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Greetings all, As you should be aware, reddit has a User Agreement. It outlines the terms you agree to adhere to by using the site. Up until this point this document has been a bit of legal boilerplate. While the existing agreement did its job, it was obviously not tailored to reddit. Today we unveil a completely rewritten User Agreement, which can be found [here](http://reddit.com/help/useragreement). This new agreement is tailored to reddit and reflects more clearly what we as a company require you and other users to agree to when using the site. We have put a huge amount of effort into making the text of this agreement as clear and concise as possible. Anyone using reddit should read the document thoroughly! You should be fully cognizant of the requirements which you agree to when making use of the site. As we did with the [privacy policy change](http://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/1dhw2j/reddits_privacy_policy_has_been_rewritten_from/), we have enlisted the help of Lauren Gelman (/u/LaurenGelman). Lauren did a fantastic job developing the privacy policy, and we're delighted to have her involved with the User Agreement. Lauren is the founder of BlurryEdge Strategies, a legal and strategy consulting firm located in San Francisco that advises technology companies and investors on cutting-edge legal issues. She previously worked at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society, the EFF, and ACM. Lauren, along with myself and other reddit employees, will be answering questions in the thread today regarding the new agreement. Please let us know if there are any questions, concerns, or general input you have about the agreement. The new agreement is going into effect on Jan 3rd, 2014. This period is intended to both gather community feedback and to allow ample time for users to review the new agreement before it goes into effect. cheers, alienth Edit: Matt Cagle, aka /u/mcbrnao, will also be helping with answering questions today. Matt is an attorney working with Lauren at BlurryEdge Strategies.	r/blog	post	r/blog	2013-12-11	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQQk9acmNuVlNuWVotbVhtQUJCTkZPTExZa0RHbmZXZ3pZVWxWZ0NrNXU4ZFlfSE5wMW5Ca1JaWjhyVmZjOFIxSndEMExReGFVWGRwbGN3N1ZCQ2pYV3c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkdTZTc18wakR5Uk5GZkxMSEE0VVhvbkg1N0MxZ25QUkFZQk1sMUZORVcxemxzRDc5VzZjcUE5NllxMnVYNWp3UzJBelkxZmg0SkJPbWQ2ZE10Q3ZORTRIS3RqNkhjTFg2WGY2aGg2VEV0WGZreTY2dk9kSHNXMjQwbFZlMExuN0VuNDNNTFpQcDF0TDhuelRDRUxhSjVXdTF1RzBkUTVaSmRtT0NFVE5nWEhwajhLZHlhdE9rOXBId2ZRbzUzR0Z3
Hi reddit. cupcake here. I wanted to bring up an important reminder about how folks interact with each other online. It is not a problem that exists solely on reddit, but rather the internet as a whole. The internet is a wonderful tool for interacting with people from all walks of life, but the anonymity it can afford can make it easy to forget that really, on the other end of the screens and keyboards, we're all just people. Living, breathing, people who have lives and goals and fears, have favorite TV shows and books and methods for breeding Pokemon, and each and every last one of us has opinions. Sure, those opinions might differ from your own. But that’s okay! People are entitled to their opinions. When you argue with people in person, do you say as many of the hate filled and vitriolic statements you see people slinging around online? Probably not. Please think about this next time you're in a situation that makes you want to lash out. If you wouldn't say it to their face, perhaps it's best you don't say it online. Try to be courteous to others. See someone having a bad day? Give them a compliment or ask them a thoughtful question, and it might make their day better. Did someone reply to your comment with valuable insights or something that cheered you up? Send them a quick thanks letting them know you appreciate their comment. So I ask you, the next time a user picks a fight with you, or you get the urge to harass another user because of something they typed on a keyboard, please... remember the human.	r/blog	post	r/blog	2014-02-24	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQeWtTb2JxWURDWHIwQ1g0NkRFbTV5Sk9ENThFMWtrWHhSQWZrMVlFOGdUeUhHengwVElvTzNnekpTSFE0T1pyTnJfbEJZa3hKeGdOcUMxYWVCdXF2b3c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkbThIN09xUTRHYXBENk5VbXhsY2JJTDBVUkdDWXpLVGdkR2lPS3ZDWUJncEFiX2xveXdhcGQ4bGRQTzZFMnFUcXpBUjZiSHF3X3JjSEZwdllYU0pSV2ZTMXNNbjNNNVE5SVBuV2Q3aEVSdlYyNGlWZFB2OXdhRFZpUkxfWTZPRzB1MDNDb1gwYWRLaTJrbTF0eGQ1Wmw1Z3ZPRi1hZUt1M2YwUjB1aHUtY3hzPQ==
[Extra Life](http://www.extra-life.org/reddit) is finally here! Thanks to an extraordinary effort by our amazing communities, we have already exceeded our goal of raising $100,000 for the [Children's Miracle Network Hospitals!](https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/) But we’re not done yet, and we need your help in our final push to raise money for Extra Life. Even if you can only spare a few bucks, please donate now and help us support this very worthy cause. For the next 25 hours Reddit will be streaming live on our [Twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/reddit), and having some very special guests join us throughout the day. Check the schedule below for details. Also, be sure to check out our team leaderboard over at r/ExtraLife to see which of our altruistic communities have raised the most funds. Now, without further delay, let the games begin! time (PST) \| game :--\|:--\| 8 AM \| Hearthstone 10 AM \| [Supergiant Games](https://twitter.com/SupergiantGames/status/794929903653134336) - Pyre 11 AM \| Hearthstone 12 PM \| Humble Bundle - Bundle Preview! 1 PM \| League of Legends 3 PM \| Board games 4 PM \| [@gootechs](https://twitter.com/gootecks) Street Fighter V 6 PM \| Overwatch 8 PM \| RocketLeague 10 PM \| Super Slam Dunk Touchdown 11 PM - ? \| To Be Determined	r/blog	post	r/blog	2016-11-05	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQUVZiMWxZSC1hbmRPdlNiSlhRRmRMS1JHekhZU0N6bXBZa05OWkZ1emNRWDRuZTkwV1Q4VE5CR3BQMnNXZzFIMzhQbUhkd1VGZy1HSi1UVGZRVXhYdUE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkUUtIZFdQTGtKUC1ScjFUNktVeTVkX2hFZGxYLTZrcE1TVFk3MkxtdG1Ga1VSN1dZaUFsYnBpN1NYR2dWczM1dkU0Vkw5TTExSXdiZnl4Yl9idloyZnplYTFyaExKV1ZQMGtkTUJndW9HMzNkRU5SMHNmRU9WaTJrOHc5a0lpcElPMXY1SHlCckxpS3h2TER2eFczbW41S0ZVWVdCd1dOMXd3US02RTdpWUNnSjJSdFpOYXhrVktLZTlidHJRdmxV
After two weeks abroad, I was looking forward to returning to the U.S. this weekend, but as I got off the plane at LAX on Sunday, I wasn't sure what country I was coming back to. President Trump’s recent executive order is not only potentially unconstitutional, but deeply un-American. We are a nation of immigrants, after all. In the tech world, we often talk about a startup’s “unfair advantage” that allows it to beat competitors. Welcoming immigrants and refugees has been our country's unfair advantage, and coming from an immigrant family has been mine as an entrepreneur. As many of you know, I am the son of an undocumented immigrant from Germany and the great grandson of refugees who fled the Armenian Genocide. A little over a century ago, a Turkish soldier decided my great grandfather was too young to kill after cutting down his parents in front of him; instead of turning the sword on the boy, the soldier sent him to an orphanage. Many Armenians, including my great grandmother, found sanctuary in Aleppo, Syria—before the two reconnected and found their way to Ellis Island. Thankfully they weren't retained, rather they found this message: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” My great grandfather didn’t speak much English, but he worked hard, and was able to get a job at Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company in Binghamton, NY. That was his family's golden door. And though he and my great grandmother had four children, all born in the U.S., immigration continued to reshape their family, generation after generation. The one son they had—my grandfather [(here’s his AMA)](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/29039l/iam_john_ohanian_92_year_old_lawyer_parttime/)—volunteered to serve in the Second World War and married a French-Armenian immigrant. And my mother, a native of Hamburg, Germany, decided to leave her friends, family, and education behind after falling in love with my father, who was born in San Francisco. She got a student visa, came to the U.S. and then worked as an au pair, uprooting her entire life for love in a foreign land. She overstayed her visa. She should have left, but she didn't. After she and my father married, she received a green card, which she kept for over a decade until she became a citizen. I grew up speaking German, but she insisted I focus on my English in order to be successful. She eventually got her citizenship and I’ll never forget her swearing in ceremony. If you’ve never seen people taking the pledge of allegiance for the first time as U.S. Citizens, it will move you: a room full of people who can really appreciate what I was lucky enough to grow up with, simply by being born in Brooklyn. It thrills me to write reference letters for enterprising founders who are looking to get visas to start their companies here, to create value and jobs for these United States. My forebears were brave refugees who found a home in this country. I’ve always been proud to live in a country that said yes to these shell-shocked immigrants from a strange land, that created a path for a woman who wanted only to work hard and start a family here. Without them, there’s no me, and there’s no Reddit. We are Americans. Let’s not forget that we’ve thrived as a nation because we’ve been a beacon for the courageous—the tired, the poor, the tempest-tossed. Right now, Lady Liberty’s lamp is dimming, which is why it's more important than ever that we speak out and show up to support all those for whom it shines—past, present, and future. I ask you to do this however you see fit, whether it's calling your representative (this works, it's how we defeated SOPA + PIPA), marching in protest, [donating to the ACLU](https://action.aclu.org/secure/donate-to-aclu), or voting, of course, and not just for Presidential elections. Our platform, like our country, thrives the more people and communities we have within it. Reddit, Inc. will continue to welcome all citizens of the world to our digital community and our office. —Alexis And for all of you American redditors who are immigrants, children of immigrants, or children’s children of immigrants, we invite you to share your family’s story in the comments.	r/blog	post	r/blog	2017-01-30	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQb1BfQ2tMdzRTSEJOWlRjS0xnQVp3by0tX1JLYmk3c0JGcXN6SmRnT1hBSl9PMGlCV2dZTGt2S2ZkamJ6NGJfRk9zckV2dnlsUnhKTW1OTVRQZkVuZkE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkak9xTE8xR2lyQ1dEa2Z1TXl3R3QtQkpfaWFhM0hQSkR4cHRwREpuaEIzZVVKbEJzTmZzakR0ZFpuYW5VbTRxcXM2MVRnR2FGMDRJbmFuUHhDalB1dzVVVVJZRllpTkU4SjJTZmNOZnVqazBRbDhldk1OS25UTkVFU0ZQOU9oUExhczJQMWNVX3RSeE1GWGpibnV1ckdzUGpkSGhMYkdaaURiZkdBQkI0YmQwTnFBYURRU2pudnJEMTYxNjJkM3Fw
My fellow [redditors](https://www.reddit.com/mobile/download), When Steve and I created this site twelve years ago, our vision was simple but powerful. We wanted to create an open platform for communities and their members to find and discuss the content they found most interesting. And today, that principle is exactly what net neutrality is all about: preserving an open internet with consumer choice and unimpeded access to information. Net neutrality ensures that the free market—not big cable—picks the winners and losers. This is a [bipartisan issue](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/6c2mzt/antinet_neutrality_is_everyones_problem/), and we at Reddit will continue to fight for it. We’ve been here [before](https://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/2sjkf0/join_us_in_a_final_push_for_net_neutrality_its_as/), and this time we’re facing even worse odds. But as we all know, you should never tell redditors the odds. ### A level playing field Net neutrality gives new ideas, online businesses, and up-and-coming sites—like Reddit was twelve years ago—the opportunity to find an audience and grow on a level playing field. Saving net neutrality is crucial for the future of entrepreneurship in the digital age. We weren’t always in the [top ten most-viewed sites in the U.S.](http://www.alexa.com/topsites/countries/US) When Steve and I started Reddit right out of college, we were just two kids with $12K in funding and some computers in Medford, MA. Our plan was to make something people wanted, because we knew if we accomplished that, we could win—even against massive incumbents. But we wouldn’t have succeeded if users had to pay extra to visit our website, or if better-funded alternatives loaded faster. Our start-up got to live the American dream thanks to the open internet, and I want to be able to tell aspiring entrepreneurs with a straight face that they can build the next Reddit. If we lose net neutrality, I can’t tell them that. ### We did it, Reddit, and we can do it again. You all are capable of creating movements. I’ve had a front-row seat to witness the power of Reddit communities to rally behind a common goal—starting when you all named a whale [Mister Splashy Pants](https://www.ted.com/talks/alexis_ohanian_how_to_make_a_splash_in_social_media) in 2007. It’s been heartening to watch your collective creativity and energy over the years; it’s easy to take all these amazing moments of community and conversation for granted, but the thing that makes them all possible is the open internet, which unites redditors as an issue above all. Here’s a quick recap: * In 2012, [we coordinated with mods to black out the website to protest SOPA & PIPA](https://redditblog.com/2012/01/10/stopped-they-must-be-on-this-all-depends/). They called these two bills “inevitable” in DC until America spoke up and they became “unthinkable.” * Then, [you all crowdfunded a bus we took through the heartland to support the open internet](http://www.adweek.com/digital/inside-reddits-internet-2012-bus-144244/). * Back in 2014, [you all rallied to deluge the FCC with thoughtful comments in support of net neutrality](https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/275mqp/reddit_there_are_only_45000_comments_on_the_fccs/), and [we collected your best comments for our own letter to the FCC](https://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/2aohmu/reddit_is_filing_an_fcc_comment_to_fight_for_an/). * [You crowdfunded $20,000 to put up net neutrality ads across DC](https://www.theverge.com/2014/5/13/5711012/net-neutrality-protest-posters-go-up-across-washington-ahead-of-fcc-vote). * In the span of a few hours, [you made over 15,000 phone calls to the FCC and your representatives](https://redditblog.com/2015/01/15/join-us-in-a-final-push-for-net-neutrality-its-as-easy-as-calling-858-wheeler/)! And all of this actually worked. It’s not just about the U.S., because [redditors in India have used the site to defend net neutrality](https://redditblog.com/podcast/a-neutral-net-part-two/) and the CRTC (the Canadian equivalent of the FCC) [visited r/Canada for a thoughtful (and 99% upvoted!) discussion with citizens](https://np.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/54kz6g/im_from_the_crtc_and_we_want_to_know_what_you/). Reddit is simply too large to ignore, and you all did all of this when we were just a fraction of the size we are today. ### Time to get back to work We’re proud to join major internet companies like Amazon, Etsy, Twitter, and Netflix ([better late than never!](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/06/15/netflix-joining-next-months-net-neutrality-protest-says-it-will-never-outgrow-the-fight/)) in today’s Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality, orchestrated by Fight for the Future. We’ve already been hosting AMAs on the subject with politicians (like [Senator Schatz](https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/6k27ny/im_us_senator_brian_schatz_lead_democrat_on_the/)) and journalists (like [Brian Fung from the Washington Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/6lfkwh/im_brian_fung_a_washington_post_reporter_covering/)). Today we’re changing our logo and sharing a special message from Steve, our CEO, with every visitor to our front page to raise awareness and send people to [BattleForTheNet.com](http://battleforthenet.com). Most exciting, [dozens of communities on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/6g9pkl/reddit_lets_get_organized_more_than_30_subreddits/) (with millions of subscribers) across party lines and interest areas have joined the cause. If your community hasn’t joined in yet, now’s the time! (And you’ll be in good company: u/Here_Comes_The_King is on our side.) The FCC [is deciding this issue the way big cable and ISPs want it to](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/05/18/fcc-votes-to-start-rolling-back-landmark-net-neutrality-rules/?utm_term=.b7242cbf9cd1), so it’s on us as citizens to tell them—and our representatives in the Senate and House—how important the open internet is to our economy, our society, and especially for when we’re bored at work. I invite everyone who cares about this across the internet to come talk about it with us on Reddit. Join the conversation, upvote stories about net neutrality’s importance to keep them top of mind, [make a high-quality GIF or two](https://www.reddit.com/r/HighQualityGifs/comments/6gnyl4/giffing_for_net_neutrality/), and, most importantly, [contact the FCC](https://www.battleforthenet.com/) to let them know why you care about protecting the open internet. This is how we win: when every elected official realizes how vital net neutrality is to all of their constituents. --Alexis Comment on this post with why net neutrality is important to you! We’re visiting D.C. next month, so if you're an American, add your representatives' names to your comment, we’ll do our best to share your stories with them on Capitol Hill!	r/blog	post	r/blog	2017-07-12	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQRmdwTTFSdFVhMnlpNEVuWTVJQnFjTXhLWDlBcXlxVmt3NlBCMG5HUmpyeU5udGhEemw2Z2lWRFpIb2tMZTFKeVMyNFFITGdaOHNCZWs0Z3VGbk55dlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkcjRia2VCbmk4VWpUX1E3cFFXN1pydTQxOUJiMHBPcElNS3drczA0aV9qbFl6Q0hGaDVBcU9veW56QU1pWkgwRndxMGNDcjh5NVNUWUUxc0w3VWJwbjNkMW5tQ3d4RjM1VWs1d0hBbjBFVUxtV3JCVGdNbzFkSG9rYV9wRnIwai1CWEVoTWQ5Zl9pWVZ1QTZXV2IwbUwxRUhSbG5VYkZ4WFlScmpnX2JGRXpiUUU2Ym9tQWpqRXdCVl9yZDJtV0VN
Happy Saturday, Reddit! [Extra Life](http://www.extra-life.org/reddit) is finally here! We’re calling all gamers and do-gooders alike to help us support the [Children's Miracle Network Hospitals!](https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/). We’ve already raised over $85,000, but we’re not done yet, and we need your help in our final push to raise money for sick children. Even if you can only spare a few bucks, please [donate now](https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=34102) and help us support this very worthy cause. For the next 24 hours, Reddit will be streaming live on our [Twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/reddit). We’ll be playing games like Rocket League, PUBG, League of Legends, and many more! Also, be sure to check out our team leaderboard over at r/ExtraLife to see which of our altruistic communities have raised the most funds. Now, without further delay, let the games begin!	r/blog	post	r/blog	2017-11-04	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQazBvZWp1MXJUWVo0SDZsU2IzbUszN0I4bUd4RmpqMll4UFZtQVhFVjdNOXprREFNUjVhRnNkUS1Ec1otVEFRREFHQ0twcEp2RS15X25GNExNRGI1SGc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkd3BNOXg5SzgtZmpMSVFtRExqb0tlUEpNbzV5dkpDcEJ2cjI4eERLam90UjB2N3M1TVlNdm9qREZuaUFGQmRjY1JOLTB5OGM2TUcwYzF0X0U3QmVKdVFMc2dEdktIZmZ5TElyUk1lbVRrSUNMNnVoWFB6TmZHQkxwaE5hMjdzMVROS1ZubnRQdWhScUNfSGF0bTdQbVc5aWJ0SlZsZThSaUNCT0RnUWxjNmhZNEZTMEZSR2hnNE4zTXk5ZFB2TnpZ
Update: Thank you, everyone! We were in touch with Congressman Mike Doyle's office yesterday sharing some of your great stories from his home district in Pennsylvania (thanks, u/Bones_MD!), and they've heard you loud and clear. They are leading an effort to get Congress to ask the FCC to delay their December 14 vote, but they need as many Congressional members as possible to sign on. You can help them by calling or writing your member of Congress (look them up [here](https://www.house.gov/htbin/findrep) or through [www.battleforthenet.com](https://www.battleforthenet.com/)) and specifically asking him or her to sign onto Representative Doyle's letter to the FCC. We'll be doing the same. Keep it up, we're being heard! ***** Hi All, If you spent any time on Reddit last week, you [may have noticed a common theme](https://i.redditmedia.com/IhvWlif94HFLCRp0uNqDNjOEsSn2IdI6NVm-OaNnYvM.png?s=2fe8fbb8cd76df11a24f8a105e8a8fae) in the posts on your front page, so we wanted to take a moment to recap what’s happened so far in the fight for net neutrality, underscore how important this issue is to Reddit, and share how we plan to continue to stand up for an internet that remains open and free. On Tuesday, FCC chairman Ajit Pai [announced his intention to vote on a full rollback of the 2015 net neutrality rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/7ej943/fcc_announces_plan_to_repeal_net_neutrality/). While the pre-Thanksgiving timing of the announcement might have helped the news sneak by over the holidays, you all have helped prevent that from happening. Aside from ensuring that net neutrality was discussed IRL around Thanksgiving tables across the country, you brought the conversation about the open internet to almost every community on the site, from r/dataisbeautiful to r/trashpandas. You’ve made [high-quality gifs](https://www.reddit.com/r/HighQualityGifs/comments/7eklnu/when_i_hear_net_neutrality_is_under_fire_again/), flooded [the meme market](https://www.reddit.com/r/MemeEconomy/comments/7eqxtf/ea_memes_and_fcc_memes_have_a_quick_return_of/), explained the issue to people who are [out of the loop](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/7elxew/whats_going_on_with_net_neutrality_ask_all_your/), and [given a history](https://www.reddit.com/r/bestof/comments/7elqw7/redditor_lists_all_the_times_ipss_have_illegally/) of why net neutrality rules are essential. In just one week, you made 50,000 unique posts and over 350,000 comments related to net neutrality, generating over 21 million votes. While Tuesday’s news hits close to home, we are grateful that the Reddit community cares just as much about net neutrality as we do at Reddit HQ. As many of you know, the FCC’s vote will happen on December 14 and is expected to pass. However, the vote is also expected to be challenged almost immediately in court, likely kicking off a long process that will take years to work through. During this time, Congress will likely try to legislate a fix. As a still-small company that owes its existence to net neutrality’s giving us a fair chance in the marketplace, we will take every opportunity to share our perspective and give constructive input to this process. The [data says](https://www.scribd.com/document/353285485/Freedman-Consulting-Net-Neutrality-Poll) that Americans don’t see this as a partisan issue, and neither do we. Most of the activism right now is focused on driving messages to Congress and the FCC before December 14 $including a protest in DC the day before the vote$. The FCC has received a record 22 million comments on net neutrality but has indicated they have not reviewed comments that don’t introduce new facts into the record or make serious legal arguments. Additionally, they believe a number of the comments are fake. While we are unlikely to change the FCC’s decision, we encourage you to follow [Commissioner Rosenworcel’s suggestion](http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-rosenworcel-fcc-net-neutrality-repeal-20171122-story.html) and continue to “make a ruckus” to let the FCC hear your individual stories on the importance of net neutrality. A few months ago, u/kn0thing [asked you to leave comments explaining why net neutrality is important to you](https://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/6mtgtp/we_need_your_voice_as_we_continue_the_fight_for/), and thousands of you delivered. Today, we’re asking you again to leave personal stories that we can use in the battle ahead. When we shared these stories with members of Congress this past July, we saw firsthand how effective they are at humanizing an issue that is too often perceived as an abstract battle between big corporate interests. We will continue to share these personal testimonials with more members of Congress, with the media, and potentially file them in court briefs. Our goal in this effort is to keep the personal dimension of the open internet top of mind for everyone who wants to repeal net neutrality. We know how powerful redditors banding together for a common cause can be, so our focus will continue to be on amplifying your voices, from Capitol Hill to — if it comes to it — the Supreme Court. So, please tell us in the comments: How would your life change if internet service providers started blocking or throttling certain internet traffic, or creating paid prioritization channels for certain content? Include as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing. Generally, the more specific, the better. Mentioning your state and Congressional representative is especially useful. Thank you. u/ArabScarab $Jessica Ashooh, our Head of Policy$, and I will hang around to answer questions.	r/blog	post	r/blog	2017-11-27	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQT3RhUDQ2ZmRPOWktak1wS0o0Mlp1aTBPcFhtSElIa3M0ZXE1b1dDemZyNDBKZnhWbElla3V3YU9SLWxDTVdNbVBZd25CUEF4WkVSNXg4cUdwa1JPUmc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkOVJEN0xwV3pjcTJXUGRubGtFODVsS2J3cUZ0NkhRQnVTRHZLSmE1Tkc2OWctbUZQRmFxWGp5Nk54bVI1akd0LTlZbzNqUGZYQmlCTUsyRm5fczdYZVdkZzMwTkhwU243eVUyanRDMGJGUVdNQ0JCd1JTZ2dtZU50d2NYR2d1bzFNMVNycVBONUZWNzNKdEVEVm00VnBtaVB5UmVxT3l2TjBhZW1sRU9Udm5xNTFYSUQwXzM0MllXcUxGal9neXVs
