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starroute

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17. That's where cash mobs come in

Reply to JDPriestly (Reply #14)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 11:59 PM

Feb 2012

People select a worthy local business or two and descend on them (with advance notice) as a crowd, with every participant committed to spend at least $20. It gives the business a quick shot of cash and -- provided the local media are clued in -- it also leads to publicity that can generate more customers.

I haven't been saving links, but just google on "cash mob" and you should find plenty. This is something I really hope will catch on over the spring and summer.

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So, can we point out and strategize when Occupy is being [View all] Luminous Animal Feb 2012 OP

from what I read in the rules unionworks Feb 2012 #1

What would we gain from that? JDPriestly Feb 2012 #2

An opportunity to discuss disinformation and establish Luminous Animal Feb 2012 #5

Some thoughts .... sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #10

A yes, UnrepentantLiberal Feb 2012 #18

I believe that the best way to handle disinformation is to ignore the poster. You can spend a lot of Vincardog Feb 2012 #12

I think generally it is a bad idea. ellisonz Feb 2012 #3

Probably the best way to do that is to post positive OPs. There is so much going on, not just sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #4

Couldn't agree more unionworks Feb 2012 #6

Lol, I used to feel that way also, but then I remember when the movement first started sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #7

Great advice. Live and Learn Feb 2012 #9

I feel the same way Live and Learn Feb 2012 #8

I think many people are just getting their Occupy news from the mainstream media starroute Feb 2012 #11

We should also think of postive things that we can do to support JDPriestly Feb 2012 #14

Yes, that is the beauty of the movement. The fluidity of it, as it develops. I agree that small sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #15

And small businesses increase the diversity of our marketplace. JDPriestly Feb 2012 #16

That's where cash mobs come in starroute Feb 2012 #17

Agreed! sabrina 1. JDPriestly Feb 2012 #13

Let's point out when it occurs in this group as well TBF Feb 2012 #19