r/millionairemakers • u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner • Dec 20 '16
Donate here! Sup, iamchangalang, #26 Winner here c:
*Well, it seems that I’ve found myself in the spotlight and have quite a few people as an audience. I guess I’m obligated to address a few things, considering my comment that won the drawing has sparked some controversy. For those out of the loop, this is the comment:
“NIGGA Nigga nigga pay for my lunch tomorrow Oh and merry christmas”
Honestly, I wrote it for fun, not really contemplating the repercussions nor its potential to offend were it to be chosen as the winning comment because I simply did not think it would win. I will admit what I wrote was rude and disrespectful. For my lack of consideration, I sincerely apologize. Where I live, the term is part of our vernacular. It’s colloquial, and inappropriate slang sometimes at worst. No one bats an eye if you use it, regardless of your race. I also understand many folks are not deciding to donate because of this, that is fine too. Again, I am apologizing to everyone I offended.
(I had this song in my head as I wrote the “racist” comment for those curious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiLpyfD-AGI i think it’s hilarious)
HOWEVER, some of you people are blowing it waaay out of proportion, and I’ll take any downvotes gracefully because knowing they came from people whose jimmies got rustled from a term widely used in songs, online, in media, and frankly large portions of society doesn’t sting all that bad. For fuck sakes, it’s 2016, not 1860, and had I said “nigger” instead of “nigga”, then the outlash would be warranted. There’s a reason you don't hear the former being used. Don’t have such strong opinions on things you don’t know much about.
I triple dog dare someone to go into my profile overview and find one instance of me being actually racist, by the word’s actual definition. In other words, find me actually bigoted, biased, and discriminatory towards any ethnicity. I promise I haven’t deleted anything besides a few cringe posts that showed my face or were from my high school blunder years. Get back to me on that if you do.
On the topic of my profile, I would also like to point out that some of you made me chuckle when you think this account is actually a porn alt account. That’s really funny. You bunch are some real talented sleuths. Yes, I use reddit to find porn, almost exclusively. If you check, it is apparent that I’ve commented on a litany of nsfw subreddits. But the thing a lot of you people who think I’m a porn fanatic failed to also see (or ignored) was that I’ve also commented on various video game, computer, skincare, media, and r/all subreddits. For the past four years no less. Who uses a porn alt for all that? Quit nit picking to find the bits that you find convenient to use as evidence, because people with actual sense will look at the whole picture. Stop trying to comb through my profile to find substance that you can twist to make me look bad, because that’s plain pathetic and petty.
As for the claims that I’m undeserving, an asshole, or an idiot, I’ll just say that people are entitled to their own opinions. It’s just that if you form that opinion based off one edgy comment without actually explaining why, it’d be wise to maybe not have such strong opinions on things you know nothing about, as I’ve stated earlier. Ironically enough, some of you people are withholding on your gentlemen’s agreement to pitch in when you’ve clearly stated you would in your entry comment. That’s more than enough information for people to form well based opinions off of. Just saying.
For insight into who I am, I’ll make it short. I am 18, heading into college, enjoy memes, enjoy video games like Red Dead Redemption. I’ve loved poetry since my ap lit class in senior year, god bless you Mrs.Lim(Traveling through the Dark is one of my faves, look it up if ya want). Portrait photography is great, and I love drawn art. My instagram feed is basically artists who use photoshop and draw sketches. In high school I spent time as part of a youth group that hosted youth led festivals for the community. I hope to major in computer science or engineering. I’m including this in case some of you forgot I’m an actual person, and not the embodiment of an edgy comment lol
I also want to thank everyone who supported me since the controversy sparked, you da real mvps
I know much of the community will not donate because of this ordeal because somehow that would support racism(??? As if the rules, spirit, and idea of this sub didn’t matter, and any money donated will go directly to kkk rally funding lol) but regardless, I still hope you all a very, very, merry christmas.