Well, folks. It’s that time of the year again. The end of the year—when we share a few (slightly premature) highlights from 2017! You can check out all of our highlights—including a few fun stats and some “Reddit Superlatives”—in [our official blog post](http://redditblog.com/2017/12/19/the-best-of-reddit-in-2017/), but if you’re tired of clickin’, read on for a quick summary. ##Most Upvoted Posts of 2017 * 1\. [“The Senate. Upvote this so that people see it when they Google ‘The Senate.’”](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/62sjuh/the_senate_upvote_this_so_that_people_see_it_when/) * 2\. [“Private Internet Access, a VPN provider, takes out a full page ad in The New York Times calling out 50 senators.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/61ns2w/private_internet_access_a_vpn_provider_takes_out/) * 3\. [“Gas station worker takes precautionary measures after customer refused to put out his cigarette”](https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/7431qq/gas_station_worker_takes_precautionary_measures/) * 4\. [“This is Shelia Fredrick, a flight attendant. She noticed a terrified girl accompanied by an older man. She left a note in the bathroom on which the victim wrote that she needed help. The police was alerted & the girl was saved from a human trafficker. We should honor our heroes.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/5sfexx/this_is_shelia_fredrick_a_flight_attendant_she/) * 5\. [“My dad waits every year for the day the sun rises just right and reflects along the railroad tracks, Today was that day!”](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/6z699p/my_dad_waits_every_year_for_the_day_the_sun_rises/) * 6\. [“And here it is: Likely the last sketch I'll ever post on Reddit. It's been a wild ride, guys and girls. Thanks for everything.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/6e7luk/and_here_it_is_likely_the_last_sketch_ill_ever/) * 7\. [“Half-naked girls get thousands of upvotes, how many for our boy in blue?”](https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/62td2v/halfnaked_girls_get_thousands_of_upvotes_how_many/) * 8\. [“Reddit’s Immigrants”](https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/6qatmn/reddits_immigrants/) * 9\. [“Protect Net Neutrality. Save the Internet.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/7eojwf/protect_net_neutrality_save_the_internet/) * 10\. [“We need your voice as we continue the fight for net neutrality”](https://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/6mtgtp/we_need_your_voice_as_we_continue_the_fight_for/) ##Most Upvoted AMAs of 2017 * 1\. ["I’m Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Ask Me Anything."](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/5whpqs/im_bill_gates_cochair_of_the_bill_melinda_gates/) * 2\. [“I'm Alan Sealls, your friendly neighborhood meteorologist who woke up one day to Reddit calling me the ‘Best weatherman ever’ AMA.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6zoy5o/im_alan_sealls_your_friendly_neighborhood/) * 3\. [“Joe Manchin refused to listen to our pleas for help. He said, “I’m not changing. Find somebody else who can beat me and vote me out.“ So, I took him up on it. I’m running for US Senate for the beautiful State of West Virginia, and my name is Paula Jean Swearengin. AMA”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6qwjro/joe_manchin_refused_to_listen_to_our_pleas_for/) * 4\. [“I am Elon Musk, ask me anything about BFR!”](https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/76e79c/i_am_elon_musk_ask_me_anything_about_bfr/) * 5\. ["I'm the Monopoly Man that trolled Equifax -- AMA!"](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/74nyxw/im_the_monopoly_man_that_trolled_equifax_ama/) * 6\. ["Good news, Redditors! We are Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West, and John Dimaggio, here to talk all things FUTURAMA! Ask away, meatbags!"](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6ka4pd/good_news_redditors_we_are_matt_groening_david_x/) * 7\. [“I was Goofy at Walt Disney World for over 20 years! AMA! (This post is not for those who wish to preserve the Disney Magic)”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/5h7gq8/i_was_goofy_at_walt_disney_world_for_over_20/) * 8\. [“I am Dr. Jane Goodall, a scientist, conservationist, peacemaker, and mentor. AMA.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6zvwqe/i_am_dr_jane_goodall_a_scientist_conservationist/) * 9\. [“I spent 21 years in prison for a murder I didn’t commit, and my story was just made into a movie. AMA.”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6uaklk/i_spent_21_years_in_prison_for_a_murder_i_didnt/) * 10\. [“President Trump has threatened national monuments, resumed Arctic drilling, and approved the Dakota Access pipeline. I’m an environmental lawyer taking him to court. AMA!”](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/6a7nyr/president_trump_has_threatened_national_monuments/) ## Largest New Communities Created in 2017 * 1\. [r/MovieDetails](http://reddit.com/r/MovieDetails) * 2\. [r/INEEEEDIT](http://reddit.com/r/INEEEEDIT) * 3\. [r/TrumpCriticizesTrump](http://reddit.com/r/TrumpCriticizesTrump) * 4\. [r/AccidentalWesAnderson](http://reddit.com/r/AccidentalWesAnderson) * 5\. [r/bonehurtingjuice](http://reddit.com/r/bonehurtingjuice) * 6\. [r/WatchandLearn](http://reddit.com/r/WatchandLearn) * 7\. [r/esist](http://reddit.com/r/esist) * 8\. [r/2healthbars](http://reddit.com/r/2healthbars) * 9\. [r/MarchAgainstTrump](http://reddit.com/r/MarchAgainstTrump) * 10\. [r/FireEmblemHeroes](http://reddit.com/r/FireEmblemHeroes) Honorable mentions: * [r/SequelMemes](http://reddit.com/r/SequelMemes) (which just missed the cut-off at #11). * [r/PrequelMemes](http://reddit.com/r/PrequelMemes) (which just missed the cut-off because it was created five days before the start of 2017). ## Best of 2017: Subreddit Edition Right now, communities across Reddit are working on their own “Best of 2017” posts, so if you want to see all the very best of the best-of threads from your favorite subbies, check out r/bestof2017. From all of us at Reddit HQ, Happy Snoo Year!	r/blog	post	r/blog	2017-12-19	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQWUhZUDJQVE9vYnExeV9nTi1XcldaTXVEUUpXWk94Q0R5YjBsamFkSFVqODVTVGU4ZEJWNGRiN19GZGNzRVFzTFZaYXlxZEo2SW1Ea2hPVlc4STNYTVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkaUJtRWdMMV9JVElISlo4bHlEMERzUWZUbVU2Rkd3RUpEeTlqVFhZOG53cG9Ub292YUtpZnU3RnB0VndNa2RxS3U1ei1WWERhblVxaFhSQnVWa0pjbHhDRmFDUndxdlc2aHN5QnZ3Skl0ZlRsUHpyWWVNQU1EMWljVkU2cTh4NURMUmQzVURFeDlqajNRLU5iWkNKdzZnPT0=
Hi All, As [u/spez](/user/spez) has mentioned a [few](https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/6qptzw/with_so_much_going_on_in_the_world_i_thought_id/) [times](https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/7a4bjo/time_for_my_quarterly_inquisition_reddit_ceo_here/) [now](https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/7u2zpi/not_my_first_could_be_my_last_state_of_the/), we’ve been hard at work redesigning Reddit. It’s taken over a year and, starting today, we’re launching a mini blog series on r/blog to share our process. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to cover a few different topics: * the thinking behind the redesign \- our approach to creating a better desktop experience for everyone $hey, that’s today’s blog post!$, * moderation in the redesign \- new tools and features to make moderating on desktop easier, * Reddit's evolution \- a look at how we've changed $and not changed$ over the years, * our approach to the design \- how we listened and responded to users, and * the redesign architecture \- a more technical, “under the hood” look at how we’re giving a long overdue update to Reddit’s code stack. But first, let’s start with the big question on many of your minds right now. ### Why are we redesigning our Web Experience? We know, we know: you love the old look of Reddit $which [u/spez](/user/spez) lovingly described as “dystopian Craigslist”$. To start, there are two major reasons: #### To build features faster: Over the years, we’ve received countless requests and ideas to develop features that would improve Reddit. However, our current code base has been largely the same since we launched...more than 12 years ago. This is problematic for our engineers as it introduces a lot of tech debt that makes it difficult to build and maintain features. Therefore, our first step in the redesign was to update our code base. #### To make Reddit more welcoming: What makes Reddit so special are the thousands of subreddits that give people a sense of community when they visit our site. At Reddit’s core, our mission is to help you connect with other people that share your passions. However, today it can be hard for new redditors or even longtime lurkers to find and join communities. $If you’ve ever shown Reddit to someone for the very first time, chances are you’ve seen this confusion firsthand.$ We want to make it easier for people to enjoy communities and become a part of Reddit. We’re still in the early stages, but we’re focused on bringing communities and their personalities to Popular and Home, by exposing global navigation, community avatars to the feed, and more. ### How are we approaching the redesign? We want everyone to feel like they have a home on Reddit, which is why we want to put communities first in the redesign. We also want communities to feel unique and have their own identity. We started by partnering with a small group of moderators as we began initial user testing early last year. Moderators are responsible for making Reddit what it is, so we wanted to make sure we heard their feedback early and often as we shaped our desktop experience. Since then, we’ve done countless testing sessions and interviews with both mods and community members. This went on for several months as we we refined our designs $which we’ll talk about in more detail in our “Design Approach” blog post$. As soon as we were ready to let the first group of moderators experience the redesign, we created a subreddit to have candid conversations around improving the experience as we continued to iterate. The subreddit has had over 1,000 conversations that have shaped how we prioritize and build features. We expected to make big changes based on user feedback from the beginning, and we've done exactly that throughout this process, making shifts in our product plan based on what we heard from you. At first, we added people in slowly to learn, listen to feedback, iterate, and continue to give more groups of users access to the alpha. Your feedback has been instrumental in guiding our work on the redesign. Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. ### What are some of the new features we can expect? Part of the redesign has been about updating our code base, but we're also excited to introduce new features. Just to name a few: Change My View Now you can Reddit your way, based on your personal viewing preferences. Whether you’d prefer to browse Reddit in [Card view](https://i.redd.it/et5p9bxbhnd01.gif) $with auto\-expanded gifs and images$, [Classic view](https://i.redd.it/q3ysf2phhnd01.gif) $with a similar feel as the iconic Reddit look: clean and concise$ or [Compact view](https://i.redd.it/4egg3y5lhnd01.gif) $with posts condensed to make titles and headlines most prominent$, you can choose how you browse. Infinite Scroll & Updated Comments Experience With [infinite scroll](https://i.redd.it/hituybj6hnd01.gif), the Reddit content you love will never end, as you keep scrolling... and scrolling... and scrolling... forever. We’re also introducing a lightbox that combines the content and comments so you can instantly join the conversation, then get right back to exploring more posts. Fancy Pants Editor Finally, we’ve created a new way to post that doesn't require markdown $although you can \^still \^\^use \^\^\^it! $ and lets you post an [image and text](https://i.redd.it/vco5jc8egnd01.gif) within the same post. ### What’s next? Right now, we’re continuing to work hard on all the remaining features while incorporating more recent user feedback so that the redesign is in good shape when we extend our testing to more redditors. In a few weeks, we’ll be giving all moderators access. We want to make sure moderators have enough time to test it out and give us their feedback before we invite others to join. After moderators, we’ll open the new site to our beta users and gather more feedback $[here’s how to join as a ](https://i.redd.it/kyhqk5c55gd01.gif)beta tester$. We expect everyone to have access in just a few months! In two weeks, we’ll be back for our next post on moderation in the redesign. We will be sticking around for a few hours to answer questions as well.	r/blog	post	r/blog	2018-02-01	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQUzdkRW1UUExNdloyUHZCWjBNTnBOOHo1SlJmWWFEUVlySE1CNDhzUnFZbWlESmtIc0llRGtxbktyWUJkNVM4dmxSSWNhSFNGZ3o1YkNrWUVWeDJON3c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkbjNYOE9BNk9adWkzaGR0Z1FBa2trMjRHR1FZWEY1OWlTeUZFdVVJMzhnaTN2MTNoVnBkYU9mQURGaVJsdjhvTXBJMGhNelhBT20wX182dThSQzFJY1hCZHl2OUNMWi1Hb2xSRi1VT3ZFaDBvRnlZSXh4RTkxLXpmeEJieUxyQXhTSVNkdzZ4eUNZRkpQQjlCNFh4Q0d6MmdqM3hpaWI0ZTJNVm5xbXBhZlF3dXZZT2dxVnUyal9oOWlYYk5EYmR2VVJ4SDNHUEMyNS1tM3BQMjVTbWZMUT09
Who can you trust? Visit [r/circleoftrust](https://www.reddit.com/r/circleoftrust) on desktop and the latest versions of the official Reddit app for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reddit.frontpage) and [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reddit-the-official-app/id1064216828). Edit: We've been experiencing technical difficulties today. We are hoping to have circleoftrust back open soon. Edit \[4/2/2018 6:45pm PDT\]: We're back!	r/blog	post	r/blog	2018-04-02	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQbXZkSDdiRTI5NDd4Z0ZfQ3ZPUkpuY0cwdE5oUWgxWkd0VzdlTEd5cEEwMTNJVFV5U1dTbzRfT3pLOEYyQzNDZldLeUdQbTh4enpONS1Uamx0bG1KZUE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkMkdERFZQbjBfTEU1ak5xX0c5X1FGSlNrT0o4YWZtdDFYbUp0NWdhYlU5OE9GcTZEUDBaUEFGMi1fOG85Sm9CcERUSG5Ob1c1Uk1oaTZYWmtfMW8yNFdHZ2tudlJjRmNFZU4tRDdlNmNvVDhEYjZjaERudDdXZ3EyWnlWQlZoTmJCcXBlVnE1YTdLc1BvTHpEYkpRaV93PT0=
TL;DR: *Your feedback helped us reshape the direction of chat on Reddit from one-to-one chat to private group chats and eventually to community-based chat rooms (and your jokes helped me get through many a long day). Chat rooms are now in beta and being released to more subreddits daily. Check out* [*r/subchats](https://www.reddit.com/r/SubChats/) or* [*this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/community_chat/comments/8465bl/welcome_to_rcommunity_chat/) if you’d like to see how it works!* Guess what? Chicken butt! (More on that later.) For now, hi! I’m [u/ityoclys](https://www.reddit.com/user/ityoclys), but if you're one of the 7,000 or so people who messaged the admins with your feedback on Chat, you may remember me better as u/reddit_chat_feedback. Most people still don’t know about Reddit Chat, so, for context, over the past year we’ve been [beta testing](https://www.reddit.com/r/beta/comments/8g22ow/subreddit_chat_rooms_beta_has_been_released_to/) a few new chat features with a small number of you. When we started, we knew that most people didn’t personally know other redditors, since the core of the Reddit experience is pseudonymous sharing and discussion, so we wanted to make sure there was a place for people in the betas to test chat, give feedback, and have a bit of fun. Perhaps most importantly, we wanted to get to know people using chat in order to learn from them. To do this, we made a new user, [u/reddit\_chat\_feedback](https://www.reddit.com/user/reddit_chat_feedback), and added it to the top of everyone’s chat contacts list. Kind of like Tom from Myspace. For some reason, I volunteered to respond to as many people who chatted to that account as I could keep up with. So far I’ve talked to just over 7,000 people one on one. It’s been fun, and now we’d like to share some of the things we learned. [This is my life now.](https://preview.redd.it/yqisevud8qa11.png?width=1248&format=png&auto=webp&s=384e0887837a2ebda773adbc14ddd6056d78bca0) # TIL: Chatting with strangers on the internet isn’t so scary If you haven’t used AOL in a while, the idea of chatting with uninhibited strangers disguised behind bizarre usernames might give you pause - especially if you're, say, an admin openly asking for feedback from literally anyone on, say, a platform like Reddit, which is widely known for its passionate and vocal communities. Initially, I was afraid that most people would bring out the pitchforks and… unkind words. But after my first few days chatting with Redditors, I was pleasantly surprised to find that most people are super nice. The nature of real-time direct chat seems to be especially disarming. Even when people initially lash out in frustration (or just to troll us), I found that if you talk to them and show them you’re a regular human like them, they almost always chill out. Beyond just chilling out, people who are initially harsh or skeptical of new things will often change their minds. Sometimes they get so excited that they start to show up in unexpected places defending the thing they once strongly opposed in a way that feels more authentic than anything I could say. TL;DR: Don’t be afraid. Listen to people and talk to them, and everything will (usually) be fine. [People are good.](https://preview.redd.it/zwcr1mxg8qa11.png?width=1498&format=png&auto=webp&s=600eef61f0e310b67692e4c29552bd1778593be3) # TIL: People will give you excellent and actionable feedback, if you’re willing to listen I'm a product designer. I take pride in bringing clarity to our product and engineering ideas, but I also recognize that one person (or even an entire team) working on something new will never match the insights that a community of passionate people can find. Being the voice of u/reddit_chat_feedback has dramatically reinforced that framework in my mind. It's helped me gauge the general sentiment of the people using all the new things we're building, and it's given me a constant stream of users to poke holes in our ideas, all of which directly impacted the direction we took with our roadmaps. Listing everything we learned via chat would result in a novella, but here are a few common themes that surfaced through chat feedback, and how we adapted to them: * Chat on Reddit makes more sense in a group setting focused around a topic than it does in a one-on-one environment. This makes a lot of sense, but might not be initially obvious as so many chat platforms focus on connecting people who already know each other IRL. People on Reddit [don’t usually know each other IRL](https://www.reddit.com/r/HaveWeMet/), and aren’t sure who to chat with without a common focal point. This may have been the most impactful common feedback, and we actually changed our roadmap significantly based on it, shifting our focus to subreddit-based chat rooms before giving access to direct chat to all redditors. * No one wants Reddit to become \[insert generic social media platform here\]. This is good. Neither do we! Personally, I like a lot of social sites on the internet, but one of the things I enjoy most about Reddit is the freedom that it gives people to express themselves without worrying that their grandparents will judge them. * Redditors like cats. I do too. In fact I have two, and they’re very cute. * Large group chat rooms need powerful and easy-to-use moderation features. We were pretty sure this was true, but the validation we received via chat was strong, and has led us to focus on core moderation features for chat rooms early. * People want to discover and share awesome subreddits. When you get to know someone in a real time context, sometimes it becomes easier for you to understand their tastes, and share stuff you think they’d like. For instance, I learned about [r/pigifs](https://www.reddit.com/r/Pigifs/), [r/fairiesridingcorgis](https://www.reddit.com/r/fairiesridingcorgis/), and [r/specializedtools](https://www.reddit.com/r/specializedtools/). [Yes, cat in French is chat.](https://preview.redd.it/40dzc5vj8qa11.png?width=1560&format=png&auto=webp&s=1404ef79e9d7d4ddfa5235d7b544dda5af6b2660) # TIL: The internet is full of funny, witty, and weird people (jk, I already knew that) Okay, so I didn’t exactly learn about this via chat feedback, but I thought you might like to experience some of the funnier things I’ve experienced so far in chat. Like the first time u/reddit_chat_feedback reached the front page. And the second time (one day later). Thanks, [r/madlads](https://www.reddit.com/r/madlads/)! Or the time I recited the alphabet with someone from A to AZ (yes, we cycled through the alphabet at least twice over a few days). Or the time someone sent me the entire script to Star Wars Episode 3 (we added a max message length after that one…). Or the time I learned about snails. Anyway, here you go. [T2P: 1 Month](https://preview.redd.it/wqsuf5p6iqa11.png?width=1999&format=png&auto=webp&s=751e608b8536935578fe216b60b5f348064d06d3) [(Thanks, Urban Dictionary!)](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=time%20to%20penis) [Snails: the more you know.](https://preview.redd.it/zj07yjyysra11.png?width=1514&format=png&auto=webp&s=61bd6b7f2cb8050c2ba4df42c995c4113b5754b2) # TIL: how to make it to the front page At one point during my adventures as u/reddit_chat_feedback, some very [mad lads tricked me](https://www.reddit.com/r/madlads/comments/8bp26k/reddit_didnt_see_it_coming/) and then [tricked me again](https://www.reddit.com/r/madlads/comments/8bvqab/another_one_bites_the_dust/). My chat inbox was absolute madness for at least a week. But it was fun to be referenced on the front page. [Chicken butt.](https://preview.redd.it/a6asllez8qa11.png?width=1358&format=png&auto=webp&s=3fc8d5eb5cc2127906698a074628db10f8ed0a98) [Got ‘em!](https://preview.redd.it/pqheavh19qa11.png?width=1272&format=png&auto=webp&s=1d3cbf55bab152190d843d40f4ba60895a1a5318) # We want to keep learning Using [u/reddit\_chat\_feedback](https://www.reddit.com/user/reddit_chat_feedback) as a way to get to know and learn from redditors has been fun and incredibly insightful. We can’t thank everyone who has talked with us and given feedback enough. But we’d like to hear more. If you want to talk about chat on Reddit, please get in touch! Before I go, I’ll end with a cat fact: Did you know that a group of cats is called a clowder? It’s true. I learned it on Reddit. By the way, you should also check out the new [community-based chat rooms in beta](https://www.reddit.com/r/community_chat/comments/8465bl/welcome_to_rcommunity_chat/), if you haven’t already. It’s a great way to discuss topics you’re interested in with people you don’t know in real life. I’m in a bunch of them, and I’d love to chat with you.	r/blog	post	r/blog	2018-07-18	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQWnJMNDBJVzZIQ1VmcmpQUzhIUl9ZbUxqNF9vbUl6NFlmV2wwblAya2tSR3g1M2hWMW9vZ1M3dHlfbDUyQzZkempscGpMaUdtOXRIWmNneUVrUlhfU0E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkOXlZNWFpVXdCYTdvenU4UWdpNWk3UmNFSWM3UlJuTGxnVWFXbks1dFRyREg3WEFwQkRJN3dFMWdJYUZnenNIS2Z6cmNISmt0UjZwZFZtWmRYOGszNVZqQUpyLUJPTnE0ZWkxOGZUWGVXcTEyZ0V5SGFlOVozbFRpSmg0ZTFuY3pxSGc1em5OSnk4c1R0Z0RNQ0NZTEMzdExOQ3FLOW4wTmcyMWIzTG81RUVmdElZemdaTGVleTlFRUJkTnFDWkVH
