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Institute for Human Continuity(NEW TRAILER AND ARGish STUFF)
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Oriza
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Re: Sony Pictures is behind this clever hoax
The info on who owns the web site for the IHC

musicman1328 wrote:
Whois Record
Domain ID:D152851006-LROR
Domain Name:INSTITUTEFORHUMANCONTINUITY.ORG
Created On:29-May-2008 22:06:42 UTC
Last Updated On:21-Jan-2009 14:12:16 UTC
Expiration Date:29-May-2010 22:06:42 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:MarkMonitor Inc. (R37-LROR)
Status:CLIENT DELETE PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Status:CLIENT UPDATE PROHIBITED
Registrant ID:mKn-14369782
Registrant Name:Webmaster Webmaster
Registrant Organization:Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc
Registrant Street1:6025 W. Slauson Ave.
Registrant Street2:
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:Culver City
Registrant State/Province:CA
Registrant Postal Code:90231
Registrant Country:US
Registrant Phone:+1.3104824636
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX:+1.3104824893
Registrant FAX Ext.:
Registrant Email:
Admin ID:mmr-33234
Admin Name:Webmaster WebMaster
Admin Organization:SPDE Domain Names Inc.
Admin Street1:6025 W. Slauson Ave
Admin Street2:
Admin Street3:
Admin City:Culver City
Admin State/Province:ca
Admin Postal Code:90231
Admin Country:US
Admin Phone:+1.3104824636
Admin Phone Ext.:
Admin FAX:+1.3104824893
Admin FAX Ext.:
Admin Email:
Tech ID:mmr-33234
Tech Name:Webmaster WebMaster
Tech Organization:SPDE Domain Names Inc.
Tech Street1:6025 W. Slauson Ave
Tech Street2:
Tech Street3:
Tech City:Culver City
Tech State/Province:ca
Tech Postal Code:90231
Tech Country:US
Tech Phone:+1.3104824636
Tech Phone Ext.:
Tech FAX:+1.3104824893
Tech FAX Ext.:
Tech Email:
Name Server:NS2.SONYPICTURES.COM
Name Server:NS3.SONYPICTURES.COM


a) FFS, we really did NOT need that much information for a simple whois.

b) This is an ALTERNATE REALITY GAME. I repeat, ALTERNATE REALITY GAME, aka VIRAL MARKETING. Very different from a hoax. If you don't get that, then I suggest you go to the URL that I posted above.
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degravedi
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Newusrguy wrote:
I WANT A BRIDGE

Fabulous, Sir! I'm glad that we have such a self-tumescent and anserine shopper with us here today! You're about to become the talk of the town with the completion of this monumental purchase!

Normally, this item would go for an excess of 20 million dollars. But just because I like you so darn much, you'll be getting this item for a STEAL at only $5 million! Yes, I know. Simply shocking isn't it! I can barely believe such a low price myself! So pull out that wallet double quick, because an amazing opportunity like this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME deal will go just as fast! Please make your check or money order out to "Campaign Against Selling History", or "CASH", for short.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:54 pm
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FSURobbie
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The sad thing is, nothing is even going on with this viral...I guess Sony is putting ads out everywhere for a campaign that's just sitting there.

Odd use of funds, but hey, more power to 'em.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:00 pm
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Newusrguy
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I don't have any money.

Do you accept drawings of spiders? I drew a spider that is probably worth 5 million.

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snorkle256
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degravedi wrote:
Newusrguy wrote:
I WANT A BRIDGE

Fabulous, Sir! I'm glad that we have such a self-tumescent and anserine shopper with us here today! You're about to become the talk of the town with the completion of this monumental purchase!

Normally, this item would go for an excess of 20 million dollars. But just because I like you so darn much, you'll be getting this item for a STEAL at only $5 million! Yes, I know. Simply shocking isn't it! I can barely believe such a low price myself! So pull out that wallet double quick, because an amazing opportunity like this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME deal will go just as fast! Please make your check or money order out to "Campaign Against Selling History", or "CASH", for short.


