Comments on: Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/ Above the influence of ignorance. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:23 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Legalizing Marijuana in the US - Plurlife - Electronic Music, DJs, Clubs, and Parties! http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-680 Legalizing Marijuana in the US - Plurlife - Electronic Music, DJs, Clubs, and Parties! Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:28:37 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-680 [...] Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing | Show Me the Facts What this number is: * This number is one of many numbers created by the novelty-number company Humor Hotlines. * Unlike other numbers from HH, Goldblatt claims this is a legitimate poll being conducted which he plans to compile and give to various contacts within the government in hopes that it will be presented to Congress and President Barack Obama. * This number is completely free and has apparently no known risks/fees associated with it outside of normal cell phone charges/minutes used/etc. * If the number reaches a certain amount of votes (1,000,000), HH has every intention to follow through and send the compiled petition to the government. What this number is NOT: * A scam. * This number has no relation with any political group or marijuana advocacy group. * Endorsed by any politician, political group, advocacy group, or any person/group in a position of political authority. * This number has no deadline. * The number has no more power/authority to legalize marijuana than any other petition created by people online (however, every bit helps). * Though some have claimed to have received charges after calling this number, it must have been coincidence or confusion because the number does not appear to create any charges (though if you can prove to me it does, feel free to contact me). So… should you call it? If you want to, yes… there doesn’t appear to be any harm in it and it actually may end up being a good petition. But please do not think that you are directly helping to “legalize marijuana”, and definitely do not tell others it is backed by groups which have no idea what it is. [...] [...] Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing | Show Me the Facts What this number is: * This number is one of many numbers created by the novelty-number company Humor Hotlines. * Unlike other numbers from HH, Goldblatt claims this is a legitimate poll being conducted which he plans to compile and give to various contacts within the government in hopes that it will be presented to Congress and President Barack Obama. * This number is completely free and has apparently no known risks/fees associated with it outside of normal cell phone charges/minutes used/etc. * If the number reaches a certain amount of votes (1,000,000), HH has every intention to follow through and send the compiled petition to the government. What this number is NOT: * A scam. * This number has no relation with any political group or marijuana advocacy group. * Endorsed by any politician, political group, advocacy group, or any person/group in a position of political authority. * This number has no deadline. * The number has no more power/authority to legalize marijuana than any other petition created by people online (however, every bit helps). * Though some have claimed to have received charges after calling this number, it must have been coincidence or confusion because the number does not appear to create any charges (though if you can prove to me it does, feel free to contact me). So… should you call it? If you want to, yes… there doesn’t appear to be any harm in it and it actually may end up being a good petition. But please do not think that you are directly helping to “legalize marijuana”, and definitely do not tell others it is backed by groups which have no idea what it is. [...]

]]> By: eric http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-654 eric Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:31:02 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-654 I considered calling it a petition, however, I consider a petition a document or movement which has some sort of official organization or plan. This, in all honesty, seems more like a marketing campaign to get people to call a number. My reasoning is simple: They say they need a million calls before they do something with the numbers, yet the calls are not recorded, no information is provided (like a real petition would require), and even more sad is the fact that it has been going on for months yet there is no way to gauge how close (or how far past) 1 million calls we've gone. It seems to be set up to perpetually exist with no deadline or no real event to cause it to move forward other than an open-ended promise. So to me, it's just a poll... worth no more than a poll some friend sends you on MySpace. I considered calling it a petition, however, I consider a petition a document or movement which has some sort of official organization or plan. This, in all honesty, seems more like a marketing campaign to get people to call a number. My reasoning is simple: They say they need a million calls before they do something with the numbers, yet the calls are not recorded, no information is provided (like a real petition would require), and even more sad is the fact that it has been going on for months yet there is no way to gauge how close (or how far past) 1 million calls we’ve gone. It seems to be set up to perpetually exist with no deadline or no real event to cause it to move forward other than an open-ended promise. So to me, it’s just a poll… worth no more than a poll some friend sends you on MySpace.

]]> By: MM http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-653 MM Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:22:06 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-653 Just for the sake of accuracy, this isn't a poll; it's a petition. Just for the sake of accuracy, this isn’t a poll; it’s a petition.