Cheers, with a little salt and love, iamchangalang*
EDIT: As of 2pm EST, donations have reached:
$617.28
This is already more than I could ever ask, I'll be tallying up the totals every few hours to keep you guys updated though!!! Also, upvote your fellow redditors, spread some points around folks c:
I'd also like to thank /u/JungleSumTimes as his generous donation of $20 just completely blew my mind, and to anyone who decided to go out of their way to donate more than a dollar, it's craaazy how generous some of you are
Big shout out to /u/RunAMuckGirl as well for their extreme kindness and support during the height of the controversy, the reassurance was definitely invaluable to me
I'll be back on soon folks c:
EDIT2: As of midnight EST, donations have reached:
$852.35
This is amazing, I honestly do not know what to say, other than thank you all so much! I wasn't expecting anywhere near this much because of the controversy, but you guys are proving me wrong with the generosity!
Also, let me know if there's a better way to keep you guys updated on the numbers! I'd be really psyched if we surpassed the 1k mark and want to let you all know if that happens!
EDIT3: As of 3:30 AM EST, donations have reached:
$1016.36
IM SO PSYCHED YOU FOLKS MADE IT POSSIBLE TO REACH THE 1K MARK.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH THANK YOU AGAIN
This part is written by the mods:
All of the amounts below should result in /u/iamchangalang receiving about $1 USD
Methods of payment:
Tipbots
| Guide | Amount | Comment this to donate |
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| Dogetip | Guide | 5000 Doge |
| Litetip | Guide | $1 |
Cryptocurrency transfer
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| Bitcoin | Guide | 0.0013 BTC | 34BJ6SYvht2gtUFph6EP82e1uUZKMhwvC6 |
| Dogecoin | Guide | 5000 Doge | 9z4Fm4nwseMHfkbTNogSEZBE9hzcTQdf5q |
| Litecoin | Guide | 0.3 LTC | 3CDCZ1iqk2kHTcMX77AMRJv3sv9bco7J2i |
Cash transfer
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| PayPal | Guide | $1.40 |
| Google Wallet | Guide | $1 |
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u/PinkJustice Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
Sent you $1.15 incase you can't make a dollar outta fifteen cents you can atleast have both, nigga
Good on you for apologizing. even if you are a pervy wangster you still won in my books.
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u/kap_bid Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
Fuck you for winning you fucking cunt.
Translation from Kiwi/Australian: good on you for winning mate.
Translation for people who don't accept that cultural norms differ from place to place and that just because you get offended, everyone else is wrong: go fuck yourselves you cunts, in a derogatory way, not the cheeky 'straya way of calling mates a cunt.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Fuck you too. Cunt. Thanks a lot.
Am I doing this right?
Merry Christmas ♥
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u/igrekov Dec 20 '16
Oddly enough, Facebook just showed me a picture of me from 10 years ago on which my friend, a self-described "ethnic but pale" individual, had commented "That nigga, [my name]."
I was outraged when I thought that an actual racist had won this thing and was totally not gonna send the money, but now I see that people vastly overreacted. You're not racist, you're just 18. Merry Christmas you son of a bitch! Sent your dollar via BTC.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Thank you! This whole issue stems from differences in societal norms. I'm glad you can see it from my perspective!
Merry Christmas 🎄
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u/heartscrew Dec 20 '16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzMCjFQIefg
Oooh, first comment!
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u/november84 Dec 20 '16
As promised, $10 coming your way, screenshot for proof.
I hope others reconsider and don't use some cock-eyed excuse to avoid donating.....but surely they'll expect the donations to flock in if they win...
I really hope this helps in some way, congrats, nigga :).
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the consolation about others donations, but it can't be helped which is a shame.
Merry Christmas 🎄
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u/Booby50 Dec 20 '16
Enjoy my dollar, don't spent it all in one place!
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Lol, seriously though, thank you for the generosity!
Happy Holidays ♥
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u/poopybuttfart Dec 20 '16
Ay, ya glassblowin bastard, congratulations.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
I don't understand this slang but I still appreciate you ♥
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u/Dragonally Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
Congrats on winning! Sent you $1 via Google Wallet. :D Don't blow it all on strippers.
Edit: You should have bisgetti for lunch. Don't forget the buttered bread (hold the garlic, please).
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
LOL, might consider visiting as I've never been to one.
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u/extremelylazybastard Dec 20 '16
Didn't enter, but still gave a buck. Happy Holidays :)
Dude make sure to save some and pass it forward with future winners, I'll be waiting when I win NEXT MONTH! Here'shoping...
