I am glad this is generating discussion so far.  I am just getting back to reading these now so let me do my best to reply to the points raised in the posts above.

• Nobody is going to get rich off of this (maybe that's why it won't work).
• It is not a ponzi scheme.
• Nobody is pre-mining anything, but we are asking for donations and volunteers to put to use.
• The money will help beautify the houses of Detroit and create jobs.   If this benefits the politicians, then it is an unfortunate side-effect.
• Ultimately this will benefit everyone more than it will punish those who you may feel are responsible.

The bitcoin community is apparently very skeptical, and with good reason given the thefts and scams that exist.  But just because your ex cheated on you doesn't mean every future lover will.  We are small and grass roots and easy to pick on right now.

While I am a believer and supporter of bitcoin, I can see why someone would want to start a new currency altogether.  Aurora Coin, scam or not, will raise much more money than this ever will for the people of Iceland.

Now as for the one-page, godaddy site: Anonymous registering aside for a minute,  who cares?   I explained I am just getting started.  Why spend money on an elaborate website solution when a quick and dirty solution to get the message out will do.   It will iteratively evolve if there is interest,  if not we will let it die.   Scammers are much more polished than that and usually catch more flies.  We are grass-roots and small.

Now for the anonymous registration:  Some of us are involved in multiple projects.  I am the former executive director of a non-profit organization and board member of another. I have been on the board of Detroit organizations to promote Detroit.   Before I unzip my fly and as Jay Mohr says, "Put My Name on it" I'd like to see it gain traction and see if there is a "there there."   Bitcoin projects tend to raise questions these days as you can already see.

Still hoping for the few folks who want to make a difference and who leap before they look to gain some traction.  These things build on themselves. Maybe they all went to Aurora Coin?

If the address 1DetRoitbfHwrjeiMVKSN9xpexYotQcx7m  starts getting any real money in it, I will "Put my Name on it."

Now... If you have constructive criticism by all means please post.  However, if you are just bashing the small guy with good intentions to punish the scammers please don't.   I am sure there are many who love to read their own posts but wouldn't ever donate anyway.    Stop wasting both of our times.

For the rest of you, Thanks for reading and making a difference.  Please volunteer or donate.

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