So, I was reading this other Thread, about Dollar's Day, and I saw some comments that briefly touched on something that I, personally, think is a good idea.

Okay, so, how would you know if someone is a Dollar? We need a way to identify ourselves, but still stay INVISIBLE! Wearing jewlery or a color (Definite no-no :<) would void almost half of our cause. So, what about something simple, something that other people wouldn't look at twice, but, if you know what you're looking for, could help identify you ONLY to other Dollars. Now, I know that we are a colorless, flagless organization, but this is a method that is uniquely subtle. Just write a D on your hand with a pen or something! A little "D" for Dollars. :)

So.. I just want your guys' oppinions on this. Tell me, fellow Dollars, do you think this is a good idea?

I think Dollars should swear a lot to stand out from the crowd. Using words like fucktard would confirm we're dollars and proud.

i'm in! we shoud get all the members to do it!

Jang, swearing doesn't make you cool :/ it's not unique, and just makes you look stupid and not confirm anything at all. That's not what the Dollars is about

Bumping above secret topic (´･ω･`)

I vote nay. Word is bound to spread.

It's like our password. There's thousands of places to find it on Google. (That's not necessarily a bad thing, but demonstrates the spread of information)

The D will not remain secret. It goes against our ideals. We're an invisible organization, a single benevolent entity. I don't think we should utilize any form of 'flag'.

It is a decent idea, but not one I can endorse. I look forward to hearing your opinions, Dollars.

Also, Jang Gwang, I'm beginning to wonder if you're really a troll, or if you're actually just stupid.

>>6 Both perhaps?

Bump.

As far as dollars' day goes, I think if your going to identify others people should use some kind of action like standing/sitting a certain way or starring at the cell phone for abnormally long times.
I feel writing D on the hand is still standing out like a color would, just not as noticeably. If people saw the D they would probably just think wtf? but we should have anything standing out from the public.
That's just my opinion/suggestion.

You can follow the spirit of the show and have something related to looking at your phone. You would probably need to have more than just that as it would probably lead to a lot of misunderstanding if not but it could be something as simple as holding it in a certain way.

Maybe holding you phone with 3 fingers and looking down on it.

Bump

ooOoooOo I like that one, Neowu :D

Beowu makes a bit of a point. Something related to the cell phones. They do sort of have a symbolic meaning.....

Yeah, true. The first meeting of the Dollars in the show they used their phones

We could come up with some sort of non-cliche greeting that we can use to greet fellow Dollars :o

How about we have ppl hold their cellphones between their middle and ring finder....it would only be noticeable if you were looking for it...

just an idea :)

How about you all just start a texting group, and just send a text when you're at the meeting spot. Seems pretty simple, and a good way of identifying people.

Well, that's not as fun :D

Well, that's not as fun :D

>>10 >>17 these whold work great combined if ppl in the same town are told to go somewere and we use a txt or something and hold our phones a certain way thats not obvious unless your looking for it whould be a good idea.........to bad this txting thing nvr seems to work i mean i applied for it like 4 months ago and havent goten an e-mail back yet....... but otherwise ya this whould be great

>>20 Are you sure? I joined up a week or so ago...

Doing it through a texting group would be pretty temperamental and unnecessarily complicated. Just having a certain way of holding the phone would do. A bit like a secret handshake but Dollars style.

I like the idea of this. Something anyone can remember, maybe we could flash a "D" in sign language to signify that one is part of The Dollars. Just a suggestion.

I think maybe something like the BBS logo, the one where you put the password in to log into the BBS on things like cellphone backgrounds and maybe wrist bands. Or some sign to show like secret signs, you know the way the Freemasons did

That'd be like having a color, Zero :( We need something totally incospicuous(sp)

I meant something like the Freemasons did. they had secret signs that if you weren't a Freemason you didn't understand the gesture.

Get what i'm saying?

That's why it looked wrong.. forgot the "n" lol "inconspicuous" I think D":

I would, probably... if I had any idea what the Freemasons were u.u

Google them

>>29
Freemasons, like one of the biggest and oldest secret societies in the world.

What Thiamor said.

The Dollars is sort of like a secret society, since we have no color and prefer to stay hidden instead of showing ourselves to the world,.

>>32 I rather agree with Zero.

I see, I see. Well, I think that that would be a good idea, as long as it wasn't too noticable.

i like the idea but all my friends were asking what it is and i say "d for... my name" (i dnt wanna put my name on here)

Yeah yeah, just come up with something un-exciting, if you're doing the writing the D on your hand.

Isnt the point of a colorless group that we dont know who is or isnt in the group. Putting an indicator on us is basically the same as a colored bandana or something.

The point, xobybr, is that we help people. The things we're wanting are things that no one but us and our fellow Dollars would know, so it wouldn't be the same as color.

Although it would be nice to be able to identify other Dollars i'm going to have to agree with xobybr on this. Only because the idea is that we are invisible. Often times to each other. And that's kind of fun. Not knowing if the person on who just walked passed you could be a member is kinda interesting. But maybe we could identify groups on here. Such as the New York division of Dollars or the San Fransico Dollars. etc... online. That way we can have some idea who is around us.

