# Who does one contact re: donation threads? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [January 29, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097 "2012-01-29T17:55:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/1 "2012-01-29T17:55:28Z")
I hate to abuse the SDMB, but I have seriously exhausted my “classroom” funds until my tax return. We’re trying to do a book project, but I can’t afford to cover all of it. I wanted to know which mod do I PM for permission to ask? I just really really want my kids to be able to do this. I’ve gladly thrown down $100 in the past for my kiddos, but I don’t have that option atm. \ Direction? ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/2 "2012-01-29T17:59:55Z")
So you want to beg for money? ---
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/3 "2012-01-29T18:07:30Z")
Yes. With little smiley faces. Basically post to my Classroom Wish List on Amazon…with smiley faces to ease the pain of asking. (And giving.) ---
**Author:** ![Foggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foggy/32/1082_2.png) [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/4 "2012-01-29T18:43:36Z")
My guess would be one of the Administrators (TubaDiva or Gfactor or Marley23). ---
**Author:** ![florez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@florez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/florez)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/5 "2012-01-29T19:05:28Z")
I swear I saw this coming. ---
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/6 "2012-01-29T19:48:34Z")
I didn’t know if there was a specific one. It may just be that I’ll get little results, **florez** , and you don’t have to participate. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![EVIL\_COW\_PIE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ab992/32.png) [@EVIL\_COW\_PIE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EVIL_COW_PIE)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/7 "2012-01-29T19:54:12Z")
You may want to reconsider the puppy - food ain’t cheap. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/8 "2012-01-29T20:19:58Z")
Ask the moderators in the forum you want to post in (MPSIMS usually, or Cafe Society in this case). **twickster** , MPSIMS and Cafe Society moderator ---
**Author:** ![florez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@florez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/florez)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/9 "2012-01-29T20:25:07Z")
> [@CitizenPained](#): > > I didn’t know if there was a specific one. It may just be that I’ll get little results, **florez** , and you don’t have to participate. 🙂 I am not saying that I am sure you are doing this, but I believe that getting access to an audience of decent, caring, helpful people–then unfolding upon them a sad sad crises story; complete with needy child, serious medical problem, and personal dilemma- could be used to take advantage of the goodwill of said audience. I was holding back this idea this while reading your posts, as you had not yet come out with asking for donations. Also, it was their concern for you- that impressed me most about the dopers. I am in awe of their kindness, I just wondered if they might also be a little gullible. ---
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/10 "2012-01-29T21:01:07Z")
Well, since my Amazon Class Wishlist (or booklist) clearly isn’t benefiting my personal life and Dopers here are pretty smart, we’ll let them decide. I easily spend too much on my students as is, but sometimes I just can’t. ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/11 "2012-01-29T21:48:48Z")
Maybe asking the parents to donate for classroom funds might be a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/12 "2012-01-29T22:06:19Z")
This is ATMB. The OP asked a question about board procedure. If you want to discuss her or her plans, please start a new thread in the Pit, post in the current MPSIMS thread, or wait to see if she is given permission to start a thread asking for donations. This thread is not the place to do anything but discuss board procedure. Thanks, **twickster** , for the SDMB ---
**Author:** ![florez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@florez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/florez)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/13 "2012-01-30T00:56:11Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > This is ATMB. The OP asked a question about board procedure. If you want to discuss her or her plans, please start a new thread in the Pit, post in the current MPSIMS thread, or wait to see if she is given permission to start a thread asking for donations. This thread is not the place to do anything but discuss board procedure. > > Thanks, > > **twickster** , for the SDMB Sorry ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/14 "2012-01-31T05:51:08Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > This is ATMB. The OP asked a question about board procedure. If you want to discuss her or her plans, please start a new thread in the Pit, post in the current MPSIMS thread, or wait to see if she is given permission to start a thread asking for donations. This thread is not the place to do anything but discuss board procedure. > > Thanks, > > **twickster** , for the SDMB So, can we get a final ruling on this thing? Is the official response “tell us what you want to beg for money for, and if we deem it worthy, you will be permitted. If not, you will be denied.” Does that about cover it? ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/15 "2012-01-31T14:45:47Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > So, can we get a final ruling on this thing? > > Is the official response “tell us what you want to beg for money for, and if we deem it worthy, you will be permitted. If not, you will be denied.” > > Does that about cover it? That’s always been the rule. > [@SDMB registration agreement as of 12/5/2005](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-registration-agreement-as-of-12-5-2005/333321/1): > > Do not post spam, including but not limited to advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, solicitations, offers to trade or barter, charitable appeals, or other messages primarily intended to promote a cause, venture, organization, event (except Straight Dope-related events), website, or other entity or activity, whether or not money is involved. **We allow exceptions for worthy causes (in our sole opinion) if you obtain prior permission from a moderator or administrator.** (my bold) ---
**Author:** ![florez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@florez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/florez)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/16 "2012-02-02T05:33:39Z")
Is some kind of proof or accountability required to request donations on the SDMB? ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/17 "2012-02-02T06:13:16Z")
> [@florez](#): > > Is some kind of proof or accountability required to request donations on the SDMB? How would that work? The mods aren’t the DMV, the IRS, or the FBI. We do use our judgment in approving threads like these - if a newbie shows up tomorrow and asks for money, we’re much more likely to look askance at that request. But we’re not in a position to demand that someone turn over financial records or medical records or newspaper articles documenting their woes before they ask for assistance on the board. Dopers are encouraged to make up their own minds with regard to any kind of charitable appeal, same as with any other kind of thread. ---
**Author:** ![florez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@florez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/florez)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-one-contact-re-donation-threads/611097/18 "2012-02-02T06:57:50Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > How would that work? The mods aren’t the DMV, the IRS, or the FBI. We do use our judgment in approving threads like these - if a newbie shows up tomorrow and asks for money, we’re much more likely to look askance at that request. But we’re not in a position to demand that someone turn over financial records or medical records or newspaper articles documenting their woes before they ask for assistance on the board. Dopers are encouraged to make up their own minds with regard to any kind of charitable appeal, same as with any other kind of thread. Thank you