Help Out A Fellow Blogger
Tomorrow we’re going to talk about how pissed I am at James for guest posting on Copyblogger without even telling me and then writing the guest post on THE SAME DAMN TOPIC as I was going to write about today. But that’s tomorrow.
Today, we’re going to talk about RT Cunningham, a blogger who’s in a tough spot. Dude’s wife is in seriously rough shape — I don’t know the details because I was busy trying to get his post up — and he’s basically fucked if people don’t help him out. He needs to fly to another country and bail on blogging and his wife’s scared out of her head and it’s generally a big mess. Whatever, I’m not saying it right.
Point is, his readers bullied him into putting up a PayPal donation button because he needs cash. I’m putting the shout-out to you guys — I know you have it because half of you bought the IttyBitty on like, 30 seconds notice. Dude’s flight alone is $1200 and it’s a scary, scary business. Please send this guy some dosh. Five bucks, fifty bucks, your Christmas bonus, whatever.
To those of you who have it and can give it, thank you. For those of you who don’t have it, I’ve been there and I understand, but head on over and show some blog love anyway.
Thanks to Darren for putting it out there and Vic for giving him the tip.
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Thank you for your kindness RT is a real decent person and he never asked for any of this but hedeserves the help out. Again tnx.
To your success.
Vic
Hi Vic. Welcome, although it’s tragic to meet you under these circumstances. Hopefully we can help. I’m guessing Richard’s going to be on the busy and distracted side, so if I don’t end up making direct contact with him, please send along our thoughts.
Thank you, Naomi.
Found your site through ProBlogger, and under these most unfortunate circumstances. I made a small donation (wish I could do more), and will keep Mr. Cunningham and family in my prayers. I cannot imagine being so far apart from my wife when trying to work through news like this - and I would fight, claw, crawl my way around the world to get back to her. Hopefully, with our help RT won’t have to go to such extreme measures!
@ RT - You’re very welcome. Least I could do.
@ Frugal Dad - Welcome, despite the circumstances. Thank you so much for your help. A little bit’s all it takes - the blogosphere’s a big place. (And you’re right - Your Money Or Your Life rules.)
@ RT: Consider it done. Best wishes to you and your wife, hope all goes well.
@Naomi: Um…a post on commenting tomorrow? If you’re pissed at James today, my crystal ball tells me tomorrow won’t be much better. *puts on flack jacket, grabs the M1 from the gun safe, and heads for the underground bunker*
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Yep, consider it done.
As for my post… you’re just jealous ;)
Just donated via PayPal. I hope everyone gets to where they need to be, travels safe and comes home stronger and healthier. Keep us posted, OK?
-Sally J.
Just you wait, James. Just. You. Wait.
@ Sally. Thank you. Thats wonderful. When I know, you’ll know.
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It is really cool to see how many bloggers pulled together to help another blogger in need. RT has visited and contributed on my blog many times and he is a very nice guy. I am glad to see that people came to his need.
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I’m so glad I found your blog…via performancing interview of Jon Phillips…and so glad to see what you did. I’ve been following RT’s blog for a long time now. This is great! Nice going!