.....I kinda like the idea of the D written in our hands

ill do it

>>40 The point of having a symbol or other way of recognizing fellow dollars is to allow real life meetings. These need not be permanent, for example just doing the symbol during an offline meeting to confirm that you are indeed a dollar would be enough. The last thing any of us want to do, at least I believe, is to broadcast to the world that we are dollars, as that would defeat the purpose of our existence.

Perhaps something a tad more subtle than a symbol.

I really wouldn't be able to do the cell phone thing. Meh has not got one. :_(

The whole point of Dollars is not having a symbol. Stay hidden and subtle. If we did that it would be like having a color gang.

I agree with Rachel. I believe that the Dollars is a colorless, unidentifiable gang. The idea of identification amongst other members is tempting, but Tanaka Taro-san might not approve of such notion.

I agree that the Dollars should remain colorless and hidden..
I dont think he would approve, the point of starting this gang was to be different, not the same...

How about an app? I realize that not everyone has a smartphone, but even just a Mobile version of this website could help us get into contact with one another without having to outwardly Identify ourselves.

>>51 i agree about the app. that's a great idea.

There's no reason for us to stand out because it would defeat our purpose comepletely. Besides, in some areas, it would attract trouble and attention to us.

that's the beauty of an app. it would literally be a direct link only to other Dollars.

I think we should continue to stay hidden. I agree with Crim up there saying that having another member walk by and you not know it is interesting.

>>53 agreed! and honestly cussing is terrible that's like degrading oneself.. and as far as the D goes I guess that's fine but it'd raise a lot of questions/ attention. I think i'd like to go with a certain action or something along those lines(:

I dont think there should be any indication or special thing for Dollars members. We are supposed to be invisible and colourless. No matter what special thing we do, people will catch on eventually and then everyone will know who is in the dollars and who isnt. We should just stay invisible.

I think that a little something to identify would be a good thing. Something small though

I dont think its necesary to try and put a identifiable mark to show whos in the dollars, bc then we wouldn't be invisable anymore. half the fun is finding out who else is part of this, thats what this website is for finding other members and connecting, you should just try and find out who else is in your area and hook up then you won't need a identifiable mark.

A way for one dollar to identify another at a convention or meeting would be a great idea. It would have to be somthing that would be subtle, but noticeable. We can't look like we're flaunting our numbers. Maybe a special marking on a cell phone or a patch on a jacket.

well you can buy a dollars patch from any anime shop online

hmmm for meeting up in conventions.

etto, save the dollars symbol on your phone and just flash it to fellow dollars?
.. just an idea
=.=

Umm... I don't know >//<. We are invisibles ^^

... Well, I have only 2 fellow unknown Dollar members (as shown on the map), so the chance of meeting them is below 0, or 0.000000000000000675%, but I don't mind the phone holding idea. But the "D" would be pretty obvious so i'd say a no to that... (I'm a member who joined today....)

Umm, how about we all write baccano on our hands, because then nobody else could figure out what it meant, but Dollars members would recognize it? I think saving the Dollars sign on our phones is the best plan.

We could write either Baccano or a big D on our phones and hold it to where people can either partially see it or fully see it.

I think the D is a good idea. it may be noticiable, but strangers still won't know what it means, but other dollars will! besides, we do need somethiing noticiable otherwise fellow Dollars won't be able to tell.

i actually like this "D" idea [=

Actually yeah, This "D" Idea is really good, its not hard to notice and it doesn't seem too bad either, "Baccano" is a bit bulky though.

>9 >10 we could stomp on our cell phones like in the show, it would definitely stand out and we don't need to go as far as breaking it.(our you we could get a phone at a thrift store and do it for real)

if the purpose for us "dollars" is to not stand out and stay hidden , then why was merch such a good idea? like the wristband?

The idea of a D.. i love it, but hayato, the whole point is not to be merchy or something, is just a way to say "yes bitches, im part of something important in the world, and you have no fucking idea what it is", and then if someone recognizes it, you know someone else is like you.

ohhh I see .. I understand now. I'm actually proud to be a dollar now.

>>73 i know right? we should all do that!!

Bump

I'm liking the idea of holding a phone a certain way, one that doesn't look particularly strange but announces who you are to someone specifically looking. It doesn't have the normal problems of a colored bandana or a patch because it disappears as soon as you move your finger. It isn't an obvious thing like making a sign or gesture on its own, that would announce something to anyone who looked (I may not know what gang signs or freemason symbols mean specifically, but it's pretty obvious that they're there). You can become completely invisible when you wish, and only another member who was specifically looking would know what you're doing.

Failing that, either a small D or $ sticker on your phone would mean nothing to most people, be easily hidden, and not be much trouble to explain away. Better than drawing it on your hand at any rate.

We could wear Dollars patches

I agree with Sindri on both counts. This is a subtle, yet effective, way to show ourselves. Writing a D constantly over and over is less lasting than holding a phone or marking your phone in some way, anyhow.

cant wait for those wrist bands..

I see that this is coming along nicely. The flashing with the phones is an idea, but you would have to know who is Dollar first to be able to flash it to them, which defeats the whole purpose. The merch is totally not what we're looking for, because anyone who saw it would assosiate it with the Dollars and that's not what we're trying to do. We're trying to find a way to have identification only to each other, and not to people that aren't Dollars.