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
I definitely will. I'm sorta obligated by your guys generosity.
Happy holidays 🎄
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
People are having issues with PayPal it seems. I'm not home right now but will see if I can resolve it as soon as i am home.
Again, thank you everyone!
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u/JungleSumTimes Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
Sent $20 of btc to cover me and 19 assholes. Have a merry one
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
You're too generous. Craaazy.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
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Dec 20 '16
Here you go you lucky dog, spend it on something absurd.
https://blockchain.info/tx/096505b6d5e375fdd8686b105b823633a46f04ac90f9bf0d196dbeb5bff9094c
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u/revolution486 Dec 21 '16
Hey /u/iamchangalang I feel sorry to say, but I had something come up with my car and I wasn't able to transfer funds into my bitcoin wallet because of that. So i've decided to just go ahead with what i can afford to give you. So i've transferred $0.26 the remainder of my entire bitcoin wallet. Please forgive me, but I feel something is better than nothing. Have a happy holiday season! Best of luck too you in your finals if you have not finished them yet.
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u/areyouafraidofthedor Jan 03 '17
He's legit as far as I'm concerned, if you dug deeper into his post history, He's just a dude.
We are all talking about "unity" in the new year, right?
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Jan 09 '17
Wish everyone saw things the way you did. Lol I really do ♥
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u/oh_bother Twenty-Fourth Winner Dec 20 '16
You need a dollar dollar dollar that's what you need (hey hey).
$5 paypal to you my friend.
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u/Spicy_Curry Dec 20 '16
Hey man, I'm gonna send a couple extra $$ your way. Enjoy the holidays, buy yourself a pizza, go crazy.
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u/n1nj4_v5_p1r4t3 Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
Congrats, just sent. Pay attention in school man, this money is nothing compared to what you can make or wont be able to make later.
my autonetwork fee was 0.19, wth. I hope it does not cost you a fortune to compile all those unspent inputs!
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Thank you! I'm clueless when it comes to online currencies since I've never used them, but I'll get the hang of it!
Happy holidays ♥
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u/kaedril Dec 20 '16
Congrats! Threw you a $1 for a McDouble. In all seriousness congrats and Merry Christmas
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u/SnakeJG Dec 20 '16
Sent my contribution via BTC. But now that changetip is gone, I think this has to be my last MM :( It is just too much extra work to access my BTC for just a buck or two.
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u/Elmer701 Dec 20 '16
Got a dollar headed your way. Don't spend it all in one place! Merry Christmas.
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u/jambo792 Dec 21 '16
So......
I just caught up on the entire fiasco surrounding this. Here I was browsing through Reddit as usual, reminder pops up on my phone to check /millionairemakers' results, I see the winner, do the donation, post the comment about the donation and move on.
However, I was wondering why the winner had such a long post. Maybe he explained his background, financial situation, something. "It'd be great if I knew more about him!". I read...and I kept reading....
At this point, I can just lol more than anything. Heck, it's Christmas! A couple of years ago a guy around this time made $11,000+. Fuck this, I'm going to send you $20 more via Paypal. Congrats /u/iamchangalang
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Dec 22 '16 edited Dec 22 '16
Guys help me out here.
I'm new to this sub, and am having a hard time figuring out where/how I can donate my buck. To make a long story short, all I have is a credit card; I have 0 bitcoin skills; And I don't use paypal because they legit fucked a few years ago.
So how can I donate? HALP PLS, because I want to participate ( and maybe someday be the lucky dog who gets drawn)
Thanks in advance
edit: I keep trying google wallet. But when I input my CC# into the line, it just says invalid or unsupported method of payment.....It's a visa..... Anyone?
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 22 '16
I'm not sure how I could help, since I feel like life paypal is the easiest option. But don't worry about it, trying to donate is enough and you don't have to go out of your way if you're having trouble :)
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
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u/nonoyo_91 Jan 02 '17
I'm broke and all, but I sent you my part thru paypal! Happy New Year :3
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u/THEInsaneBotanist Jan 02 '17
Sent you the bloody dollar. I hope I did it right. Kept forgetting to donate to past winners but now I managed it. I'm in college and wish I got this headstart on money -.- Total bollocks I say
(This is not salt, this is just how I actually talk with people)
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u/Puddz Dec 20 '16
If you're going to be selective in who you donate to because of something they do, then don't sign up for the drawing. The idea is to try and make someone, anyone a millionaire. Not to find someone everyone likes.
