If you google 3bucksforbrendan right now, you’ll get more than just the site. The project is making the rounds of the blogosphere and something the cool kids call Twitter (apparently I need to join?). All of which is good. Here’ s the latest (and I know there’s a couple of supporters who I’ve missed for now - sorry!)
John Chow is apparently near the tops in internet marketing. Seems to be true, as mention on the site triggered a great boost in traffic to www.3bucksforbrendan.com, as well as many times 3 dollars. Nice to know the project is controversial, as comments range from the cynical (’screw him, tell him to go get a job like everyone else’) to supportive (’I gave him $10. He seems like a nice enough guy’). Nice guy? Thanks!
I’m pretty sure John triggered this post at Startsnakken (I will start snackin!), which, although in German, seems to be about the site. That would explain more than a few German donations today!
The buzz machine calls this project ‘crowdsourcing’, i.e. getting the resources from many to do something. Nice to know I’m on the cutting edge of marketing! And 7 Day Buzz wonders if I’m a scam, and has started a poll to help him decide if I get his three bucks. I love it!
Again, I know I’ve forgotten a couple of blogs that people have forwarded to me. Please reply to this post with ‘em if you can remember.
Cheers,
Brendan
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Brendan, was suggesting you may be a scam too harsh? I don’t think so, but I’m just one person. Even for $3, I may support you, but I will ask questions.
I wish you the best whatever you do.
Just sent you $10… gotta love a good idea!
I forgot - John’s from Richmond, so I think the Vancouver factor worked well (and damn, I really do miss home at this point).
Reminds me of my first job: washing dishes in Pepino restaurant in North Vancouver. The chef (a French Canadian) took one look at my rather sparse resume, exclaimed ‘You like soccer and speak french!’, and I was in.
Whatever works!
B
Hi Brendan, i wrote a Blog Entry on my Website kollermedia.at - Hope it helps.
Good Luck & Greetings from Austria, Vienna.
Got it thanks Jurgen. And form what I can understand, it does say nice things!
http://www.kollermedia.at/archive/2008/06/23/3-bucks-for-brendan/
Cheers,
B
Tom,
No, I was entertained! Being the one spoken of, I thought it was funny. I tried to have that tone in my post, but it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve communicated poorly online. I was actually looking forward to seeing what people thought, but I’ve probably ruined that now…
Cheers,
B
Another one:
lifealternate.com/ramblings/3bucks-for-brendan-get-a-job/
Thanks,
B
Hey Brendan old buddy!
Sorry to spoil your illusions, but Start Snakken is a Danish blog, not a German one! *LOL*
I read about your fundraising in Jeff Jarvis’ Twitter message on Sunday I think it was. Great idea, I hope you get the money you need to study and make this world a better place.
Cheers,
Jesper
Start Snakken! (a blog about social media and such)
Hi,
Brenda, Good luck with the fund raising. Maybe you`ll go viral and be picked up by the media.
Whispa
if u get me a fast way to send from Romania. i’ll make u rich. i meant…richer with 10$
i hope each bit counts let me know.
good luck!!
Jesper, I apologize on behalf of all people who keep thinking Danish websites are German, Portuguese websites are Spanish, etc. (mostly just me).
In truth I’m just a little jealous of all of you that can speak 3-4 languages!
B
That is a pitch I’ve never heard on the subways here in NYC. You’re welcome to come and try your hand at it.
I have always wanted to go to NYC…
B
Brendan, I just donated $3.00! I wanted to start conversation more than I thought you are a scam artist. Check out the article http://7daybuzz.com/whats-up/worthwhile-cause-or-internet-scam-you-decide/ There are still some doubters.
I’m Brendan’s mother’s age and I know Brendan. I’m not a gambler; but, I’d put my $ on Brendan any day. If there is someone who has already made a difference in peoples’ lives and has great potential to make significant changes for those most in need it’s Brendan. What a wonderful way to “pay it forward” by investing in Brendan’s further education. He, in turn, will not disappoint us.
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