>>80 The wristbands are a nice idea for meetups or anime cons or whatever, but if we want to stay invisible we need something that can disappear when you need it to or which could mean anything. And I at least would be very unlikely to wear it a significant fraction of the time; sleeping with one of those is uncomfortable and I'd never remember to put it on in the morning. With the phone you announce yourself whenever you want to, and nobody but other members will notice.

Now, what should the signal be? There have been a few suggestions for holding cell phones, of varying practicality (how do you use your phone while holding it between the middle and ring fingers?)... maybe hold it with the middle through pinkie behind, and the pointer finger in front between the buttons and screen? That'd be inconvenient for touch-screens but work for most others...
A sticker would be easier to spot, and not require the holder of the phone to do anything but make sure that it's visible, but it'd probably be common enough among non-members that we'd need a countersign. Maybe ask if they've seen the black rider? Or ask who the leader is (to which the response would be "nobody knows" or "there isn't one")? Or you could just flat-out ask if they're a member of the Dollars, but that seems like it'd blow our invisibility quick...

>>82 I really like the asking if they'd seen the black rider. But what would the response be? You could ask someone on the street that and they could say "yes" just to mess with you, or whatever. I really do love that idea, though. :D

>>83 Dunno. "Have you seen her head?" perhaps, or "The one with the cat ears?"

OooooOoo, "Have you seen her head?" is a really good one. A question for a question. It seems perfect to me. :o

I agree with the previous comment.
"Have you seen her head?" is a very good way to identify a Dollars member from a crowd, but it is most likely going to get a question of confusion in return.
And another difficulty would be to get all of the Dollars members to understand that that question was used to differentiate them from the general public.
If SOME members understood it, we would go around unknowing the greater percentage of the Dollars are still out there. I understand, though, that the percentage actually dedicated to making a change would be aware of the use of such a phrase, and will understand it if presented with said question. So, as stated before, yes, the 'Have you seen her head?' question will be possibly the best way to identify a member without really breaking the code of no defining colours or items.
Maybe, if there was a set ANSWER as well, we could trust the sorting process much more. Such as:
"Have you seen her head?" could be replied with something like:
"It saved me from the fall"
I don't know, this is all off the top of my head just then.

Sorry if I confused anyone.

I agree with the "Have you seen her head?" and "the one with the cat ears."....

There's an anime festival in Singapore in November, we can use one of those ways of identification to meet then.

I agree too, that kind of question is good and only Dollars will get it :D

cool im gonna do that for AWA

>>88 There's also Cosfest next Sat-Sun in Singapore! :D

>>91 true, true. Are you from Singapore? Well I'm just suggesting the AFA because its a pretty huge event....

>>86 I agree, I like that. :0
What does everyone else think?

Just my Opinion but how bout using the dollars sign as your wallpaper and start looking at your phone while showing it to others in a subtle manner... if you are a stranger or not in the dollars you wont get it but if you are then youll get it right away....

>>94 This

>>94
>>95

Can someone make phone backgrounds for the dollars? Knowing me, mine would end up looking like an oval ^^;;;;;;

great idea BUT, not everyone owns a phone. and writing a "D" on yourself is a flag. why don't we do it like in the Manga and Anime? if you think someone could possibly be in the Dollars, just ask.

>>97 Then you'd have people saying, "WTF is the Dollars?" or "You mean that gang from that anime?" or even "You talking about Durarara?"

People in my life just don't understand.

if they don't understand then tell them to never mind, and if they know the show, invite them to join. or just ignore me and come up with a different idea to tell everyone cause that's what we're doing here.

>>99 Why would we invite people that know the show? So that we can have double the fanfags in this site, AGAIN? because the fan population literally tripled in one night and all chaos ensued when the American airing of the show showed up. Thankfully, as shown in the past, these guys do not stay here for long.

Im all for the "D" and the phone thing.

well, i didnt read all posts.
but how about cellphone straps.
(as in rabbit doubt)
if anyone asked: you liked it
if anyone wanted it too: found it somewhere on ebay
but basically, im against identification
but thats up to everyone individually i believe.

Would it be DRRR!!! themed, or could it be anything? Because I definitely know there are some DRRR!!! themed cell phone straps out there.

>>86 "Have you seen her head?" wouldn't be the initial question, it'd be the response to "Have you seen the black rider?" which in turn is only asked if you suspect somebody might be in the Dollars.

Asking if they're in the Dollars directly would get too many people who don't actually know anything (either they misheard you or they saw the anime but never joined or whatever). A cellphone strap or something would catch more fans than Dollars, and become a flag if it actually became widespread. Once again, we need something that's only identifiable to other members, and something that either disappears when you want it to or is easily explained away to avoid becoming visible. That's why I like the idea of a peculiar way of holding a phone, or a generic sticker, followed by a standard call-and-response confirmation before introducing yourself.

I don't think the D would be a good idea, a way to "ask" if someone is in the Dollars would be good but something that you don't do all the time. Like a short sign if you suspect someone is in the Dollars instead of holding your phone in a slightly odd way, because with that someone out there might actually be doing it because it is more comfortable to him, but like flashing your phone at someone 3 times with your arms at your sides, that might be a good way to ask.

Then say an answer being they also flash the front of their phone at you or a nod or something.

