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I decided not to take the ice bucket after all and just donate money to the ALS instead. I hope this thing dies out in Lebanon soon enough because most people are now doing it just for fun and wasting water without even spreading awareness or actually donating.
For those interested, you can donate [Here].
Najib,
I respectfully disagree. It’s not right to wish that “this thing dies out”. It is absolutely true that plenty of people are doing it for the wrong reasons, but that doesn’t matter. Even in an extreme scenario where 1 out of 100 people actually donates, two good things still happen:
1. We still get 100 people making videos and raising awareness, whether that’s their intention or not
2. 1 person donates
Bottom line is: regardless of the motivating factors driving individuals, as a campaign, this has raised over $60 million as of yesterday, more than anyone dreamed of. Therefore, it is successful and it should keep going.
Mehdi,
I said dies out in Lebanon not worldwide because those who wish to donate have already done so I am sure, now people are just having fun and even naming other causes which doesnt make sense.
Lol i really doubt most Lebanese people would donate whether they see such videos or not.
Sorry Mahdi, not a fragment of the number u mentioned is contributed by the Arab world. There is of course a noble reason why some did it, never the less the majority are doing it because it’s a social gimmick that’s gone viral, they want to be part of the action. A stunt basically. So yes, the author promoting “actual” donation which is the objective of this campaign. Last, he didn’t say stop, he only wished it will die out soon, I don’t think he needed to wish for that as it will actually die out like every other social stunt that took place.
Good on you Najib
What’s wrong with having some fun? Also, how are these videos not spreading awareness? It’s the most powerful form of awareness and you first should know this.
Bravo