#Since the witches, wolves, and ghouls are upon us, what are your biggest fears? Mines is the thought of being alone for the rest of my life. * TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate. Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information. Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, look for a star near the period since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment. If you would like to watch the winner being picked live, head here: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster * Copying and pasting is boring, but I'd rather do that than rewrite the complete explanation: The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3^rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner. If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers. You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency. * For Your Awareness:** This post will not be edited, aside from ninja edits for formatting. This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #35, go to the Comment IDs' text, and select all, excluding the beginning two lines. Afterwards, paste it into a SHA-256 generator. The hash you receive should be the same as what is listed here. If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MillionaireMakers Drawing #35\Drawing\MillionaireMakers_#35_Comment_IDs.txt * Inevitable Stream: Similar to last time's drawing, there will be a stream on my Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster This stream, while it may start earlier, will happen at 16:00 UTC, which in my time-zone, translates to 12:00 PM ET (noon). This stream will occur on Android via screen recording, and most likely under a cellular service's umbrella. Thank you for reading this. * Information Used For Draw #35: Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1o98cnzl3wacp17/AADs171b_ZXvvHqeXCVI8Xdua?dl=0 SHA-256 (hash.online-convert.com): 9139a796d9a31b6196ea2583c96e5ac5073dd866bea8eb25444d0fcd8d36863a Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8aqwy90b7a307ja/%28ALTERED%29%20MM%20Comment%20IDs%20Retrieval%20via%20PRAW.py?dl=0 Python Selection Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5vilkcidzwha69k/MillionaireMakers%20%2335%20Drawing%20Code.py?dl=0 Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xeoby8mdzkbmrnf/MillionaireMakers_Comment_IDs_35.txt?dl=0 Block Selection: The Third Block After 21 October 2018 - 16:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 16,916 *** Bonus haiku! It's lonely down here. I don't want to live in fear. Yet, I must be near.	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-10-21	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQNldVeTR4eXJzT0xQSno5cThyYUFYSVdsSzE5TDE4RXFmS0lpbDBvTk1BZ0NtS2VoRW1fd3lPTnljVktJSnZhRlgtTU1vYlQ0ajl3UVRnOEtFMDNoSnc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkQ0NzVkZrcURRa013dFo5OWd1b0JpUzRxRktfd256Wkc1Q2lnWFM4TXJjbzkxYnBUSU9JTHlfdU9zOUhkZkxXMklBSTFJUjdUcU53TlRfSE1kMUdaT0hPQ3QxVEJmVkFJSTc3QkFjVnB4MlJLS05heFdEdWtKdVNteVZ0eWptS25aZmVPNy1NUEJxbFpFSlhWMGNjR29pVDVTSzdLN1paZTZXWnBGZXVDYWtlckpoMUlWNF81eHRNNVYwRGFGeXhI
Where to start? I think [my first post-realization post](https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9q44zr/_/e86tnfy) pretty much sums it up. I guess it's a tasteful combination of surprised shock - because I'm the unluckiest fool on Earth when it comes to these things, I've never so much as won a sticker in a tombola -, guilt - I used to participate pretty regularly in this sub, but the last couple months I kinda lost track of it. I almost didn't participate actually, as I think the last winner or two probably didn't get the usual couple $ from me (I'll make up for it!), and only really commented because I thought [the rake thing](https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9powr6/_/e842g2v) was funny -, and elation - as this couldn't have come at a better time. Winning is the kind of thing that I daydream about, and I love the idea of the community participating in making others' lives easier. This sub and its concept is awesome, and I love being a part of it (even when I don't win)! I don't usually like to talk much about myself online, but y'all deserve to know a bit about who you're helping out :-) So, I'm 33, I live in Belgium. I'm a biologist, I have a cat, 4 birds, and a husband. My username is actually partially based off the name of one of my pets, Kiwi, a little conure that I helped save when she was a baby birb. Love of my life (sorry, hubby!). Life has been overall good, I know I'm lucky compared to many people, despite things being a bit rough and complicated recently, having a hard time finding work and such. We're not rich, but we have a roof over our heads and food on the table, and we've even been able to splurge a bit for our wedding this summer (well, more the honeymoon than the wedding itself, tbh), thanks to our friends who helped out. I might not have much, but I try to be generous with what I do have, and to be a positive addition to the lives of people I cross. So what am I going to do with all these sudden riches? Well there was a nice little luxury villa in the Bahamas I had my eye on... More seriously, a good part will probably go to helping pay some bills that just popped up, like my kitty's recent vet visit, and rent which has just gone up. Then according to what's left, I would love to be able to take my husband out to a nice restaurant or a concert he's been eyeing, because he's a good man and I can't gift him these things as often as I'd like. Then, if it's possible, I'd love to fly over to see my brother, who lives in another country, and get to see my nephew for his birthday. We'll see what's possible :-) either way, I'm so grateful to all of you! I just want to end with a big shout-out: to the mods, who are really friendly and do a great job a running this sub, and and u/lilfruini in particular who so patiently helped work through timezone and technical issues; to the community as a whole, for making this kind of thing possible, and restoring faith in humanity's ability to share and care about others; and of course, last but not least, to all of you, whether you donate or just leave a friendly comment, for bringing a smile to my face today and whenever I'll be raking my leaves :-) Cheers to all of you!! *PS:* Haiku! It seems I have won Amazing rakes incoming! Leaves on lawn no more. *Edit:* I'm blown away by the generosity. Every single one of you are amazing people! I hope you have a fantastic day <3 *Edit 2: [Updated again!]* As per request, here are the winnings so far :-) * PayPal: $1536.89 * Bitcoin: $102.71 * Bitcoin cash: $31.18 * Dai: $5 * Ethereum: $56.51 * ETH classic: $1.22 * Litecoin: $29.61 * Dogecoin: $5.11 * Tippr: $19.03 * Steem: $1.19 * Handcash: $87.73 *Total = $1876.18* Thank you so much everyone, you're amazing!! I'm trying to answer and thank all of you personally ❤ I'm sending out big hugs also to those who have donated without leaving comments below, thank you so much! And also, a special high-five to one of you who sent me a PayPal request for a 1$ payment :-D don't worry about it, happens to the best of us and I had a good laugh :-D Cheers everyone! ❤ *Edit 3 & 4:* [Kitty tax! ](https://i.imgur.com/Nd46G6K.jpg) and some [birdy](https://i.imgur.com/0tXUak4.jpg) [pics](https://i.imgur.com/VprxmPL.jpg) ------------------------------------------------- This part is written by the mods: All of the amounts below should result in /u/lilikiwi receiving about $1 USD. #Methods of payment: Tipbots \| Guide \| Amount \| Comment this to donate :- \| :- \| :- \| :- Tippr \| [Guide](https://old.reddit.com/r/tippr/wiki/index) \| $1 \| “\/u/tippr $1” ChainTip \| [Guide](https://www.chaintip.org/) \| $1 \| “\/u/chaintip”, then send $1 to the address Cryptocurrency transfer \| Guide \| Amount \| Address (click for QR Code) :- \| :- \| :- \| :- \| :- Bitcoin Cash \| [Guide](https://bitcoincashers.org/intro/get-started/) \| 0.0023 BCH \| [bitcoincash:qqhycmf72aej5vrt79ttr2p6wsapf4cyuyv4t559dr](https://i.imgur.com/zhHV2iu.png) Handcash \| [Guide](https://handcash.io) \| $1 \| $LILIWIKI2018 (for QR code, see Bitcoin Cash) Bitcoin \| [Guide](https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started) \| 0.00016 BTC \| [12GNZdCJCd5pummCSLfFs6D3TtAzNPQjQ3](https://i.imgur.com/OCM3Fwp.png) Litecoin \| [Guide](https://litecoin.com/#guide) \| 0.019 LTC \| [LKQrVGmJgMYPyxWT2vGNjSJXwKUgLojvQM](https://i.imgur.com/s1SR0Td.png) Ethereum \| [Guide](https://www.ethereum.org/) \| 0.0050 Ether \| [0x55CDd28c2847b457Be8bc98C285fd945574BF9B7](https://i.imgur.com/o8ijtjX.png) Dogecoin \| [Guide](https://dogecoin.com/getting-started/) \| 225 Doge \| [DPn8m1Gfo1waFaaBuCHAe7UmrPMLcbA96i](https://i.imgur.com/o9GNCgy.png) Steem \| [Guide](https://steem.io/) \| 1.23 Steem \| [@millmakers](https://steemit.com/@millmakers) Cash transfer \| Guide \| Amount \| Address :- \| :- \| :- \| :- PayPal \| [Guide](https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/account-setup) \| $1* \| lilikiwi2018@gmail.com \* - Transfer fee from U.S. to Europe varies depending on the amount, [see this link](https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees)	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-10-22	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQakpaRlYtMUNXSUFCaldWMWFIWXZVRGZFdlhtTWQxcm9acE42VUpPb0FEQTE4eXEzYXpxMXVlbm5ZR2lCaEJ3YlFmbXpzVVhWQllmMEhubEtYaHdTY0E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkaFNURHAwOVJiRlV2VXpOb1BpUmFVczBiSXRobWdfSldBaEU2TkFzaXFsRjIyRmhlanV4anpBZE14dFF6dHhqMUI4ZGJ0VU9tamV2U05TSi15bXp1LTVTQ0JtMnJNU2JFam1yRDhfOUcxZ1ladlcwUGY4TFRJckdaczAtM0RJcERmNXZESV96emhabW85QkJvQ3lQZjFkSUcwRk1iTzJfbGJRZ1FnZWlGWEVEUVMzejF0TGMxaGkzQ0ZMWXJxSG5oaUI0YV9zdGh3RkZucVpVcTlkSEtIQT09
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been [talking a lot about community styling](https://www.reddit.com/r/redesign/comments/9dx376/introducing_friday_fun_threads_todays_topic/) with redditors in r/redesign, covering every topic under the sun—from the custom images mods use to replace upvotes and downvotes to all the delightfully strange takes on [our alien mascot Snoo](https://www.reddit.com/r/redesign/comments/9j4r5v/friday_fun_thread_wednesday_edition_what_are_your/). We kicked off these discussions (dubbed the “Friday Fun” series, despite the fact that it has occasionally come out on Wednesday and we’re currently celebrating it on—what else?—[a Monday](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsmVgoXDq2w)) as a way to celebrate all the cool things mods have done with our new styling tools. We know we still have work to do. But since we [first opened new Reddit for business](https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/891stx/starting_today_more_people_will_have_access_to/) back in April, we’ve been shipping updates [every single week](https://www.reddit.com/r/redesign/search?q=flair_name%3A%22Changelog%20%3Asnoo_hearteyes%3A%22&restrict_sr=1&sort=new)—improving accessibility, expanding flair, making desktop styles [visible on mobile](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/970xqe/community_styling_in_reddit_apps/), and most recently launching [ModMail Search](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/9qr6et/search_on_new_modmail_is_here/). So, with the spirit of Halloween upon us, we wanted to take a brief break from our work to show off some of the brightest, raddest, identical-iest communities we’ve seen so far. There weren’t really any “winners,” per se, since that implies someone lost, so this roundup really is a spotlight on the spectrum of awesome communities on Reddit. Because the best part of our job building styling tools is seeing how redditors use them. We curated this showcase of communities from comments and conversations with redditors on our r/redesign Fun Friday styling posts. Each community has done something to make their identity stand out using our new styling tools, from their Snoovatar to their banner to widgets. Some communities made us giggle like awkward teenagers, some made us drop our jaws in awe, and others we couldn’t stop reloading to see their image widget. And now onto the showcase! # “Twinners” Creepy twins are a classic trope of Halloween costumes, so we thought it would be fitting to begin with the community stylings that look almost the exact same as in old Reddit (with the added benefit of being visible on mobile, too). Here are a few user-nominated subbies that look scary-similar to their classic counterparts. [r\/fakealbumcovers](https://preview.redd.it/8taicfnpg6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=693b62b81bd3ad71183d45805392998d2a4507f3) [r\/malefashionadvice](https://preview.redd.it/6uuho05ug6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=736f1250d15232e65a01622f78f17a29b155cbb7) [r\/Science](https://preview.redd.it/j5nn0zhwg6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=6d21b2d0e4d0cb9af72d5554b2a7e92c41e876cb) # Stand-out Styling Elements Over the course of our “Friday Fun” discussions about specific parts of community styling (like upvotes, sidebars, banners, icons, Snoos, etc.), we went in every time thinking we’d seen it all, only to be happily proven wrong by redditors who pointed out details we had never noticed in communities across the site. Here are a few user-nominated styles that showed off just how much creativity, thoughtfulness, and welding ability can go into one mod team’s styling. Vote Icons [r\/thinking](https://preview.redd.it/y7572awzg6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6f5a5f05e632d3d7cf52f6bcc36893ef1e276b1) Simple, elegant, and very, very thoughtful. 🤔 Banner [r\/Superman](https://preview.redd.it/lx9lbdn3h6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=cf380522174a1b3e8f8f4fc5ca97b740b02da1cd) Look carefully at the background for some super-ior attention to detail (then check out the Snoo-perman icon flexing on the left). Flair [r\/NASCAR](https://preview.redd.it/37raea87h6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=2f3f3eb2b3e7ddef5adb277351b49b3277073816) We’ve focused [a lot](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/92e3v6/an_update_on_flairs/) on [improving](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/95dgnx/an_update_on_automod_for_flair_on_the_redesign/) our [flair tools](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/9d89bh/another_update_on_user_flairs/) over the past few months, and we’re thrilled to see communities like r/NASCAR doing laps around the rest of us with how they’ve applied it. Sidebar Extraordinaire [r\/CFB](https://preview.redd.it/n0yw7pzbh6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=1b4d7a50448b94f56c32a9d03a9f4f13e638dae1) If you haven’t checked out the r/CFB sidebar, get ready to have your socks, shoes, and knee-pads knocked off! This community has used just about every sidebar option available, from CSS widgets to the Related Subreddits listing, calendar, and more. A true styling championship contender, indeed. [r\/welding](https://preview.redd.it/1nqc074gh6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=61e6417ccc5cdc5b40a3f016628ca76945ad83c1) Last but certainly not least, we probably had the most fun digging through all the fascinating artistic interpretations communities have made of [Snoo](https://redditblog.com/2013/06/05/whats-snoo/). While there were many inventive picks for this, one of our all-time favorite nominations was this charming entry from r/welding. # Overall Style And now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for, here are a few of the best overall stylings. Most of these are communities that distinguished themselves by having a combination of styling elements, from custom Snoos and stellar headers to carefully crafted vote icons, sidebars, and a general, shall we say, Snoo ne sais quoi. If you haven’t checked them out, just click the links below each one to explore how they styled. [r\/Naruto](https://preview.redd.it/s4ofkmk0i6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=1a9afe28596dd497e7be1714273edf0e20d0b5b5) [r\/ooer](https://preview.redd.it/69g190y5i6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=3035c7811e47f0118d43bc1c1c681a412a139a30) (And yes, you really should click it to see those terrifying post backgrounds in action...) [r\/pigifs](https://preview.redd.it/7806omqai6v11.png?width=1696&format=png&auto=webp&s=cf822d22b7eb467aa1dd8185678b95cc43e823da) (Please [upsnoot and downsnoot](https://www.reddit.com/r/redesign/comments/9dx376/introducing_friday_fun_threads_todays_topic/e5kq657/) responsibly.) Do you have a favorite community styling that we missed? Let us know in the comments! (And, as always, if you want to see what we’ve shipped most recently and what we’re working on next, stay tuned to r/redesign for our weekly release notes!) P.S. If you'd like to test out the new tools yourself, check out our handy-dandy guide [here](https://mods.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008722771-Customize-Appearance-overview).	r/blog	post	r/blog	2018-10-29	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQYUdaVXNUUXJtdVBtb01wNUNIVVZMNmthVTNZQW52UDk4cm9za19zeDZia0VWX1JXdnR0NnZXYUlZM1NQem1zcl9rcFJMcjRWbU1HYk14TW1MQ01qZWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lka2dhZ2VQOGFYSm9VTFRqNWZUY0RGQzVKUDEyUTI5bnk5eDh3Vzd6VDdVTUJJVVpXZ21rbkRjRVQ4dlBNWUROdzc4UVdvZXN6WlloV1gzUDNMY192Vk13azNFTEVBVWsyallnSFg2YXlNNzg5RDNobjdvTldzendaZDJYdVFTeXMyZGVlb1Q5WW12d2tWWHpRWXJHLXVIdEZDUjZCR05fUUkxcEZkNlRqcXBrQ3BISkdWUF9rUVRkX0VPeEpHZnZn
OBLIGATORY REDDIT GOLD AND PLATINUM EDIT: Please stop. You keep making me lose my editing virginity. Thanks though, kind strangers, but still stop. I don't deserve this. SECOND EDIT: I also added a bullet point on downloading the list of comment IDs. For a quick rundown, I rescheduled it to 5:00 UTC, if you would like to replicate this for yourself. THIRD EDIT: There has been a discrepency. Comments will be retrieved again at 6:00 UTC. FOURTH EDIT: I overslept and now I am depressed. Comments will be retrieved again at 13:00 UTC. * #Merry Giving of Thankfulness! * TL;DR: Leave a comment on this thread. A random user will be chosen, and everyone donates a dollar to make a millionaire. You are welcome to spread this thread via upvoting, telling friends and family, and sharing on social media! [If you'd like to be reminded to enter the next drawing by RemindMeBot, click here!](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=%5Bhttp%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky%5D+RemindMe!+December+21+2018+11%3A00+PM+%22Enter+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+drawing!%22) What is this, anyway? Three years ago, a Redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact, [if a million people picked a certain Redditor and all donated just $1, they would have the power to make someone a millionaire](https://redd.it/2mq94c). This subreddit is an embodiment of that showerthought, and the monthly drawings are the attempts to make it happen. We need your help to keep this running, which amounts to only $1 a month to make someone's day. In the long term, that’s $120 every decade, which is a much more affordable price than other expenses. How does it work? Below, you will find an explanation on entering, rules to keep in mind, the selection, and other important things to note. How to enter: * REQUIRED: Leave only one (1) top level comment in reply to this thread! Replying to other comments will not count. It is highly recommended to comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`", which will remind you via PM to donate. Important Rules: * Only ONE top level comment per person (replies and subsequent-level comments aren't included), but feel free to reply to other comments. Making duplicate top level comments may result in exclusion from entering. Go to /u/me to ensure you don't accidentally double comment. * If, by any chance, you do double comment, delete any extra duplicates ASAP, ideally before the thread is locked in 24 hours, as any chosen draws found to violate this will not be eligible to win, and will be banned from the subreddit. * Your account must be older than 30 days with some amount of activity. Throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is 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. * While attempts to make the selection method similar to 2017’s have been performed, it still varies from the original. For an example from a prior drawing, see [[Draw #33]](https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/98ifef/were_coming_to_a_draw_as_a_millionaires_about_to/). For archival purposes, please [click here](http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2ournt/explanation_of_our_new_drawing_system_inspired_by/) for the original selection method. * Method's TL;DR: Your number is assigned by sorting the comments by old, so the first commenter will be 1, and the list of comments will be publicly released. The subreddit then waits for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, after a preselected date and time, and calculates the winner using a formula described in the posts mentioned above. * Comment IDs are downloaded at ~~2:00 UTC~~ 5:00 UTC, ~~three~~ six hours following the thread being locked. There will be two trial runs prior to ~~2:00 UTC~~ 5:00 UTC, and one trial run thirty minutes after. If it is shown that deletion of comments are occurring between any of the trial runs, or technical difficulties, the retrieval of the comments will be delayed by an hour, following the same procedures. * To determine if you are on the list, please go to your comment and save it. The comment ID is what gets recorded and selected, which looks like this: `e3yxpj4`. * The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck and will provide any information necessary for their chosen payment methods (mods will help set this up if needed). * The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire! A donation table will be stickied to the winner’s post, giving users the freedom in how they donate. * The lucky Redditor follows up with a thank you within the next days, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking their generosity. Reminders * Take the time you have available now to setup your PayPal, Square Cash, and Google Wallet account, and/or cryptocurrency wallets. (Note: Some services may not be available depending on where you reside.) * To buy any cryptocurrencies, you may use [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) for purchases using your bank account. * To store cryptocurrencies, there are many accessible wallets, and if you win, you will be guided on which ones to download. For Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, it’s recommended to use the [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#home) and [Electron Cash](https://electroncash.org/index.html) wallet for Mac, Linux, and PC. * 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 want to be reminded to donate, please comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`". * Spread the word! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! There has been a correlation between this subreddit making it in /r/all and an increase in donations. * Try to cross-post to relevant subs, and upvote. There is a correlation between reaching /r/all and the amount of donations for the winner. (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here.) * If you are under 18, please talk to your parents to get their consent to participate and use their help to setup a PayPal account. MOST IMPORTANTLY Remember, this is about generosity, making history, and coming together to make someone's life better. It takes three minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a couple buckeroos, or going through tough times and can only donate a few pennies. Every cent counts. Note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. No prizes are given away directly by the moderators of this subreddit (the moderators will never even touch your donations; this is done voluntarily). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS they're generally paid by the donor, and any donation under $14,000 is not taxable. If a lone $1 can get you good feelings, imagine the possibilities with $1,000,000. You can go invite your family to the Thwnksgiving table, take them out, or prepare for the winter season! One million dollars can be enough to change someone’s life. Spread the word: have your friends and family comment, post the link to your friendly-neighborhood social media network, and share it to anyone interested. LET'S ~~THANK~~ MAKE A MILLIONAIRE! Thanks for your patience. I'm thankful for all of you. Now give your dollar!	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-11-16	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQb0pudzNBbXdJdE9waEhWM2wyVVR5OF94TF9tZVJHVF9ueGhYLTFnaEFHTEN0bmRCWm5sdEswVEo4djA3XzVCX01Ga1FkT0tDRGtxanlDTWlUR3YwaVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkNkllLTladlVvd2JlNENmSTdsVlhzS1J6SEZmVS12T3VlTHFjLUVNdjFmVWRybUZIU051SWY2UGxEeVUzd2F2Y1hteS1RbG0wQnRoRGNjTDFyM2c0Y2ZnV2JNN1I2U1k3SHl1ZzNmbGVxcmxjajZFQTlpYUsyeW1qR1ZSNEpzX0kxQnNHTnEtMHFnTE5uWWlpWmZqTkdMWjdNdThxV1h6ekgzX3k0VnF2SEFTY1ZUZDFydl9pS0VSaW9KZEprYTlNblJlTGdqbDc5SUtKLVVxdjU3eUlYUT09
