It's time. We've had some hiccups getting started, a lot of it due to the economy. Several that were in key positions last year are or are going to be unemployed. Their focus has changed, understandably. But now is the time for volunteers. We need you for two things; 1) Writing Fund Raising Diaries, 2) NN09 attendees for feet on the ground in Pittsburgh. Last year 130 Care Packages were assembled, this year the goal is 300, remember, it doesn't matter whether or not we hit 300 or exceed 300, it's the effort that's important.
If you are inclined to volunteer for either or both I have an email address for you to use to let us know how you can help. Just tell us your username and what you are volunteering for. Numbers, we need numbers. Also, if you also blog at another site, and want to write a fundraising diary there, let us know thru this email; velo(dot)vixen (at) hot(no space)mail (dot) com.
Netroots Nation has recently attained 501 (c) 3 status (previously, they were a 501 (c) 4). They are allowing us to collect funds via them. We will have our own donation page. This is in the process of being set up. So hold on to your donations today. We'll be asking for them soon enough. Another note here, the Executive Director of Central Virginia Bike Festival is lending her time and experience to our endeavor.
Again, if you're inclined, contact us via the following email; velo(dot)vixen (at) hot(no space)mail (dot) com. Let us know how you can assist us, writing a diary on Dkos or another site or volunteering to be feet on the ground in Pittsburgh (rough estimates are being worked on, but 20-30 is our starting number).
Mojo Friday Guideline
- If you comment you have to recommend all comments. (in order to receive mojo you have to give mojo. It's only good mojo manners.)
- Everything you say may be taken as a joke (so if you ask a question, expect a silly answer)
- You must recommend the diary (and pimp it unapologetically)
- You don't have to comment to recommend.
- You can't steal my idea (right, like that ain't goin' to happen)
- Please, no pictures or YouTubes until after 300 comments. Now, after 300, use a little common courtesy and be responsible in the number.
- Mojo mojo mojo mojo, mojo mojo mojo.
- TexDem (that's me) is not bound by the guidelines. Heh
Mojo Friday Goals
A. At least 300 different commenters and 1000 comments by 1:30 PM EST and 1500 by 5:00 PM EST Friday Night that it's posted.
B. 100 recommends for each comment, at least.
C. Stay on Recommend List at least five hours (this requires some strategic planning by you guys, refer to guideline #3)
D. At least 200 diary recommends. 300 would be better, spread the word.
E. And always, fun fun fun.
F. Have at least 75% average participation rate as seen here in the Mojo Friday Postgame Show by Hedwig.
G. (New) Have at least 30 kossacks over 90% participation (see here for some tips).
H. Overload the servers with recommends, not to mention dominate Top Comments Mojo list. (we do tend to mess with the site with all of our recommends at one time)(also, to dominate the Top Comments Top Mojo we need at least 50 comments with over 200 recommends, see guideline B)
I. That's enough for now. (Have a suggestion? Post it.)
MKinTN posted a diary to help everyone achieve greater success called How to Succeed at Mojo Friday Without Really Trying.
For those of you new to MF (Mojo Friday) we have our own lingo about a few things. Thank's to MF'er Jez (the link will explain) go to this diary for a little more fun and explanation. Official Mojo Friday Snecktionary.
A Special Note
We have another Dkos sponsor this year, I'll let him make that announcement.