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JoshuaGGS · Jul 21, 2006, 06:11 PM

Its come to my attention that when I will be attending college, I'll need a computer. Pretty obvious.

I'll be starting college next semester, and am currently working two full time jobs to pay for my tuition.
If I'm really careful and lucky, I'll be able to cover all expenses (in terms of room and board). But there is no way that I'll be able to afford a computer - which I will desperately need -.

Right now I'm using an old imac g3 running OS 9... there's no way I can keep using this when i go off to college.

So with the help of a friend I've set up a nice little website, in which anyone can help me out

The website is:

http://IWantAMacBook.com/

So far I've had a few people help me out (its only opened today), and I hope it will be successfull!
My initial goal of the large macbook pro might be a bit too farfetched, but If you guys help me out, and link to me in your blogs, websites, or forums, I'm sure its possible

So, tell me what you think, and do consider helping a mac user out

::maroma:: · Jul 21, 2006, 06:19 PM

Ibtl!

blackstar · Jul 21, 2006, 06:22 PM

every school has a library, where you can use computers for free!
nobody needs a computer for college, thats a myth!

KeriVit · Jul 21, 2006, 06:24 PM

Yay you!

::maroma:: · Jul 21, 2006, 06:30 PM

This sort of thing has always baffled me. Why in the hell would I give money to a total stranger so that he/she can buy something for him/herself? I can see giving money to charities, or to help support your political party, or whatever. But giving some random person cash over the Internet, not knowing if that person will actually use the money for what they are saying they are going to use it for is beyond me.

You'd be better off saving that $5 or whatever and giving it to the drunken bum on the corner. Sure he'll use it for more booze, but at least you know exactly where your money is going.

To the OP, so you're working 2 jobs and can't afford a Mac? Well then buy a PC. Begging for money over the Internet is about as pathetic as it gets.

ghporter · Jul 21, 2006, 06:43 PM

Sorry, but ME FIRST. And since I haven't scraped together the pennies I'll need for MY Mac, I don't have any to spare for you.

Salty · Jul 21, 2006, 06:48 PM

I should start a site like this. I always wonder who on earth has the money to throw at these things? If anyone wants to buy me a new MacBook I'll give you my older PowerBook

moonmonkey · Jul 21, 2006, 07:22 PM

thinking of starting moonmonkeyneedsmorepies.com

hickey · Jul 21, 2006, 07:23 PM

reminds me of this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eQQTFSbjM0

but he blew up his old comp, so what are you going to do for us to motivate donations?

blackstar · Jul 21, 2006, 08:00 PM

seriously that is a great movie...at least the donation helped a talented guy!

andreas_g4 · Jul 21, 2006, 08:03 PM

You. Are. Lame.

krillbee · Jul 23, 2006, 06:23 AM

very lame!

i wonder how much longer people will be able to pull stunts like this and still be able to get free money.

i thought the web was already saturated with this kinda crap.

moodymonster · Jul 23, 2006, 07:16 AM

I'm tempted to start: IneedAPorsche.com - 'cause I do, I want one, then maybe IwannaFerrari.com

then IwantMoneyToPayMyMassiveCarInsurance.com

Matt OS X · Jul 23, 2006, 08:37 AM

Iwantahouse.com

IwantaBMW.com

IwantaHondaRidgeline.com

Iwant50"TV.com

and so many more!

So lame.

Zeeb · Jul 23, 2006, 09:20 AM

If you're able to get through school without taking out any student loans good for you. Then you can afford to take out a relatively tiny loan to pay for the luxury computer you want.

Velocity211 · Jul 23, 2006, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by hickey

reminds me of this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eQQTFSbjM0

but he blew up his old comp, so what are you going to do for us to motivate donations?

He really should've given the G4 to me, I could have given him my old G3 that doesn't work anymore to blow up.

Chuckit · Jul 23, 2006, 11:59 AM

http://www.iwantanexpensivehooker.com

C'mon, everybody, help a guy out!

slugslugslug · Jul 23, 2006, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by moonmonkey

thinking of starting moonmonkeyneedsmorepies.com

Dang, dawg, I'll buy you a pie. PM me if you're ever in Philly.

Um, did everyone forget to report this thing? Can't believe it's not locked yet.

kmkkid · Jul 23, 2006, 05:48 PM

Wouldn't the money used to register the website help towards a new mac? Duh.

hickey · Jul 23, 2006, 05:56 PM

I need your new macbook, so when you get it, PM me and we'll set it up.

Thanks.

Jawbone54 · Jul 23, 2006, 06:10 PM

This reminds me of Screech's web site plea for help in saving his house, just because his career is shot and he wants to keep his mansion. Nastee.

hickey · Jul 23, 2006, 06:11 PM

did anyone buy those t-shirts anyway?

macintologist · Jul 23, 2006, 06:52 PM

What a f'cking scam. Remember that guy Stefan from MakeMeSwitch.blogspot.com?

Well go to that URL and you will see that the bastard closed down his site as soon as he got his Mac from donations from stupid people who donate to strangers on the internet.