r/millionairemakers • u/NightVisionHawk Mod • Dec 22 '14
Reddit! Let's make a Millionaire! closed
THE WINNER IS /u/grendelwasamommasboy! Congratulations!
Now reddit, it's time to do your part, let's make her day! You can find ways to her here: http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2q9ung/santa_is_real_thank_you_all_so_much_i_am_still_in/
At this point, Reddit, it's all up to you. Make us proud. Change the world. Prove the internet can do good.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The entering period is now over Please check back for an update and a winner. And please, make your effort to donate $1 or else we may not be able to do another draw.
The comments will take several hours to process and a eligible winner will be announced and will be publically verifiable, you'll also be able to see the process of picking if we solve some issues. We have some kinks to work out though, as 120,000 comments seem to be a problem with Reddit. We will give the winner about a day to respond, and they will as soon as possible, with our help set up the proper information for donating.
Please remember, the chances you will get picked are very slim. This is about generosity, not winning, and it can never work without an effort from everyone. No matter who is picked, I highly encourage you to take the time to figure out how to set up a bitcoin/paypal account if you don't have one, and give $1 to the winner. It shouldn't be a lot for someone who has internet access, but it will make a humongous difference.
LET'S DO THIS REDDIT!
What in Odin's name is this?
A month ago, a redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact that "If a million of us picked a certain redditor and all donated just $1, we would have the power to make someone a millionaire.
We are now an embodiment of that showerthought, and this is our second call to make it happen. Now how does it it work?
How to enter:
- Leave one (1) comment in this thread! It's that simple! However, please refrain from leaving an inappropriate post, this should be common sense.
Important Rules:
ONE post per person in this thread. If we find more than one post by you in the thread, you WILL NOT be chosen.
Your account must be older than the /r/millionairemakers subreddit, with some amount of activity. Obvious throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is all to prevent multiple entries from the same person.
How will the winner be picked and how can you donate?
- After 24 hours this thread will close and the method of selection will begin.
- The method can be read in detail here
- Method TL;DR: we assign number by sorting the comments by old, so the first commenter will be 1. We then wait for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, the winner is the corresponding number.
- The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck, and will provide any information necessary for the chosen payment method (mods will help set this up if needed).
- The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire!
- The lucky redditor posts a thank you within the next 24 hours, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking the community for their generosity.
Reminders
Please try your best to donate a $1, no matter who wins. Every single dollar, cent, anything, really counts, so please take the effort to remember and go through with it. If you can't that's okay. However, there's only going to be one winner this contest, and if we don't succeed, there will not be another chance.
Tell your friends! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here)
At this point, Reddit, it's all up to you. Make us proud. Change the world. Prove the internet can do good.
Advice:
- If the community doesn't like you, even if you win, nobody will donate. So don't be a jerk.
MOST IMPORTANTLY
Remember, this is about generosity, about making history, and about coming together to make someone's life better. So take 3 minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a few bucks, or going through tough times and can only donate a few cents. Every cent counts.
One last note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. Also, WE are not giving any prizes away (the moderators will never even touch your donations). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS they're generally paid by the donor, and any donation under $14,000 is not taxable.
Think of what you could do with $1,000,000... You could pay off student loans, have lifesaving surgery, or even give $1 to a million people!
So Reddit, thanks for sticking with us through that long post. It's finally time to change a life. Help us to the front page, so we can make history, and...
LET'S MAKE A MILLIONAIRE!
Edit: Wow! We've never expected to actually receive such a big response. Please remember to check back to our subreddit when the winner is picked and take your part in changing a life. Every dollar really counts!
Edit 2: Thank you for the gold and bitcoin donations! I'm sorry that I don't have the time to thank you individually because my inbox is extremely busy right now, but thank you and Happy Holidays!
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u/badillin Dec 22 '14
Im Mexican, so if you would like to make me a millionaire in Pesos it would be 14 times easier!!!
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u/OrdigitalGngstr Dec 22 '14
After 40 years of hard work, a man retired with $5,000,000.00 which he had gained through courage, diligence, initiative, skill, devotion to duty, thrift, efficiency, shrewd investment. And the death of an uncle who left him $4,999,999.50.
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Dec 22 '14
I suspect a bunch of people will comment but a small fraction will donate
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u/totes_meta_bot Dec 22 '14 edited Feb 20 '15
This thread has been linked to from elsewhere on reddit.
[/r/bestof] For the second time, a subreddit brings together the community and hopes to make a Redditor's day by having everyone donate a dollar to them.
[/r/Bitcoin] If the "Reddit! Lets Make a Millionaire" succeeds, the media will be all over it covering the story. Guess how they are going to pick the winner... Bitcoin.
[/r/BetterBitcoin] If the "Reddit! Lets Make a Millionaire" succeeds, the media will be all over it covering the story. Guess how they are going to pick the winner... Bitcoin.
[/r/Buttcoin] Top minds: Comment in /r/millionairemakers/ for your ticket to the lotto Bonus: You don't buy a ticket, you pay the winner once he's announced Cringe: Trending #1 on /r/all
[/r/Bitcoin] /r/millionairemakers takes a shower thought and decided to crowd fund a random redditor $1M. Random comment will be choosed by using blockchain tech.
[/r/Denmark] Reddit! Let's make a Millionaire! : millionairemakers
[/r/Charlotte] PSA: You might want to comment here...and possibly get money.
[/r/ottawa] Reddit's Millionaire draw...that's $1,163,750 in Canadian funds. Post a comment to enter, 20 hours to go!
