Return to Unfiction unforum
 a.r.g.b.b 
FAQ FAQ   Search Search 
 
Welcome!
New users, PLEASE read these forum guidelines. New posters, SEARCH before posting and read these rules before posting your killer new campaign. New players may also wish to peruse the ARG Player Tutorial.

All users must abide by the Terms of Service.
Website Restoration Project
This archiving project is a collaboration between Unfiction and Sean Stacey (SpaceBass), Brian Enigma (BrianEnigma), and Laura E. Hall (lehall) with
the Center for Immersive Arts.
Announcements
This is a static snapshot of the
Unfiction forums, as of
July 23, 2017.
This site is intended as an archive to chronicle the history of Alternate Reality Games.
  

The time now is Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:56 am
All times are UTC - 4 (DST in action)		 View posts in this forum since last visit
View unanswered posts in this forum
Calendar
 Forum index » Archive » Archive: General » ARG: Silver Ladder
Giving something back
Moderators: Administrators
View previous topicView next topic
Page 1 of 1 [11 Posts]  
Author Message
Valrik
Boot


Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 65

 		Giving something back
(but only if you want to)
    Bandwidth/Hosting: $312 / year
    Texts / Phone calls to/from Passengers: $300/month
    Time and Effort: Loss of sleep / interaction with loved ones

    Silver Ladder experience: Priceless.


Many of the Passengers would agree that art (whatever it's form) should be created when the urge strikes, not out of obligation. Most famous works of art were not commissioned, Leonardo didn't wait for a checks to clear before painting the Mona Lisa. Michelangelo didn't chisel David out of a hunk of marble to pay his landlord. Artists don't create art for money, they create because they must. It is integral to their being. A street musician doesn't play outdoors for the money, but because they are passionate about playing and need a creative outlet and a place to perform. If a passer-by happens to drop a few bucks in their hat because they appreciated the music, because it evoked a reaction in their otherwise cold and dismal lives and made them feel again, that's just an added bonus. Giving money to the artist It isn't an act of charity, it's an exchange, an act of appreciation.

That being said, let's take a look back at Silver Ladder. Unlike the majority of ARG's, it was not part of a tie-in. Silver Ladder was not a cross-promotional event for a movie about a guy in a bat suit fighting clowns. Silver Ladder was not about a giant sea creature invasion. Silver Ladder didn't ask you to buy anything. Silver Ladder was not created with financial gain in mind. Silver Ladder introduced us to new forms of art, music, ideas, and most importantly, to each other. Silver Ladder probably impacted your life, that's why you're here now. You came for the puzzles, you stayed for the ideas, interaction, the Art, Love, Information, and Chaos.

Now that the ARG potion of Silver Ladder has concluded, groups of people are planning on their own extensions of the game in hopes of continuing what Shane Watson started. With this undertaking, people are beginning to realize how much time and effort went into the creation of the original, and how much of a monumental task Silver Ladder was when they found out who was behind it all. They're starting to realize how much time, effort, money, and passion went into the creation of the original.

Recently, Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead gave us their art, offering it up to the public for whatever individuals thought it was worth. Why should Silver Ladder be any different? Did you enjoy the Silver Ladder experience? Do you think it's worth kicking a few bucks toward the artist? The cost of hosting, paying for the hundreds of text messages received, the future costs of Silver Ladder forums where we can collaborate on projects and share ideas. Keep in mind, this is not a subscription. You will not receive a signed copy of Silver Ladder. This is not tax deductible. There will be no special treatment. This is voluntary. Nobody will know who (if anyone) contributes. There is no leader board. Nobody is expecting you to donate. Nobody will think less of you if you don't. So if you want to, (and are able) fire some PayPal cash off to Shane's email address.

What's the worst that can happen?

PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:01 am
Last edited by Valrik on Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:12 am; edited 1 time in total
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Clementine
Decorated


Joined: 26 Dec 2007
Posts: 208

 		Michael, this is lovely.

I want to be a part of this for Shane (even though I feel there's no price I could possibly name that would feel like enough).

.. I wish I could say more, but I feel my words will only pale next to yours.
_________________
A thinking woman sleeps with monsters.
twitter epigraph
gmail clementized



PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:22 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
JaeDom
Decorated


Joined: 10 Sep 2007
Posts: 227
Location: SouCal

 		Mr. Green


<3

This is wonderful. The think I loved about Silver Ladder was the community and the love.

PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:14 pm
 View user's profile Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
 ICQ Number 
 Back to top 
redct
Entrenched


Joined: 20 Jun 2007
Posts: 1233

 		While you're at it, donate something to me for hosting sl-team. Wink

All kidding aside, I beg you to do this. We built up an unparalleled and awesome community, had a great time, and many things were accomplished. Give some thanks to Shane!
_________________
Playing and lurking: I'm too lazy to keep track
someone in IRC: see, sometimes instead of a man and woman loving each other, men and men love each other. this usually happens in prison, but sometimes in real life


PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:29 pm
 View user's profile Visit poster's website AIM Address
 Back to top 
satims
Decorated


Joined: 21 Sep 2007
Posts: 275

 		This is beautiful Val. Thank you.

PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:20 pm
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Ashra26
Boot

Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 43

 		Beautiful. I love the idea.

And while wonderful, I'd like to say it is a mere drop in the bucket of the true depth of my appreciation for all he gave us, and for creating something that brought me to all of you.

Thank you.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:47 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
redct
Entrenched


Joined: 20 Jun 2007
Posts: 1233

 		You can use http://sl-team.org/donate.html to donate. Just type in the amount and you'll be off!
_________________
Playing and lurking: I'm too lazy to keep track
someone in IRC: see, sometimes instead of a man and woman loving each other, men and men love each other. this usually happens in prison, but sometimes in real life


PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:55 pm
 View user's profile Visit poster's website AIM Address
 Back to top 
Guest
Guest


 		Maybe he will use the donations to buy all the passengers a holiday ham as part of the new ham ARG. Smile

PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:32 am
 Back to top 
Guest
Guest


 		I sent money using paypal. How do I know if and when he gets it? Thank you for the idea. I'd rather use this money to help someone like this than to use it to pay for a movie and put money in the pockets of someone like Time-Warner or whoever.

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:28 am
 Back to top 
Valrik
Boot


Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 65

 		The only confirmation you'd get would be seeing the receipt in your PayPal account payment history where you transferred funds to his.

Thanks for supporting the arts Smile

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:21 pm
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Guest
Guest


 		Yeah its there. I checked. Thanks for the idea.

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:57 pm
 Back to top 
Display posts from previous:   Sort by:   
Page 1 of 1 [11 Posts]  
View previous topicView next topic
 Forum index » Archive » Archive: General » ARG: Silver Ladder
Jump to:  


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
You cannot post calendar events in this forum



Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group