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Old 01-01-2005, 00:58
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instead I have just donated £5 via the link at the side of the page. With gift aid thats worth £5.28 to the fund.

Anyone else care to match it?
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:05
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Done! And that's for two of us.

Great idea, zelana
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:19
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I've done both
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:22
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Me too Eileen
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:23
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Originally Posted by *Eileen*
I've done both
Snap actually...me too! bought Steve's single (of course!) and donated some money when my dad phoned up to donate, I added some of my money in!

I think Steve and BMG doing this is a great thing
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:34
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Entirely up to each individual wheather they buy the single or not, But how come I remember people insisting on other's buying Band Aid even if they don't like it, as It was a good cause and to keep Steve off the top spot, now it's Steve's record being put to a good cause, some of those same people now have different opinions on it

I have bought Steve's single because I want to and love it, to know at least some of it is now going to a good cause makes me happier and I can still donate to the relief fund too. What makes anyone think, they will get the benefit of all the money donated anymore than they will with the record.

Such double standards and excuses from some
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:42
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Oh well, if only Steve fans are still buying the single, at least steve can't be knocked for not making number one off his own merits. If you lot aren't buying the single, that should prove how popular he is then. Also it will be good to know that the proceeds will still be going to a good cause
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:50
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Originally Posted by Susann
Entirely up to each individual wheather they buy the single or not, But how come I remember people insisting on other's buying Band Aid even if they don't like it, as It was a good cause and to keep Steve off the top spot, now it's Steve's record being put to a good cause, some of those same people now have different opinions on it

I have bought Steve's single because I want to and love it, to know at least some of it is now going to a good cause makes me happier and I can still donate to the relief fund too. What makes anyone think, they will get the benefit of all the money donated anymore than they will with the record.

Such double standards and excuses from some
Well I certainly didn't suggest that people should buy Band Aid 20 whether they like it or not so there's no double standards from me.

I personally don't want to buy Steve's record but he certainly inspired this thread by the donation of his proceeds from the single. If this thread prompts others to donate then surely thats a good thing and the credit goes to Steve. Please don't devalue that by carping on.
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Old 01-01-2005, 01:52
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Originally Posted by zelana
Well I certainly didn't suggest that people should buy Band Aid 20 whether they like it or not so there's no double standards from me.

I personally don't want to buy Steve's record but he certainly inspired this thread by the donation of his proceeds from the single. If this thread prompts others to donate then surely thats a good thing and the credit goes to Steve. Please don't devalue that by carping on.
I am devaluing nothing. I never started a thread especially to point out I wouldn't be buying the single so I will carp all I want.
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Old 01-01-2005, 02:01
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Well even if Steve doesn't sell one more copy of his single this gesture will still mean that well over £100,000 (maybe more) goes to help the sufferers in Asia, and surely that is a good thing. Maybe people won't go out and buy the single purely cos its for charity, maybe they will buy it because, like me, they genuinely like it and want to own a copy, and isn't it is nice byproduct of this that the charity is helped.
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Old 01-01-2005, 02:04
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Originally Posted by Susann
I am devaluing nothing. I never started a thread especially to point out I wouldn't be buying the single so I will carp all I want.
I actually started the thread to point out that because I wouldn't be buying the single I have made a donation instead. The topic was deliberately chosen to attract attention. Hopefully it will encourage others to donate.
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Old 01-01-2005, 02:07
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Originally Posted by zelana
I actually started the thread to point out that because I wouldn't be buying the single I have made a donation instead. The topic was deliberately chosen to attract attention. Hopefully it will encourage others to donate.
Yes I am way ahead of you, and guessed your intentions People read most of the threads, you still had no need to start one for that, but whatever makes you feel happier in thinking or knowing you can coax people to your way of thinking

Most have already stated they are or have bought the single and are donating as well, myself included. For all we know, the Government may yet waive the extra they take, as they did with Band Aid. But as I say each to their own. I have no intention of starting up a new thread on it, or trying to force people round to my way thinking.
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Old 01-01-2005, 09:53
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Zelana, i totally agree with this thread...i didn't actually know that the proceeds of the single were going to the disaster fund, and therefore by not buying it, i haven't contributed (through that way, i have actually made a donation through my bank).

I have therefore matched your donation via the link, which is my contribution instead of buying the single.

At least this is a thread started with good intentions, aiming to help a worldwide disaster, rather than the rubbish 'Steve/G4 is great/crap' (delete as applicable) threads going on at the moment.

Even if a couple of people see this, as i have done, and make a donation, it is more than would have been done without it, and for that it is definately worth it.

Well done Zelana!!
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Old 01-01-2005, 10:10
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Originally Posted by angelac
Zelana, i totally agree with this thread...i didn't actually know that the proceeds of the single were going to the disaster fund, and therefore by not buying it, i haven't contributed (through that way, i have actually made a donation through my bank).

I have therefore matched your donation via the link, which is my contribution instead of buying the single.

At least this is a thread started with good intentions, aiming to help a worldwide disaster, rather than the rubbish 'Steve/G4 is great/crap' (delete as applicable) threads going on at the moment.

Even if a couple of people see this, as i have done, and make a donation, it is more than would have been done without it, and for that it is definately worth it.

