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BP has two tickets to the Alamo Bowl for you?

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Both sides (raffle vs. auction) have merit. I think we probably go the raffle route. It's possible it will bring in less than waiting until most tickets are sold on eBay then dropping a short auction, but I really like the idea of it being internal. The thought of a couple of our members getting into the game for $10.00 (again, arbitrary number, does that seem like a fair number for an entry?) really leaves me feeling good about the whole thing. Although, then there's everyone who kicked in $10 and came away with nothing but a little Buckeye medal on their profile. So I guess it goes both ways.

Anyway, if we go the drawing route, I'll probably want to kick it off asap (tomorrow) to allow for multiple means of entry. I would probably make Paypal available again, and post my address so that people can mail as well. If it starts tomorrow, and we do the drawing next Friday, that *should* be enough time (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri -- 8 mail days) for people to have the postal service as a viable alternative to Paypal.

I do appreciate the feedback. I know we've said twice a year on drives, and I'm not looking to deviate from that, but this terrific act on the part of the poster in question requires some sort of action, and as they were intended to be used in a sale of some sort to benefit the website, and as we're approaching a relatively critical point with the hardware, I'm all for doing this -- particularly as it means BP will be 2 people better represented at the game. Excuse my meanderings here, I've discovered I struggle with generosity. Which isn't to say I don't appreciate the gesture of this poster, or those of everyone who contributes to this site, whether the contribution be money in Spring or Fall, or countless hours working on the recruiting area, or the new, or moderation, pick'em, unique content, game previews (how incredible were those this year?), etc. I'm getting lost on a tangent here, but I just want to say I'm incredibly proud of the fact that we really do have a community here, and not just a group of posters.

As far as the drawing itself, I wonder if there's a website that handles random drawings? It would be nice to have some easy external/third party handle that aspect.

Much to look into.


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"I do appreciate the feedback. I know we've said twice a year on drives, and I'm not looking to deviate from that, but this terrific act on the part of the poster in question requires some sort of action, and as they were intended to be used in a sale of some sort to benefit the website, and as we're approaching a relatively critical point with the hardware, I'm all for doing this -- particularly as it means BP will be 2 people better represented at the game."

ONE SENTENCE! I'm so proud. I'll be back after beating myself around the head with The Chicago Manual of Style until I bleed.
 
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Plus, if you did do it eBay, an Oklahoma State fan might get it. Since y'all had a two-week jump on us for tickets, I'd assume there'd be more OKSTATE fans out there looking for tickets at the last minute. Plus, we have a big alumni base throughout Texas.

Anyway, this is a really good idea!
 
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Man I have been wanting to donate at least 20 dollars to this site because I don't post anywhere else. Count me in on at least 20 Bones because You guys save me from buying a subscription from the other sites. Give me an adress to send the money order or check to and I will have it out by this Friday.

Brutus2002
 
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Clarity said:
A special thanks to this poster, this was an entirely unexpected and appreciated holiday-time surprise, and timed well with the recent concerns about the current machine handling our load.
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Cdog, I have no opinion on how you end up getting the tix in to someone's hands... and to whoever submitted them in the first place, very cool... But, I had to say something about this comment quoted above... If you're worried about "our load" I suspect you think RR vists are on the rise?
 
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Well Clarity you could number the ticket money tha tcomes and and jsut plug it into a random number generator such as this crappy one. What exactly are you looking for if not this? I will do more searching. I would also to encourage everyone to use paypal, but not limit it to that, it sure would makes things alot easier.
 
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