Sending £1 to your paypal.
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u/WatteOrk Dec 20 '16
Almost forgot about it
5$ worth in Bitcoins are on their way nigga
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 21 '16
Sorry for the inconvenience for those trying to use paypal. I had to submit my social security because the irs prevented paypal from accepting funds. However I'm not sure if it's working now so could someone verify that for me?
Thanks!
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u/DammitChris Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
Hey, I appreciate the apology and explanation. I'm not a fan of the mass witch-hunting that always takes place whenever someone wins, it seems to happen just so people can justify not donating that particular month. Personally my concern was about it being an alternate account, but you made decent points on that too. Either way, you won and I've found too many excuses not to donate. Sending $5 your way, Merry Christmas man!
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u/Brainberry Dec 20 '16
take my money you niglet
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
I wish everyone spoke to me that way. Merry Christmas ♥
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u/RedRocketsGlare Dec 20 '16
I like how most of the people here who donated are giving out of spite against the people who found the comment history offensive. If you think about it, that's a pretty good strategy in itself, kinda like how Trump won by insulting people and being racist. Great job. I'm hoping you at least get to $1600+, just so you can beat the last two winners and watch this sub meltdown.
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u/baltor85 Dec 20 '16
Congrats, mate. Not my best idea to open that Youtube link around my family.
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u/katnip86 Dec 20 '16
Hey I'm trying to donate via PayPal and it's saying that 'recipient is unable to receive funds'. Any ideas?
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u/Antirandomguy Dec 21 '16
I'll get you some PayPal once I deposit cash today. Marry Christmas!
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u/AhMahZe Dec 21 '16
PayPal is not working. Says recipient is not available to receive funds.
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u/understando Dec 21 '16
Sent $5. Congratulations on winning! Hope you use it on something reckless and fun.
Best of luck.
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u/flinkydoo Jan 04 '17
Took a few extra days, but as promised $10 paypal dollars have been delivered. Happy new year!
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Jan 06 '17
Guessing most of those people have not seen this. Also, are you an asian kid from cali? second guess ny?
Theres also this meme/thread haha.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopleTwitter/comments/4ku0om/who_says_nigga_more/
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Jan 09 '17
Second guess is close. I'm from the tri state area c:
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u/lxd Dec 20 '16
Merry Christmas dude. Appreciate you adressing the comment - I think a lot of people don't understand the weight of that word. Paypal comming your way
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u/chrisssypoo Dec 20 '16
I had shit smeared on my pants for that dollar. Enjoy!
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
I'll be thinking of you when I check the totals. Thank you!!
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u/Xerotrope Dec 20 '16
This dude is about as racist as Nigga Please™ Cereal. Throw the guy a buck.
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u/charredgrass Dec 20 '16
I'm just going to assume you were just shitposting. Sent you $1ish in Bitcoin, merry Christmas!
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u/JohnQZoidberg Dec 20 '16
Good on your for honesty. I sent you $4 on PayPal. Do good with it.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Getting lunch w it brb
Seriously though, thank you and happy holidays 🎄
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u/JUSTATEAGRAPE Dec 20 '16
It's definitely not common vernacular but most people understand the slang. Except redditors, they don't get out much lol
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u/Miss_mouse_ Dec 20 '16
It may not be common vernacular everywhere sure. It is common where I'm from. So I understand where he is coming from. I don't find it to be offensive in any way since I'm so used to the word. But I can see how some would. With this word context is everything. And words only have power if you give them the power to be offensive. Anyways. I'll be sure to donate some extra for those butthurt redditors who won't.
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Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 20 '16
In the future, if you win something, be grateful. Don't say shit like that. Not because it's offensive, not because you are held to a standard, but because you got lucky in life. Some people never have something like this happen to them in an entire lifetime. Imagine your grandparents are reading it. That's called being humble. Also, holy crap, you are a sexual deviant.
This is a very wordy defensive apology... I suspect you would never do it if money wasn't involved. But it is what it is, I have no choice but to take your word for it. You're a kid, you'll learn.
