Phil Miller Fund - Voting Thread

[Greeners]

I voted for 50/50 as I thought that was the 'right' thing to do, but as folks seem happier for it all to go to the forum then that is now my preferred choice.

Plus I've now tried three times to post this and it's timed out!!  

[Shewie]

Only been on here a couple of weeks but impressed so far by what I've seen... I would therefore propose the money goes into forum coffers, as from what i'm reading I think the charity issue is proving to be too devisive and would create more bad feeling. Better to go to the greater good of the forum, which in my opinion is just as worthy as any of the charities as it provides a valuble resource

BTW  - my vote has just levelled the scores!!

[gazon69]

I personally think this is a very odd scenario, as posted, even if he didn't want to accept the money of say thanks himself then at least you would have thought he would have had the decency to say thanks to all involved. On the subject of what to do with the money that was raised for him, i think everyone should be refunded and not put to vote at all. After all its our money that was put in. If the vote went towards the money going to some charity then i dont think i would be too pleased, if then anyone wants to donate their money they can do so themselves. My money by the way will be going towards the forum. Its a great place to be with some great characters and excellent advice. If it wasn't for this place a lot of people would be up sh*t creek. Just my 2 pence worth.

[RedRobin]

Why Phil Miller (or his wife) hasn't responded to efforts to contact him over this is a puzzle, and yet he is apparently active on another forum.

What forum is that?

FWIW I can understand why he might feel uncomfortable accepting the money, but it would be very easy to thank everyone but turn it down. Pretty baffling.

....My thoughts exactly. Especially as his wife had posted such a warm and sincere message thanking us all for our concern and well wishes etc. She didn't seem shy or unable to express herself fully.

The forum is linked from Reply #213 in the other Phil Miller thread (now locked). It's here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=238852.0

EDIT:

Oh dear, Phil Miller has posted 6 times today so far on the other GTI forum. Shall I send him a diplomatically worded PM? Would it be better coming from you, SteveP? Or is it best to leave it be? - He has made his choice not to respond to us.

[RedRobin]

Plus I've now tried three times to post this and it's timed out!! 

....Obviously because you haven't contributed enough to the forum coffers   






[just joking of course] 

[Deako]

I personally think this is a very odd scenario, as posted, even if he didn't want to accept the money of say thanks himself then at least you would have thought he would have had the decency to say thanks to all involved. On the subject of what to do with the money that was raised for him, i think everyone should be refunded and not put to vote at all. After all its our money that was put in. If the vote went towards the money going to some charity then i dont think i would be too pleased, if then anyone wants to donate their money they can do so themselves. My money by the way will be going towards the forum. Its a great place to be with some great characters and excellent advice. If it wasn't for this place a lot of people would be up sh*t creek. Just my 2 pence worth.

Agree. I only donate to very specific charities. Some squander money on campaigns and door knocking, and i dont like that. Forum fund was what i voted and if that doesnt happen, id like my money to be taken out of the equation and donated specifically to the forum only.

[RedRobin]

I personally think this is a very odd scenario, as posted, even if he didn't want to accept the money of say thanks himself then at least you would have thought he would have had the decency to say thanks to all involved. On the subject of what to do with the money that was raised for him, i think everyone should be refunded and not put to vote at all. After all its our money that was put in. If the vote went towards the money going to some charity then i dont think i would be too pleased, if then anyone wants to donate their money they can do so themselves. My money by the way will be going towards the forum. Its a great place to be with some great characters and excellent advice. If it wasn't for this place a lot of people would be up sh*t creek. Just my 2 pence worth.

....I feel exactly the same as you do and have now voted 100% to Forum Fund. Plus proviso that 0% given on my behalf to charity.

If it was me in Phil Miller's circumstances I would be in floods of tears due to being so emotionally moved by everyone's heartfelt gesture but I would still reach for the Kleenex and write something even if it was that I was lost for words (no chance of that happening!).

Regardless of the outcome I think we would all simply like to hear from Phil or his representitive. As things stand currently, we are left with questions and a niggling doubt and we don't want to harbour such thoughts.

[MC71]

Can i change my vote? 

x2 

X3 

After reading TC's and RR's comments, seems the best way forward.

[monte]

Forum Fund   

[Hedge]

I didn't see the option for strippers and beer.   

[RedRobin]

I didn't see the option for strippers and beer.   

.... Nice one! Forget the beer. Lap dancers for me!

[brookesb32]

I too also originally went on the 50/50 because I, like many others here, work or give to charities and see the benefits of doing so.

However, having read people's thoughts I am inclined to also switch to just the forum as deciding on a specific charity to please all just isn't realistic - plus a mentioned the forum deserves it nearly if not as much due to all the great people and info that helps us all out 

[MR02LOW]

Forum fund for me 

[berg]

i voted forum fund, but have no idea of the costs involved in running such a site, guess nothing is cheap though and the forum is so good it deserves every penny imo

[h4rdy]

voted forum.

TBH its unfortunate as its now put me off donating to such causes in the future though.

I'd do it again.
We don't know the reasons.
Are we sure the other Phil Miller is the same Phil Miller?
Maybe it wasn't as bad and was blown out of proportions and he is embarrassed?
Whatever do what you want with mine, its not mine anymore BTW I donated it, forum, charity but I don't want it back.