#Cutting it close, like a trip to a grocery store on Thanksgiving Eve. * TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate. Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information. Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, look for a star (primarily lack-of) near the period since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment. If you would like to watch the winner being picked live, head here: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster * DISCLAIMER: Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you. * Mailing List Subscribers: First and foremost, I must apologize to all subscribers counting on me to send an email. I take full responsibility for not sending it, and for failing to give an entry. If it interests users, though, behind the scenes, we are working on more ways to remind our users, one of which being Discord, which we plan to unveil in December. Stay tuned, and apologies for the troubles I have caused! * Explanatory Explanation: The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3^rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner. If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers. You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency. * For Your Awareness:** This post will not be edited, aside from ninja edits for formatting. This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #36, remove the first two lines, and upload the file to a SHA-256 generator. The hash you receive should be the same as what is listed here. If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MillionaireMakers Drawing #36\Drawing\OfficialMM36IDs.txt * Consistent Stream: There will likely be a stream on my Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster This stream, while it may start earlier, will happen at 16:00 UTC, which in my time-zone, translates to 11:00 PM ET (hour before high noon). This stream will occur on Android via screen recording, and most likely under a cellular service's umbrella. Thank you for reading this. * Information Used For Draw #36: Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/88ockcr7uejnr0y/AAC-6lkBpFxV4qOVwIhOAB9ua?dl=0 SHA-256 (md5file.com): 9eb62fa3b3c86b08771d9aafe1f4ecce1854a6e140e29a2cbe0f312bf09e0259 Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nd6oql2jmvt4mky/%28ALTERED%29%20MM%20Comment%20IDs%20Retrieval%20via%20PRAW.py?dl=0 Python Selection Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/psajo5w8gzixk7g/MillionaireMakers%20%2335%20Drawing%20Code.py?dl=0 Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9kihitvcvdo2kx/OfficialMM36IDs.txt?dl=0 Block Selection: The Third Block After 18 November 2018 - 16:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 21,847 * Dear Haiku lovers, I'm sorry but no bonus. I have to focus.**	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-11-18	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQMl9PSVNWUUgwc3UyY0t3am5vaWRSQTlWeElGSWhVYVU4VmR6SDg1Tk1rSlZMbHNQS254LVBDY3puN2szczY5bDRuQ3JONWVRX2hUVTN0M2haYTNOSmc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkd3ZBLTIwbGFneUs3R2JJb2U2ajVkaUNkT1pZSHFJRnhiRTFDYWpsRmVCa1FIVTBhUDh4RjYzOXBaNVpGY2czbUc0TU11N2pQWTdvSFNBREpuU3BFV0NDa3lGMjB2S2xlNENYTjNzM1h5ZXJWM05WUkxqNy1sNy0wblJaRGtEcnJJT056TEJPYWtIVW9mSzN0bHV3MmhmU1dHVHZoX0FKU2l4LUN1QUhKaUFjejRjVTgwaTJUS3VvUEJ2YUo4S1JJMWVtbnN2ck9zWVdYMG55QXhqbnBLdz09
Thanks to everyone! Honestly I just stumbled onto this and thought I'd put my name in the hat. This was completely out of left field and I am stunned. I recently exited my relationship of the past two years so this was a nice lift me up! I am in my 30's and these funds will go towards building my emergency fund for when things hit the fan which seems more and more likely to come in the next year or two. I graduated in 2008 and started my career in the recession and learned the hard way on how important it is to have some rounds in the chamber. My car got totalled when I hit a deer on halloween night and I just picked up a cheapo lien car from the tow yard so I need some reserves to cover what breaks next haha. I also want a portion of the funds to go back into my community. I will tally the votes and will make a donation in the amount of 25% of the funds received to the cause with the top choice. Public trails or homeless resources or the local humane society. Please vote on the following poll: (https://goo.gl/forms/Qi2fqwpwVCG2eGL83) Edit 1 - Current Standings Paypal - $1200 USD Cash App - $69 Cryptos - ~$125 Edit 2 - Charity Donation Status A $300 check has been sent to the Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation as the majority vote was to support homeless resources. This charity operates a halfway house, mobile food truck, a day center and other homeless support services for my community. This donation is dedicated towards the replacement of a meals on wheels truck that served over 150 homeless and 20 elderly individuals per day as the charity's catering vehicle was totaled a few days ago. A local business is matching the donation. Thanks to everyone for voting on a cause and contributing! I will be making a final donation at the end of this month to the local food bank. Edit 3 - Charity Donation Status Paypal - ~$1380 USD Cash App - $75 Cryptos - ~$125 25% of the funds is approximately $400. $300 already donated to the cause above. A local group is raising $500K to build a trail around a redwood grove and has secured matching donations. I donated an additional $125 to this cause. * This part is written by the mods (except the ethereum link I added per request): All of the amounts below should result in /u/rayout receiving about $1 USD. #Methods of payment: Tipbots (may not be running) Service and Guide \| Amount \| Comment this to donate :- \| :- \| :- [Tippr](https://old.reddit.com/r/tippr/wiki/index) \| $1 \| “/u/tippr $1” [ChainTip](https://www.chaintip.org/) \| $1 \| “/u/chaintip”, then send $1 to the address Cryptocurrency transfer Service and Guide \| Amount \| Address (click for QR Code) :- \| :- \| :- \| :- \| :- [Bitcoin Cash](https://bitcoincashers.org/intro/get-started/)** \| 0.0042 BCH \| Unavailable [Bitcoin](https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started) \| 0.00021 BTC \| [3L9QYZq6n4Zs7UDtcsyUmL8oPtHSFXi5Mz](https://i.imgur.com/K1JC3lZ.png) [Litecoin](https://litecoin.com/#guide) \| 0.029 LTC \| [MCXR4qXNRBRAcUVia2taW4pJpKqrCnQQgY](https://i.imgur.com/3a7jCsz.png) [Dogecoin](https://dogecoin.com/getting-started/) \| 446 Doge \| [DS1DEhX7z3TbdHwoo6Dgf2reNcAiyB54bj](https://i.imgur.com/TsuFwwe.png) [Ethereum](https://www.ethereum.org/) \| 0.0074 Ether \| [0x091B8848Df48d790Ad9a385d7F5A980b74D61790] [Steem](https://steem.io/) \| 2.38 Steem \| [@millmakers](https://steemit.com/@millmakers) Cash transfer Service and Guide \| Amount \| Address :- \| :- \| :- [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/account-setup) \| $1 \| https://paypal.me/rayoutx or redditmm36@gmail.com [Square Cash](https://cash.app/) \| $1 \| $rayoutx	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-11-21	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQdjhGUFl0YmV0OTd5WlRrR2hSWUI1WU0yckV3dDl5SmFkbTIxWU1VSlVSV3h6Ym82VjJ4Rml2bXRUcEZpVkRGcktNZlViaVE4Rm1lUTd6REVHTlBuLWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkblVPTTNFb2VEc3JMYjd5dHR2Zk1PejByUFlDX3JsOE9IaXJOM0YwZzl2NzdJSnIzTFJpSm1PbFZKVmtoR1pOTnRhWThsZ0RjWGFNcG9JMmFSWU5maUpjS0FZanpGMjRuVklacGxYeVZ3aXJMT0ZpMmVPOXlvdFBpLXRVamhKNXZrNThXSE55V0JPeFhyeTNCbi14R0lzWjNnU1BsN3hZa2xaLTVVcnRHMTdLRTV0aDZhNnVNbWo0UjFSMHdwTkx5M2hYdUxWZDUxeC12YjNhSEY2cC1YQT09
OBLIGATORY EDIT: Thanks for the Silv'a, kind and generous stranger. For your generosity, [have a video of Silver, from the hit video-game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2006, detailing the glorious benefits silver has on the Reddit culture!](https://youtu.be/Oq8AgIS3ZgU) Thank you. (I hope you liked the joke.) * #Santa Claus is coming! …and apparently it’s a 100,000 people in a red trench coat. * Edit: There are three deleted comments. The drill is to run the code again at 3:00 UTC, with a trial run before and after. * Quick Announcement:** On December 28, 2018, one week after this drawing, I will conduct a survey to help determine this subreddit’s direction. Additionally, the moderation team will unveil a new Discord server at the same time for our subscribers to discuss the subreddit and the drawing. Here are some questions you can expect (updated): * What day of the month would you like the /r/MillionaireMakers drawing to be held? * Should the code be further streamlined to acquire comment IDs at a faster and just pace? (Context: There's new code that can be used to prevent further cases of cheating, but it also changes the process.) * What is the best cryptocurrency blockchain to choose the winner from? * Should the [Drawing Thread] post's format be revamped in the future? * Should there be monthly or seasonal announcements the Monday of the [Drawing Thread]'s week? [If you would like to see something specific change over here at /r/MillionaireMakers, please click here!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX-h3npIpPjrz0fZoel5E7zpXHj40yo4d_U_OwgDY2WrsQxQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) Your comments will help determine any additional questions the moderation team should ask the subscribers. * TL;DR: Leave a comment on this thread. A random user will be chosen, and everyone donates a dollar to make a millionaire. You are welcome to spread this thread via upvoting, telling friends and family, and sharing on social media! [If you'd like to be reminded to donate to the winner by RemindMeBot, click here!](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=[http%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky]+RemindMe!+December+24+2018+11%3A00+PM+"Donate+to+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+winner!") What is this, anyway? Three years ago, a Redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact, [if a million people picked a certain Redditor and all donated just $1, they would have the power to make someone a millionaire](https://redd.it/2mq94c). This subreddit is an embodiment of that showerthought, and the monthly drawings are the attempts to make it happen. We need your help to keep this running, which amounts to only $1 a month to make someone's day. In the long term, that’s $120 every decade, which is a much more affordable price than other expenses. How does it work? Below, you will find an explanation on entering, rules to keep in mind, the selection, and other important things to note. How to enter:** * REQUIRED: Leave only one (1) top level comment in reply to this thread! Replying to other comments will not count. It is highly recommended to comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`", which will remind you via PM to donate. Important Rules: * Only ONE top level comment per person (replies and subsequent-level comments aren't included), but feel free to reply to other comments. Making duplicate top level comments may result in exclusion from entering. Go to /u/me to ensure you don't accidentally double comment. * If, by any chance, you do double comment, delete any extra duplicates ASAP, ideally before the thread is locked in 24 hours, as any chosen draws found to violate this will not be eligible to win, and will be banned from the subreddit. * Your account must be older than 30 days with some amount of activity. Throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is 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. * While attempts to make the selection method similar to 2017’s have been performed, it still varies from the original. For an example from a prior drawing, see [[Draw #36]]( https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9y71hn/i_would_make_a_thanksgiving_joke_but_im_not/). For archival purposes, please [click here](http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2ournt/explanation_of_our_new_drawing_system_inspired_by/) for the original selection method. * Method's TL;DR: Your number is assigned by sorting the comments by old, so the first commenter will be 1, and the list of comments will be publicly released. The subreddit then waits for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, after a preselected date and time, and calculates the winner using a formula described in the posts mentioned above. * Comment IDs are downloaded at 2:00 UTC, three hours following the thread being locked. There will be a trial run prior to the time listed, one at the time listed, and one trial run thirty minutes after. If it is shown that the deletion of comments has occurred between any of the trial runs, or technical difficulties, the retrieval of the comments will be delayed by an hour, following the same procedures. For [Drawing Thread #37], this has occurred, and retrieval of comments will be delayed to 3:00 UTC. * While not necessary, to determine if you are on the list, please go to your comment and save it. The comment ID is what gets recorded and selected, which looks like this: `e3yxpj4`. * The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck and will provide any information necessary for their chosen payment methods (mods will help set this up if needed). * The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire! A donation table will be stickied to the winner’s post, giving users the freedom in how they donate. * The lucky Redditor follows up with a thank you within the next days, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking their generosity. Reminders * Take the time you have available now to setup your PayPal, Square Cash, and Google Wallet account, and/or cryptocurrency wallets. (Note: Some services may not be available depending on where you reside.) * To buy any cryptocurrencies, you may use [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) for purchases using your bank account. * To store cryptocurrencies, there are many accessible wallets, and if you win, you will be guided on which ones to download. For Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, it’s recommended to use the [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#home) and [Electron Cash](https://electroncash.org/index.html) wallet for Mac, Linux, and PC. * 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 want to be reminded to donate, please comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`". * Spread the word! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! There has been a correlation between this subreddit making it in /r/all and an increase in donations. * Try to cross-post to relevant subs, and upvote. There is a correlation between reaching /r/all and the amount of donations for the winner. (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here.) * If you are under 18, please talk to your parents to get their consent to participate and use their help to setup a PayPal account. MOST IMPORTANTLY Remember, this is about generosity, making history, and coming together to make someone's life better. It takes three minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a couple bucks, or going through tough times and can only donate a few pennies. Every cent counts. Note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. No prizes are given away directly by the moderators of this subreddit (the moderators will never even touch your donations; this is done voluntarily). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS they're generally paid by the donor, and any donations under $14,000 is not taxable. If a lone $1 can get you a Dollar Tree-worthy present, imagine the possibilities with $1,000,000. You can go invite your family to a Disney World vacation, invite friends without hesitation, or put up Christmas decorations! One million dollars can be enough to make someone’s Christmas. Spread the word: have your friends and family comment, post the link to your friendly-neighborhood social media network, and share it to anyone interested. LET'S GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING! A Christmas delight, With people dear, near, and cheer. The winner’s tonight!	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-12-21	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQUFhsSlVuQ1hpTWN5LUUxRms3Vm1EemZKTzZqRUFaUVlQS0JNUWh4c2FZTU9kNWFKRGxIWDF0VWd3UlRreXZHeFJiRE1MRE1HcWNMMDNHLXdZcHJ5WWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkOFRROEw4bFBPY3lfZU4xaXMtcVBhbWVpQmU3Smc3WW54T1lBYTBwNXkwT29iYVhTWk90UW5UYXN3MHJYbDFLZTYxS3A3Z1F0ZVpZZ2N2ZEYwNk5ZSHlOZTV0LURuaHZUMXNfdkxDVFU1Z3RVUDJMaEJnb0lKQkpTRzdYVEh2c1NEc25NNXFpd0VhMGJCM2JJeVNxRXJld2lUS0ZCMms5UmZqY1ltd1pNN2NEaG5yYWNqcUw0V1djYXFZd0ZIblg5UXpEX1RCZTM5VnhlXzM5aUJEUE55UT09
#Past mods made it snow in this subreddit, and thanks to revision-history, I was able to, too. (If you would like to see it, access this subreddit on [old.reddit.com](https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers).) * TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate. Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information. Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, look for the lack-of a star near the time passed since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment. If you would like to watch the winner being picked live, head here: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster * DISCLAIMER: Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you. * Mailing List Subscribers: I want to work on automating this feature with /u/anarcist69. Thank you for your patience. * Explain This! The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3^rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner. If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers. You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency. * Awareness for Fairness:** This post will not be edited, aside from potential ninja edits for formatting. This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To prove this, look for the lack of an asterisk near the time since creation. To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #37, remove the first two lines, and upload the file to a SHA-256 generator. The hash you receive should be the same as what is listed here. If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MillionaireMakers Drawing #36\Drawing\OfficialMM36IDs.txt * Mostly Consistent Stream: There will likely be a stream on my Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster This stream, while it may start earlier, will happen at 16:00 UTC, which in my time-zone, translates to 11:00 PM ET (hour before high noon). This stream will occur on Android via screen recording, and most likely under a cellular service's umbrella. Thank you for reading this. * Information Used For Draw #37: Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gd6mt0wn4l36ol9/AAAChM-tZYxNpeCPUnR6PQ5La?dl=0 SHA-256 (hash.online-convert.com): 693a54ad28162b58cb43c4a0cdeb67064f49f151cb765267cb4d54efd7c8d0b6 Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k9mrtyb8w6hyzej/%28ALTERED%29%20MM%20Comment%20IDs%20Retrieval%20via%20PRAW.py?dl=0 Python Selection Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vwar2fk5k6zt0n2/MillionaireMakers%20%2337%20Drawing%20Code.py?dl=0 Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/42qr2i4fne7am9d/Official37RunIDs.txt?dl=0 Block Selection: The Third Block After 23 December 2018 - 16:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 34,971 * T'ah joyful season, Decorate, don't hesitate! Unite with reason.**	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-12-23	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQTVU2R29oeW5heHhLNVpxelpHYkpyYlNnaFFYWnhOclRrVHJyTVI0bnRSdzJjOUsyZzBOdFlaMG5nSUJxSGRnRHpLY1pvc0Q1S0F6YzVia1RGTFRwMVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkNndyRlZwM2RMejhTMFpkTlQxeFRNd05jQWUtdFBmTzlITUR1S2FoUGhoSkVNaG5hYjdILVhSSERtaXVHcGxocWJTR3d6dmplZ1M2aGVRZmVhc1Q5Wm9TdEs4NmNtMDhZbFl3dk9GektyZHRkbVctVU5uZHhjc1dhYVRsWXJHSU96cE5OQ2JCR0dZcXptYWtDbFFLQkVyQTNCOHRLM3NBVjIxTHo1NGtFYnR1NkpycjZEVW82dGFMLVB4WGVZSUo1VlpNUVJZZThvcWdXOFFBYlZUckEyQT09
Wow. I don't know where to begin. I was in shock when I finally logged into reddit after getting home from Christmas. I am a just your typical redditor, or at least what I assume to be a typical redditor until I am told differently, a white male age 20-35. I mostly type thoughtful responses and retorts that I promptly delete before sending. I am kinda nerdy. I've been to 3 or 4 meetups where I sit awkwardly trying to put screen names to faces. Now what you all came here for, the part where I say what I will do with the money. 75% of the money is going towards my student loan debt the other 25% will be donated to the American Cancer Society and to Feeding America. My father lost his battle with lung cancer last Christmas. I like to think that he was looking out for me this Christmas. After he retired he devoted his time to Feeding America. He was proud of how efficiently they collected and distributed food, and the difference he was able to provide the community. I know you don't believe this but I have sent verification to the mods. Finally Please don't start smoking and if you are a smoker quit. Edit 1st update 1:28 EST: I am going to bed or at least I am going to try to. Here are the totals as of now Method\|Amount :--\|--: Paypal\|276.45 Google Pay\|33.00 Square Cash\|23.69 Bitcoin Cash\|0.99 Bitcoin\|10.49 Etherium\|3.14 Litecoin\|1.97 Dogecoin\|0.00 Other\|2.00 Total\|351.73 2nd update 7:57 a.m. EST: I am going to run, shower, and then go to work but before all that an update Method\|Amount :--\|--: Paypal\|637.11 Google Pay\|36.00 Square Cash\|34.98 Bitcoin Cash\|0.98 Bitcoin\|20.34 Etherium\|5.66 Litecoin\|4.49 Dogecoin\|1.00 Other\|?4.00 Total\|744.56 3rd Update 12:36 p.m. EST: I went home for lunch to update the table. There are some pending coin donations that I didn't include as well as a few made by other means I may have missed. Thank you everyone. Method\|Amount :--\|--: Paypal\|919.93 Google Pay\|108.00 Square Cash\|52.98 Bitcoin Cash\|10.35 Bitcoin\|20.35 Etherium\|6.62 Litecoin\|8.39 Dogecoin\|4.61 Other\|?6.00 Donations made to charity because of technical problems\|15.00 Total\|1152.23 4th update 6:02 p.m. EST: I just got home from work and busted out the microsoft excel to get some nifty averages. I didn't include Doge and other because I couldn't figure out an easy way to see how many people donated. If anyone can tell me a good way to do it I am all ears. Method\|Amount\|Number of Donations\|Average Donation :--\|:--\|:--\|:-- Paypal\|$1,144.90\|407\|$2.81 Google Pay\|$162.25\|40\|$4.06 Square Cash\|$71.98\|36\|$2.00 Bitcoin Cash\|$15.59\|12\|$1.30 Bitcoin\|$49.52\|19\|$2.61 Etherium\|$14.11\|8\|$1.76 Litecoin\|$16.59\|6\|$2.77 Total\|$1,474.94\|528\|$2.79 5th Update: Method\|Amount\|Number of Donations\|Average Donation :--\|:--\|:--\|:-- Paypal\|1247.37\|478\|2.61 Google Pay\|176.45\|47\|3.75 Square Cash\|92.98\|45\|2.07 Bitcoin Cash\|32.39\|17\|1.91 Bitcoin\|58.38\|25\|2.33 Etherium\|17.45\|10\|1.75 Litecoin\|18.43\|7\|2.63 Total\|1643.45\|629\|2.61 Edit 6 pics or get the fuck out: Donated $400 to the two charities http://imgur.com/gallery/UHYT6Li Edit 7 12/19/2018 6:40 p.m. EST: Thank you to everyone who donated, except the person who donated .02 cents 4 or 5 times in a row then requested that I give him $50.00. You guys are amazing. Method\|Amount\|Number of Donations\|Average Donation :--\|:--\|:--\|:-- PayPal\|1651.13\|628\|2.63 Google Pay\|207.25\|58\|3.57 Cash App\|118.61\|54\|2.20 Bitcoin\|100.48\|37\|2.72 Bitcoin Cash\|40.74\|19\|2.14 Etherium\|23.12\|11\|2.10 Lite Coin\|26.83\|9\|2.98 Doge Coin\|9.67\|6\|1.61 Total\|2177.83\|822\|2.65 This part is written by the mods: All of the addresses listed should result in direct lines of payment to /u/ltrain430. We ask all users to donate at least $1 USD. Bitcoin Cash (BCH): qph5s3pfuv6krnk5kvkv5w4tr05gq38ya55p2x68jf Bitcoin: 3HQC2LT9gLL7Zu4aamGC7vrXY3TMmY96EW Ethereum: 0x3ac822FA4e30B819eC2B5FE48c9b14B7471c7B51 Litecoin: MKvykEcEkBAKZpmW2G7JytZUjZb7WGwNZi Dogecoin: D76sVEw1C4wyyBVzsdZK5M13N2LPLHvDo3 PayPal and Google Pay: JabarJabroni@gmail.com Square Cash: $JabarJabroni	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-12-27	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQcXduc3gzMzhrbnVOdk5COWZ3R2R2Yk5HNk1Gb0pTQlMyaDQ0NDMteUFsVlM1RUdsZDZ5VXNQWklUQ3R5ZkVzM3ltN29TYXl6b0h2UUczRzY1NzhsLVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkM0NqaDdkc1gzTDdqaXljdVo3Q19sQmMwdVpOdzF3ekh0ZDNxcE5yWF93T2wzWWtZTjQtbllaR3Q5V19KMkNjcjlEZkJQS2REVUtmdEgzSXo0YVFKMzk3N3ZBSHIzZF9fS254VV9aV1ZsbnB0SE05YzhoQjFsR0V6YXhfMWpURjhPY2lMc0FDOW1SVm81YTJtaWdvdk5TTEF4Uml6LW82QTZrV05Ia1Z5RWlfX29MUDJfbDZRRmYtMDJTNUN4TUFfM0ZjLWstU2Nnai1mb3BTZUM0VnBhdz09
