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Thank you, thank you, thank you. Me and a couple of other people had originally come up with the idea of setting up something for Holmes, but were met with mostly lukewarm responses i.e questioning my motives etc, which when reflected upon, could be understood. Although I did implore people to write to the editors of Dtoid, informing them of what was trying to be accomplished. It's great to know that word has caught on and that more people are getting involved. If there's anything I can do, please let me know and I'd be more than happy to help. Again, thank you. You've done a great thing for a great person Mr. Kauz.
P.S
I donated to the relief efforts in Japan as well, through Xbox Live, and the year before that I bought $200 worth of toys for "Toy's for Tot's", so don't feel to bad. I realize there are plenty of organizations out there that could do with some help. This was just my own personal crusade to help someone I consider to be a realy cool guy. Much like Jonathan, I'm not trying to guilt anyone into contributing, or make people like VenusInFurs feel bad because they don't have the means.
P.S
I donated to the relief efforts in Japan as well, through Xbox Live, and the year before that I bought $200 worth of toys for "Toy's for Tot's", so don't feel to bad. I realize there are plenty of organizations out there that could do with some help. This was just my own personal crusade to help someone I consider to be a realy cool guy. Much like Jonathan, I'm not trying to guilt anyone into contributing, or make people like VenusInFurs feel bad because they don't have the means.
Poor Mr. Holmes! Had that happen to me some time ago too. It such balls and it takes years before you get over it. Even now I still sometimes think "Now where did I put this game?" Then suddenly I realize it was stolen as well.
I'd love to see a list of the things missing. Maybe we can give everything back to the amazing Jonathan. The Dtoid community has always been very generous I'm pretty sure we can do this!
I'd love to see a list of the things missing. Maybe we can give everything back to the amazing Jonathan. The Dtoid community has always been very generous I'm pretty sure we can do this!
That's terrible! I feel for Mr. Holmes. =(
My apartment was broken into and my PS3 (with Demon's Souls inside) was stolen - there were two people, at least that's what the police said after dusting for prints. It really freaking sucked. Nothing ever came of it, but I hope those people's prints can help the police when the sons of bitches steal again.
My apartment was broken into and my PS3 (with Demon's Souls inside) was stolen - there were two people, at least that's what the police said after dusting for prints. It really freaking sucked. Nothing ever came of it, but I hope those people's prints can help the police when the sons of bitches steal again.
I don't have much money to contribute, though I'll try, but I agree with Takeshi about wanting to help replace games and/or memorabilia!
I remember when I was a kid and my house was broken in to when we were asleep upstairs. Bastards took my sneakers and my Playstation.
I feel for Holmes, because nothing feels worse than having someone break in to your house. Sure they are just things, but it still sucks to think that someone forced their way in to your house.
I feel for Holmes, because nothing feels worse than having someone break in to your house. Sure they are just things, but it still sucks to think that someone forced their way in to your house.
Oh man, I didn't hear about this. I'm so sorry to hear that this travesty occurred. It's awesome to see the Dtoid community try to help out. I hope we cna be of some assistance!
So glad to see support for this! Nothing sucks worse than theft. I will donate what I can. I agree with Takeshi and Arttemis, also - does anyone know what games were stolen? I would try to help replace them if I could.
Oh, man, that's awful. If I wasn't broke, I'd love to help him out. I hope all turns out well for him. He's a cool dude.
@karma,
A Japanese version of Tatsunoku vs. Capcom signed by Ryota Niitsuma and a copy of No More Heroes 2: Hoppers Edition
A Japanese version of Tatsunoku vs. Capcom signed by Ryota Niitsuma and a copy of No More Heroes 2: Hoppers Edition
This is one of the reasons I came to Dtoid. It's stuff like this, Dtoid, that sets you apart from most other gaming communities. I'll try to make a donation to Holmes as soon as I'm able to do so.
If I'm not mistaken, Andrew, a number of Paypal payment options outside of choosing "payment owed" may result in fees, which means less money for Holmes.