Remember folks, this item will not be delivered. The successful buyer will have to provide for removal and transportation.

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Oriza
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This thread is now about bridges.

snorkle256 wrote:
degravedi wrote:
Newusrguy wrote:
I WANT A BRIDGE

Fabulous, Sir! I'm glad that we have such a self-tumescent and anserine shopper with us here today! You're about to become the talk of the town with the completion of this monumental purchase!

Normally, this item would go for an excess of 20 million dollars. But just because I like you so darn much, you'll be getting this item for a STEAL at only $5 million! Yes, I know. Simply shocking isn't it! I can barely believe such a low price myself! So pull out that wallet double quick, because an amazing opportunity like this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME deal will go just as fast! Please make your check or money order out to "Campaign Against Selling History", or "CASH", for short.


Remember folks, this item will not be delivered. The successful buyer will have to provide for removal and transportation.


I have 5 million dollars!!
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
It's Zimbabwean...does that matter?

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:50 pm
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blaqueice
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Soren Ulfert's twitter was updated 12 hours ago.

Quote:
I am pleased to announce the launch of our website. Please visit http://TheIHC.com to begin your preparations.


i just went through the site....everything looks the same.

i wonder when our feb. discussion is supposed to take place.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:21 am
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Talimar1
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Joined: 29 Jul 2008
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anyone else get the new email??

Quote:
Greetings,

Thank you for registering for the lottery and for your interest in survival and the Institute for Human Continuity. As a holder of a lottery number, I wanted to inform you of the launch of the comprehensive website for the Institute for Human Continuity where you can find out more information regarding the IHC lottery and what to do concerning survival.

The information contained on the site represents the culmination of years of thinking by the world's most prominent people and outlines the ambitious initiatives the institute is developing in its efforts to preserve mankind beyond 2012.

In the weeks ahead, we will continue to update the site with new findings and valuable information. So please be sure to visit the site regularly to stay informed.

We need your help to insure a future beyond 2012.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sorėn Ulfert, PhD
Communications Director
The Institute for Human Continuity
Twitter: sorenulfert
Email: s.ulfertSPLATTheIHC.com


PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:44 pm
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TJ229ER
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I got the new email and the website is choc-full of information. I'm sifting through it now. Very well done though.



Edit:
Well after pouring over the website, it appears to be merely an extended reality site without any real game element. I submitted a contact form inquiring about volunteering so we will see what comes of that. There are some briefs mentions on the site of distributions of "survival kits." This could easily become real world drops.


Happy hunting

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Talimar1
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TJ229ER wrote:
I got the new email and the website is choc-full of information. I'm sifting through it now. Very well done though.



Edit:
Well after pouring over the website, it appears to be merely an extended reality site without any real game element. I submitted a contact form inquiring about volunteering so we will see what comes of that. There are some briefs mentions on the site of distributions of "survival kits." This could easily become real world drops.


Happy hunting


I did the same thing and thought the same thing.

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This website is a disgusting play on peoples emotions and should be absolutely abolished.

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Thunderclap
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I still love the site. I do hope it turns into something.

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mgelles
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It seems like an awful lot of work and nifty background info for just a simple promotional site. Another hopeful tidbit is that the position for the one initiative said "now hiring". I also respondended via the contact form asking to volunteer as an educator with the EARTH Initiative. We shall see.
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ucelluccia
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mgelles wrote:
It seems like an awful lot of work and nifty background info for just a simple promotional site. Another hopeful tidbit is that the position for the one initiative said "now hiring". I also respondended via the contact form asking to volunteer as an educator with the EARTH Initiative. We shall see.
Michelle


I did the same thing...Surely this site is too nice and too intriguing (the underground cities in Antarctica are a neat touch) to just be dropped?
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Oriza
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SpaceBass wrote:
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This website is a disgusting play on peoples emotions and should be absolutely abolished.

Mom? Embarassed


I hate you for making my sore throat even worse from laughing at that, SpaceBass.
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