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An Update on Bandcamp’s ACLU Fundraising

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Feb 6, 2017.

  1. Melody Bot Feb 6, 2017
    Melody Bot

    Your friendly little forum bot. Staff Member

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    Bandcamp has posted an update on their Friday fundraising for the ACLU:


    With several hours remaining, we estimate that fans will have bought just over $1,000,000 worth of music today, which is 550% more than a normal Friday (already our biggest sales day of the week). All of our share of that (~12%) goes directly to the ACLU. The other 88% (less transaction fees) goes directly to the labels and artists, more than 400 of whom have pledged to donate their share of sales today as well.
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  2. carlosonthedrums Feb 6, 2017
    carlosonthedrums

    Cooler than a polar bear's toenails Prestigious

    This is absolutely beautiful. Every small thing that entertainers do to stand up to the goblin goof troop goes a long way.
     
  3. Crisp X Feb 6, 2017
    Crisp X

    Don't stop looking at me Supporter

    Take that, neo-nazis. This is incredible.
     
  4. Colin Your Enthusiasm Feb 6, 2017
    Colin Your Enthusiasm

    It's nobody's battle but your own. Prestigious

    Long live BANDCAMP!
     
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  6. KyleK Feb 6, 2017
    KyleK

    Let's get these people moving faster! Supporter

    It was cool to receive so many emails from favourite artists of mine advocating for this cause and donating their profits. In hindsight I should have bought a few albums this weekend, but the ones I wanted I've been saving up to buy on vinyl (I should have done it anyway though)
     
  7. Aaron Mook Feb 6, 2017
    Aaron Mook

    Everything Will Be Here When You Get Back Moderator

    So fucking cool. Our label (Flowerpot Records) was one of many that was donating 100% of their profits for the day, and I couldn't be happier about that.