Well done Zelana!!
Totally agree with what you say.......and likewise I have made my contribution via the link as I feel aid will be more likely to reach the stricken areas sooner rather than later contributing directly. I have only just heard about the proceeds from this single going to the Aid effort, and while I think personally it is nice gesture....to quote one of Simon`s own euphemisms....."some people will love the idea of this......and some of the more cynical people will think it will help to ensure Steve has a No 1". I hasten to add I am not one of those cynical people. Anything for charity can only be good in my eyes.
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Old 01-01-2005, 10:13
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Yes, i meant to add in my reply i think it's a fantastic idea by Steve, and made all the more meaningful when people (like me) who don't want to buy his single still contribute directly to the fund because of it - hence giving the money straight where it is needed rather than through a record company, who will take chunks off.

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Old 01-01-2005, 10:47
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Still not worth buying when you think about it, not all of your £4 will go to the Disaster fund, when you consider VAT, shops profits, material costs and administration costs. Do yourself a favour don't buy it and donate your cash elsewhere.

This is only a sneaky way for Mr Cowell get his boy Steve a No.1 tomorrow.
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:04
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Steve was heading to number 1 before this announcement
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:07
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Originally Posted by Johnny English
Still not worth buying when you think about it, not all of your £4 will go to the Disaster fund, when you consider VAT, shops profits, material costs and administration costs. Do yourself a favour don't buy it and donate your cash elsewhere.

This is only a sneaky way for Mr Cowell get his boy Steve a No.1 tomorrow.

I think this is a good thread too Zelana and have made my donation but I have to say what Johnny English said had crossed my mind too.
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:21
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How predictable of the Steve haters to turn this situation into another opportunity to bash Steve. They just can't stoop low enough it seems.


How terribly evil of him to dare to sacrifice all profits from his HIGH SELLING single to charity! Let's burn the witch shall we?!
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:39
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Originally Posted by Tania Cheema
How predictable of the Steve haters to turn this situation into another opportunity to bash Steve. They just can't stoop low enough it seems.


How terribly evil of him to dare to sacrifice all profits from his HIGH SELLING single to charity! Let's burn the witch shall we?!

Oh come on for goodness sake, nobody's bashing steve, we all think he's done very well and it is great that he's donating the money to the fund rather than keeping it himself. Its Mr Cowell's motives that some people are questioning and I have to say as much as I like Steve it did cross my mind when I saw the press release. Having said that it seems Simon's on holiday in Barbados so maybe he had nothing to do with it.

I do think you are over reacting a bit though. There are only a couple of people who still don't like Steve and its a free country and an open forum after all.
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:47
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Originally Posted by Gwenllian23
Oh come on for goodness sake, nobody's bashing steve, we all think he's done very well and it is great that he's donating the money to the fund rather than keeping it himself. Its Mr Cowell's motives that some people are questioning and I have to say as much as I like Steve it did cross my mind when I saw the press release. Having said that it seems Simon's on holiday in Barbados so maybe he had nothing to do with it.

I do think you are over reacting a bit though. There are only a couple of people who still don't like Steve and its a free country and an open forum after all.
I agree with this too! See my post on this at the bottom of this thread
http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...6&page=2&pp=25
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:48
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Originally Posted by Gwenllian23
Oh come on for goodness sake, nobody's bashing steve, we all think he's done very well and it is great that he's donating the money to the fund rather than keeping it himself. Its Mr Cowell's motives that some people are questioning and I have to say as much as I like Steve it did cross my mind when I saw the press release. Having said that it seems Simon's on holiday in Barbados so maybe he had nothing to do with it.

I do think you are over reacting a bit though. There are only a couple of people who still don't like Steve and its a free country and an open forum after all.
....have to agree with you Gwen........the Press Release states that Simon and Steve agreed jointly......as Simon is thousands of miles away it would have had to have been a phone conversation. The more cynical among us would have wondered why Mr Cowell did not just dig deep into his even deeper pockets and make a donation (it would have been quicker and reached the stricken areas sooner rather than do it this way)......the retailers and the manufacturers will still take their share of the profits and the eventual donations from the single will take far longer to reach the people who really need it.
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:51
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Have already made a donation of my own. I dont believe anyone is criticising Steve but Simon Cowell is a different matter. Only a small proportion of money raised will go to the charity after the chancellor and shops etc have took their slice unlike Band Aid where every penny raised goes to the charity. It is true that Steve will have had a number 1 anyway this week but the idea may be to keep him at Num ber One for as long as possible. Sales are very low this week as well due to all the bank holidays and post-christmas lull. Still every bit of money does help to go to ease the suffering of people affected by this whole awful tragedy and no matter the motives I suppose it should be applauded.
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:51
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Originally Posted by Jillstar
I agree with this too! See my post on this at the bottom of this thread
http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...6&page=2&pp=25
I have read your post on the other thread Jill and I agree.
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:53
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Originally Posted by pennycandle
....have to agree with you Gwen........the Press Release states that Simon and Steve agreed jointly......as Simon is thousands of miles away it would have had to have been a phone conversation. The more cynical among us would have wondered why Mr Cowell did not just dig deep into his even deeper pockets and make a donation (it would have been quicker and reached the stricken areas sooner rather than do it this way)......the retailers and the manufacturers will still take their share of the profits and the eventual donations from the single will take far longer to reach the people who really need it.

He may well have made a donation as well for all we know.The statement was purely about theprofits from Steve's single and not about what Simon was doing as an individual.
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