]]> By: Is this for real? - The Garden's Cure http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-647 Is this for real? - The Garden's Cure Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:29:31 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-647 [...] What it is.. Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing | Show Me the Facts What it isnt: A scam. A good idea to call. Well intended or not, the purpose of this is to [...] [...] What it is.. Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing | Show Me the Facts What it isnt: A scam. A good idea to call. Well intended or not, the purpose of this is to [...]

]]> By: bob delk http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-602 bob delk Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:47:55 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-602 Obama has opened up petitions on his change.gov website.. This is the one I signed.. http://www.change.org/actions/view/legalize_marijuana Obama has opened up petitions on his change.gov website..

This is the one I signed.. http://www.change.org/actions/view/legalize_marijuana

]]> By: Is The Marijuana Phone Poll Just A Scam? (973-409-3274) - GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education. http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-397 Is The Marijuana Phone Poll Just A Scam? (973-409-3274) - GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education. Wed, 06 May 2009 22:57:30 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-397 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: Marijuana legalization hotline. Not a scam!!! - Stoner Forums - A Marijuana & 420 Friendly Community http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-387 Marijuana legalization hotline. Not a scam!!! - Stoner Forums - A Marijuana & 420 Friendly Community Tue, 05 May 2009 06:23:05 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-387 [...] Hello, my name is Michael. I am an intern with RH Brands in Atlanta, Ga. We manage a portfolio of hundreds of humorous hotlines that you may be familiar with such as The Rejection Hotline, Psychiatric Hotline, It Could Always Suck More, and Call to Santa. you can find out more at rejectionhotline.com. Today, I ran across some tweets of yours saying that our Marijuana Legalization Endorsement Line (973-409-3274) is a scam. I just wanted to let you know that we aren [...] Hello, my name is Michael. I am an intern with RH Brands in Atlanta, Ga. We manage a portfolio of hundreds of humorous hotlines that you may be familiar with such as The Rejection Hotline, Psychiatric Hotline, It Could Always Suck More, and Call to Santa. you can find out more at rejectionhotline.com. Today, I ran across some tweets of yours saying that our Marijuana Legalization Endorsement Line (973-409-3274) is a scam. I just wanted to let you know that we aren

]]> By: Phone Petition? - 420 Magazine http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Phone Petition? - 420 Magazine Mon, 04 May 2009 16:16:21 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-385 [...] The number is good, just not what your friend claimed it to be. This link explains it: Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing" __________________ Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically [...] [...] The number is good, just not what your friend claimed it to be. This link explains it: Marijuana Phone Poll NOT a Scam, Just Confusing" __________________ Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically [...]

]]> By: To LEGALIZE MARIJUANA CALL 973 409 3274 and PRESS # - Grasscity.com Forums http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-377 To LEGALIZE MARIJUANA CALL 973 409 3274 and PRESS # - Grasscity.com Forums Sun, 03 May 2009 20:40:20 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-377 [...] CALL 973 409 3274 and PRESS # all it takes is a quick google search of "973 409 3274" so basically, it's not a scam...it is free, it is a legit poll, but change.org does not endorse it. [...] [...] CALL 973 409 3274 and PRESS # all it takes is a quick google search of "973 409 3274" so basically, it’s not a scam…it is free, it is a legit poll, but change.org does not endorse it. [...]

]]> By: Legalization vote call (973) 409-3274 - Grasscity.com Forums http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/04/24/marijuana-phone-poll-scam-confusing/comment-page-1/#comment-321 Legalization vote call (973) 409-3274 - Grasscity.com Forums Fri, 01 May 2009 01:04:31 +0000 http://www.showmethefacts.org/?p=600#comment-321 [...] information especially on twitter to save people from experiencing this! but then I found this http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/0...cam-confusing/ I'm gonna play this one safe and not call. __________________ [...] [...] information especially on twitter to save people from experiencing this! but then I found this http://www.showmethefacts.org/2009/0…cam-confusing/ I’m gonna play this one safe and not call. __________________ [...]

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