kotaku.com — If you have trouble getting a Wii, why not get one AND help raise a charity fund for prevention of teen dating violence? 100% of the proceeds goes toward the fund. You're getting yourself some awesome gears while doing a good cause!via Kotaku.com. Much condolences to Brian :(
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unclebob1992Apr 21, 2007
What a great idea, this really shows you what kind of a company Nintendo is.
jlewickiApr 21, 2007
I had never heard of teen dating violence before this post, how is money going to stop people from assaulting others? Though this is well and dear, i dont see a means to an ends. Their website is full of fund raising news, but i dont see them doing anything with the money:<a class="user" href="http://www.jenniferann.org/jennifer_ann_news.htm">http://www.jenniferann.org/jennifer_ann_news.htm</a>the only thing the site does for people is displays the teen abuse hotline number.I dont want to be an ass and cry foul, but the way they run this is by having seminars for parents to recognize problems. the only people going to a seminar are parents who are already keeping a tight watch over their kids actions and emotions. Preaching the the choir imo."hey man, thats a cool wii, where did you get it?""from donating to prevent teen dating abuse""ahh"the next day the kid doesn't even remember what game he was playing on the wii, nevermind what teen dating abuse is....so...?...anyone else not seeing this connection?
crescentmageApr 21, 2007
I purchased my Wii during the Christmas season through a similar charity program between Best Buy and Toys for Teens. At the time, Wiis were going for double the retail price on eBay. I paid near the going eBay price, but at least the extra money went to charity rather than some scalper.
Closed AccountApr 21, 2007
And real nice attitude considering the money goes to charity, by the way.
plnegative1Apr 21, 2007
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drew30319Apr 21, 2007
Hey - Finns800m,I was curious about your comment and checked out the auctions. I also saw "Bidder 1," "Bidder 2," etc. Then I noticed just below "Bid History" a message from eBay:"To help keep the eBay community safe, enhance bidder privacy, and protect our members from fraudulent emails (such as fake second chance offers), eBay has changed how bid history information is displayed. If you place a bid on a higher-priced item, only you and the seller of the item can view your User ID in the bid history. Other members can no longer view User IDs and will see anonymous names, such as Bidder 1."So it looks like it's kosher. Hope that helps!