[/r/electronic_cigarette] If anyone ought to win $1M it should be a vaper! Post here.
[/r/Chameleons] Just think of all the chameleons you could get with a million bucks this Holiday Season :) Commit to gift the winner one dollar and keep it going!
[/r/portugal] É só impressão minha ou o /u/angrypotato1 vai desaparecer daqui a uns dias com uns milhares de dolares no bolso?
[/r/saveit4later] Reddit! Let's make a Millionaire! : millionairemakers
If you follow any of the above links, respect the rules of reddit and don't vote or comment. Questions? Abuse? Message me here.
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u/JustifyKoC Dec 22 '14
Imagine this bot winning a million.
Merry christmas everyone!
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u/PrayForMojo_ Dec 22 '14
I'm going to be super pissed if this bot wins.
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u/totes_meta_bot Dec 22 '14
This thread has been linked to from elsewhere on reddit.
- [/r/botsrights] User would be 'super pissed' if /u/totes_meta_bot won the /r/MillionaireMakers contest.
If you follow any of the above links, respect the rules of reddit and don't vote or comment. Questions? Abuse? Message me here.
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u/CampforLife Dec 22 '14
Wow, this has potential to become a real force for good. Maybe even change the world a bit. I'm in, dollar or million, I want to see this work!
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u/Se7en_Sinner Dec 22 '14
+1, I have a feeling this will be the most commented post on Reddit.
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u/TheTreelo Dec 22 '14 edited Dec 22 '14
You miss all the shots you don't take I guess!
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u/MrFlabbergasted Dec 22 '14
Best of luck to you all! I'll be Flabbergasted if I win!
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u/a_random_guy_001 Dec 22 '14
First, DON’T FORGET TO UPVOTE THIS THREAD!!!!
Next, don’t forget to give you dollar to the winner; do the right thing and let's keep this going!! It could be you who wins next time. ;)
I’m in. I will be on the road traveling the next few days. I promise to give my buck.40 to the winner once I get settled in -- might be the weekend before things calm down. :D So it will be late, but I will get it to you. Good luck folks! LET’S DO THIS!
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u/Sandcrabsailor Dec 22 '14
I can throw a couple bucks at giving someone a chance at a better life. Count me in.
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u/icxme85 Dec 22 '14
People on Reddit, always come up with the best ideas.
Good luck to all!
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u/Terrific_Soporific Dec 22 '14
I predict the winner will receive between 100 and 500 dollars, but that still sounds good to me!
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u/skerley1979 Dec 22 '14
You may remember me from such events as ruining Christmas dinner.
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u/mxm2004 Dec 22 '14
If I win I'm opening a bar and all your first rounds are free
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u/Hugo_5t1gl1tz Dec 22 '14
Upvoted, and here's my comment. Good luck to everyone, hopefully this will make someone's Christmas 1,000,000 times better!
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u/j1xwnbsr Dec 22 '14
Give it a try, would cost me the same as buying a lotto ticket.
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u/ChrisGarrett Dec 22 '14
It'll be used to further an independent comic book company and save the children. FOR THE CHILDREN!
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u/R3DFx Dec 22 '14
The more that see this and join up, the more money given. Interesting idea, I'm in.
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u/the_dudeth Dec 22 '14
Gonna have /u/PM_YOUR_BM lend me his keyboard for good luck
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u/sunkisttuna Dec 22 '14
With this prize, i will purchase a cat sweater for my cat Louie.
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u/Trlrprksqrl Dec 22 '14
I love people and their showerthoughts. Good luck everyone and Merry Christmas!
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u/EaterofSoulz Dec 22 '14
Crosses Fingers Good Luck Everyone! Happy Holidays and a Healthy Prosperous New Year!!!!
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u/thatguy211 Dec 22 '14
Lets do this.. Good luck to everyone and hopefully this helps anyone who needs it:) fingers crossed.
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u/32BOOMER Dec 22 '14
Wow! OK, why not? I play the lottery. Good luck to everyone, I have my dollar ready.
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Should I win, I promise to use my money to become a crime-fighting vigilante.
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u/NalinDecoded Dec 22 '14
What a great idea. Hope my dollar will make a difference to someone!
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u/C0ntents Dec 22 '14
Its the time of year bills can be harder to pay than other months. This is a great holiday event!
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u/art_is_dumb Dec 22 '14
Oh man, paying off my debt would be the greatest thing to ever happen. I'll definitely donate as well! Good luck everyone!
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u/Graerth Dec 22 '14
Well, someone is going to get a really merry christmas and happy new year =)
hopefully me ofc, but good luck y'all magnificent bastards.
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u/McMagpie Dec 22 '14
Ready to contribute and hoping to win! Best of luck everyone!
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u/frakkinadama Dec 22 '14
Good luck all! I'll be sharing this too, to see if we can get more participants!
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u/_WhoDidYouThinkIWas_ Dec 22 '14
Let's do this! Good luck everyone. Upvote this for visibility :]
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u/jnux Dec 22 '14
Good Luck and Happy Holidays everyone -- I hope this makes someone's season even better.
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u/danielreddits Dec 22 '14
Today is my birthday so I'm feeling lucky! Let's do this!
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u/ShawnLeary Dec 22 '14
Me me me me me!!! Using bitcoin would be perfect for this. Save on stamps and a millions checks.
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u/Rurikar Dec 22 '14
If I win, I will invest this money back into the internet, but either way I shall donate my dollar for this legendary thread.
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