>>104 If we do end up using a peculiar way to hold a phone, it shouldn't be too complicated, I would think. I for one am very bad at visualizing things, and one of the suggestions up there on a way to hold a phone a certain way confused me. ;;;

>>105 A sign like that makes it obvious that you're up to something; we need to not draw attention from people who don't know what it means. And it would be something you can only do when you already suspect someone, instead of a passive means of announcing yourself to other members.

And yes, someone could just hold their phone the same way as the signal for other reasons; that's where the call-and-response confirmation comes in. If they aren't a member, they'll just be confused when you ask them about the black rider, or at the very least not know the proper response even if they feel like screwing with you or they've seen the show but not joined.

>>104 Yeah, the "Have you seen her head?" would be the answer to, "Have you seen the black rider?" Personally, I'm liking this idea best. It would allow us to remain colorless and un-identifiable, and there's next to no risk of people assosiating it with us, because honestly, who cares if a stranger asks you a weird question? But, if you're a Dollar, then it's a way to identifiy yourself. The whole thing about using merch, it's like I said before, people who are just fans could be wearing it and not know anything about the actual Dollars.

i like the "have you seen her head" and " have u seen the black rider" idea

>>110 Me too. It's looking like the best idea so far. Not too complicated, and not too noticeable to anyone who isn't a member.

I really like the question idea, but I think that the holding your phone with your middle and ring finger would be another good idea, plus the writing a D on your phone or some other place. I think it's good because it's so subtle no one will pick you out, but if someone was looking they could easily tell

I like the writng the D thing AND the question. We could do both, depending on if you are in an area where you can talk or not.

>>>113 i like that idea. i like writing the D and the question because then it gives more confirmation that, that person is a Dollar. and the question is good because not just anyone can yes they have to answer it in a certain way, so we know that person isnt just jacking us around.

When can we start? ^.^

I'm serious though, when will this be put to use, cause I'm ready to spread the word to some of the Dollars around me.

That sounds like a good idea but what if people do it just because of a new "trend" they think is going around?

>>116 Well we can as them about the anime then and quiz them.

>>117 ask*

idk if writing a D would work. Tons of people write one their hands, also the question may be kinda dificult since you probably won't be alone. I can see how two of the ideas together would work though. I understand we're colorless and stuff but here's an idea. I'm not a 100% sure if it goes against what we stand for...but what about if all have a certain charm on our phone. then it will be fairly easy to see <----which may contradict who we are, but I'm just gonna but that idea out there.

>>119 But not everyone has a phone. And what if you don't have it with you?

I don't think it should be an object, to be honest.

>>119 But that's be really cool lol

>>117 that may work but that wont stop them is the issue if it does happen

I kinda agree with lily-chan. I understand the whole no object thing, but at the same time we're not the same dollars as in the anime. I mean we're not going to do some of the amazing things they do, so why try to copy them to the dot. That being said, not everyone has a cell phone, good point.

I agree with the three finger phone idea its different and nobody else does it! and if you dont have a cell phone how about you could make a bracelet out of tape and put a "D" on it or a "$" on it!

>>125 Wait, what's the three finger phone idea?

That we would hold are phones with three fingers.

>>127 Oh, okay. I still like the question and/or D idea, though.

D idea? And what question

how bout we try something physical? like, claping 3 times? or maybe 3 tap to the forehead? maybe even jump 2 times.. i dunno

What about a ceartain braclet????

>>129 THe D idea is that if you can't speak but what to know if the person is in the Dollars, you write a D on your wrist or trace it in the air or something. And the question is "Have you seen the black rider?" and then the person would answer "Have you seen her head?"

>>131 On another thread it talks about a wristband for the Dollars. But we don't know how we can distribute them online while not defeating the purpose of the group which is to be invisible. So we can't just put it up on ebay or something.

i like the question idea!!!!

ya i agree with lienay

>>134 Me too :D

thx mashito

I think that the question idea is the best way to go too. It's nothing physical and nothing that can be traced back to us, thus we keep our colorless-ness. :)

>>138 Agreed.

Check the wristband thread

ok

so is it agreed that we use the question?

I believe so. That was what most people at least expressed interest in, without too much conflict.

Honestly I think the whole wristband thing is impractical. I'm not handing my address out to anybody lol. Even if it were, it's not a good way for us to identify ourselves.

The problem with the questions like "Have you seen the Black Rider?" and "Have you seen her head?" is that...what if you ask the wrong person? They'll look at you like you're a retard and pepper spray you or something.

Honestly, I think the best idea presented is the D on the hand. But, I'd like to amend it. How about, if we plan to meet other Dollars in person, we write a D on one hand and a $ on the other. Nobody would bat an eyelash at it unless you're looking for it.

But even if the person you ask the question to doesn't know the answer, it's not like it would be hard to change the subject and shrug it off. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't pepper spray you lol

That is a good amend. Hmm...
I don't really want to get pepper sprayed or tazed, but... What if someone writes those symbols, and we miss it? I guess we'd have to keep our eyes peeled if we suspect other members are around.

>>146 Yeah, see the question can work too. But the D thing works too. Plus, didn't we already agree on doing both? Whatever works in the situation?

How about, you do the symbol, and then, if another Dollar sees it, they go up and ask them the question? That way you wouldn't be outright asking if they're a Dollar, and, it would be a confirmation.