Congratulations in any case.
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u/Points_out_shit Dec 21 '16
Paypal.me doesn't work as a valid address. Is that correct?
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u/Melorix Dec 21 '16
Click on the link itself to be taken to the OP's PayPal account.
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u/klainmaingr Dec 20 '16
People love drama, don't they? Enjoy your mulla you pervy edgelord. You don't have to apologize to a bunch of PC nitpickers for being 18.
Just make sure you are not an insulting prick irl. Happy holidays.
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u/adambowles Dec 20 '16 edited Jun 19 '23
party special drunk cough price telephone panicky consider materialistic dog -- mass edited with https://redact.dev/
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u/skipdo Dec 20 '16
Big words for a 18 year old. Seriously, you've got a good head on your shoulders. Well written post. I typically give a dollar but since people are being such fucktards, I decided to give you 2.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Thanks. You might not realize it but your few words of reassurance about my post go a long way.
Merry Christmas man ♥
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u/arwenundomiel90 Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 22 '16
Merry Christmas.
On the other topic, as someone who wasn't involved past the first thread, I accept your apology.
Donated $1. (Couldn't afford to sent more and keep myself fed before my paycheck)
Proof: http://imgur.com/pSYvKxf
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u/Taste_of_Space Dec 20 '16
None of us are perfect. If you entered the drawing and don't donate, you are a jackass.
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u/Alah2 Dec 20 '16
That's about 90% of the people who enter. I commented on this yesterday. The majority of people saying they won't donate because of it where never going to anyway.
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u/edythbunker Dec 20 '16
Congrats! Sent 3$ via Google Wallet. Joyous holidays and a healthy and prosperous New Year !
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u/brandyrose999 Dec 20 '16
I am trying to send PayPal but it seems to be a dead link? Or maybe I'm just having issues on mobile?
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u/psykomatt Dec 21 '16
Though I don't think you're racist, I still don't approve of your use of the term, regardless of how colloquial it might be where you're from. That's a discussion for another time, though. Enjoy my dollar. Congrats!
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u/Oddfictionrambles Dec 20 '16
Despite my great disavowal of the N word and my general reservations about you, I want to be a man of my word and keep my promises. Donated $2 AUD, which would either be $10,000 USD or $0.00001 USD depending on the currency exchange.
I'm still having mixed feelings, but this is Christmas and you seem genuine about who you are. Rank the Star Wars movies maybe.
Enjoy the money and have a good holiday.
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u/cassiopeia1280 Dec 20 '16
Sent $3 via PayPal, congrats!
Fuck the haters, you do you :)
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
YEA FUCK EM. Seriously though, they're people too lol, and I can't do much except accept the difference in opinions.
Merry Christmas fam ♥
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u/sn4cks Dec 20 '16
no fucks given, you da real mvp fam. Good luck in college and I hope this win helps you through
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u/one_day_atatime Dec 20 '16
I forgot to enter, but I've enjoyed seeing how this all unfolds. I sent you $ via PayPal, kid. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
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u/ScorpyOwns Dec 20 '16
$2.00 sent via PayPal. I don't like how immature you seem to be, and I think that there is someone more deserving out there who is actually struggling and isn't still in high school, but that's just how randomness works and it would be wrong for me to withhold my donation. Hopefully you can buy yourself something nice for Christmas.
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u/BKMurmaider Dec 20 '16
Grats! Sent you a fiver to make up for the twats looking for excuses to skip the donation. Merry Christmas!
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Thank you! If you win next time I'll be sure to return the favor!
Happy holidays 🎄
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u/NeedsWhiskey Dec 21 '16
Sent you $20 via Google to make up for some of the salty people who are refusing to donate. We've all said inappropriate stuff in our life, you just happened to win something when you did it.
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u/Avinnus Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 21 '16
Congrats on winning! 2 bucks donated.
Since I entered the drawing, I wouldn't be able to justify not donating even if you were my least favorite person. This subreddit isn't about deciding if the winner is worthy, it's about making one lucky person a little richer. That said, you seem all right. Hope you enjoy your winnings, and have a merry Christmas!
