How wealthy are you? Really?

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2003-09-02 11:48pm

You are in the top 0.902% richest people in the world.
There are 5,945,862,935 people poorer than you.
How do you feel about that? A bit richer we hope. Please consider donating just a small amount to help some of the poorest people in the world. Many of their lives could be improved dramatically or even saved if you donate just one hour's salary (approx $34.37)

Oh, and in case you’re interested you are the 54,137,065 richest person in the world.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-09-03 12:13am

You are in the top 2.18% richest people in the world. (Hmm, ok.)
There are 5,868,969,359 people poorer than you. (And how many richer? Exactly? So I know who to find and rob!)
How do you feel about that? (Like I'm still in debt, bitch.) A bit richer we hope. (A bit more helplessly in debt and like there aren't enough people to help me out!!) Please consider donating just a small amount to help some of the poorest people in the world. (Fuck you, I'm a teacher. I already do enough do-gooding, thanks.) Many of their lives could be improved dramatically or even saved if you donate just one hour's salary (approx $XXXXXX). (Yeah? Why don't you donate some instead of running this dumb website, you turd? I quit going to church and the dentist because I couldn't take the guilt trips. SHUT UP!!!)

Oh, and in case you’re interested you are the 131,030,641 richest person in the world. (I'd feel better if there were less commas in there, you know.)

David · Post by **David** » 2003-09-03 12:16am

I'd shit my pants if I could get a J-O-B making $30 a hour.

The Duchess of Zeon · Post by **The Duchess of Zeon** » 2003-09-03 12:39am

My wealth is somewhere in the 1% to 0.5% bracket. *loads shotgun* Stay back, you muddy proletaires!

J · Post by J » 2003-09-03 12:48pm

Right now...You are in the top 14.56% richest people in the world.
There are 5,126,375,321 people poorer than you.

Yeah yeah I know I'm not gonna strike it rich as a part time swimming instructor, but wait'll next year. My next job is already lined up and I'll be within the top 1%.

*nervously eyes the unwashed masses*
*considers moving in with Duchess*

Zoink · Post by **Zoink** » 2003-09-03 01:27pm

That's one greedy website, I put in $91 just to see (the lowest possible if 90), and it still wanted me to donate $0.06.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2003-09-03 01:35pm

Zoink wrote:That's one greedy website, I put in $91 just to see (the lowest possible if 90), and it still wanted me to donate $0.06.

those damn commies are never satisfied.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-09-04 01:14am

greenmm wrote:
True to an extent. Given equal incomes, the person living in the area with a lower cost of living index has more buying power for their income.

Everything you pointed out is a valid way to manage or look at money. However, even if you are extremely frugal you cant escape the cost of housing in the Bay Area and Boston markets. That was my real point. When I tell people from other parts of the country what a home costs here they usually gasp. Except for folks from Boston or maybe Manhatten.

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-09-04 04:22am

TrailerParkJawa wrote:
greenmm wrote:
True to an extent. Given equal incomes, the person living in the area with a lower cost of living index has more buying power for their income.

Everything you pointed out is a valid way to manage or look at money. However, even if you are extremely frugal you cant escape the cost of housing in the Bay Area and Boston markets. That was my real point. When I tell people from other parts of the country what a home costs here they usually gasp. Except for folks from Boston or maybe Manhatten.

Yeah, there are some 2 bedroom jobs that go for $1,000,000+, depending on the neighborhood. It's a bitch and a half. Of course, we in the Bay Area could always move to some place like Hollister (farming community) and get a sweet house on the cheap, but who the fuck would want to live out there?

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-09-04 11:04am

Robert Treder wrote: Yeah, there are some 2 bedroom jobs that go for $1,000,000+, depending on the neighborhood. It's a bitch and a half. Of course, we in the Bay Area could always move to some place like Hollister (farming community) and get a sweet house on the cheap, but who the fuck would want to live out there?

Even the outer regions of the Bay Area are getting expensive. And like you said who wants to commute that far? What happens when the economy recovers? Back to your 2.5 hour commute each way? No, thanks.

