# Polycarp will be offline indefinitely :-( **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 19, 2002, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931 "2002-12-19T23:55:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/201 "2002-12-22T04:30:39Z")
Thank you, dear. ---
**Author:** ![Lyra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Lyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyra)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/202 "2002-12-22T04:31:34Z")
I just want to say that during this season of giving, it is amazing to see this happen. This is how I have always thought the world should be, people in need getting it and people able to spare the extra giving it. This is absolutely beautiful. I only know 5 dopers in person and that was only for 2 hours, and I don’t email or IM anyone regularly. But still, after reading this and thinking of what a great gift this could be for **Polycarp** and family, I knew I had to do it. Truth is, we can all spare a little, without giving up any luxuries, and if we do we can make one have a necessity. Because of our efforts, we can really help a person start the New Year off right, and with a great oppurtunity to make this year much better than the last. It feels great to be a part of this community. **Polycarp** , good luck on your job interview!! I’ll be praying for you and yours. And what a Happy New Year it will be!! Best Wishes, Marissa ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/203 "2002-12-22T04:38:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mtgman \* > \*\* I’ve not used my paypal account in forever, but if I can remember the password something will be on the way momentarially. If I can’t remember the password I’ll make a new account and send something as soon as it is verified. 🙂 > > Enjoy, > Steven \*\* Honey, if you email them, I am sure that they will send you your password. If not, Melissa has my address. Poly will still need help to get back on his feet, even after Christmas. Really, it doesn’t matter…the love you all have shown is going to make his Christmas marvelous. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/204 "2002-12-22T04:38:31Z")
It is best not to send monitors thinking they will be worth enough to make any money out of them. To complete a system is one thing, but a used monitor isn’t worth much more than shipping. And yes, there are other needs. While this need is great, so is the other. Steven, if you want me to send Scotti the money, I can. I think I have an open PayPal line to her. Jim ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/205 "2002-12-22T05:06:45Z")
Poly’s back! Poly’s back! ::does a dance. No, really. I did a dance. And I _don’t_ dance:: :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D ---
**Author:** ![minty\_green](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@minty\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minty_green)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/206 "2002-12-22T05:11:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Polycarp \* > How in this world or the next can anyone possibly express how absolutely wonderful people like all of you are!?!? By getting back here ASAP, of course. 🙂 [sub]Is anybody else thinking of _It’s a Wonderful Life_ right now?[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Blackeyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f6c823/32.png) [@Blackeyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackeyes)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/207 "2002-12-22T05:13:56Z")
Yes, **minty green** , I have been. Now, three cheers for **Polycarp** , the richest guy in Dopestown! ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3e96dc/32.png) [@Mean\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Girl)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/208 "2002-12-22T05:33:33Z")
You guys are awesome. ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/209 "2002-12-22T05:56:34Z")
Scotti, mine’s on the way to you via paypal. Poly, all the best to you and your family. God bless. ---
**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/210 "2002-12-22T06:05:15Z")
It’s been a good day. ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/211 "2002-12-22T06:23:50Z")
I am happy to help out. Polycarp, good luck in the employment search, and Merry Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/212 "2002-12-22T06:26:38Z")
I suspect that many people are already away for the Christmas period and may not check in over the next few days, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see our current total double during the next week. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/213 "2002-12-22T06:37:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mean Girl \* > You guys are awesome. Look at the inspiration for the activity in this thread and you will find the source of our awe:) ---
**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/214 "2002-12-22T06:57:10Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by RTFirefly \* > \*\* Polycarp will be offline indefinitely_\* Cite? Sorry, just had to say that. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3e96dc/32.png) [@Mean\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Girl)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/215 "2002-12-22T07:38:36Z")
I had some trouble with PayPal tonight, and am waiting for them to resolve my problem. Worst-case scenario, I fix it myself when I get home and donate on Dec 31. Wish I could have done it NOW, though. ---
**Author:** ![Polly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/da6949/32.png) [@Polly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polly)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/216 "2002-12-22T08:15:17Z")
Melin has had the fortune to meet the Polycarps in person. We are definitely in, and will be sending our contribution to Scotticher via PayPal. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/217 "2002-12-22T10:11:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by bdgr \* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by RTFirefly \* > > Polycarp will be offline indefinitely > > Cite? > Sorry, just had to say that. I’ve rarely been so glad to be wrong. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix\_Akara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ea5d25/32.png) [@Phoenix\_Akara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phoenix_Akara)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/218 "2002-12-22T10:49:22Z")
I’d like to help, but I won’t use Paypal (I’ve been burned by them before). I can send 50 €. Think you could get it converted to $? Phoenix ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/219 "2002-12-22T11:14:30Z")
If **Scotticher** can’t, I can. I’ve got relatives in England who used to send me money for my birthday. Talk about a way to make an impact with your first post! CJ ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2002, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931/220 "2002-12-22T11:23:01Z")
Of course, England doesn’t actually _use_ Euros. The islanders are sticking to the ol’ Pound - for now. 😉 Good to see you back, **Polycarp**! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polycarp-will-be-offline-indefinitely/143931.md?page=12)