We now have a Discord server where you can chat in real time about /r/millionairemakers Join Us: [https://discord.gg/eQPW33F](https://discord.gg/eQPW33F)	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2018-12-27	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQa0ZYUFAzb2xuamNuTWFOdTJZNHM5NW1VRHVGMkpVbXRhUmdhQ3lCNWJHR21SZmJkT1JHSldpenNjYXRyYWU5R1RqeW0ySy1iQlBnUDlKNkNiQ2pMeWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkREVyUzB4WFZXeTBkQjgtbEF1TWJIZjRkMXhzbk5LTlhxTzFJRG9UM19UYnRld01mcU9Dd3o3N05SYmxTcXNVOUs5ZUh5d3M0OGFFTEpQaDhmZmZzVTk3OWlDVGkxazctS1NfS0xJbTVlNFY2QUI4WmIzS1QxS1VpanRQcjFjX21YZk5NbE1mUkVhM3RRN055Rmd1NlBDTE54a2FJUjZTQ1F2dnNhVU96UnZDb3puRlhyQjc1N3pQTGtMbFNqVEtp
#It's cold. (I've never watched an episode of Game of Thrones, please enjoy the reference if it makes sense! If it doesn't, it's treason, then. ^And ^if ^I ^made ^anyone ^cringe, ^I'm ^sorry. ) * In Case You Missed It:** * December's winner, /u/ltrain430, is accepting donations, after initially lacking communication for a period of several days. He has donated a portion of his winning funds to charities. Donating is not required to enter, but is actively encouraged in the spirit of giving. If you please, [donate here!](https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/a9vhlz/a_christmas_miracle_winners_thread_37) * December 28, 2018 was the day of a subreddit-wide survey. Due to the fault of negligence, that day was treated as any other day. Any developments on this survey will likely be announced on February 1 or February 8, but I can't guarantee anything. Stay tuned. * /r/MillionaireMakers has a new Discord server, with exclusive tags for winners and people who have assisted me with technical help. Joining will not increase anyone's odds of winning; this is for pure discussion of the event. To join, [click here and sign-in with a Discord account.](https://discord.gg/eQPW33F) * All 2019 dates for the /r/MillionaireMakers Drawing Thread are set! [Please refer to this Dropbox document for all RemindMe dates, or keep watch of the sidebar at the right, to keep updated.](https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk72syin68443cj/MillionaireMaker%20Dates%202019.txt?dl=0) Note: I originally planned to change this, but as it's consistently structured since before my modship, I felt there was a lack of need to address it, let alone change when it's not necessary. Thank you for understanding. * TL;DR: Leave a comment on this thread. A random user will be chosen, and everyone donates a dollar to make a millionaire. You are welcome to spread this thread via upvoting, telling friends and family, and sharing on social media! [If you'd like to be reminded to donate to the winner by RemindMeBot, click here!](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=[http%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky]+RemindMe!+January+21+2019+11%3A00+PM+"Donate+to+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+winner!") What is this, anyway? Three years ago, a Redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact, [if a million people picked a certain Redditor and all donated just $1, they would have the power to make someone a millionaire](https://redd.it/2mq94c). This subreddit is an embodiment of that showerthought, and the monthly drawings are the attempts to make it happen. We need your help to keep this running, which amounts to only $1 a month to make someone's day. In the long term, that’s $120 every decade, which is a much more affordable price than other expenses. How does it work? Below, you will find an explanation on entering, rules to keep in mind, the selection, and other important things to note. How to enter:** * REQUIRED: Leave only one (1) top level comment in reply to this thread! Replying to other comments will not count. It is highly recommended to comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`", which will remind you via PM to donate. Important Rules: * Only ONE top level comment per person (replies and subsequent-level comments aren't included), but feel free to reply to other comments. Making duplicate top level comments may result in exclusion from entering. Go to /u/me to ensure you don't accidentally double comment. * If, by any chance, you do double comment, delete any extra duplicates ASAP, ideally before the thread is locked in 24 hours, as any chosen draws found to violate this will not be eligible to win, and will be banned from the subreddit. * Your account must be older than 30 days with some amount of activity. Throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is 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. * While attempts to make the selection method similar to 2017’s have been performed, it still varies from the original. For an example from a prior drawing, see [[Draw #36]]( https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9y71hn/i_would_make_a_thanksgiving_joke_but_im_not/). For archival purposes, please [click here](http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2ournt/explanation_of_our_new_drawing_system_inspired_by/) for the original selection method. * Method's TL;DR: Your number is assigned by sorting the comments by old, resulting in the first commenter being 1. The list of comments will be publicly released for the community to verify per their own accord. The subreddit then waits for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, after a preselected date and time, and calculates the winner using a formula described in the posts mentioned above. * Comment IDs are downloaded at 2:00 UTC, three hours following the thread being locked. There will be a trial run prior to the time listed, one at the time listed, and one trial run thirty minutes after. If it is shown that the deletion of comments has occurred between any of the trial runs, or technical difficulties, the retrieval of the comments will be delayed by an hour, following the same procedures. * While not necessary, to determine if you are on the list, please go to your comment and save it. The comment ID is what gets recorded and selected, which looks like this: `e3yxpj4`. * The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck and will provide any information necessary for their chosen payment methods (mods will help set this up if needed). * The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire! A donation table will be stickied to the winner’s post, giving users the freedom in how they donate. * The lucky Redditor follows up with a thank you within the next days, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking their generosity. Reminders * Take the time you have available now to setup your PayPal, Square Cash, and Google Wallet account, and/or cryptocurrency wallets. (Note: Some services may not be available depending on where you reside.) * To buy any cryptocurrencies, you may use [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) for purchases using your bank account. * To store cryptocurrencies, there are many accessible wallets, and if you win, you will be guided on which ones to download. For Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, it’s recommended to use the [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#home) and [Electron Cash](https://electroncash.org/index.html) wallet for Mac, Linux, and PC. * 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 want to be reminded to donate, please comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`". * Spread the word! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! There has been a correlation between this subreddit making it in /r/all and an increase in donations. * Try to cross-post to relevant subs, and upvote. There is a correlation between reaching /r/all and the amount of donations for the winner. (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here.) * If you are under 18, please talk to your parents to get their consent to participate and use their help to setup a PayPal account. MOST IMPORTANTLY Remember, this is about generosity, making history, and coming together to make someone's life better. It takes three minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a couple bucks, or going through tough times and can only donate a few pennies. Every cent counts. Note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. No prizes are given away directly by the moderators of this subreddit (the moderators will never even touch your donations; this is done voluntarily). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS, they're paid by the donor, and any donations under $14,000 is not taxable. If a lone $1 can get you ice cream (I did eat a Frosty this week), imagine the possibilities with $1,000,000. You can start a loan for a new vehicle, raise money for a TV, or pay gas bills to stay warm! One million dollars can keep someone from the pain of the frost and cold. Spread the word: have your friends and family comment, post the link to your friendly-neighborhood social media network, and share it to anyone interested. Let's heat a millionaire! The cold of the night, Whether sweaters or letters, Today, set things right!	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-01-18	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQdTNNb2ZTTFV3aG10LV9reW1KTm9fT21OM2NDb1d5WUhuSnZEQVV6Y1JyS0lhLW80Mnd0U3V2b01JUFlsckJaLUJxeFI3QkF2TDJOYS1iRGtSS3lYR3c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkSDRDNzBrOFJxOVNrZWRpYWtWbG9nbWNQbnZ5di1DUDNXQ05tRk5uYVdKS1EtU2lsUjBJdW56VDhnRlV5VUdpQmpoVVhaZVc3RjV1TUl5U0dObW9senhMcmEyRk04LTRYbVZIa2pfdW9XaHRYVjk4YUJrdDNIeDQ0aGllX0F2TmRoQnl1akJXT2k3VGZud29ad0xCU1VENUVGNi03ZmVkbk5LOENMNkdsWDI0NWE4TjNEWlRjbEkxamk1dmE4WllKeERzYmE2X1VhVWxDb0F3ZGxiUWFxdz09
#Here's a good thing about doing Christmas shopping in January: everything is on discount! I heard in Mexico, they celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men. * TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in the [[Drawing Thread]](https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/ahg40l/winter_is_coming_get_ready_to_overthrow_the), you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate. Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information. Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, look for the lack-of a star near the time passed since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment. If you would like to watch the winner being picked live, head here: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster * DISCLAIMER: Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you. * Explaination! The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3^rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner. If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers. You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency. * Awareness for Fairness: This post will not be edited, aside from potential ninja edits for formatting. This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To prove this, look for the lack of an asterisk near the time since creation. To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #38, remove the first two lines, and upload the file to a SHA-256 generator. The hash you receive should be the same as what is listed here. If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MillionaireMakers Drawing #38\Drawing\OfficialMM38IDs.txt * Mostly Consistent Stream: There will likely be a stream on my Twitch channel: https://twitch.tv/nandinmaster This stream, while it may start earlier, will happen at 16:00 UTC, which in my time-zone, translates to 11:00 PM ET (hour before high noon). This stream will occur on Android via screen recording, and most likely under a cellular service's umbrella. Thank you for reading this. * Information Used For Draw #38: Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1er2sedqmnm8xgb/AABlL7KWoUnBOrQLnnwZgIb5a?dl=0 SHA-256 (hash.online-convert.com): 87e55d8b96b349ce6335b73b6b1f99363bf1812330c558cedd3f960690314c8f Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b715p7xy81izxjp/MillionaireMakers%20%2338%20Drawing%20Code.py?dl=0 Python Selection Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcmj31grl3j0t6b/%28ALTERED%29%20MM%20Comment%20IDs%20Retrieval%20via%20PRAW.py?dl=0 Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ivkbguyvt07ovht/OfficialMM38IDs.txt?dl=0 Block Selection: The Third Block After 20 January 2018 - 16:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 5,056 ***	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-01-20	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lQalFmU0tSTzdfSldiYURkdEhPT1diZk1DbkczRVVfcDVuR2p6VkZYYUFXcThkWC0zRkVUa011U3AxY3dZbU9ld3oxS2VlTXo4THA1dUJseVFoNkNlSlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkM0dvUDIyV0xHcGlkcnlPWTlDaHBzZTdxRTZZQzhYakk2VUVnY19FaVozcFl4UTRaQ0NINXEwa0tCaTF4WG5iSGlOSV8wN3pkc2l2QXdIcjhZVE5YaFRLYUk3eVd2dm9yQ3BtdGlCNmNFaEpoT2FqcnhRcmg1R3NqUnFpNFVCWVVhekNScEZzZXJDSXlVLTN2ekc4Z0pXRFFwQmFjbWM1Q05NcndaY2lVRmlyLVNZS1kzLU43b2dqQ3hHTGRtN19JUlR6MUFfbl9fTk9fdlRVZG1OZXotUT09
We wanted to take the opportunity to share a bit more about the improvements we have been making in our security practices and to provide some context for the actions that we have been taking (and will continue to take). As we have mentioned [in](https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/9bvkqa/an_update_on_the_fireeye_report_and_reddit/) [different](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/9qf5ma/on_reports_how_we_process_them_and_the_terseness/) [places](https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/9ld746/you_have_thousands_of_questions_i_have_dozens_of/), we have a team focused on the detection and investigation of content manipulation on Reddit. Content manipulation can take many forms, from traditional spam and upvote manipulation to more advanced, and harder to detect, foreign influence campaigns. It also includes nuanced forms of manipulation such as subreddit sabotage, where communities actively attempt to harm the experience of other Reddit users. To increase transparency around how we’re tackling all these various threats, we’re rolling out a new subreddit for security and safety related announcements (r/redditsecurity). The idea with this subreddit is to start doing more frequent, lightweight posts to keep the community informed of the actions we are taking. We will be working on the appropriate cadence and level of detail, but the primary goal is to make sure the community always feels informed about relevant events. Over the past 18 months, we have been building an operations team that partners human investigators with data scientists (also human…). The data scientists use advanced analytics to detect suspicious account behavior and vulnerable accounts. Our threat analysts work to understand trends both on and offsite, and to investigate the issues detected by the data scientists. Last year, we also implemented a Reliable Reporter system, and we continue to expand that program’s scope. This includes working very closely with users who investigate suspicious behavior on a volunteer basis, and playing a more active role in communities that are focused on surfacing malicious accounts. Additionally, we have improved our working relationship with industry peers to catch issues that are likely to pop up across platforms. These efforts are taking place on top of the work being done by our users ([reports](https://www.reddit.com/report) and downvotes), moderators (doing a lot of the heavy lifting!), and internal admin work. While our efforts have been driven by rooting out information operations, as a byproduct we have been able to do a better job detecting traditional issues like spam, vote manipulation, compromised accounts, etc. Since the beginning of July, we have taken some form of action on over 13M accounts. The vast majority of these actions are things like forcing password resets on accounts that were vulnerable to being taken over by attackers due to breaches outside of Reddit (please don’t reuse passwords, [check your email address](https://haveibeenpwned.com/), and consider setting up [2FA](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/using-reddit/your-reddit-account/how-set-two-factor-authentication)) and banning simple spam accounts. By improving our detection and mitigation of routine issues on the site, we make Reddit inherently more secure against more advanced content manipulation. We know there is still a lot of work to be done, but we hope you’ve noticed the progress we have made thus far. Marrying data science, threat intelligence, and traditional operations has proven to be very helpful in our work to scalably detect issues on Reddit. We will continue to apply this model to a broader set of abuse issues on the site (and keep you informed with further posts). As always, if you see anything concerning, please feel free to report it to us at investigations@reddit.zendesk.com. [edit: Thanks for all the comments! I'm signing off for now. I will continue to pop in and out of comments throughout the day]	r/redditsafety	post	r/RedditSafety	2019-02-15	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lReVhCTk01TWlKdUpuQjhUaXhKQXM4UUVvSzVMSFExM1lmbDdkVm9laERTdmFzUzRWYThiT3hxenlBRWJsV3hRWjViR1BkRndTd2lIby1sQ1QtTnJXQXc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkemhXX0ZxWEJWQ3NWSHNrQ2p5ZUlub1F6VE5MWUl1LTlTRUk3eG1xV2RsWDh0UV9KM0c1QXB2R2QwSVMyRjZLVnhka0hVckFmVDFjb1VfTDNNYm5yaWY4Qll3TkhuclpLaktBcGRTOWtrNzFSM3hQd1l1RVdYLWF4TWhHWWctSXdIOVdSMkJSN19LQldvZk9MbFNxdU9SZ0tqTmh6b0NZMjhobEdZcU5KZjdnaWJPbHRtTEcwNHNUVC1QNkhUUjAx
#I love you! I love all of you guys! It's been fifteen minutes and I'm already gilded. I really do love you all. * In Case You Missed It:** * January's winner, /u/Portax, is accepting donations! Being a husband and father, proceeds will go towards the elimination of their student debt, as well as other expenses! To assist in this endeavour, [donate here!](https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/ai1tsc/insert_witty_title_here_winners_thread_38) * Due to the delay, this Drawing will close at 0:00 UTC to accomodate for those who planned to enter at 23:00 UTC but couldn't. Thank you for understanding. * This drawing will use new code to retrieve the comments. It will automatically remove comments from accounts that don't qualify to draw. Unfortunately, due to the length of time used to run such code, it will only run once, at ~~2:00 UTC~~ 3:00 UTC (apparently, 3:00 UTC is three hours after closing). All credit goes to /u/Jman005, thank you for the work you are doing for this subreddit. [If you would like to see the code for yourself, click here.](https://gist.github.com/jman005/b2a41d8cab8abcf4c705786576e89c9a) * /r/MillionaireMakers has a new Discord server, with exclusive tags for winners and people who have assisted me with technical help. Joining will not increase anyone's odds of winning; this is for pure discussion of the event. To join, [click here and sign-in with a Discord account.](https://discord.gg/eQPW33F) * Once again, all 2019 dates for the /r/MillionaireMakers Drawing Thread are set! [Please refer to this Dropbox document for all RemindMe dates, or keep watch of the sidebar at the right, to keep updated.](https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk72syin68443cj/MillionaireMaker%20Dates%202019.txt?dl=0) * TL;DR: Leave a comment on this thread. A random user will be chosen, and everyone donates a dollar to make a millionaire. You are welcome to spread this thread via upvoting, telling friends and family, and sharing on social media! [If you'd like to be reminded to donate to the winner by RemindMeBot, click here!](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=[http%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky]+RemindMe!+January+21+2019+11%3A00+PM+"Donate+to+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+winner!") What is this, anyway? Three years ago, a Redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact, [if a million people picked a certain Redditor and all donated just $1, they would have the power to make someone a millionaire](https://redd.it/2mq94c). This subreddit is an embodiment of that showerthought, and the monthly drawings are the attempts to make it happen. We need your help to keep this running, which amounts to only $1 a month to make someone's day. In the long term, that’s $120 every decade, which is a much more affordable price than other expenses. How does it work? Below, you will find an explanation on entering, rules to keep in mind, the selection, and other important things to note. How to enter:** * REQUIRED: Leave only one (1) top level comment in reply to this thread! Replying to other comments will not count. It is highly recommended to comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`", which will remind you via PM to donate. Important Rules: * Only ONE top level comment per person (replies and subsequent-level comments aren't included), but feel free to reply to other comments. Making duplicate top level comments may result in exclusion from entering. Go to /u/me to ensure you don't accidentally double comment. * If, by any chance, you do double comment, delete any extra duplicates ASAP, ideally before the thread is locked, as any chosen draws found to violate this will not be eligible to win, and will be banned from the subreddit. * Your account must be older than 30 days with some amount of activity. Throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is to prevent multiple entries from the same person. How will the winner be picked and how can you donate? * After 24 hours and 30 minutes, this thread will close, and the method of selection will begin. * While attempts to make the selection method similar to 2017’s have been performed, it still varies from the original. For an example from a prior drawing, see [[Draw #36]]( https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9y71hn/i_would_make_a_thanksgiving_joke_but_im_not/). For archival purposes, please [click here](http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2ournt/explanation_of_our_new_drawing_system_inspired_by/) for the original selection method. * Method's TL;DR: Your number is assigned by sorting the comments by old, resulting in the first commenter being 1. The list of comments will be publicly released for the community to verify per their own accord. The subreddit then waits for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, after a preselected date and time, and calculates the winner using a formula described in the posts mentioned above. * Comment IDs are downloaded at ~~2:00~~ 3:00 UTC, three hours following the thread being locked. There will be an official run at the time listed. If it is shown that there are any technical difficulties, the retrieval of the comments will be delayed by an hour, following the same procedures. * While not necessary, to determine if you are on the list, please go to your comment and save it. The comment ID is what gets recorded and selected, which looks like this: `e3yxpj4`. * The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck and will provide any information necessary for their chosen payment methods (mods will help set this up if needed). * The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire! A donation table will be stickied to the winner’s post, giving users the freedom in how they donate. * The lucky Redditor follows up with a thank you within the next days, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking their generosity. Reminders * Take the time you have available now to setup your PayPal, Square Cash, and Google Wallet account, and/or cryptocurrency wallets. (Note: Some services may not be available depending on where you reside.) * To buy any cryptocurrencies, you may use [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) for purchases using your bank account. * To store cryptocurrencies, there are many accessible wallets, and if you win, you will be guided on which ones to download. For Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, it’s recommended to use the [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#home) and [Electron Cash](https://electroncash.org/index.html) wallet for Mac, Linux, and PC. * 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 want to be reminded to donate, please comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`". * Spread the word! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! There has been a correlation between this subreddit making it in /r/all and an increase in donations. * Try to cross-post to relevant subs, and upvote. There is a correlation between reaching /r/all and the amount of donations for the winner. (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here.) * If you are under 18, please talk to your parents to get their consent to participate and use their help to setup a PayPal account. MOST IMPORTANTLY Remember, this is about generosity, making history, and coming together to make someone's life better. It takes three minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a couple bucks, or going through tough times and can only donate a few pennies. Every cent counts. Note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. No prizes are given away directly by the moderators of this subreddit (the moderators will never even touch your donations; this is done voluntarily). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS, they're paid by the donor, and any donations under $14,000 is not taxable. If a lone $1 can get you candy, imagine the possibilities with $1,000,000. You can take a vacation, gift a present, or woo a girl/boy! One million dollars can reward the gift of love. Spread the word: have your friends and family comment, post the link to your friendly-neighborhood social media network, and share it to anyone interested. Let's ^^give love ^^to a millionaire! Love's within the air. With the heart you are a part. The Valentine's fair!	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-02-15	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRcVQycTQyU3E0Y3dIdWxoVUt3LUlzVHVmekxLcFI0QWJfRnZvN045ZjNOeEdaTk1ERThpRzBzbzFNTFNvLTluN0k1T1BPOGxBblVRRXdwcTJGLUNmTGc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkUnV6UmZqaHdTaHBVaURBbGM3Y2xVRElRUmhUTlZaQUQxVlFWWm01YmgxYjZlRkJWay1zVU9Cd29pd3ZxRS0wMTNhYUFxTnoyQnhXQ0IzdEtMdm9fVkRFX1prMHo5MEhFN0lNRXhtSDhrckU2NXloSWxDaU4zaVo4R0NRSXRhenRSQ1Zoa3lITlpOeVBHaUY2dFFTS0gwLVF0ZFZnOXlDYXpOTW91MTZVamZyWDVTeS1mc3h5cWNpaldNTlBUZlY0QjZxMHZVdWp5RkNkRFJxVnNweWpVZz09