That makes sense. I suppose if we were REALLY sure we'd approach and ask the question, but if we were in a situation where we either really didn't want to risk it, or it was just easier to draw the symbols, we'd resort to that method. :)

>>148 That sounds good. But what do you mean by "do the symbol"? You mean, if someone purposefully shows you the "D" or "$"?

>>150 Nah, I mean if you _see_ someone with the "D" or "$". Then, you'd go and ask them them the question. That way, you'd know for sure if they were a Dollar, and then they'd know that you were a Dollar too.

>>151 Ah, okay, got it.

i agree with you wulfie

So we're all agreed????

Agreed. Good job Wulfie :)

agreed!!

:) Yay!

I have no idea what happened, but I can somewhat assume, so if I assumed wrong, my bad yo.

If we are to use the question, "Have you seen her head" or of variations, how do you know the person in question might be a Dollars members, but they haven't seen the anime. Seeing the anime is not a prerequisite to joining the site, it's a majority that do watch it, but then there's always the minority that haven't seen it.

Oh, and a question to find out if someone's from the Dollars, that includes something from the anime? Totally not helping out "We aren't a fansite" credibility.

We can use a question that has to do with the anime without being a fansite... It's just a question. If you have a better idea, then let's hear it.

the question is "have you seen the black rider" and the anser is "have you seen her head"

none of us are saying its a fansite!

>>158
you have to see if they have the symbols "D" or "$" on their hand first and if they do , then u ask the question. do just assume that someones a dollar

>>163 Exactly. (although I'm assuming that you meant to say _don't_ assume that someones a dollar.)

ya

>>160 That's BS, and I really don't have any ideas, as I don't have the ability to be creative.

>>161 Not the point of my post.

>>162 The questions would give a sense of it being a fansite, I wasn't saying you were saying it's a fansite.

>>163 If they see the symbols on their hands, why can't they just straight up ask if they were in the Dollars? Why all the mist and fanciful questions that relate back to the anime? If the questions are used as a confirmation, asking them straight up also is another way of confirming.

>>163
you can? once u see the symbols then u ask the question.

I think that was a good idea,but not so many Dollars members on Indonesia I think :(

So let's write a "D" in the hand ... and if someone see, he comes and asks the question.
But I still think the "D" on hand would be weird, especially if it was too big. I think it would be nice if we wrote the letter in some part of the hand that was easy to hide ... as in the palm of your hand, or on the "inside the finger."
I think really interesting the question, because it would be made ​​only if you suspect you are a dollar.
(Sorry, i dont speak inglish well)

And I want know when we can put into practice this way of identifying ourselves, because I know a few dollars and wanted to pass this on to them because they do not read very few posts here.

>>130 That is a great idea! I like the three taps to the forehead because you can be at a table, elbows on the table and when somebody looks at you, tap your head three times with your finger

>>169 - If it's too small, then other Dollars can't see it to ask the question. Kinda defeats the purpose lol.

>>130 - I don't think it's a bad idea, but I think the idea of the D and $ on the hands is much easier. I use the KISS method - Keep It Simple Stupid. :P

>>166 - I know what you're trying to do, but you're kind of coming off as a jerk. But I will agree with you, that now that I think about it, the question thing is really null and void once you see the symbols on the hands. If we've been trying to separate ourselves from Durarara!!, then mentioning the Black Rider is counter-productive. I say we be rid of the questions altogether and just stick with the hand symbols.

>>172 Sir, I AM a jerk, an ass, a rude person, a bastard, whatever you wanna call me, and I am proud of that fact. But it's good you see past that and see my point.

Okay I'm agreed with "D" and question idea.

a very nice idea, but here in Brazil there are so many dollars, I think .... (uma otima ideia, porém aqui no Brasil não existem tantos dollars, creio eu....)

>>173
if ur gunna be a jerk then please leave ...

I like the "D" idea, but about the cellphones.
On www.phonezoo.com there is a Dollars wallpaper for your cellphone. The whole website is free and safe. I just searched under photos, "Durarara Dollars" and got some decent results. This is just an idea for the people who said a certain wallpaper or sticker on your phone would work. Or you could just get the wallpaper for fun! :3

Not so many dollars on Indonesia I think,but I still wrote "D" on my hand :D

Lol, I don't like the Cell Phone idea but I'm getting a wallpaper anyway XD

No,no,no,no... NO!!

I left this thread alone and didn't look at it because I figured whatever you guys came up with would be kind of cool. Let me get this straight right now. We are NOT a fansite, and a Q&A related to an anime will NOT be our identification system. How the fuck are we supposed to prove that we're not a fansite when are identification system was based off of the fucking anime? Before any of this is decide and play along with this "Have you seen the black rider?" and "Have you seen her head?" bullshit. By the way. That's not even original. It sounds fucking retarded because they both begin with "Have you seen..."

I'd rather carry a big sign that says, "I'M PART OF THE DOLLARS!" than do that Q&A bullshit that you guys have decided to start using (without a proper vote, I might add).

Leigha has a point. Well what about holding something like hmm, any kind of currency in our hand in a unique fashion way? or any kind of piece of paper when we want to meet each other. Sorry if this was already mentioned. Threads too long, I'm a slacker so I didn't read all.

You've got my fuckin' attention now. I guess I can't oppose an idea so strongly without giving my own. Here's what I think.

