UK Silver Pourers Charity Silver Bar(s) Raffle Supporting The Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal - STAGE 1 THREAD

[BackyardBullion]

Oh, one last thing.

In the LiveStream on Friday I could do with a couple of volunteers to help with live chat moderation. 

We are doing amazing things raising so much money for this cause, but there are also a lot of really horrible people out there that could ruin the fun with very rude and impolite comments. 

Also, political considerations might be a factor to make a small minority toxic and ruin it for others. 

As you can see from the original video, 11 people unsubscribed and 14 thumbs downed a Charity appeal...

So, if you would like to help with the moderation please just let me know and we can work it out 🙂 

[Lr103]

10 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

As you can see from the original video, 11 people unsubscribed and 14 thumbs downed a Charity appeal...

14 thumbs down for a charity appeal?

Sadly for them, they've inspired me to send in payment for 14 more tickets! 🙂

Thank you for doing this despite the trolls.

 

[BackyardBullion]

1 minute ago, Lr103 said:

14 thumbs down for a charity appeal?

Sadly for them, they've inspired me to send in payment for 14 more tickets! 🙂

Thank you for doing this despite the trolls.

 

Tip of the iceberg. 

The comments I self moderated in the first hour of that video speak volumes of the dregs of humanity 

[ryanp007]

3 minutes ago, Lr103 said:

14 thumbs down for a charity appeal?

Sadly for them, they've inspired me to send in payment for 14 more tickets! 🙂

Thank you for doing this despite the trolls.

 

Social media is a dumpster fire. There is literally nothing you can do or say that wont attract some element of trash....

[BackyardBullion]

£2,410 raised

 

[Darr3nG]

Happy to moderate  

[BackyardBullion]

For true transparency, here is a transaction list from my bank. 

Total donated through me as an intermediary for organising: £2,380

One transaction of £30 was made directly to the Red Cross by mistake from one person. They contacted me and have shown the donation records which I take on good faith are genuine so I have added them to the raffle and added their £30 to the total raised. If anyone has any major issues with this judgement call please feel free to drop me a PM. 

I don't want to make this a precedent though, donations have to come through me so that we can keep track of everything and keep everything above board. 

UPDATE ON TOTAL: £2,460

 

[BackyardBullion]

£2,475 raised!

Can we get another £25 before I go to bed!?

[ryanp007]

£25 sent, go to bed 😂😂

[Guest]

Yes, I imagine (or hope) a lot of people also donated directly to either red cross affiliates or other charitable outlets.  We shouldn't expect those payments to apply to the raffle.  Put yourself in the shoes of the people being affected.  If you haven't donated yet and you have the wherewithal to do so, why not consider it?  Big or small donations would be appreciated either in this raffle or anywhere else (but please check out the place  first, for possible scams). In the end, we are brothers and sisters of the world and should help each other when we are down.

[BackyardBullion]

@ryanp007

Thank you!

Maybe I should have said £3k before bed!

£3k is now the target before Friday Afternoon

Remember, £5 gets you a chance to win one of these bad boys....

 

And, it goes a long way to helping people in a multitude of different ways:

[BackyardBullion]

[Darr3nG]

17 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

£3k is now the target

This is what £3k could buy... Cmon TSF!!! Let's keep this going!

10	1	hygiene kit	300
20	5	blankets	750
30	3600	chlorine tablets	360000
100	66	sleeping mats	1980
210	1	first aid kit	14.29

[Guest]

I saw a bunch of poor souls being loaded on Red Cross busses to be taken from a bombed out area to a safer place in the country.  I thought, maybe we paid for that.  Can you imagine how grateful you'd be to be taken away from that nightmare?

 

What can you get for £5 in the UK anyway?  Probably can't even get a pint.  Why not use it to get a chance of winning some silvery goodness and help some people at the same time?

Edited April 11, 2022 by HappyHippo
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[Darr3nG]

10 minutes ago, HappyHippo said:

maybe we paid for that

Getting people away from a bad place, quickly... It's not in the breakdown, but very much worth it! Imagine if our (TSF) £3K+ brought bus loads of people to safety. Worth it!

[BackyardBullion]

7 minutes ago, Darr3nG said:

Getting people away from a bad place, quickly... It's not in the breakdown, but very much worth it! Imagine if our (TSF) £3K+ brought bus loads of people to safety. Worth it!

Or a life saved because there was a fully equipped first aid kit.

[Darr3nG]

1 minute ago, BackyardBullion said:

Or a life saved because there was a fully equipped first aid kit.

Only one Super Love! 

[BackyardBullion]

1 minute ago, Darr3nG said:

Only one Super Love! 

Thanks, you can just like this comment too 😜

[Mtaybar]

11 minutes ago, Darr3nG said:

Getting people away from a bad place, quickly... It's not in the breakdown, but very much worth it! Imagine if our (TSF) £3K+ brought bus loads of people to safety. Worth it!

Money raised from this raffle will free up money to help get people out of a bad situation fast. If we can provide the means for the support items then they can focus their funds on the rescue of those that need it. 

[Mtaybar]

4 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

Thanks, you can just like this comment too 😜

I need more reactions before I can like comments. I use the free backup ones when needed though so here's a couple .... ❤️❤️

[Guest]

It is all good.  There is so much stuff needed.  Medical, transportation, hygiene, reuniting loved ones, communication, food, clothing, shelter, mental health, etc. etc.etc.  Even a calm person on site to provide reassurance helps.

 

Also, I thought BYB was in bed.  And I can't believe someone didn't say, oh no, a pint is only £4 by me.

Edited April 11, 2022 by HappyHippo
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[sixfour]

I'm in for 4 tix.  Confirm when you can sir.

[Rll1288]

13 hours ago, BackyardBullion said:

Oh, one last thing.

In the LiveStream on Friday I could do with a couple of volunteers to help with live chat moderation. 

We are doing amazing things raising so much money for this cause, but there are also a lot of really horrible people out there that could ruin the fun with very rude and impolite comments. 

Also, political considerations might be a factor to make a small minority toxic and ruin it for others. 

As you can see from the original video, 11 people unsubscribed and 14 thumbs downed a Charity appeal...

So, if you would like to help with the moderation please just let me know and we can work it out 🙂 

Hey Mr BYB ... if you need I can be available 

[Dakaras]

@BackyardBullioncan help Friday with moderation if needed.

[matt1r]

I’ve sent £10 for now, hope to send more before Friday 🙏