Although, I do think there is a lot of wealth here that we dont realize. My cousin visited from Georgia and said she had never seen so many BMW's, Lexus', and other luxury cars in one place before.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-09-04 11:42am

TrailerParkJawa wrote:
Robert Treder wrote: Yeah, there are some 2 bedroom jobs that go for $1,000,000+, depending on the neighborhood. It's a bitch and a half. Of course, we in the Bay Area could always move to some place like Hollister (farming community) and get a sweet house on the cheap, but who the fuck would want to live out there?
Even the outer regions of the Bay Area are getting expensive. And like you said who wants to commute that far? What happens when the economy recovers? Back to your 2.5 hour commute each way? No, thanks.

Although, I do think there is a lot of wealth here that we dont realize. My cousin visited from Georgia and said she had never seen so many BMW's, Lexus', and other luxury cars in one place before.

Lexus aren't luxury cars. They're Toyotas with a new badge slapped on it.

greenmm · Post by **greenmm** » 2003-09-04 01:21pm

Robert Treder wrote:
TrailerParkJawa wrote:
greenmm wrote:
True to an extent. Given equal incomes, the person living in the area with a lower cost of living index has more buying power for their income.

Everything you pointed out is a valid way to manage or look at money. However, even if you are extremely frugal you cant escape the cost of housing in the Bay Area and Boston markets. That was my real point. When I tell people from other parts of the country what a home costs here they usually gasp. Except for folks from Boston or maybe Manhatten.
Yeah, there are some 2 bedroom jobs that go for $1,000,000+, depending on the neighborhood. It's a bitch and a half. Of course, we in the Bay Area could always move to some place like Hollister (farming community) and get a sweet house on the cheap, but who the fuck would want to live out there?

Yeah, even in my area home prices have become ridiculous. I mean, seriously, my home is about 1000 square feet, cost me 94K, and could already after 4 years be sold for about 110K. Yet just 2 miles down the road, they have new "luxury" homes going in they want people to shell out 250K for, but while the house is bigger, the plot is actually smaller, the homes are crappily made (the nice siding, stonework and bricks covering up prefab particle board and plywood), you can't grow a flower garden (let alone a vegetable garden), and you have to have your lawn furniture match your house's trim to within 2 shades -- and they only have a limited number of trim colors to choose from in the first place. Oh, and did I mention they forbid chain link fences, because it "adversely affects home values"?

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2003-09-04 01:47pm

neoolong wrote: Lexus aren't luxury cars. They're Toyotas with a new badge slapped on it.

spoken by someone who obviusly doesn't know what he's talking about, and most likely has never ridden in or driven one.

they share a chassis. and sometimes a frame. Thats it. The engines are completely different in most respects. so are the electronics and interior components. not to mention the materials used in contruction.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-09-04 03:43pm

Col. Crackpot wrote:
neoolong wrote: Lexus aren't luxury cars. They're Toyotas with a new badge slapped on it.
spoken by someone who obviusly doesn't know what he's talking about, and most likely has never ridden in or driven one.

Except I have.

they share a chassis. and sometimes a frame. Thats it. The engines are completely different in most respects. so are the electronics and interior components. not to mention the materials used in contruction.

Not enough to make it a luxury car.

Case in point the Toyota Altezza vs. Lexus IS-300. Same car, except the Toyota's got a better engine.

Post by **fgalkin** » 2003-09-04 06:39pm

Hey, I'm the richest person on this board! Wheee!

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Enigma · Post by **Enigma** » 2003-09-04 07:02pm

Me:

You are in the top 8.56% richest people in the world.
There are 5,486,272,493 people poorer than you.
How do you feel about that? A bit richer we hope. Please consider donating just a small amount to help some of the poorest people in the world. Many of their lives could be improved dramatically or even saved if you donate just one hour's salary (approx $12.5)

Oh, and in case you’re interested you are the 513,727,507 richest person in the world.

[EDIT]
Once I get my own delivery run, it would put me in somewhere between .98% and .55%

Metatwaddle · Post by **Metatwaddle** » 2003-09-04 09:29pm

I am in the top 0.001 percent.

Well, not me, but my mom. And I'm still in high school.

But I didn't need some stupid guilt-tripping charity to tell me I'm a spoiled bitch

How do you feel about that? A bit richer we hope.

