[Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

[Allison Boyer]

I've gotten 6 emails alone this year.  I only responded once with a
polite no and that his local library would love to have him.
I too have come to understand that he (who ever HE is) gets rather
difficult.  I would not respond.


-Allison Boyer
Allison Boyer
-----------------------------------
Youth Services Librarian
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-842-5560 ext. 219





On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 10:33 AM, Katie Ester <esterk at libcoop.net> wrote:
> Hi Pam,
>
> I thought it looked legit too. It's not, apparently. My teen librarian
> recognized this young man's name (Aaron Yang) immediately and said that
> there has been much discussion in Teen Librarian facebook groups about this
> "kid" and his apparent scam. One commenter on the facebook page Teen
> Services Underground said that they'd been getting this same letter/email
> since their library created a myspace page years ago. Participants in
> several FB groups have claimed that when told NO, the guy presenting himself
> as Aaron Yang presses the issue, spouts legalese, asks for the Director or a
> supervisor. Most recently, there was a push to report this to YALSA, who
> responded that it was out of their purview. He hits libraries nationwide
> with many, many librarians reporting in that they've gotten a letter or
> email from him. Many have gotten repeated attempts over a span of years.
>
> For those who are wondering, here is the complete text of his email:
>
>  Hi,
>
> My name is Aaron Yang and I would to participate in the summer reading
> program for teens. Unfortunately, I live in the state of California, so I
> would really appreciate it if you can make an exception for me.
>
> The main reason I want to participate is because of IDDDYSRCC USA. It is for
> I Double Dog Dare You Summer Reading Challenge Contest USA. It was created 2
> years ago by me and my friends. We had a semi-boring summer in 2014 and I
> came up with the idea. We all did the dare and I came in 2nd place last
> summer. It was so much fun and we kept doing it every year. Basically, we
> google search all the libraries in the USA and email every single one.
>
> What is IDDDYSRCC?
>
> IDDDYSRCC is a contest, or dare, that was created by 2 middle schoolers in
> 2014. Now in high school, the dare has continued. The dare has been moved
> into a contest and there are now 5 people in it. Each year, a king and queen
> of IDDDYSRCC. In order to be eligible to be in the contest, members must be
> first initiated. There will be a test to see the ability of the member's
> common sense and credibility. During the contest, the contesters must
> outnumber the number of the libraries that the king and queen are doing. For
> example, if I did 5 libraries and the king did 7, I lose. These libraries
> must not be in California.
>
> How does the point system/rules work?
>
> At the beginning of the contest, each person is to keep a secret on how many
> libraries that person is doing. Everyone will reveal their secrets at the
> awards dinner and party. Each member must at least email 2 libraries in each
> state of USA. This year, Canada is added for more amusement. Here is the
> point system:
>
> 1 point if the state is on the west coast of USA, excluding California.
>
> 2 points if state is located in the mountain regions
>
> 3 for midwestern states
>
> 4 for east coast states
>
> 5 for Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada
>
> Additional points:
>
> 2 points if you win a prize drawing at a library on the west coast
>
> 3 if you win a prize drawing at a library in mountain regions
>
> 4 for midwestern area
>
> 5 for east coast
>
> 6 for Hawaii and Alaska, AND 7 total plus the 5 if library is located in
> Canada.
>
> 10 points automatically if you win the grand prize at a library, counts only
> if you receive it! 20 for Canada!!!!
>
> Cant cajole a library to mail things? Beg them to mail at least something
> small, must have library name or address either on the item or
> envelope,box,package,etc.. and receive 5 points for trying. 5 for USA, 10
> for Canada.
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron
>
>
>
> ---
> Katie Ester
> Director
> Shelby Township Library
> 51680 Van Dyke
> Shelby Township, MI 48316
> (586) 726-2344
>
> On 06/02/2016 10:18, Pam Withrow wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
>
>
> I got an email from a young man in California wanting to participate (long
> distance) in our Summer Reading Program.  He is a member of the I Double Dog
> Dare You Summer Reading Challenge Contest.  Does anyone have experience with
> this?  It sounds legit, but I would like to hear from past participants.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> Pamela Withrow, Director
>
> Forsyth Township Public Library
>
> 180 W. Flint St.
>
> PO Box 1328
>
> Gwinn, MI 49841
>
> 906-346-3433
>
>
>
>
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