Is this how OFA asks for donations? This is the email I just received. Very inappropriate.

[Katorama]

Organizing for Action <[e-mail]>
4:01 PM (30 minutes ago)

to me

Subject: Our last email today, promise


XXXXXXX --

At midnight tonight, we're putting together a list of OFA members.

Unless you do something right now, it looks like your name won't be on it.

Here's the supporter record on file for this exact email address:

-- Organizing for Action member: No
-- Suggested donation today: $5

That'd be a shame, Kaitlin.

Chip in $5 or more now and become an OFA member instantly:

https://donate.barackobama.com/Sunday-Deadline

Thanks,

Organizing for Action

****************************************************************************************************

Can any of you DU geniuses guess what my immediate thought was?

Felt like a 8 year old was trying to manipulate me into giving them money for Otter Pops and Pokemon cards.

[countingbluecars]

1. I have no problem with it.

[Katorama]

6. Just struck me as rude, that's all.

I don't mind sending them money. That isn't the point.

I've always felt that using guilt is a bad strategy in fundraising.

Doesn't inspire people to dig in.

I'll give them the $5, but instead of a larger donation, I'll send that to a local candidate who has staff that has some manners.

[dixiegrrrrl]

22. It IS rude. You don't need anyone's confirmation on that score.

and very disrespectful, denigrating.
I would not give them a penny, plus I would sent the letter or whatever it is back with a note as to the tone of the .."request".

[Tanuki]

2. Your concern is noted

by all of us "DU geniuses"

[mrsadm]

3. Hey, they have volunteers writing these things...

and they're not always talented geniuses.

[RC]

4. I get stuff like this sometimes, even when I have never donated.

Delete works fine for this.

[Katorama]

9. Meh, sometimes you have to point things out.

Not whining, actually just shocked that it got sent out from Chicago.

[jaysunb]

5. I'm going to give $5.00 in your DU screen name.

[BumRushDaShow]

7. Then delete it.

The end. You can go on and donate to American Crossroads!

[cali]

11. nothing stupid at all about that comment. it offered you some common sense, honeypie.

[cgrissomb]

13. Common sense? Seriously. Get a grip.

I have to agree with the OP. If I got that email (which I probably did, haven't checked my e/m yet) I'd be inclined to say "f*** yeah, just drop me from your list, assholes".

Having heard about how much money OFA has burned through since its inception, I'm not inclined to support them. I have my own reasons for not being enthusiastic about them though. I've never worked with an organization that has alienated so many people so effectively in such a short period of time.

[cali]

15. I'm sure you wouldn't be inclined to support them

[Demit]

26. Yup, our local activist groups were pretty unhappy with OFA after 2008.

They couldn't believe how the organizational help dried up. We worked our asses off in 2008, working with Obama For America. Then, when we wanted to build on the momentum to work for the midterm elections, poof. They were nowhere to be found. Didn't want to share anymore. Perplexing & very disillusioning.

[cali]

8. whaaat?? absurd complaint. pretty standard fund raising spiel

Inappropriate? Uh, no. Not even a little bit. Not in the slightest.

ugh to your whine.

[nashville_brook]

12. i think it loses something without the machine typeface used for your info

i got the same format of ask (i think from MoveOn) and was struck at how tone deaf it was, especially at a time when data mining abuses are front and center.


it's a great example of how NOT to ask for money vis a vis current events.

[Phentex]

14. I think so too. I got something very similar from the DLCC...

just the other day. They said MY name would not be on it..ye they did not even have my name! I figured I'm on a list somewhere.

[Raine]

16. I get dunning letters like that and they don't get any money. I could be $5.00 into

poverty if I gave to every group with their hand out and headed toward my pocket.

[NoPasaran]

17. If the OFA spam was edible

It would be enough to feed a small country

[usGovOwesUs3Trillion]

18. Hi Kaitlin, looks like you left your REAL name in your OP, i would yank it

but i hear ya, that is so lame, yikes!

[JoePhilly]

19. Your immediate thought ... hummm ... probably that the NSA sent it to

entrap you.

Was that it?

[Mojorabbit]

20. I got the same email

and I had the same reaction.

[mick063]

21. Here was my reply to an OFA email a couple weeks ago.

Chained CPI and "Too big to prosecute"

Not another nickel from me.

Take me off your mailing list.

[Whisp]

24. you must be proud! so brave and all.

[mick063]

37. Go team!

We have school spirit.

Hooray for our side.

Politics are now the equivalent of rooting for your team to win, regardless of what the issues are.

[Whisp]

23. lol.

yah sure.

[mick063]

40. Give me your email address

I'll link it to you.

But my post doesn't actually quote exactly what I actually wrote.

More accurately, I wrote "Take me off your fucking mailing list".

[Whisp]

42. I don't care, micky. n/t

[Raine]

25. I was wondering about the antagonism toward your post

than I reread it and saw this "can any of you DU geniuses guess what my immediate thought was?" Not a good way to get a nice response, what's with the snarky insults? You might be creating suspicion as to your motives here.

[cgrissomb]

30. Meh, pretty sure your post is meant to be just as antagonistic as the one you are criticizing.

Your own snarkiness and paranoia set aside, of course.

SOMEONE DISAGREED WITH OFA. THEY MUST BE A MOLE.
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[Robb]

32. Welcome to DU!

[cgrissomb]

35. Pretty sure you have me confused with the OP.

I really don't think they said anything insulting at all. Maybe you have a thin skin.

[Raine]

34. By the way WELCOME

etc, enjoy your stay.

[Whisp]

43. oh, another new puppy.

so cuuuuute.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

27. "Unless you do something right now, it looks like your name won't be on it"

I would have written, "We look forward to adding your name, along with millions of other like-minded Americans, so you can continue to support us as we support the causes most important to you."

But that's probably just me.

[Mz Pip]

28. Fundraising emails

I've been getting them on a daily basis from all kinds of groups, sometimes as many as ten a day.

I finally got sick of it and clicked unsubscribe on most of them. I don't know how I got on most of these lists in the first place.

[TransitJohn]

29. I donated to Obama's campaing in 2007

and they sold or gave my info to fucking Bill Nelson. Bill fucking shitbag Nelson. I was pissed when that fucking DINO solicited me for money. I don't think I'll ever give to a politician again.

[NaturalHigh]

31. Yeah, it's pretty rude.

Institutional arrogance, I guess, trying to act like they're doing you a favor by allowing you to donate and be a member.

[blogslut]

36. "DU geniuses"

WTF?

[Bobbie Jo]

41. Right?

[ecstatic]

38. It's not inappropriate, just a little silly

and sparse on details. No information was provided on why it's important or worth your time to be a member. I donated a lot last election cycle, but I filter all the emails into a folder that I never check. I wonder if I'm a member.... lol

Update: Just checked and I received the same email along with several others promising me a chance to meet President Obama if I donate by midnight. Decisions decisions.

[mrmpa]

39. I got this email too............

I deleted it.

[boilerbabe]

44. OFA is astroturf. articles in the past have been written about it. nt