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msfiddlestix

(7,743 posts)
Mon Nov 7, 2022, 10:19 AM Nov 2022

Has the deluge of Panic Text Messages and Emails Incentivized you to Contribute More or Less? [View all]

And what has been your reaction to those messages, intellectually or emotionally?


22 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Yes. the Panic text and email messaging works for me, I usually send more money in response
1 (5%)
No. They do not inspire or incentivize me to send more.
6 (27%)
I find them annoying, but understand the tactic/strategy is necessary to raise more money
5 (23%)
I find them annoying and delete/block/unsubscribe from my phone and email inbox
7 (32%)
I am not at all bothered by panic messages it's an election season after all.
1 (5%)
These panic/crises messages invoke confusion, angst and pessimism
2 (9%)
If it works, no problem.
0 (0%)
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I feel slighted, I don't get panicked text messages and emails. Srkdqltr Nov 2022 #1
If you've ever contributed through Act Blue, you'd be on that mailing list. Ocelot II Nov 2022 #6
Yep, contribute to one campaign and they know about you! LeftInTX Nov 2022 #10
Yes!! Anyone who has ever donated gets barraged AkFemDem Nov 2022 #15
✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ n/t msfiddlestix Nov 2022 #19
They seem to skirt the edge of Turbineguy Nov 2022 #2
What helps me are the reminders on DU nt Wicked Blue Nov 2022 #3
I get tired of being asked to send $35 like $35 is nothing. CrispyQ Nov 2022 #4
You are under no obligation LeftInTX Nov 2022 #9
I don't feel obligated. CrispyQ Nov 2022 #18
Several of these reactions. Ocelot II Nov 2022 #5
Yes, me too. Especially Text msgs are the worst msfiddlestix Nov 2022 #20
They are annoying as hell and I block / delete every one of them. Initech Nov 2022 #7
✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ n/t msfiddlestix Nov 2022 #21
Unfortunately, I tend to ignore them. LeftInTX Nov 2022 #8
Fortunately most go into my suspect folder. Raftergirl Nov 2022 #11
I ignore them kwolf68 Nov 2022 #12
I just create a filter in email, a delete folder and automatically dump the real offenders RKP5637 Nov 2022 #13
Less. I had to sit this cycle out Qutzupalotl Nov 2022 #14
I think the panicked distraught tone is counter-effective. yardwork Nov 2022 #16
I have an entire dedicated e-mail they go to. ismnotwasm Nov 2022 #17
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