So Supreme decided to release a Japanese benefit shirt

[boys noize]

Originally Posted by UPPTEMPO8387

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

So much sodium in this thread. It's a charity tee by Supreme and all the proceeds go to Japan. This is like the one time I'd figure people wouldn't hate on Supreme. Talking about you might as well just donate the money straight up (why don't you just think of it as donating the money straight up and getting a free tee out of it?)

Because 95% of the people contemplating buying this shirt would never in a billion years donate $30+ to any charity, so they can buy a t-shirt and still claim they did it for charity purposes.

At the end of the day, why is that a problem? The end result is still the same. Money going to the relief efforts in Japan. 
Supreme isn't the only company doing this as evidenced by the other brands putting out shirts in this thread. Musicians are putting out compilation records for charity. Artists are selling works for the same thing. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to contribute something to help generate more money for the relief efforts.

I think the bigger issue is that there are some of you out there who think you're on some kind of moral high ground. It's fine if you don't like the tshirt or Supreme or whatever but why make it out to be anything more than that?

 

[boys noize]

Originally Posted by UPPTEMPO8387

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

So much sodium in this thread. It's a charity tee by Supreme and all the proceeds go to Japan. This is like the one time I'd figure people wouldn't hate on Supreme. Talking about you might as well just donate the money straight up (why don't you just think of it as donating the money straight up and getting a free tee out of it?)

Because 95% of the people contemplating buying this shirt would never in a billion years donate $30+ to any charity, so they can buy a t-shirt and still claim they did it for charity purposes.

At the end of the day, why is that a problem? The end result is still the same. Money going to the relief efforts in Japan. 
Supreme isn't the only company doing this as evidenced by the other brands putting out shirts in this thread. Musicians are putting out compilation records for charity. Artists are selling works for the same thing. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to contribute something to help generate more money for the relief efforts.

I think the bigger issue is that there are some of you out there who think you're on some kind of moral high ground. It's fine if you don't like the tshirt or Supreme or whatever but why make it out to be anything more than that?

 

[so slickening]

If anyone likes Linkin Park, they also had some. Origami butterfly and flag. The rapper in the group is half Japanese.

 

[so slickening]

If anyone likes Linkin Park, they also had some. Origami butterfly and flag. The rapper in the group is half Japanese.

 

[oidreez]

Originally Posted by Diego

Sheep: People who've never been to a Supreme store but complain about their prices because they've heard other people complain about it.


Also see "poor".

didnt know you worked for Supreme...

 

[oidreez]

Originally Posted by Diego

Sheep: People who've never been to a Supreme store but complain about their prices because they've heard other people complain about it.


Also see "poor".

didnt know you worked for Supreme...

 

[rocsole]

The shirt is so plain 

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by cRazy dav0

the shirt is not $100

i repeat ... the shirt is not $100

reading comprehension

What is the price then?
OP didn't post any info

 

[rocsole]

The shirt is so plain 

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by cRazy dav0

the shirt is not $100

i repeat ... the shirt is not $100

reading comprehension

What is the price then?
OP didn't post any info

 

[samduh562]

Originally Posted by RocSole

The shirt is so plain 

this, sheeps will be sheeps though

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come at me hypebeast bro

 

[samduh562]

Originally Posted by RocSole

The shirt is so plain 

this, sheeps will be sheeps though

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come at me hypebeast bro

 

[capricorn1229]

Originally Posted by xdunksbx

they could have done so much more to this shirt..

 

[capricorn1229]

Originally Posted by xdunksbx

they could have done so much more to this shirt..

 

[oidreez]

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

Originally Posted by UPPTEMPO8387

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

So much sodium in this thread. It's a charity tee by Supreme and all the proceeds go to Japan. This is like the one time I'd figure people wouldn't hate on Supreme. Talking about you might as well just donate the money straight up (why don't you just think of it as donating the money straight up and getting a free tee out of it?)

Because 95% of the people contemplating buying this shirt would never in a billion years donate $30+ to any charity, so they can buy a t-shirt and still claim they did it for charity purposes.

At the end of the day, why is that a problem? The end result is still the same. Money going to the relief efforts in Japan. 
Supreme isn't the only company doing this as evidenced by the other brands putting out shirts in this thread. Musicians are putting out compilation records for charity. Artists are selling works for the same thing. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to contribute something to help generate more money for the relief efforts.

I think the bigger issue is that there are some of you out there who think you're on some kind of moral high ground. It's fine if you don't like the tshirt or Supreme or whatever but why make it out to be anything more than that?

THIS! you think the people in japan care whether people are donating straight up or doing it to get a shirt?

 

[oidreez]

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

Originally Posted by UPPTEMPO8387

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

So much sodium in this thread. It's a charity tee by Supreme and all the proceeds go to Japan. This is like the one time I'd figure people wouldn't hate on Supreme. Talking about you might as well just donate the money straight up (why don't you just think of it as donating the money straight up and getting a free tee out of it?)

