DShiznit 0 #51 September 2, 2004 Wow - way to put that into perspective. Everyone saying yes doesn't think about what all happens within the 10 years since it hasn't happened yet. Me? Nope. I'm just fine the broke way I am now.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #52 September 2, 2004 Yes - and the rest of my family will reap the benifits of the sacrifice I made. That is what life is - sacrifices.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #53 September 2, 2004 QuoteEveryone saying yes doesn't think about what all happens within the 10 years Oh, I thought about it... My answer is still yes. And just for clarification, I'm not a very materialistic person. I don't spend any time wishing I had more money or anything like that. I don't think that money would buy happiness... And my answer would be different if I had children or if I was still pretty young. (Well, I'm not that old now, but I am already feeling the effects of excessive mileage ;-) It doesn't really matter though... somehow I doubt that it's a decision I'll ever have to make... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #54 September 2, 2004 Yes, the welfare of ALL of my family and ALL of their children and ALL their children is more important than me living another 20 or 30 years. I could have one hell of fucking party for 10 years and still have enough for all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #55 September 2, 2004 ok here's the drama question. what if you family would rather have you around and doesn't give a shit about the money? what if they made that apparent and you still had to decide? what would your answer be then?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkwon 0 #56 September 2, 2004 I'm gonna earn my first billion within the next 5 years and I'll get to live hopefully so I'd have to say no. DREAMS --joe--joe HISPA #69 The Best Band in the WORLD!!! The new full length album "See What You Can Find" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #57 September 2, 2004 Wow.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #58 September 2, 2004 QuoteWow. yea I l.ike his response too. sucks b/c no one offered hoim the $1,000,000,000. it sounded alot like monty hall was in the room playing LET'S MAKE A DEALMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #59 September 2, 2004 Quoteok here's the drama question. what if you family would rather have you around and doesn't give a shit about the money? what if they made that apparent and you still had to decide? what would your answer be then? Yeah, that's a good point... I suppose in reality, I wouldn't be able to do that to my family. Even though they might appreciate all of the money I would be leaving them, I seriously doubt they would want it in exchange for my death. (Well, I hope not anyway!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #60 September 2, 2004 Am I guaranteed to live another 10 years? If not, than no. But if it's live 10 years then die, but won't die before 10 years, I'll take the billion and the guaranteed decade. But if I'm guaranteed death in 10 years with no guarantee I'll live that long, forget it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #61 September 2, 2004 Hell no. 10 years is not as long as it soundsI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #62 September 2, 2004 well, what kinda of insurance policy do they have on you! LOLMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #63 September 2, 2004 QuoteHell no. 10 years is not as long as it sounds I agree I've only have three of those. I want 7 more. so if they ask me in 60 years I will most likely say yesMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #64 September 2, 2004 Quotewell, what kinda of insurance policy do they have on you! LOL Hmm, well now that you mention it... they DID just take out that huge policy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #65 September 2, 2004 careful they may be planning something. my fam never had one on me, so I must mean nothing to them!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #66 September 2, 2004 Quotecareful they may be planning something. Uh oh! And I AM the black sheep after all! (But don't tell Clay. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #67 September 2, 2004 QuoteQuotecareful they may be planning something. Uh oh! And I AM the black sheep after all! (But don't tell Clay. ) BWAAHAHAH!! (that was a laugh, not a bleet)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #68 September 3, 2004 QuoteYes - and the rest of my family will reap the benifits of the sacrifice I made. That is what life is - sacrifices. Your life might be, Mine sure as hell isn't Read my Sig-lineYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiley 0 #69 September 3, 2004 I was a total no - I'm 35, no kids, but reckon I want a minimum of another 35 year. If I had it, I'd probably pay the $billion to go back to being 25 ("knowing what I know now" ). I wish your poll had, say, age choices, e.g. YES and I'm aged under 20 YES and I'm aged 20-30 NO and I'm aged under 20 etc... nothing to see here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #70 September 3, 2004 I can't believe how many people posted 'yes"!! It's just frickin' money, for f*&k's sake!! insane. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #71 September 3, 2004 QuoteI can't believe how many people posted 'yes"!! It's just frickin' money, for f*&k's sake!! And it's just a hypothetical question too. Somehow I think the answers might be different if the choice was real... I was just fantasizing about how many trips to the moon I would be able to buy during those ten years. (Actually, even just one would be enough for me.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #72 September 3, 2004 No way... I want to have children and watch them grow up, spend time with them and see them have their children. That's much more important than any amount of money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewEckhardt 0 #73 September 3, 2004 QuoteI can't believe how many people posted 'yes"!! It's just frickin' money, for f*&k's sake!! insane. No, it's the end of monotonous work and freedom to vacation how you want. A few years ago I joined a company as the first engineer, hired the most technically competant and fun team I'd ever worked with, designed a really neat product, and had a great corporate culture relatively free of overhead and ego. Really enjoyed my job, got a lot of meaning from it, and was happy to work 10-16 hours a day as long as I got weekends + 2 10-day vacations off. Now I endure a boring job where I don't care about anything beyond having a paycheck, short commute, and fridge to stick my diet coke in. I don't think, usually don't talk to any one, don't care when my projects get done, and probably woudn't get here most days if I didn't have a wakeup call. If I hadn't found my soul mate I'd be existing not living and would be happy to be done in ten years if not sooner for a lot less . The last fun business burned $750K/month at its peak; * 120 months = $90M. If I couldn't work, continuing to draw my salary until my time was up or I otherwise died would be fine. Having a true love changes things a lot - I wouldn't give that up for $10B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #74 September 3, 2004 Ok,,who's good at math? If you were going to spend the 1 billion on all the skydivers in the USA, how many jumps would we each get? and could we get them done in ayear? wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChildC1 0 #75 October 17, 2007 Stephanie D Smith Money78257@yahoo.com I want a billion dollars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
DrewEckhardt 0 #73 September 3, 2004 QuoteI can't believe how many people posted 'yes"!! It's just frickin' money, for f*&k's sake!! insane. No, it's the end of monotonous work and freedom to vacation how you want. A few years ago I joined a company as the first engineer, hired the most technically competant and fun team I'd ever worked with, designed a really neat product, and had a great corporate culture relatively free of overhead and ego. Really enjoyed my job, got a lot of meaning from it, and was happy to work 10-16 hours a day as long as I got weekends + 2 10-day vacations off. Now I endure a boring job where I don't care about anything beyond having a paycheck, short commute, and fridge to stick my diet coke in. I don't think, usually don't talk to any one, don't care when my projects get done, and probably woudn't get here most days if I didn't have a wakeup call. If I hadn't found my soul mate I'd be existing not living and would be happy to be done in ten years if not sooner for a lot less . The last fun business burned $750K/month at its peak; * 120 months = $90M. If I couldn't work, continuing to draw my salary until my time was up or I otherwise died would be fine. Having a true love changes things a lot - I wouldn't give that up for $10B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #74 September 3, 2004 Ok,,who's good at math? If you were going to spend the 1 billion on all the skydivers in the USA, how many jumps would we each get? and could we get them done in ayear? wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChildC1 0 #75 October 17, 2007 Stephanie D Smith Money78257@yahoo.com I want a billion dollars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