#Had this not happened, the title would've been "Love's in the air" or something... The Problem: This Drawing Thread was supposed to be the introduction of new code for comment retrieval. However, despite addressing the problem with throwaway accounts, I forgot one thing: organizing the comments by "old". Because I am code-illiterate, I feel uncomfortable touching anything within it. I didn't want anyone to feel robbed out of winning, and I especially don't want to be accused of some conspiracy, which I have been accused of already without this. The Solution: So having everything done at 16:00 UTC was surprisingly convenient for me, but now with this problem, I'm going to have to work this subreddit around a new schedule. I will use the older way to retrieve comment IDs here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8pwj5e52yodc4qw/PUBLICClassicCommentRetrieval.py?dl=0 I am also editing this post to link all information necessary. While this will be edited, the comments will not. The Schedule: 18:45 UTC - Comment retrieval will be done as through Draw #38, and the first run will be performed 19:00 UTC - The second run will be performed 19:30 UTC - The third run will be performed, and all three files will be compared (if there are any discrepencies (a comment has been deleted), the process will be redone, with comment retrieval being delayed by an hour) 19:45 UTC - Given that all runs are equivalent, a fourth version of the comment ID text will be created, with the SHA-256 hash inserted in 22:00 UTC - Drawing Information will be stickied in the comments, and the wait for the Bitcoin hash begins The Inquiry: So, how do most people on this subreddit deal with fulfilling deadlines (or minimizing them)? What works for you? Thank you.	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-02-17	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRLV9RSXMwNXNod0k3cXhHbnYxVy03MmN5eWcxd1hTaWpNWG4tMnBlcWNieVJxTTg5d3lpdTRwSTRhM2tldTdLc3VnRWhIeUpfNmRGSUFrc3dQRUFWenc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkRF9iQTJINjBUdnh2TXV1QlRRUWVRcDltN2l5bU9pdVNuZjB5VlBTU0ZRbUdhT3ZEX085c3poN2UxN25LSTJsbWhnemotX0pMQVp0ZW4wX1M2UGp3cGRFTGtyejRHX2M2SEJvUS1aa29fOGlkNFJDSmFGOEdwRlRwOTZ4dk1obGpwOUJhcklUc1FWYjJBbWNTLXdlckR0TG05ZmowMXh0SGc4NGs1WHJEYUNlSWM4MTBUdmVxUG1BVWFHdW5oUnNO
I don’t know what to say quite honestly, I was minding my own business on a Sunday evening when I saw I had a message on reddit. When I saw the “congratulations to /u/lolsokje” I let out my biggest “WTF” ever (and in my excitement I forgot to actually reply to the drawing thread, oops), and I'm pretty sure I almost woke up my parents, whom I'm staying at for the weekend. It's still kinda surreal I actually won one of these! Anyway, some more details about me; I’m a 23-year old Dutchman currently living in Belgium. I started my first ever full time job as a web developer September last year, after finally getting my Bachelor’s degree after 6 years and 2 earlier studies I dropped out off. My main interests are Formula 1, the NBA (currently watching the All Star game while typing this up at 3am), playing guitar and occasionally gaming as well. I also like making websites in my free time, but as that's my job as well it's less of a hobby. During the 6 years to get my degree I racked up quite some student debt (more than is usual here), and I also had to borrow some money from my grandparents, so that’ll be the main target for any money kindly donated! In case anyone wants something in return, we've got a cute as fuck dog I can post pictures of if anyone's interested :D Edit: [Dog pictures!](https://imgur.com/a/iq7WA6p) Everything listed should result in direct lines of payment to /u/lolsokje. We ask all users to donate at least $1 USD. * PayPal: lolsokje.millionairemakers@gmail.com * Bitcoin: 1CYhzzhzjS8WczBXqipu4haML7c8cEjkx1 * Bitcoin Cash: qpl23q8p04a9dvdmlg9739x82sf6p64qsvj5uezuxc * Ethereum (and BRD token): 0xcA3aa854a9E7746Fced7E503901dfaF2D249af21 * Litecoin: litecoin:LVP1LHYDcFxuzSPF11EAHLNqzR1XdYWS66 * Dogecoin: D5znoY9UY28SdiiPkEo5mung1YcuJpSNNU	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-02-18	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRRVIxdUh6bVVZSnBaNXFWdjlfV1lfSFNoV3NyMVJhWEtjdzc4UzlNZG1xVHRkZlBMMlk2ZUpOR3AzdEczUnhIclZlU21tLUtTX0VBNG1pWjJQRGotblE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkclVHakZuZzFVTW55d3VjVUFQemMxMlBYU1hBbVdMLTM5Wkc1TnA3OTZWZUs2YnFpeWZTVmlqeTI5MDVoOGllTnd3bzl0WGJsNW9QYUpheHVtaFg3WHh3S2JMWDBWd1o0U1RkN0hQaTl3d3FsWUdud3JVaXVPVUxaZ0s0X2NES0pPd2FfTVdqS2dFV3dfUF9LS2lEX0JTLXdINFVkSzMwUzYtRUtZbDdidXBCbXgxY08zVEhkSGx3WFdrZmRjTVVKQkk3RjZoV2ExeGNKMG0yOC1xZHFkQT09
A few weeks ago we introduced this subreddit with the promise of starting to share more around our safety and security efforts. I wanted to get this out sooner...but I am worstnerd after all! In this post, I would like to share some data highlighting the results of our work to detect and mitigate content manipulation (posting spam, vote manipulation, information operations, etc). Proactive Detection At a high level, we have scaled up our proactive detection (i.e. before a report is filed) of accounts responsible for content manipulation on the site. Since the beginning of 2017 we have increased the number of accounts suspended for content manipulation by 238%, and today over 99% of those are suspended before a user report is filed (vs 29% in 2017)! Compromised Accounts Compromised accounts (accounts that are accessed by malicious actors determining the password) are prime targets for spammers, vote buying services, and other content manipulators. We have reduced the impact by proactively scouring 3rd party password breach datasets for login credentials and forcing password resets of Reddit accounts with matching credentials to ensure hackers can’t execute an account takeover (“ATO”). We’ve also gotten better at detecting login bots (bots that try logging into accounts). Through measures like these, throughout the course of 2018, we reduced the successful ATO deployment rate (accounts that were successfully compromised and then used to vote/comment/post/etc) by 60%. We expect this number to grow more robust as we continue to implement more tooling. This is a measure of how quickly we detect compromised accounts, and thus their impact on the site. Additionally, we increased the number of accounts put into the force password reset by 490%. In 2019 we will be spending even more time working with users to improve account security. While on the subject, three things you can do right now to keep your Reddit account secure: * ensure the email associated with your account is up to date (this allows us to reach you if we detect suspicious behavior, and to verify account ownership) * update your password to something strong and unique * [set up two-factor authentication on your account](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/using-reddit/your-reddit-account/how-set-two-factor-authentication). Community Interference Some of our more recent efforts have focused on reducing community interference (ie “brigading”). This includes efforts to mitigate (in real-time) vote brigading, targeted sabotage (Community A attempting to hijack the conversation in Community B), and general shitheadery. Recently we have been developing additional advanced mitigation capabilities. In the past 3 months we have reduced successful brigading in real-time by 50%. We are working with mods on further improvements and continue to beta test additional community tools (such as an ability to auto-collapse comments by users, which is being tested with a small number of communities for feedback). If you are a mod and would like to be considered for the beta test, [reach out to us here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Freddit.com&subject=Crowd%20Control%20Subreddit%20Request). We have more work to do, but we are encouraged by the progress. We are working on more cool projects and are looking forward to sharing the impact of them soon. We will stick around to answer questions for a little while, so fire away. Please recognize that in some cases we will be vague so as to not provide too many details to malicious actors.	r/redditsafety	post	r/RedditSafety	2019-03-12	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lROG5QdF9ZaU93a0JucjV5enFRUU51ME5zWHRjNUhfbU5Kd2VvQmNHN0RvTlNoYVhHaVVOc1JBSENhT3M4LTlqSzlsX2NWallDMUZDMlhXRHZpeGJpU0E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkR1R3Vy1tbmJvQ3RKazhaX0tCbng1VzN6VGVjWVNvZ0ZhckROamhpaFdHVGdzX3ZFczRiek5oNjV2elEwdUZtMGFNanFHZmJ2NEJGRW04eWxvclJUSXZnei1XazlITVpaQkRwZHNZQndDemRhUzBQS2ZDa1Q1M2J5S2ZtN28xRVNuVkI4R1JvR20zdl9OYjA0ZXE0dWpxY1FkTlhSSEVLaDFvV0ZBMS1QSXg1anFZRFdzN18yaDR5cWpqT2UtcDNPNk1nOHU4QWhYblpEOGNadWtRUmlJZz09
#March onwards! * Updates (all of which are edited in):** * 11:13 PM ET - I forgot to gather comments, so per past examples, there will be three retrievals. These retrievals will start at 3:45 UTC, 4:00 UTC, and 4:30 UTC respectively. * TL;DR of the TL;DR:** * To enter, comment only once to this post. Replies to other comments can be posted, but will not count as an entry. Good luck! * In Case You Missed It:** * February's winner, /u/lolsokje, is accepting donations! A web developer and [a believer in the dog tax](https://imgur.com/a/iq7WA6p), he's a Dutchman who managed to rack up student debt. To assist in this endeavour, [donate here!](https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/ars3i8/a_late_valentines_day_gift_i_guess_winners_thread) * [/r/MillionaireMakers has a Discord server.](https://discord.gg/eQPW33F) * There are links for future 2019 dates for the /r/MillionaireMakers Drawing Threads! [Please refer to this Dropbox document for all RemindMe dates, or keep watch of the sidebar at the right, to keep updated.](https://www.dropbox.com/s/pk72syin68443cj/MillionaireMaker%20Dates%202019.txt?dl=0) * TL;DR:** * Leave a single comment on this thread, replies can be published but won't count. A random user will be chosen, and everyone donates a dollar to make a millionaire. You are welcome to spread this thread via upvoting, telling friends and family, and sharing on social media! * [If you'd like to be reminded to donate to the winner through PM via the RemindMeBot, click here!](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=%5Bhttp%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky%5D+RemindMe!+March+18+2019+11%3A00+PM+%22Donate+to+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+winner!%22) What is this, anyway? Three years ago, a Redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact, [if a million people picked a certain Redditor and all donated just $1, they would have the power to make someone a millionaire](https://redd.it/2mq94c). This subreddit is an embodiment of that showerthought, and the monthly drawings are the attempts to make it happen. We need your help to keep this running, which amounts to only $1 a month to make someone's day. In the long term, that’s $120 every decade, which is much more affordable than other expenses. How does it work? Below, you will find an explanation on entering, rules to keep in mind, the selection, and other important things to note. How to enter: * REQUIRED: Leave only one (1) top level comment in reply to this thread! Replying to other comments will not count. It is highly recommended to comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`", which will remind you via PM to donate. That's it! Important Rules: * Only ONE top level comment per person (replies and subsequent-level comments aren't included), but feel free to reply to other comments. Making duplicate top level comments may result in exclusion from entering. Go to /u/me to ensure you don't accidentally double comment. * If, by any chance, you do double comment, delete any extra duplicates ASAP, ideally before the thread is locked, as any chosen draws found to violate this will not be eligible to win, and will be banned from the subreddit. * Your account must be older than 30 days with some amount of activity. Throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is 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. * While attempts to make the selection method similar to 2017’s have been performed, it still varies from the original. For an example from a prior drawing, see [[Draw #36]]( https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9y71hn/i_would_make_a_thanksgiving_joke_but_im_not/). For archival purposes, please [click here](http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2ournt/explanation_of_our_new_drawing_system_inspired_by/) for the original selection method. * Method's TL;DR: Your number is assigned by sorting the comments by old, resulting in the first commenter being 1. The list of comments will be publicly released for the community to verify per their own accord. The subreddit then waits for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, after a preselected date and time, and calculates the winner using a formula described in the posts mentioned above. * Comment IDs are downloaded at 2:00 UTC, three hours following the thread being locked. There will be an official run at the time listed. If it is shown that there are any technical difficulties, the retrieval of the comments will be delayed by an hour, following the same procedures. * While not necessary, to determine if you are on the list, please go to your comment and save it. The comment ID is what gets recorded and selected, which looks like this: `e3yxpj4`. * The Draw is held at 16:00 UTC the Sunday after comments have been downloaded, unless stated otherwise. Using the Bitcoin blockchain, the third block yet to be mined will be used to select a winner. * The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck and will provide any information necessary for their chosen payment methods (mods will help set this up if needed). * The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire! A donation table will be stickied to the winner’s post, giving users the freedom in how they donate. * The lucky Redditor follows up with a thank you within the next days, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking their generosity. Reminders * Take the time you have available now to setup your PayPal, Square Cash, and Google Wallet account, and/or cryptocurrency wallets. (Note: Some services may not be available depending on where you reside.) * To buy any cryptocurrencies, you may use [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) for purchases using your bank account. * To store cryptocurrencies, there are many accessible wallets, and if you win, you will be guided on which ones to download. For Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, it’s recommended to use the [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#home) and [Electron Cash](https://electroncash.org/index.html) wallet for Mac, Linux, and PC. * 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 want to be reminded to donate, please comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`". * Spread the word! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! There has been a correlation between this subreddit making it in /r/all and an increase in donations. * Try to cross-post to relevant subs, and upvote. There is a correlation between reaching /r/all and the amount of donations for the winner. (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here.) * If you are under 18, please talk to your parents to get their consent to participate and use their help to setup a PayPal account. MOST IMPORTANTLY Remember, this is about generosity, making history, and coming together to make someone's life better. It takes three minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a couple bucks, or going through tough times and can only donate a few pennies. Every cent counts. Note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. No prizes are given away directly by the moderators of this subreddit (the moderators will never even touch your donations; this is done voluntarily). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS, they're paid by the donor, and any donations under $15,000 is not taxable. If a lone $1 can get you seeds (I'm running out of ideas), imagine the possibilities with $1,000,000. You can rake, bake, or skate freely (there aren't many stand-out features in March)! One million dollars can help give relief to some debts. Spread the word: have your friends and family comment, post the link to your friendly-neighborhood social media network, and share it to anyone interested. Let's spring up/grow a millionaire! Pollen has fallen. Here comes a sneeze and a wheeze. The winner's calling. *** Edits are for reclarification and updates.	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-03-15	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRTm8xaUF6dHlDSkhsRmJzaC04emw2LVY2UXZ5Y2hoOXViM1pYbl9SZjJMWUhENmVvenU0dktpV0FuYkZTdnV4c25zYnRvU3VucDM3S2xHV1ZaOThkUWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkR1hEV3NaT3VEcnZqV25mMkszVXlzbHVnUWJfcFFYUWs4WU8zOUN3Y0YwVWNmOG9GZTFMM2xuZFBLRk1nbVZYYVRPQ091N1M2eFdaS284TlV6SkRRUl9JcndwYUVYVzJHV3U3SEpFN1NfVDczZVUxVlpmbC1qNHM3U0FXX3dxYzRnSDlrT3VtbzZkWVJ1UkxHdlhsS2FjNjZTelhPckZxMHBkMFpjNERZYjJBU0RQZkVxUzdJV1ROeE9YeFpfSDJiN2ZmdVNEWWhIWV9LNjM4SXVsUHVQQT09
#Let's see, there's green grass in March... * TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in the [[Drawing Thread]](https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/b1lgf3/were_springing_into_a_new_season_and_with_it_a), you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate. Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information. Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, there will not be an asterisk near the time passed since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment. * DISCLAIMER: Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you. *** Explanation!* The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3^rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner. If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers. You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency. * Awareness for Fairness:** This post will not be edited! This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To prove this, look for the lack of an asterisk near the time since creation. To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #40, remove the first two lines, and upload the file to a SHA-256 generator. The hash you receive should be the same as what is listed here. If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MillionaireMakers Drawing #40\Drawing\OfficialMM40IDs.txt * No Stream: There won't be a stream today, due to a personal scheduling conflict. Instead, I will be commenting on the progress of the drawing via a timeline, so other users can keep track of the progress. * Information Used For Draw #40: Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jxmlrvc9pgkaql3/AAD29FijTBDIIeuzdl7RpFxAa?dl=0 SHA-256 (hash.online-convert.com): 6ea24426c46ea955d4f2a1ff002f5691a248ff3c939126458aabfa0c9a6bd325 Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kbdbsdph4010win/PUBLICClassicCommentRetrieval.py?dl=0 Python Selection Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ndptoongzc1xbi9/MillionaireMakersDrawingCode.py?dl=0 Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zybzd1kc1h3z82q/OfficialMM40IDs.txt?dl=0 Block Selection: The Third Block After 17 March 2019 - 16:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 5,023 *** Haikus get written. Three short lines make it all fine. Now who likes kittens? (Not my best work.)	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-03-17	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRNTJfUllTTlB4OHF5dkVEYkp6azYtM3ZxWm9UVzJBN2lMVFVRYkxXWXhzQXdlTl95WEF3NXNCVnhpdVFpaUFDR0xtRVZlck96YUJwWk9pT2hFNk1IRnc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkMmhmVk04VFRsN1NhajU1SERPQW9lNGxoNG1nMklneGlXbEZHOVM0RmJrRG1tWFJGTExUT3hZM2xjVUFrenZxRFhLZ2lMNGV6SWhMTWlma0JWc19LZG00UUpsa1RjSTFHc3JRWUpQZlVFSWhxX08yZDMtQmNOTGItQkszQl9qMlFXdFFhSHpMQndISUFrUmFPLUYxeXlYTlhXd1dzbVdXVE01MUw4QlhLMzlxMHh1ZFlrSjljTlZzVnl2NXdTRWRWbXktUi1UTW9KZkJjSzFWVnlrWGJrQT09