Because 95% of the people contemplating buying this shirt would never in a billion years donate $30+ to any charity, so they can buy a t-shirt and still claim they did it for charity purposes.

At the end of the day, why is that a problem? The end result is still the same. Money going to the relief efforts in Japan. 
Supreme isn't the only company doing this as evidenced by the other brands putting out shirts in this thread. Musicians are putting out compilation records for charity. Artists are selling works for the same thing. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to contribute something to help generate more money for the relief efforts.

I think the bigger issue is that there are some of you out there who think you're on some kind of moral high ground. It's fine if you don't like the tshirt or Supreme or whatever but why make it out to be anything more than that?

THIS! you think the people in japan care whether people are donating straight up or doing it to get a shirt?

 

[mrsouthernhospitality]

Better off just sending money flat out 
because the shirt is *** just like the majority of the $#!@ 

that gets posted from them

but I cant hate there grind though

 

[mrsouthernhospitality]

Better off just sending money flat out 
because the shirt is *** just like the majority of the $#!@ 

that gets posted from them

but I cant hate there grind though

 

[spacerace]

it's clear that 75% of NT base their opinion on the first 1-3 responses and don't bother reading through the rest of the discussion.
The shirt is $36, not $100.


OT: weak design. design could have been so much better.

 

[spacerace]

it's clear that 75% of NT base their opinion on the first 1-3 responses and don't bother reading through the rest of the discussion.
The shirt is $36, not $100.


OT: weak design. design could have been so much better.

 

[jaypesoz]

Originally Posted by spacerace

it's clear that 75% of NT base their opinion on the first 1-3 responses and don't bother reading through the rest of the discussion.
The shirt is $36, not $100.


OT: weak design. design could have been so much better.

it's kinda tough when all that's posted in the opening thread with a plain white T with no other info

  But yeah, you'd figure more effort would've been put in this but as long as all money milked from "donators" go to a good cause.  applause

 

[jaypesoz]

Originally Posted by spacerace

it's clear that 75% of NT base their opinion on the first 1-3 responses and don't bother reading through the rest of the discussion.
The shirt is $36, not $100.


OT: weak design. design could have been so much better.

it's kinda tough when all that's posted in the opening thread with a plain white T with no other info

  But yeah, you'd figure more effort would've been put in this but as long as all money milked from "donators" go to a good cause.  applause

 

[Methodical Management]

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

So much sodium in this thread. It's a charity tee by Supreme and all the proceeds go to Japan. This is like the one time I'd figure people wouldn't hate on Supreme. Talking about you might as well just donate the money straight up (why don't you just think of it as donating the money straight up and getting a free tee out of it?)

If the retail cost of the shirt is $36 plus shipping, the net result isn't $36 plus shipping for the charity.  The shirt isn't "free."  You're still paying for it.
Direct donations are the only way to ensure that a full 100% of your money will reach the charity.  If you do one of donations by txt message, you're not actually giving $10 to charity.  You're giving up a significant "processing fee."

That's why our donation drive involves the NKETLK Japan badge instead of a tangible good.  We volunteer our time to implement the badges.  Nothing is skimmed off the top to pay for the "incentive," and, in this case, no additional incentive should be required to catalyze contributions.  By now, we've all at least caught a glimpse of the devastation the earthquake and tsunami have wrought.  

If your argument is that the only people who would purchase these shirts would be too selfish to give directly, that's fine.  You can call it a "net gain" if you want - but I think we should acknowledge it's NOT as efficient as a direct donation.  Anyone who really wants to help should be encouraged to contribute via your preferred charity's website instead.  

Don't buy a shirt to look like you care.  Act like you care instead. 

 

[Methodical Management]

Originally Posted by Boys Noize

So much sodium in this thread. It's a charity tee by Supreme and all the proceeds go to Japan. This is like the one time I'd figure people wouldn't hate on Supreme. Talking about you might as well just donate the money straight up (why don't you just think of it as donating the money straight up and getting a free tee out of it?)

If the retail cost of the shirt is $36 plus shipping, the net result isn't $36 plus shipping for the charity.  The shirt isn't "free."  You're still paying for it.
Direct donations are the only way to ensure that a full 100% of your money will reach the charity.  If you do one of donations by txt message, you're not actually giving $10 to charity.  You're giving up a significant "processing fee."

That's why our donation drive involves the NKETLK Japan badge instead of a tangible good.  We volunteer our time to implement the badges.  Nothing is skimmed off the top to pay for the "incentive," and, in this case, no additional incentive should be required to catalyze contributions.  By now, we've all at least caught a glimpse of the devastation the earthquake and tsunami have wrought.  

If your argument is that the only people who would purchase these shirts would be too selfish to give directly, that's fine.  You can call it a "net gain" if you want - but I think we should acknowledge it's NOT as efficient as a direct donation.  Anyone who really wants to help should be encouraged to contribute via your preferred charity's website instead.  

Don't buy a shirt to look like you care.  Act like you care instead. 

 

[night marcher01]

Information on these T-Shirts please!