve lurked for a few years, and I love the place, but I’m not currently in a financial position to pay for my membership. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me out, and will pass on the favor when I’m more financially stable.

Thanks for your help,

masterofnone

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**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2007, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/204 "2007-12-06T16:18:46Z")

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[QUOTE=aptronym]  
I have no financial difficulties and I have a credit card, but it’s been 72 hours so if nobody else is going to claim it, I’ll throw my hat into the ring. I won’t make a donation to a charity _just because_ someone bought me an account, but I give regularly to charities (mostly Christian non-profits, but ~40% secular if you exclude tithing and include microloaning) anyway.

I will take absolutely zero offense if you decline me. 😃  
[/QUOTE]  
Not at all! I’ll take care of that this evening! (Sorry it took me a couple days to respond!)

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**Author:** ![Lok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e8c25b/32.png) [@Lok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lok)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/205 "2007-12-06T19:01:04Z")

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[QUOTE=TubaDiva]  
Sent to me in email:

Hi TubaDiva,

I was reading the “Enter Your “Sponsor My Membership” Requests Here” thread in ATMB, and would like to request assistance paying for my membership. I signed up as a guest over a month ago as masterofnone. Since my guest membership has expired, I cannot post my request. Could you post it for me?

I’ve lurked for a few years, and I love the place, but I’m not currently in a financial position to pay for my membership. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me out, and will pass on the favor when I’m more financially stable.

Thanks for your help,

masterofnone  
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He’s covered.

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**Author:** ![masterofnone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@masterofnone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/masterofnone)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2007, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/206 "2007-12-06T20:15:01Z")

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[QUOTE=Lok]  
He’s covered.  
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Thank you **Lok**! I’ll be sure to pass on the favor when I’m able.

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**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2007, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/207 "2007-12-06T22:31:14Z")

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[QUOTE=aptronym]  
I have no financial difficulties and I have a credit card, but it’s been 72 hours so if nobody else is going to claim it, I’ll throw my hat into the ring. I won’t make a donation to a charity _just because_ someone bought me an account, but I give regularly to charities (mostly Christian non-profits, but ~40% secular if you exclude tithing and include microloaning) anyway.

I will take absolutely zero offense if you decline me. 😃  
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Confirmation: SDMB2007120616240307209501

Welcome!

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**Author:** ![aptronym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e47774/32.png) [@aptronym](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aptronym)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/208 "2007-12-07T22:29:16Z")

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[QUOTE=ArizonaTeach]  
Confirmation: SDMB2007120616240307209501  
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My eternal thanks for this priceless gift. 🙂

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**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/209 "2007-12-13T06:09:26Z")

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Email from former member “mamakat”

Hi. I was a member about 2 (?) years ago, and I just noticed this thread about asking for a sponser. Times are really really tight right now, and I don’t have the money to subscribe, but I really miss posting. My membership is way past expired, is there any way that you could let people know that I’d be really grateful for some help? Thanks so much! mamakat

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**Author:** ![Just\_Ed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@Just\_Ed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Ed)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/210 "2007-12-13T07:08:16Z")

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[QUOTE=TubaDiva]  
Email from former member “mamakat”

Hi. I was a member about 2 (?) years ago, and I just noticed this thread about asking for a sponser. Times are really really tight right now, and I don’t have the money to subscribe, but I really miss posting. My membership is way past expired, is there any way that you could let people know that I’d be really grateful for some help? Thanks so much! mamakat  
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Done: order number SDMB2007121301021704582901

Whaddaya know - insomnia sometimes serves a purpose. Happy holidays.

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**Author:** ![mamakat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@mamakat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mamakat)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/211 "2007-12-13T07:20:04Z")

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Thank you thank you thank you! Feels great to be back!

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**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/212 "2007-12-13T11:14:42Z")

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It’s Christmas I and I have $15 bucks burning a hole in my pocket.  
Anybody else need a hand?

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**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/213 "2007-12-13T11:54:25Z")

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I was the recent beneficiary of this largesse, and would like to pass that on to someone in need, now that I’m back to health in the spare change category. Speak now! 🙂

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/214 "2007-12-13T13:42:04Z")

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Could somebody extend me for a year? I’m having some financial difficulties that probably won’t be cleared up in April.

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**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/215 "2007-12-13T14:03:23Z")

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[QUOTE=Annie-Xmas]  
Could somebody extend me for a year? I’m having some financial difficulties that probably won’t be cleared up in April.  
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Merry Xmas Annie, SDMB2007121307580300567701.

We get the pleasure of your company for another year.

Jim

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/216 "2007-12-13T14:17:23Z")

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[QUOTE=What Exit?]  
Merry Xmas Annie, SDMB2007121307580300567701.

We get the pleasure of your company for another year.

Jim  
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Thanks, Jim. That is one fine present.

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**Author:** ![essell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/34f0e0/32.png) [@essell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/essell)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/217 "2007-12-13T14:22:25Z")

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I’ll put myself forward to pay for the next person in need.

Gotta take advantage of the exchange rate while it lasts.

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**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/218 "2007-12-13T14:22:27Z")

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[QUOTE=Annie-Xmas]  
Thanks, Jim. That is one fine present.  
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De Nada

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/219 "2007-12-13T15:08:50Z")

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/Channelling Ike Turner/

If you click onto the Straight Dope,  
Betcha gonna find some people who live.  
You don’t have to worry, girl you got no money.  
**WhatExit** is a Doper who’s happy to give.

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**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\
**Post date:** [December 13, 2007, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enter-your-sponsor-my-membership-requests-here/398858/220 "2007-12-13T17:41:23Z")

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I don’t have a credit card, and won’t when April comes around. If someone buys me a membership, though, I’ll gladly send them a check.

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