An introduction always seem obligatory to these things, doesn't it? I honestly never expected myself to win period until I got a message from someone congratulating me. I obviously thought he/she was pulling my leg and wondered why me? Until more notifications kept ringing in of people thanking me and then the beautiful mod of this place messaged me. I still can't believe it amd truthfully I entered these things because it's unbelievable to me to think I would actually win as I tend to be very unlucky in these things. Like, God. But what can I share about me that I'd be comfortable with. I'm a very cautious person Let's see. I'm a 20 something year old average adult who lives in the good ol'd U.S.A. if anyone give a crap about that. I, just like a lot of people, tend to work all day seemingly wasting away their life, trying to survive day by day. So this is why this money would be helpful as well. What's the purpose of life, I sometimes wonder. Why am I here? Those existential questions ponders my mind, but tbh there isn't much exciting things about my life but I feel the normalcy and boredom is something that I like. Perhaps I should change that? Anyway I am a strongly opinionated person as well whom just can't seem to stay out of arguments, probably explain why I come here to Reddit. When not circlejerking with people of other subs, focusing on things in real life kinda brings me joy I guess. I am an avid fan of technology in the sense that I like to keep updated with it. (Don't come to me for advice) gamer here. (RISE UP!) enjoy listening to hip-hop/rap music. I also like reading as well, but not traditional reading as reading fanfiction seem to be my go-to. Mangas as well. I enjoy the MEMEZ bruh I'm sure there are a very controversial things about me as a few people have problems with what I say and that's okay. If this is something that prevents you from donating, then remember that this is all voluntary and I thank anyone who decide to do so, even if it's 1 cent. Hah. NOW! The true reason why you're here and what do you want to know. WHAT WILL I do with the MONEY?! Truthfully to be told I've been wanting to get my financial situation under control so you guys are safe to know that I will not be spending it on alcohol and drugs. I'm actually planning on saving this money for however much I get, as blowing it all would be irresponsible imo. THAT'S RIGHT. A majority of it will probably go to my savings and maybe indulge a little. I have nothing else to say and if you have questions (yes controversial or not) then ask me. I'm sure some people are curious what kind of person I am. Regardless of what you do, thank you. EDIT: Hey guys what's up. Just wanted to update you on how much money I have received so far. I thank and appreciate everyone who donated and even those that have not, well maybe next time you can. Obviously I didn't expect much but I'll take everything I can get and really thank you to everybody. EDIT 2: Hey guys. I am still grateful for everyone whom donated. I really do APPRECIATE IT SO much. The kindness some people showed was amazing. So shout-outs to everyone who was kind enough to do that and to everyone else. Still mind-boggling that I won. One thing I noticed though is that a quite of few people sent me Google Pay through my paypal email and some even sent money to my paypal through Google Pay email. As for everyone else whom sent me money through other means like cashapp and Venmo I'm sorry but I couldn't accept. The ones listed below is where you can send if interested in donating. Edit 3: Somewhere last month I calculated how much I received and it was like $500 something in total. I did do each individual as it got confusing but appreciate and shoutout to everyone whom donated. Also my paypal acc is now limited so please send anything through paypal to the Google Pay email. ALSO may the next winner hopefully be someone in this thread Paypal: $295 Google Pay: $31 ETH: $7.83 BCH: $6.08 Litecoin: $3.15 BTC: $120.16 Everything listed should result in direct lines of payment to /u/PureGold07. We ask all users to donate at least $1 USD. PayPal: Usedforinquiries@gmail.com Google Pay: Usedforsurveys07@gmail.com Bitcoin: 32eMbrezk5nLk5xBU7xJ2u6DUe8YbV7uD2 Bitcoin Cash: qpd2hka99fxaw84najldme4sehcy68u9tvq3kmkmt5 Ethereum: 0xa4Ea6918b2F9F7c6e6aDE03C238F55F257Af0187 Litecoin: MLK2hgfSqD4brRmEmj7GfLPvXgHLw5n1SQ	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-03-17	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lROUxLV0R2cmdXMFlwdXFvMFQ3MzBTUDJRc0Rab2RudzZQYXFZZWRZakRudmJHdVZwSzRCakpOTWFhNDRsaHZQbGVVRzB5WHJtRFlMWmszZF95dVRacnc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkaGZ2Z0l0NUFOWGlLWExjM09XTVo3Rkp3bEpObVVlSlRvTGRmQ2J5ME9mWlE2NHdJTU1hdmlFTzVDaFNGWFpVUHhfcGFqaEZidk43bmxVaXVlVjVmUXR6Q3VweEwxd2pnZ0FFcG40S3Q0dlh3OVhicnFTaEJka2gyTXpqMVNGRE5yRUcxZlg2blU3TGlfUHFmeEEwS1lNUmdpRUxKZ3VjQWlQbGpCWHBkNVIzcnBDUjZkRlUxU19ZSENHV0xMWXBKQUdac1MxejhUVm5mRTdPMXFUZXc2UT09
#Most of what’s being discussed is quality of life changes. * REMINDER: [The next Drawing Thread takes place from April 19 at 23:00 UTC to April 20, and will last for 24 hours. Click here to automatically get sent a reminder via the RemindMeBot, and thank you for reading this post!](https://old.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=RemindMeBot&subject=Reminder&message=%5Bhttp%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers%2Fabout%2Fsticky%5D+RemindMe!+April+19+2019+11%3A00+PM+%22Enter+the+%2Fr%2FMillionaireMakers+drawing!%22) * #/r/MillionaireMakersMeta Taken inspiration from other subreddits, such as \/r/BestofLegalAdvice and \/r/SubredditSimulatorMeta, /r/MillionaireMakersMeta is the discussion-friendly counterpart that lets its users post text, links, and images. Why was the subreddit created? Not every Reddit user has Discord, nor are they willing to submit their email towards a mailing list. A separate subreddit grants users active discussion and appeals to first time visitors curious about /r/MillionaireMakers. Will there be any events? Actually, yes. One of which is a fan-art contest that’ll start in summer and run seasonally. The top three pieces get to be June’s, July’s, and August’s subreddit banner, and featured in said month’s [Drawing Thread]. Artists will get full credit for their work, although I can’t guarantee any monetary prizes. This is still tentative, but it should be a nice change of pace from the standard planet icon over at Reddit’s newer version. As of right now, the subreddit is claimed, but the stylesheet seen through old.reddit.com has not been implemented. Additionally, I haven’t invited the other mods yet, so please be patient. However, you are welcome to post there as developments occur. #Redesigning “Former Millionaire Threads ”: I’ve changed the design of the sidebar, notably the list of winners. Every winners’ username handle now takes the place of a link to their winning post, and it’s clear from a glance who won and when. [Draw] threads have been removed, and that’s because the sidebar has a character limit, in addition to minimizing clutter in the sidebar. I’ll post the list of [Draw] posts on /r/MillionaireMakersMeta at some point in the future. All upcoming winners will have a hyperlink to the [Draw] thread that they respectively won within their winning post. Really, it’s just redesigning. If you don’t like it, let me know. It’s still incomplete. #April Fools Footnote: I wanted to add in this announcement that I originally planned for an April Fools joke, and I originally had three ideas that it could possibly be. There’s no dramatic reason for why this wasn’t done, it just wasn’t. However, I wanted to share the most chaotic of the three ideas (I may use the other two next year, hence why I won’t share them): There’d be a [Drawing Thread] open for a limited time, being only five seconds. The winner would be picked via a one-sided die. However, because of the element of April Foolery, I’d be the only comment, and therefore, I’d win thanks to the fair drawing process. (The one-sided die is just a sports ball.) That certainly would not be at all whatsoever controversial! Here’s a haiku that summarizes what I just talked about. Stuff is happening. Whether art, wins, or meta. Huff the laughening. (It doesn’t have to make sense, it just needs to rhyme.)	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-04-09	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRc1BGN0N4ZmU0WXlmQllZazhjMTVoNFJlTUhpZ1VXRjFyOTl5TTBpU25GOG94N3RmbnhkRFRSUjZxMVJxaG85aDBvaE1DbDU5YUZySllVNlNJWXpXVWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkeC1tU0RwS0FNX0o4dkQyR1JQMS1NTEtVYkliNkxVakJyVldDb19mWGxOQ3hGZ0dUaTd0dlZJRWNRTTZ5ZXRyQW03ZGNLWDItX3dVRWRuREd3U3BOcGV2M1JkT2dxRmh2WjlPSGMxSGNBSGhVS2RKa2cyb2ZZZUJnYU1KT3pFeW9jZVNMMFE2dzVEQU9rdmFfNWowMUt0NzdnZXFfZDloc3AxckY5YXN3bjNNV1FfSHM0TjNwalNLLThKNldOTE1IckhkR3JuUGw5d3I0bGRLNEdlWnRGdz09
#Praise thy! * TL;DR of the TL;DR:** * To enter, comment only once to this post. Replies to other comments will not count. Good luck! * In Case You Missed It:** * So I'm going to be unavailable for the next few hours. Quick notes, this thread will close at 0:00 UTC (8 PM ET) due to me being late by thirteen minutes. ~~As a side effect, comment retrieval will occur, centered at 3:00 UTC (11 PM ET). Not good enough, I was not able to get online before that. 4:00 UTC (12 AM ET) it is!~~ 5:00 UTC (1 AM). Apparently, Pydroid need a repository plug-in, whatever that means. Hope I stay up for that long. * The /r/millionairemakersmeta discussion thread is up, and be welcome to donate to the past winner. * UNDER CONSTRUCTION, though can't guarantee it'll get repaired. * TL;DR: Leave a comment on this thread, replies won't count. A random user will be chosen, and everyone donates a dollar to make a millionaire. You are welcome to spread this thread via upvoting, telling friends and family, and sharing on social media!** * [If you'd like to be reminded to donate to the winner through PM via the RemindMeBot, click here!](UNAVAILABLE) What is this, anyway? Three years ago, a Redditor posted an idea in /r/Showerthoughts that speculated the fact, [if a million people picked a certain Redditor and all donated just $1, they would have the power to make someone a millionaire](https://redd.it/2mq94c). This subreddit is an embodiment of that showerthought, and the monthly drawings are the attempts to make it happen. We need your help to keep this running, which amounts to only $1 a month to make someone's day. In the long term, that’s $120 every decade, which is much more affordable than other expenses. How does it work? Below, you will find an explanation on entering, rules to keep in mind, the selection, and other important things to note. How to enter: * REQUIRED: Leave only one (1) top level comment in reply to this thread! Replying to other comments will not count. It is highly recommended to comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`", which will remind you via PM to donate. That's it! Important Rules: * Only ONE top level comment per person (replies and subsequent-level comments aren't included), but feel free to reply to other comments. Making duplicate top level comments may result in exclusion from entering. Go to /u/me to ensure you don't accidentally double comment. * If, by any chance, you do double comment, delete any extra duplicates ASAP, ideally before the thread is locked, as any chosen draws found to violate this will not be eligible to win, and will be banned from the subreddit. * Your account must be older than 30 days with some amount of activity. Throwaway accounts with very minimal activity will also not be eligible. This is 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. * While attempts to make the selection method similar to 2017’s have been performed, it still varies from the original. For an example from a prior drawing, see [[Draw #36]]( https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/9y71hn/i_would_make_a_thanksgiving_joke_but_im_not/). For archival purposes, please [click here](http://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/2ournt/explanation_of_our_new_drawing_system_inspired_by/) for the original selection method. * Method's TL;DR: Your number is assigned by sorting the comments by old, resulting in the first commenter being 1. The list of comments will be publicly released for the community to verify per their own accord. The subreddit then waits for a randomly generated block (a string of numbers) from Bitcoin's blockchain, after a preselected date and time, and calculates the winner using a formula described in the posts mentioned above. * Comment IDs are downloaded at 2:00 UTC, three hours following the thread being locked. There will be an official run at the time listed. If it is shown that there are any technical difficulties, the retrieval of the comments will be delayed by an hour, following the same procedures. * While not necessary, to determine if you are on the list, please go to your comment and save it. The comment ID is what gets recorded and selected, which looks like this: `e3yxpj4`. * The Draw is held at 16:00 UTC the Sunday after comments have been downloaded, unless stated otherwise. Using the Bitcoin blockchain, the third block yet to be mined will be used to select a winner. * The user who created the winning comment will be informed of their luck and will provide any information necessary for their chosen payment methods (mods will help set this up if needed). * The generous Reddit community donates to this lucky person, hopefully making some worthy soul a millionaire! A donation table will be stickied to the winner’s post, giving users the freedom in how they donate. * The lucky Redditor follows up with a thank you within the next days, revealing to the community exactly how much was raised and thanking their generosity. Reminders * Take the time you have available now to setup your PayPal, Square Cash, and Google Wallet account, and/or cryptocurrency wallets. (Note: Some services may not be available depending on where you reside.) * To buy any cryptocurrencies, you may use [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) for purchases using your bank account. * To store cryptocurrencies, there are many accessible wallets, and if you win, you will be guided on which ones to download. For Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, it’s recommended to use the [Electrum](https://electrum.org/#home) and [Electron Cash](https://electroncash.org/index.html) wallet for Mac, Linux, and PC. * 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 want to be reminded to donate, please comment "`RemindMe! 3 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers`". * Spread the word! The more people who participate, the better this gets for everyone! There has been a correlation between this subreddit making it in /r/all and an increase in donations. * Try to cross-post to relevant subs, and upvote. There is a correlation between reaching /r/all and the amount of donations for the winner. (Please don't spam other subs though. We're not trying to make any enemies here.) * If you are under 18, please talk to your parents to get their consent to participate and use their help to setup a PayPal account. MOST IMPORTANTLY Remember, this is about generosity, making history, and coming together to make someone's life better. It takes three minutes to donate a bit to the winner, whether you're well off and want to donate a couple bucks, or going through tough times and can only donate a few pennies. Every cent counts. Note about legality: This is NOT a lottery. You don't have to pay to enter. No prizes are given away directly by the moderators of this subreddit (the moderators will never even touch your donations; this is done voluntarily). As for gift taxes, according to the IRS, they're paid by the donor, and any donations under $15,000 is not taxable. If a lone $1 can get you stuff, imagine the possibilities with $1,000,000. You can get stuff, stuff, and stuff! One million dollars can help do things. Spread the word: have your friends and family comment, post the link to your friendly-neighborhood social media network, and share it to anyone interested. Let's make an egg-cellent millionaire! haiku (This is an altered generic template thread.)	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-04-19	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRd19hYkp0YVRkd3MtWGw0SlA0SmFzZ2tMSXB0WXZNX1R3Tk9GUDJXOHhoMnJVb3dHTGZFOWpCd1BVZXNGNkZmZFdybjN6VjhCYUNIb2RYTkQ5NWdCRnc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkUlA4djFvdXVWNTlrdXJIODZNakVIeUhLOENkYk1XdWxUTkczVjZmbWx5LXZCb1Q5a1FfOEFmYU5WX0RBX0RqaU4xc3Zpd3hfc0dDQlNYeVRWZG1SbUxrQjk3aW1pbTBEX1dXYzdKMm5BS0NxUFJHV2ZwNVRTSlFaTW5FNXgyMjNrZm5FNWxuMnFSZGN6ZFRaVUduQ3JJX3ZBaE9yZ241c3JveVF6R1daNkJ0UGl6TmVyTWpVNEpjQ2tmcUdKSGY2dWFZZVpOTGxKT1BHMkhGeW10elI3dz09
#There was no cellular service whatsoever where I was. Either that, or my phone sucks. * PLEASE READ THIS! The [Draw] has been delayed to 22:00 UTC (or 10 PM ET). This will be the standard for procedures where I am not able to submit a [Draw] on time due to either technical difficulties or situations beyond my control. The time is chosen because that, too, was the case for [[Draw #39]](https://old.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/arm6ji/i_have_an_issue_draw_39), where a delay took place. Everything necessary to perform the [Draw] is already here, it's just that the winner will be picked a few hours later from now, so as to keep the unpredictable nature of choosing a winner. * TL;DR - This post is for the sole purpose of choosing a winner. If you commented in the [Drawing Thread], you are entered in the drawing and don't need to do anything else. By 16:00 UTC (less than an hour as of posting this), the winner will be selected. The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to pick this winner. This can be verified at any device running Python 3.7, and you do not need to own Bitcoin in order to participate. Additionally, all information to replicate the Drawing at home is available on Dropbox, scroll down for more information. Importantly, this post WILL NOT BE EDITED in order to keep the integrity of the Drawing. To verify this, there will not be an asterisk near the time passed since its creation. The winner will be announced in a stickied comment. * DISCLAIMER:** Some of the information may be unrevised, but procedures are the same as prior draws. Thank you. *** Explanation!* The Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain will be used to choose a winner. Once the time listed has passed, there will be an active check to determine the blockchain's winning hash. Like before, this subreddit will wait for the 3^rd Block after the time (being 16:00 UTC) to select the winner. If a block is discovered by 15:59 UTC, it will not be counted towards the counter of three blocks. If it's discovered by 16:00 UTC, then it will, simple. This can be checked by seeing the timestamp given to it by blockchain explorers. You are able to see how this subreddit will verify the winner by checking the Dropbox folder, which also includes a back-up plan in case of an emergency. * Awareness:** This post will not be edited! This is to prevent tampering of the hash or files by any of the moderators. To prove this, look for the lack of an asterisk near the time since creation. To verify if a hash for a file is that of Draw #41, remove the first two lines, and upload the file to a SHA-256 generator. The hash you receive should be the same as what is listed here. If you are interested in doing this for yourself, download Python 3 and follow the path to the text file here: MillionaireMakers Drawing #41\Drawing\OfficialMM41IDs.txt * No Stream: There won't be a stream today, due to a personal scheduling conflict. Instead, I will be commenting on the progress of the drawing via a timeline, so other users can keep track of the progress. * Information Used For Draw #41: Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g9ocktiq3cbfxvi/AAC8dJYSJoKhKy0evYJRV0mBa?dl=0 SHA-256 (hash.online-convert.com): 588835bce4e2680ee0daa7af02d47f5e8ae07bb25454a75fc143bc14a24dbe80 Python PRAW Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ipn53ox2znk3fh/%28ALTERED%29%20MM%20Comment%20IDs%20Retrieval%20via%20PRAW.py?dl=0 Python Drawing Code: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s61ryfpfby7q090/MillionaireMakersDrawingCode.py?dl=0 Comment IDs' Text: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fb3c1wagt6a6pca/OfficialMM41IDs.txt?dl=0 Block Selection: The Third Block After 21 April 2019 - 22:00:00 UTC Total Participants: 6,603 *** It's hard to believe. I've spent hours without service... But hey! Now I'm here!	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-04-21	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRRG0yTWppaGx1ajUyMTg3VE1ObHNYdjVGcnJncEZTTWFiYUJXbWtYdTF6ektlTVZmam85Y0syejJab3pRM2Y5eFZJblAxdmdMczdGUVpIWVJWYklvTnc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkb2lUMEszSWtFT1piNVllaGJ3RVZYaGN0RWphS3AxeHZ0TmlYX0l1azJYT25BWmlkaFlIOW1FQTBScmZ2MUlOaTUxd2VjS0llWTBHbkxnVGNKUzBkVTcySkdLWDdyZWpLWlJRdkFJNFBHdHJyNUdZTGlabVVVUkZic2pRMkgwS2VON3Z5TERWX2NzLVd6dmtaQVVxTTQ0UkxqMzl6SlF5QjdtQ1k2NlRpMWlIamNTT1JpQ01JWExFU1JOSEpyTnBIeUg4VXpxS2tPdHZYT3IwSER0Zk5Xdz09
Waking up at 7.30am on a bank holiday morning is not a great start to a day off work. Reading the multiple messages from wellwishers at 7.31am congratulating you on winning the millionairemaker draw is the best way to start any day. Im dumbfounded!! Hey, everyone, Im u/Lereisn and im your 41st winner!! Im a 41yr old dude from England (41! My new favourite number). Happily married, no kidlets, one crazy pooch. Im a manager in insurance (16yr old me would be horrified at this), but take joy in my dull day job by also being a mental health first aider. Im a huge movie and music nerd, if im not at work or on reddit then im sat in the dark watching either movies or stand up comedy, laughter is key to a long, happy, life. Noone really believes they're going to win these things so im kinda speechless at the moment. What am i going to spend the money on? I have no idea! Like everyone, moneys tight and times are hard. I was due to take my first holiday in yeeears this Friday with a trip down to the cornwall coast so ill use that time to think about what to do with it. What i can say is that i had been toying with the idea of completely changing things up and training as a counsellor, but couldn't really afford the tuition. Could this be the kickstart to a whole new future? I can't even begin to process this. Thank you! Thank you, anyone who decides to contribute, and good luck to anyone who enters in the future, anyone really can win it!!! Edit : [Dog Tax!](https://i.imgur.com/wsEu37m.jpg) Edit 1: Wow! Thanks everyone, I've had notifications on and every time my phone has buzzed its felt like a virtual hug! You guys rock!! Ive discovered that Google Pay only lets you receive money sent in your countries currency, so thanks everyone from the US sending money but i can't accept. Ill send it right back so it doesn't sit in Googles account rather than yours. Same those sending by Venmo. Currently approx £200 by Paypal and £25 crypto. You're all beautiful. EDIT 2: My phone is still buzzing. This has been the most incredible day!! I may have opened a bottle of wine last night to toast each and every one of you generous souls. Current generosity standing at: Paypal - £379.96 Crypto - £52 Google - £49 all returned as Google dont allow $ to £ Thanks, everyone, again. Redditors are the best kind of people!! Edit 3: what a crazy couple of days!! My phone has been buzzing non stop with messages and donations, thanks to everyone who contributed. At this point everyone just wants to know how much i got, haha. Paypal was the most used method, obviously they charge so this has impacted the total amount coming through, thanks again to everyone who paid so that i could receive something, youre all incredible. Paypal: £539.44 Combined crypto : £175 approx Taking exchange rates and charges into account that's probably $1400ish dollars that people have forked out. Incredible!! Cheers millionairemakers, youre beautiful people! ~ Lereisn. *** Everything listed should result in direct lines of payment to /u/Lereisn. We ask all users to donate at least $1 USD. The [Draw] thread is also listed for users who want to see the results and confirm the validity of the winner. * [Draw #41]: https://www.reddit.com/r/millionairemakers/comments/bfrwlh/_/ * PayPal: lereisn@gmail.com * Bitcoin: 1GoffxxpZEhWi1XVhb84TU5Yypi1dHPyss * Bitcoin Cash: qzk46nthrd8400y3yf05689nxsxazevlpg92jm2jde * Ethereum (and BRD token): 0x4bE57aFACB6465175D996E828fa1df89d3c59FCe * Litecoin: LY6RTQuUwCdDBtmDE81KU71BiDLC6i2E5N * Dogecoin: DG9ZGwEhTs4FKDdcHtVJDWox498FX61JYQ	r/millionairemakers	post	r/millionairemakers	2019-04-22	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lRV3NtNURrZlZsTV9oLVNYc2VLdXo3U3paeE1HS3hPRi1DMElyNEdGV3ZUY1ljbjZ6VWxmbnEwY21CdHBxZVo2Z2h3MUhianpnWXM0cUlNNXg5ZFRSdmc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5SX1lkM3hFQnZpSDBaUFNfNmowX2RST3pUajA1YVktS1ZzcFFfdWVHNXR2SEszc3d1UEtoVUg5bzNieVE4VVJ5WFliYmIyM3FLWWFvWVFsdEVxMGpBQVJLcVBhMEttTFpOdFJMYVJsdV9jbEUwdzBBbVNRM0ZJcHh6UmhmTzd4SVZ0eGNzdVl6Q3gzTUlrUWJmbXZXSjBGd1F1TWdfd1dOMzhFMEVfMG83YWNCZFpQUVB1bXl0RG81aVA3S3VjVDlsQWhZ
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Bittensor Subnet 13 Reddit Dataset