I'm not a Paypal Guru, but I've been told by a number of friends that that's the case.
Thanks again for doing this!
I'm not a Paypal Guru, but I've been told by a number of friends that that's the case.
Thanks again for doing this!
@Andrew,
I've been in contact with Jonathan for a while now, and he provided me with a mailing address, but at this time I'm not comfortable making it public knowledge, for safety reasons obviously. Since you work with him, could you ask him whether the address he gave me was for his home or office, as I haven't heard from him since Monday.
@Magnalon,
I hope you're wrong, but if that's the case, I'll just send him the check directly.
I've been in contact with Jonathan for a while now, and he provided me with a mailing address, but at this time I'm not comfortable making it public knowledge, for safety reasons obviously. Since you work with him, could you ask him whether the address he gave me was for his home or office, as I haven't heard from him since Monday.
@Magnalon,
I hope you're wrong, but if that's the case, I'll just send him the check directly.
@Magnalon I sent mine as "gift" and it charged me $0.40 extra, but as far as I know, nothing else (that may have been because of the currency conversion, maybe?).
Then again, I never use Paypal outside of buying stuff on ebay, so I don't really know what I'm talking about.
Then again, I never use Paypal outside of buying stuff on ebay, so I don't really know what I'm talking about.
Crap, you guys are making me all misty, for real. I really don't know what to say other than thank you for giving a shit about another human being, one that you probably have never met. That means the world to me.
When you get robbed, it makes you feel like the world is a colder, more brutal place than you had thought. That's a terrible way to think. This post helps me to stop thinking like that. You guys are more awesome and compassionate than I could have ever hoped for.
I love you for real.
When you get robbed, it makes you feel like the world is a colder, more brutal place than you had thought. That's a terrible way to think. This post helps me to stop thinking like that. You guys are more awesome and compassionate than I could have ever hoped for.
I love you for real.
@manalon Paypal charges a fee for handling the transaction. It's worth it.
@ Holmes You're an awesome guy who consistently goes above and beyond for us. It's the least we can do. : )
@ Holmes You're an awesome guy who consistently goes above and beyond for us. It's the least we can do. : )
We love you like a brother Holmes! I hope you get a new camera soon, we all miss seeing you already.
"When you get robbed, it makes you feel like the world is a colder, more brutal place than you had thought. That's a terrible way to think. This post helps me to stop thinking like that."
That's good to know. I don't ever want to see Holmes turn heel. It would be like Rey Mysterio turning heel. It. Just. Won't. Work.
I'll make sure to add a couple of dollars to the donation pot once I get my tax refund.
That's good to know. I don't ever want to see Holmes turn heel. It would be like Rey Mysterio turning heel. It. Just. Won't. Work.
I'll make sure to add a couple of dollars to the donation pot once I get my tax refund.
@Andrew,
That I know of, you can add a donate button to any website by getting the HTTP code from Paypal's site. You would just need a premier or business account, but the people who want to contribute don't get charged for making donations. Hope this helps. Again, thanks for your help in this. If you're ever in California, look me up. Knott's Berry Farm's on me. All the funnel cake you can eat! *lol*
That I know of, you can add a donate button to any website by getting the HTTP code from Paypal's site. You would just need a premier or business account, but the people who want to contribute don't get charged for making donations. Hope this helps. Again, thanks for your help in this. If you're ever in California, look me up. Knott's Berry Farm's on me. All the funnel cake you can eat! *lol*
@John B,
It doesn't matter the amount. Be it a dollar or a hundred dollars, the intent is there, as is the genuine display of human compassion you've shown, which is more than enough. It's people like you that, as cliche as it sounds, make Dtoid and the World a better place. Thanks man.
It doesn't matter the amount. Be it a dollar or a hundred dollars, the intent is there, as is the genuine display of human compassion you've shown, which is more than enough. It's people like you that, as cliche as it sounds, make Dtoid and the World a better place. Thanks man.