The Q&A idea will work, but we need to use different phrases. This is what I think.

Q: What's a Dollar?
A: ORGANIZATION NOT A GANG!!

I think it'd be funny if the answer was yelled, but I doubt people will yell that. I think that's more about us and less about the anime, so I like it. Since people are always going on here about how we're not a "gang" and that we're an "organization". I also think this is good because many places use a "dollar" as currency, so they'll get some kind of answer about currency. They might get a dumbfounded look too.

>>182 I am in support of this idea. +1

I think it'd be hilarious. +1 as well. :)

>>182 I'm good with that. It's a really good idea because of the whole dollar being a currency thing. But, ehh, I don't think that it has to be yelled o.O that's kinda... pointless. Heh. But yeah, other than that, that idea is pretty awesome.

I agree. It's a great idea!

>>92 yup haha! :D true, AFA is on a bigger scale, but Cosfest is upcoming so I might be doing this for Cosfest too heheh

ok so wat are we doing for identifacation????

>>188 Read post 182.

ok thx

im good with this one!!!!

I feel like this is pretty redundant with the bracelet thread?

/thread

>>192 Iunno. Different types of topics I suppose, the wristband's probably just an accessory making with a secondary purpose of identification, this thread is mainly just identification.

True

agreed

Great idea! No one outside the dollars will know what it means. It's perfect.

wat about the dollars logo on some sweaters or shirts

I'm agree with the shirts,but we from different country,we'll make it self or order it from someone? (sorry my english bad)

i like the idea about writing a "D" but if you write baccano wont you just be giving out the password?

A logo on shirts would be the same as being a color gang. Seriously people, do you even get what the Dollars are about?

Also, as nice as the Q&A thing sounds, I don't think it's necessary if we do the D and $ thing discussed before. We need to decide on one or the other.

>color gang

I just lol'd.

i think being able to see who isn't or is in the dollar would be cool but also a hassle. If were are supposed to be colorless then doesn't having something that only the dollars do defeat the purpose?

>>187 Finally another Singaporean found.

I'm in favor of the "What's a Dollar" (>>182) Its easier than the D, i guess.

Okay, writing on our hands just isn't practical in any sense. Nobody's going to put a symbol on both hands every morning, so it's not a long-term identification system. It marks every member that participates as a member, destroying any hope of invisibility. And it's strange enough that nobody on the outside would ignore it; you'd draw attention to yourself, be constantly questioned about it... It's the easy answer, but it won't serve any purpose for most members most of the time and if it was used it would just cause bigger problems.

A call-and-response is great for confirmation (it doesn't have to have anything to do with the anime, but just mentioning the black rider doesn't change the purpose of the site, and if you wanted to be completely disconnected from DRRR!! you shouldn't have joined a group called "dollars"). But the question needs to be something innocuous enough that somebody who isn't a member would just be mildly confused or think you got the wrong person, the response needs to be specific enough and enough of a non-sequitor that you know it wasn't made up by somebody who didn't know about it beforehand, and both need to not draw unwanted attention from bystanders (so no yelling). Finally, this only works for confirmation when you already suspect somebody of being a member, unless you want to ask everybody in your town the same stupid question just in case one of them knows the right response.

Gestures or signs are just a different kind of call and response, with the same limitations and requirements for subtlety and specificity. You can't just wave three times and jump twice at everyone you meet for no reason.

And thus we return to the cell phones. They aren't a perfect solution, but they seem to be better than the others we've seen. Lots of people hold their phones strangely, or decorate them with little innocuous stickers or keychains or whatever. A mark on the phone doesn't need reapplication, it's something you already take with you most places, it's easy to hide or explain...

I propose that we have a variety of ways to make yourself visible to other members: a $ of D sticker on the phone, the wristbands mentioned elsewhere, or (when invisibility is less of a concern or you've misplaced your other identification) writing on your hand or wrist. This list can be added to later if necessary, if we decide on a specific way of holding the phone or whatever. Once you think you've spotted another member, you can check their identity with a standardized call-and-response, whether verbal or gestured. There should be few of these, they should be standardized here, and every member interested in finding others should memorize them all if possible.


tl;dr? there should be several ways to make yourself visible to other members, when you think you've found one there should be one or a few ways to check for sure. Many of the suggestions so far are impractical, or useful only when combined.

Apologies; I do tend toward excessively long posts.
To clarify/summarize: first we need something passive and subtle to make ourselves visible to other members without drawing attention from the outside (preferably something that can be easily hidden or explained if questioned by outsiders). Then we need an active way to check if someone you think you spotted is actually a member, like the questions or whatever is decided on.

im okay with the new Q&A

gonna do it. all of it.

i like the phone thingy.

The meaning of The Dollars is to BE INVISIBLE! that means like you said no jewerly or color, but that also means no Ds written on youre hand. The Dollars are suppose to be as invisible as the definition itslef and doing something like that is like putting a giant sign that saids EVERYONE WITH A D ON HIS HAND IS FROM THE DOLLARS!!! Im not trying to be mean or trolling but I dont think thats a good idea. Plus The Dollars arent a gang. Their purpose is to be a helpfull hand to someone who needs help without making a big of it. You can call that being a good human being.