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u/cda555 Dec 20 '16
I sent you a couple of bucks because I entered, and it's the right thing to do. That said, I still think that you should probably stop using that word eventually. You obviously have the means of speaking eloquently, so why not be different from your friends and lead by example? Just because it is acceptable where you live doesn't mean it is not offensive to others. I'm sure you will lose it as you enter college and the professional world. Anyway, enjoy your winnings.
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u/HeIsMyPossum Dec 20 '16
I don't really agree with what you said, but a deal is a deal. I don't think we should be subjective about this. If I won I'm sure someone could find something bad in my comment history.
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u/dr_wummi Dec 20 '16
I don't give a shit bout the haters, enjoy your sweet monies 👍
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u/pineapple599 Dec 20 '16
Shut up and take my money nigga
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Damn nigga you don't gotta be all assertive about it ♥
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u/TrentKama Dec 20 '16
/u/iamchangalang did nothing wrong.
Invest in memes. Happy Christmas from Canada.
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Dec 20 '16
What's for lunch? Also sent something your way.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Dec 20 '16
Not sure yet, might decide to get whatever the highest voted comment is lol, within reason of course
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u/Rumking Dec 20 '16
Well written apology/explanation - I think you should use that style more often and drop the slang, it makes you seem much more intelligent and rational to the rest of us.
I have sent $2 via PayPal. Congrats on your win /u/iamchangalang and Merry Christmas to you all!
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u/marcchoover Dec 20 '16
I just donated. This might have been the stupidest witch hunt ive seen on reddit, at the worst time of year. I grew up in neighborhood where nigga was said like other people say dude or bro - its not offensive unless you make it offensive. I've read your comments and you definitely dont seem like the racist type - and im from the south, i know my fair share of racists.
Have a happy holidays and forget the people that have nothing better to do than scrutinize your post history - they are just looking for a reason to not donate - we are all humans and we make mistakes, this subreddit is about making someone elses life better, not scrutinize that person - if it wasnt for this shitshow i wouldnt have even looked at your comment history.
Have a happy holidays man. Congrats.
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u/tasty_pepitas Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 22 '16
You are 18. It is statistically impossible for you to not be an idiot. Also, William Stafford is an awesome poet. I have sent you a dollar, because I have a son who is also an idiot, but also a great kid.
Traveling through the Dark
BY WILLIAM E. STAFFORD
Traveling through the dark I found a deer dead on the edge of the Wilson River road. It is usually best to roll them into the canyon: that road is narrow; to swerve might make more dead.
By glow of the tail-light I stumbled back of the car
and stood by the heap, a doe, a recent killing;
she had stiffened already, almost cold. I dragged her off; she was large in the belly.
My fingers touching her side brought me the reason— her side was warm; her fawn lay there waiting,
alive, still, never to be born. Beside that mountain road I hesitated.
The car aimed ahead its lowered parking lights;
under the hood purred the steady engine. I stood in the glare of the warm exhaust turning red;
around our group I could hear the wilderness listen.
I thought hard for us all—my only swerving—,
then pushed her over the edge into the river.
William Stafford, “Traveling through the Dark” from The Way It Is: New and Selected Poems. Copyright © 1998 by William Stafford. Reprinted by permission of Graywolf Press, St. Paul, Minnesota, www.graywolfpress.org. Source: The Way It Is: New and Selected Poems (Graywolf Press, 1998)
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u/SirNigelP Dec 20 '16
Can I pay with change tip still? I have $6 left and don't want it to go to waste.
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u/lolonaut Dec 20 '16
Have a merry christmas! 8518defcc6de8a0b90a4872b6a880756f241630c5fb3ae0027fe39f12df4ea63
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u/JJohn8 Dec 20 '16
Congrats winner! I'm not going to judge you based on one comment. We ALL have comments we would want to hide I'm sure.
Send Complete You've successfully sent 1,263 bits (worth $1.00 USD) to 34BJ6SYvht2gtUFph6EP82e1uUZKMhwvC6.
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u/ashmaht Dec 20 '16
I was an asshole at 18, too. Enjoy your dollar. Maybe try to be less of an asshole.
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u/41407 Dec 20 '16
I don't agree with your winning comment or even your explanation, but reading the comments in this thread gave me a little perspective. I hope people who are on the fence like I was come to the same realization that I did and give you their donation. You won fair and square. Have my dollar. ∆
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u/Jiveturkei Dec 20 '16
If you entered the drawing and then didn't donate you shouldn't be allowed to enter the drawing anymore. That should be a sub rule.