Real Men Cry, Jonathan. It's okay.
I'm doing it right now. We're all cool. Also, your missus was not meant to hear that "What you're wearing?" question.
I'm so paranoid about being burgled that we ended up moving into a place where we live in an attic space. Criminals don't like stairs, right?!
I'm doing it right now. We're all cool. Also, your missus was not meant to hear that "What you're wearing?" question.
I'm so paranoid about being burgled that we ended up moving into a place where we live in an attic space. Criminals don't like stairs, right?!
I guess I'm going to have to figure out how to get a paypal account now... off I go to the internet!
I'll donate next pay check. Maybe we can turn this into something fun next week like a marathon on FNF for Jonathan Holmes. Something co-op and with rounds so MNC, Black Ops:Zombies, Gears of War, etc.... Then you pledge so much many per round, so lets say fifty cents per round. If you make it to round thirty that would mean you donate fifteen dollars to the found.
@Gaming in Public,
That sounds really awesome. I'd be up for something like that. Um...what's FNF? *L*
That sounds really awesome. I'd be up for something like that. Um...what's FNF? *L*
I'm with Elsa. Never had a reason to get a Paypal account before, but when given the chance to help my favourite Dtoider, how can I resist?
Hope you don't need a credit card to make an account D=
Hope you don't need a credit card to make an account D=
@Saphodravingo
Friday Night Fights, it's dtoid community members playing games online together on friday.
Friday Night Fights, it's dtoid community members playing games online together on friday.
@Knivy,
Ooooohhh ok. I don't have too many multiplayer games though. I have Super Street Fighter IV and Gears of War, but that's about it. I could probably get my hands on a copy of Black Ops though.
Ooooohhh ok. I don't have too many multiplayer games though. I have Super Street Fighter IV and Gears of War, but that's about it. I could probably get my hands on a copy of Black Ops though.
Hoary Shet, Jon! That really sucks, bro! Afraid I can't help you though.
But to others: see? Theft and Piracy are different. If they had pirated Jon's belongings they would both have them now! :)
But to others: see? Theft and Piracy are different. If they had pirated Jon's belongings they would both have them now! :)
That sucks, I didn't know that had happened. I've had a car broken into but having your home violated like that is so much worse.
These dudes have seriously ruined youtube for me for the rest of my life...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B62sbOiaQI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B62sbOiaQI
Jonathan, we all love you too for the things you bring to Destructoid and for your all-around awesomeness. This is a community, and it wouldn't be much of one if we didn't help each other out when things got rough. I'm glad that I could give you a few dollars to help you get back what you lost.
That sucks, I had my ps2 stolen along with 50 games so I know how that feels, I'll see if I can spare some cash next paycheck.
Delegates of chaos... Why must you make hell in the lives of the just? You will be condemned for this!
I have never had this happen to me, but I do imagine it happening to my house often, and that thought alone allows me to keep a baseball bat, mace, and cake nearby at all times. Unfortunately, we all cannot be home 24 hours a day.
I hope what I've donated will help brighten your spirits, at least for a little while. Though, a list of what was stolen would allow us to send you strange and provocative things, along with (close to) proper replacements.
Just keep being yourself for you, me and everyone else here. Not to mention for the people that you can actually see and touch (aka family, friends not on the net).
And thanks to Kauza and Saphodravingo for making this possible and/or whoever else was involved.
I have never had this happen to me, but I do imagine it happening to my house often, and that thought alone allows me to keep a baseball bat, mace, and cake nearby at all times. Unfortunately, we all cannot be home 24 hours a day.
I hope what I've donated will help brighten your spirits, at least for a little while. Though, a list of what was stolen would allow us to send you strange and provocative things, along with (close to) proper replacements.
Just keep being yourself for you, me and everyone else here. Not to mention for the people that you can actually see and touch (aka family, friends not on the net).
And thanks to Kauza and Saphodravingo for making this possible and/or whoever else was involved.
