CORRECTION: It has been brought to my attention this story is in error. See this link for the details. (Oops)
As has been reported by a few other gaming blogs and news sites, the Charity Auction at this year's GenCon Indianapolis was held to benefit Gary Gygax's favorite charity, which I will not name here for reasons that will soon become obvious. The fine folks at GenCon raised over $17,000 for this charity, which helps starving children in impovershed areas of the world--only to have that money actually turned down by the charity. The charity refused due to the fact that the money was raised partly by the sales of Dungeons and Dragons materials, which as we all know, puts an irrevocable taint of evil on the filthy lucre that us demon-worshipping gamers might want to use to, say, donate to starving children. Not only is this a slap in the face to every gamer, but it is especially insulting to Mr. Gygax himself, who I understand donated to their cause many times over the years. Plus, I'm sure the children who would have gotten food or clean drinking water with that money would be sort of upset, too. (Emphasis added)from Giant in the Playground (please do click through).
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I will no longer be donating to charities that provide food or shelter for starving children because of this.
This particular charity is one that LOVES to show you photos of some adorable and underfed waifs while begging for your money. There are plenty of adorable underfed waifs in your own area - donate locally, where it will do the most good.
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