I'm certainly not the only one so thoroughly amused by this.
Somebody named "Wouter" just donated $500 on behalf of Server FFS to FLY GABE NEWELL. Color me stunned. That brings the total to $2560.22 ... more than enough to cover the trip for both Gabe and Erik (Expedia says it can be done for $2422). Adding to the amusement, Robin Walker, a programmer/designer at Valve, donated $100 to the cause:
Somebody named "Wouter" just donated $500 on behalf of Server FFS to FLY GABE NEWELL. Color me stunned. That brings the total to $2560.22 ... more than enough to cover the trip for both Gabe and Erik (Expedia says it can be done for $2422). Adding to the amusement, Robin Walker, a programmer/designer at Valve, donated $100 to the cause:
This is Robin Walker, from Valve. The rest of us at Valve would sure appreciate a couple of days without Erik around, so thanks for organising this!
Quick question though: if I donated more, would you buy a one-way ticket for him?
Robin.
Joystiq.com says a Valve representative has confirmed that the original email exchange between Joe and Gabe is legit, and that the journey to Brisbane will occur if enough money is raised.
LATE UPDATE: The total is now $3,002.43.
LATE UPDATE: The total is now $3,002.43.
I'm gonna start up a charity ... it's going to be called "Rent DOA a date"
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I require those special rent-a-dates :)
Cuz I'm so speshal.... lol
This really is a fascinating, entertaining and warming story to follow :)
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Not to mention you will laugh so hard you my make doodies !