Richer? Even I can tell they meant to say guilty, and quite frankly I'm an idiot.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-09-04 11:52pm

[quote="greenmm
Yeah, even in my area home prices have become ridiculous. I mean, seriously, my home is about 1000 square feet, cost me 94K, and could already after 4 years be sold for about 110K. Yet just 2 miles down the road, they have new "luxury" homes going in they want people to shell out 250K for, but while the house is bigger, the plot is actually smaller, the homes are crappily made (the nice siding, stonework and bricks covering up prefab particle board and plywood), you can't grow a flower garden (let alone a vegetable garden), and you have to have your lawn furniture match your house's trim to within 2 shades -- and they only have a limited number of trim colors to choose from in the first place. Oh, and did I mention they forbid chain link fences, because it "adversely affects home values"?[/quote]

Small plots, bigger house are the norm here. It has been that way for the last 10 years or so as available land has dried up. Does not surprise me that they have CC&R's for tract housing. That is not uncommon here too. Id like to visit another part of the country just to see the housing quality. For the price you pay here, I think the "quality" of the construction leaves much to be desired. Seems like from what you said we are not alone.

Just to contrast prices. My condo (top floor, corner unit. ) in a 3 story complex was 250,000. That is for 1 bedroom and a den. Roughly 900 square feet , its nice inside, vaulted ceiling, gas stove . But it is 17 years old and about 50 ft from an Amtrack line. Entry level prices for a small single family home range from 350,000 to 500,000.

Thunderfire · Post by **Thunderfire** » 2003-09-05 02:18am

Mr Bean wrote:You are in the top 7.27% richest people in the world.
There are 5,563,393,316 people poorer than you.

What's your rank? Most privates would get more money here in germany.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2003-09-05 05:19am

Straha/ RI / Duchess,

will any or all of you marry me?

Lord of the Farce · Post by **Lord of the Farce** » 2003-09-05 06:37am

I wonder how much it cost to run a site like that... wrote:You are in the top 16.35% richest people in the world.
There are 5,018,636,363 people poorer than you.
How do you feel about that? A bit richer we hope. Please consider donating just a small amount to help some of the poorest people in the world. Many of their lives could be improved dramatically or even saved if you donate just one hour's salary (approx $1.38)

Oh, and in case you’re interested you are the 981,363,637 richest person in the world.

So I guess I'm the 5,018,636,363 poorest person in the world?

Gil Hamilton · Post by **Gil Hamilton** » 2003-09-05 08:56am

I'm richer than that would indicate because Pittsburgh's got a low cost of living compared to other cities. It's possible to get an apartment for $150 a month here, though said apartment might be on the Hill (where the shadows lie) or in South Oakland (where the shadows smoke pot and are generally mellow) or in Homewood (where the shadows are a gang that beats you up for your wallet). Really, like has been said, it depends on where you live. If I went to the small upstate New York town that my one aunt lives at, I would probably quickly gain the nickname "Hollywood" based on my income... but if I went to the neighborhood where my uncle in Indiana lives and told them my income, they'd probably start flicking quarters to me because they'd assume I was a bum (well, that or have me arrested, because a bum in their neighborhood is clearly up to no good).

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2003-09-05 11:05am

innerbrat wrote:Straha/ RI / Duchess,

will any or all of you marry me?

I'll might have a contract at a bank really soon, My earnings might go way up.

Wana marry me? I need a woman at my side rite about now

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2003-09-08 08:52pm

innerbrat wrote:Straha/ RI / Duchess,

will any or all of you marry me?

You sure you'd want to marry me?

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-09-08 09:46pm

My dad: You are in the top 0.6% richest people in the world.
There are 5,963,992,435 people poorer than you.
How do you feel about that? A bit richer we hope. Please consider donating just a small amount to help some of the poorest people in the world. Many of their lives could be improved dramatically or even saved if you donate just one hour's salary (approx $69.44)

Oh, and in case you’re interested you are the 36,007,565 richest person in the world.

Me:
Sorry, if you earn less than $90 a year we are unable to calculate your position on the richlist.

If this is the case you would be one of the billions of people who earn less than $2 a day. Typically you would also not have access to a computer or an Internet connection.

If you are earning less than $90 a year it¹d be unfair to ask you to donate money to Care International, if however, you actually earn more than this it may be worth re-calculating your position

Of course, that depends whether "Leeching off of your parents" qualifies as a job.