I have participated in a 24 hour blogathon the past 3 years. I look forward to raising money for an alt lifestyle charity and getting support for the things that matter most to me. I’ve been planning Blogathon 2008 stuff for a couple months; from thinking of topic ideas, sponsor incentives and prizes I could give out to how to stay up that long and asking for the day after off from work.
I looked at the Blogathon website the other day and it appears the lead organizer needs to take a year off for personal reasons. If people don’t step up then there won’t be a blogathon this year. I don’t know if I really like that. I’m sure I’m not the only one voicing the desire for a day of mad blogging to raise money for good causes.
If the official event does not get off the ground (which I won’t know until closer to July when it is scheduled) then I’m thinking of holding my own charity event for BDSM bloggers. It wouldn’t be as organized but it could hold our voice and we could support some good causes. Causes like the National Leather Association Domestic Violence Project, the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Twentieth Century Relationships, LGBTA rights and so many other lifestyle related causes. Over the 3 years I’ve done Blogathon I’ve raised over $800. I’d like to do so much more than that.
What does everyone think of a BDSM/kinky blogathon? Would you stand up, raise money and blog for 24 hours (every 30 minutes) to support those causes? Would you join me by sponsoring my blog if I do a thon this year?
–luna
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i dont think i could do a whole day’s of blogging (unless maybe its a weekend)…but sure i’ll sponsor you if you do it!
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Kinkathon? I will totally be there – I’m broke as a joke this summer, but I’ll definitely give you a link if you get it running.
I’m really sorry to disappoint about the Blogathon, but… well… if it’s any consolation, it’ll be ridiculously awesome in 2009.
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i’m actually putting together “day of blogs” as the ‘08 alternative and one of the things i’m thinking about is how to deal with adult-themed sites and all that as i know i get monitees complaining about the content of some of the participating sites.
want to give me some ideas on what we could do on that issue? and can i send you one of the volunteer surveys? as you’ve done it for a couple years, you’ve got some ideas on stuff to do and i value your opinion.
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