>>205 ehhh! are you going for cosfest next week? :D

>>212 Nope... I'll be stuck practicing for the national day celebration. I'm only allowed to go for the AFA anyway.
>>211 True, but sometimes, one job is too big for one person to handle. That's what makes it useful if we know any fellow Dollars.


I have nothing against connecting Q&A towards DRRR, but there's a chance that Non-Dollars who watch DRRR would answer correctly, if you get what i mean...

some of the people dont treat this like an organization their wishing people dead saying they should be shot on my opinion they shouldn't be here!

Pfft, isn't it simple? The best identification would not be to make a reference to DRRR but to Baccano! In other words,

Disco dance!
Thank you! Fuck you! The star is here!

>>213 ehh I won't be around for AFA >: but I'll definitely notify my friends who are going to look out for you or something heheh www!

Okay, all things now taken into account, I do see Sindri's point (>>206) about the D on the hand being essentially the same as a color. The Q&A thing in combination with some sort of cell phone identification seems to be about as cryptic as we can get without it being overly confusing. I'm already on the lookout for $ cellphone stickers xD

In all truth I think it would be better not to identify ourselves by what we wear,but by what we do. I'm not trying to dis your idea or anything, its just that being part of the dollars is to help people not to make ourselves known.So if you want some way to show that you are a dollar ACT like one.

But if you want to remind yourself of what we stand for I'd write the word "justice" on your hand or something...but what do I know? Just ignore this comment,I'm going on about nothing.

The first part is a great idea Nova but writing the word "justice" on our hand we wouldn't be colorless anymore. We're trying to stay invisible.

True... But do we want to make ourselves known to everyone or just the people we want to find...? If just a small group, a texting system and a way of holding your phone would be sufficient, well that's in my opinion anyway =w=

I agree with Ryoko...we could all just hold up our phones or something for a few minutes.

what if we like design something on like a shirt or pants not just like the word dollars but like some type of signature no one would know what it means but us and i think it would work out pretty good.......

i flashed the dollars logo to fellow dollars in a con lol to confirm our identities

Bump.

Bump

I have mixed feelings about having a little D because it goes against the idea. But at the same time I'm curious to see how many Dollars are around me.

I don't see anything wrong with the D on your Hand , I know the Dollars are colorless but we at least need something to kinda show that were part of the dollars. But we still need ppl to not become suspicious about us

Ok. After reading some of the posts.....i have to say that i agree that holding your phone in a special way or an initial greeting would be something quick, easy and understandable for identifying who is a Dollar and who is not. It's not like we are using a flag or a color, and we remain invisible.

it's a good idea! I say yes... or maybe another letter, I dont know something like BBS

i say nay

i agree count me in

YO! I was wondering, when is 'dollars day'?
I was trying to find the thread for dollars day but couldn't really find it....(there were so many other threads!)
Thank You!

>>234 it already passed.

>>234 The day this site was created, on June 19th.

Are there any other events related to the Dollars?

Or maybe we can all draw a penis on our foreheads, and we could know who is in the dollars, because we said to draw penises on the forehead, so if we see it we will know who is in the dollars......

>>238 If you wanted a penis on face you could just use the one in your ass.

I think this is a really great idea. I'll be looking for updates but for now I'll just keep a little 'D' on my hand~ ^^

Lets make a hand sign like Peace or the thumb up in the side of 9 o´clock ^^

The Peace sign would be cool. if we needed identification that still kept us invisible that would be good

>>240 Yeah, lets keep a little "D" on our hands and if we meet up, we can make the hand sign to approve our membership ^^

>>242 I mean the peace, where you show the hand back and there you´ll see the little "D"

oh, still, hand signs would be cool

Or the hand sign and the collorless!!! Dollars Icon (D)

Bump

>>248 Fuck you for bumping something from #3 to 1 without saying anything.

I personally like the question idea. about the D, it could be seen as a One Direction sign. One of my friends writes that on her hand all the time, and she doesn't know about the Dollars.

Maybe she knows about us ^.^ Maybe she don´t tell it anyone?

I like the idea, an original way to identify.

Good idea since we have no color we, are free to roam wherever we want, All we would have to do is write a small "D"

And don´t forget the "hand back - Peace" ^^

-smiles- Hi Wulfie!

It's a very good idea! :) ... "D"

I think writing/drawing a D on our hands seems kinda suspicious.. The thing is that as the Dollars, we are invisible, but even to ourselves. We all don't know who each other are. That's just my point of view, but if we do have a meet, it should be something less suspicious D:

D... sounds like a plan

Consider it done.

Sounds good ^^

D eh... sounds good

Good idea :)

Okay, than let´s draw a "D" :) Mhm... maybe I´ll meet some Dollars in my School tomorrow. ^-^

Some of us may be forgetting that we don't actually live in the Anime world of Durarara. Us, being the Dollars aren't the Same as the Dollars in the Anime. Just my opinion but something as simple as drawing a "D" on your hand won't compromise some secret identity. It's just a fun way of finding people who share a common interest with you.

And the whole thing about the password being on Google. I had to google it the first time I came on the site. It really isn't much of a big deal. And I would describe us as a very kind and caring community. I certainly wouldn't call us a gang.

I personally am quite fond of having some way to recognize a fellow Dollar in a crowd. I've never actually talked face to face with someone else from the Dollars and I'd really love to have that experience some day.

