[Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

Thu Jun 2 10:39:31 EDT 2016

I've also heard from this person.  I made the mistake of responding to his
first email, in which he didn't mention the IDDDYSRCC contest.  He stated
that he just wanted to participate.  After telling him he couldn't join, he
sent a couple more emails, each more persistent than the last, and then I
didn't hear from him for quite a while.  He did, however, just send another
email to me again this week.  I'm just ignoring him now.

Caryn

Caryn R. Bartone
Head of Youth and Teen Services
cbartone at ssldl.info

Salem-South Lyon District Library
9800 Pontiac Trail
South Lyon, MI  48178
Telephone:  248-437-6431 x204
Fax:  248-437-6593
www.ssldl.info

<http://www.geekthelibrary.org>

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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