Data-universe: The finest collection of social media data the web has to offer

Dataset Summary

This dataset is part of the Bittensor Subnet 13 decentralized network, containing preprocessed Reddit data. The data is continuously updated by network miners, providing a real-time stream of Reddit content for various analytical and machine learning tasks. For more information about the dataset, please visit the official repository.

Supported Tasks

The versatility of this dataset allows researchers and data scientists to explore various aspects of social media dynamics and develop innovative applications. Users are encouraged to leverage this data creatively for their specific research or business needs. For example:

Sentiment Analysis
Topic Modeling
Community Analysis
Content Categorization

Languages

Primary language: Datasets are mostly English, but can be multilingual due to decentralized ways of creation.

Dataset Structure

Data Instances

Each instance represents a single Reddit post or comment with the following fields:

Data Fields

text (string): The main content of the Reddit post or comment.
label (string): Sentiment or topic category of the content.
dataType (string): Indicates whether the entry is a post or a comment.
communityName (string): The name of the subreddit where the content was posted.
datetime (string): The date when the content was posted or commented.
username_encoded (string): An encoded version of the username to maintain user privacy.
url_encoded (string): An encoded version of any URLs included in the content.

Data Splits

This dataset is continuously updated and does not have fixed splits. Users should create their own splits based on their requirements and the data's timestamp.

Dataset Creation

Source Data

Data is collected from public posts and comments on Reddit, adhering to the platform's terms of service and API usage guidelines.

Personal and Sensitive Information

All usernames and URLs are encoded to protect user privacy. The dataset does not intentionally include personal or sensitive information.

Considerations for Using the Data

Social Impact and Biases

Users should be aware of potential biases inherent in Reddit data, including demographic and content biases. This dataset reflects the content and opinions expressed on Reddit and should not be considered a representative sample of the general population.

Limitations

Data quality may vary due to the nature of media sources.
The dataset may contain noise, spam, or irrelevant content typical of social media platforms.
Temporal biases may exist due to real-time collection methods.
The dataset is limited to public subreddits and does not include private or restricted communities.

Additional Information

Licensing Information

The dataset is released under the MIT license. The use of this dataset is also subject to Reddit Terms of Use.

Citation Information

If you use this dataset in your research, please cite it as follows:

@misc{vouu2024datauniversereddit_dataset_44,
        title={The Data Universe Datasets: The finest collection of social media data the web has to offer},
        author={vouu},
        year={2024},
        url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/vouu/reddit_dataset_44},
        }

Contributions

To report issues or contribute to the dataset, please contact the miner or use the Bittensor Subnet 13 governance mechanisms.

Dataset Statistics

[This section is automatically updated]

Total Instances: 102358
Date Range: 2013-12-11T00:00:00Z to 2024-11-28T00:00:00Z
Last Updated: 2024-11-28T16:03:34Z

Data Distribution

Posts: 15.73%
Comments: 84.27%

Top 10 Subreddits

For full statistics, please refer to the stats.json file in the repository.

Rank	Topic	Total Count	Percentage
1	r/worldnews	5380	5.26%
2	r/Bitcoin	4811	4.70%
3	r/politics	4618	4.51%
4	r/CryptoCurrency	3422	3.34%
5	r/blackops6	2452	2.40%
6	r/teenagers	2268	2.22%
7	r/Monopoly_GO	1882	1.84%
8	r/gaming	1873	1.83%
9	r/PokemonGoFriends	1872	1.83%
10	r/wallstreetbets	1825	1.78%

Update History

Date	New Instances	Total Instances
2024-11-28T04:48:53Z	81114	81114
2024-11-28T16:03:34Z	21244	102358

Downloads last month: 15

Repository:

vouu/reddit_dataset_44

Subnet:

Bittensor Subnet 13

Miner Hotkey:

Size of downloaded dataset files:

61.1 MB

Size of the auto-converted Parquet files:

61.1 MB

Number of rows:

102,358