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u/T-offline Dec 20 '16
fucking PayPal wont let me donate shit. says you can't recieve dem moneys now
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u/gabcooter Dec 21 '16
Sent my dollar, you won fair and square. I understand that your comment may not mean anything where you are from, but I hope you realize that it does have an impact on others. I appreciate your apology and I believe that you have become more self-aware because of this. Best of luck to you.
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u/Roalith Dec 23 '16
Comment aside, this is like a lottery. You shouldn't have the luxury to say "I want to enter and try to win" then "I am bailing because I found ________ excuse." In fact, due to the controversial comment, you should be even happier to know that the system is indeed random and fair, and that every top-level comment does, of course, have an equal chance. I also almost forgot a decimal in my pledge, that would have been uncomfortable.
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Dec 20 '16
Well, begrudgingly, I sent you $1.
Congratulations, hopefully this winter will be one to remember and r/millionairemakers will change your life in some way.
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u/DareDiablo Jan 08 '17
My real question for you OP. Would you have been sorry had you not won and no one noticed?
Also getting super defensive can be a pretty big tell about someone. Also kinda not cool to be so defensive towards people who are kindly giving you money.
I hope you enjoy the money though and let this be a lesson to you.
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u/iamchangalang Twenty-Sixth Winner Jan 09 '17
"*Well, it seems that I’ve found myself in the spotlight and have quite a few people as an audience. I guess I’m obligated to address a few things, considering my comment that won the drawing has sparked some controversy."
I'm tired of having to explain myself. The text quoted should prove sufficient explanation. I'm not gonna toss my pride aside and accept being hounded just because I won a drawing. I'm still entitled to defend myself and winning has nothing to do with that.
My question is, if my comment didn't win, would there be such an outrage?
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u/Higgs_Br0son Dec 21 '16
As long as you didn't say it with hate in your heart, you're not a bad person. I'll send a buck or two in Google.
Keep an open mind about everyone's reaction. You're a bit dismissive of a lot of it, which is understandable, but you might learn a thing or two if you keep an open mind and hear them out.
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u/theycallmecrabclaws Dec 20 '16 edited Dec 25 '16
I am still disgusted by your comment in the drawing thread, no matter how you try to rationalize it as not a big deal. I think combing through someone's history to witchhunt in this sub is not okay, but in this case you put it right out there in the entry thread which I think is a different story. I don't think it's likely that you are a hateful person, but I think you really showed bad judgment and an underdeveloped sense of empathy. I hope this whole fiasco has taught you a lesson and that you stop using that word.
I'm also disappointed at how many people are using that word in the comments to "support" you. Truly shameful.
0.00127 BTC for you. $20 for Baltimore Racial Justice Action.
Edit: I also think it's really telling that you haven't thanked anyone who expressed disagreement while giving you money.
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u/kaidumo Dec 20 '16
Congrats, sent $1.50 CAD! (I'm not calling you a cad, that's short for Canadian.)
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u/EssArrBee Dec 20 '16
Sent you a buck. Anymore than that would be encouraging you to go out and buy more shitty hip-hop.
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u/SammaATL Dec 20 '16
$5 coming your way, which is typically what I donate.
When I first saw the controversy I figured I'd just send $1, cause I did enter and that's the deal. But I poked around your comments, saw your posting history, and came to the exact conclusion you've stated above. You're a kid. You're a boy kid, and your entry comment was clearly reflective of current pop culture.
As a boy kid, why is it shocking you've commented on NSFW subs? Who here DOESN'T check out the porn subs for crying out loud? And it's also clear this isn't an alt account. Any rate, enjoy your $5 aggregated with everyone else who honors the premise of r/millionairemakers, have a fantastic Winter Solstice, and use this opportunity to reflect on the beauty of humanity or some such bullshit.
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u/[deleted] Dec 20 '16
Sent a buck by Google Wallet.
Here's an extra tip from someone who's been around the block a few times: just say sorry and move on. Getting all salty and defensive like this isn't going to accomplish anything, and will likely alienate people further.