The whole "D" on your hand thing can easily be compared to sharing an "Inside Joke" with one of your close friends. Where you and your friend are the only ones aware of the humor in the situation. A fellow Dollar and I would be aware that we are from the same community. It would be a great conversation starter for someone who you've never met before.

Well that was my two cents to the Idea. Hate me, Agree with me, do what ever you like. I'm entitled to my opinions.

bump

So we'll go with the "D"idea then? :)

I agree with the "D" idea
it seems nice

I guess it's settled then. I'll be wearing my D proudly everywhere I go :D

I don't think you all are understadning "Colorless" If you wear a "D" everywhere you go it is no different than wearing some sort of color. Eventually people will realize D = The Dollars. We are based off Anonymity. If you want identification at a con or something how about we turn our heads sideways, sort of like we're stretching. If your a Dollar, you'll know that we aren't stretching and if asked most of us will say we are one. I highly disagree with any physical marking though. Its against principles.

I agree. the whole point is to have no color or anything, unlike the others.I think the whole being anonymous thing is what we need.but not a head stretch.Something,Diffrent...

It was an idea. Lol
I think we need some sort of movement or phrase. OH! How about "The Square root of three."? Or something like that?

I want to know what's wrong with the basic "Are you in the dollars?"?

I think the issue is people want an immediate realization that someone is a Dollar. The issue with that is unlike Ryugamine or Kida, we can't all tell from intuition that someone is a Dollar. This would have people asking everybody in the room if they are one. =/
I'd have no issue with this, but others want something more recognizable...

How about a gesture? A simple gesture no one would think twice about.

Hmm... How about a salute? Where most people take two fingers and salute while saying yo, how about we use four? Like curling our pinky finger and saluting with the rest?

Looks like a normal hello, but we know that the way our hand is held is different.

How about the stretching and to approve it, we can say a special word or sentence?
Not >>Hi, are you a Dollar?<>Smile, the world is´t as bad as you think.<< Or somethink like that? ^^

Ehh the stretching thing, thinking about it prolly wouldn't work so well... And I just realized not everyone can curl their pinky. How about the ring finger curled? its more noticeable?

Any thoughts on this? Lol

I think the idea with some kind of picture or sticker on the phone or something that everyone has but wats on it isnt so noticable would be good and to check if someone is in the dollars kind of flash the mark or symbol. Yes to solve the delema(cant spell) of we are colorless, we are colorless we have no mark but to have someway to identify a dollar without putting out that we are the dollars would be good it wouldnt have to be something like D a gesture or even a phrase hell we could choose 2 or 3 and remember what they are so we can tell if they are one. It is confusing and somewhat hard to debate but lets put it into a senario were we grouped into one area and had to do something. And say we didnt have a text group or a chat room or they were down or some1 didnt have a phone. How would we tell if a person is a dollar and tell them what to do(please remember i made that example out the top of my head). To identify a dollar is purley on the individuals choice to be recognized as one. If u get my point well good for u if u dont or u disagree well then correct it.

sorry for the long post just tryin to bring out a point i had after reading all the other posts

Bump.

... identifying people at con= do the stretching thing? Plus the hands gesture?
Is that it? ...argh, I can't do the hand gesture though...

I think the app idea is best, you could post where you are and give a visible discriptive feature about yourself so that anyone in the area who is a dlooar could see it.

i suck at typing.... dollar*

@Ryoko If you can't curl your ring finger then no problem, just turn your head sideways and rub your neck. I honestly think this is the best, least "color" binding way for identification.

@Kid The problem there is not everyone has a smartphone... =/

@Zero I understand what're you are saying about an individual makes the choice to be recognized, and I wholeheartedly agree with that. However, the use of a sticker still brings about the issue of no longer being "colorless" and creates a set physical identifier for the group... I believe the best way to show you are a Dollar is to give some kind of motion that only we, The Dollars, would know. I'll continue thinking of ideas we can toss around as well.

Apologies for that lengthy post. Lol

@xKaotic good point.......

@Kid It would be a great idea for smartphone users though. An app-like chatroom in the Drrr!! fashion. If anyone would like to make this then that would be awesome! Lol

@xKaotic thanks. those without smartphones could access it from an ipod touch, or any non cellphone mobile device with wifi.
but that depends on the consistency of wifi availability.

@xKaotic @Kid the smartphone idea is good, but there should be some kind of location identifier so people dont get confused. Just a suggestion.

@Walker Was just thinking about that. Perhaps something in the code that places individuals within their state/country/province on a server. Seems hard to do though... However, I don't know how to code so... Lol

I Don't, actually. We are everywhere, and we are invisible. A 'D' might not alert a normal persons radar, but writing on a hand is kind of... I dunno, cheesy.

I like the idea yet may be writing the 'D' on the hand seems well childish. What I think is to write the 'D' somewhere else that is seen by people as like someone writing notes on themselves or like on the arm or something.

Well, if we are dead set on a D. How about a '$' on the inside of our arm? Also, I think that multiple identifiers may be better. It helps detract from one identifier being connected with us. What are yalls thoughts on that?

why not have the two rings from the dollars logo on our arm?

With the writing on the arm i would have to agree with previous posts. It practiclly brands us and yells out were dollars. Iff were goin to use a symbol i t has to be something common and easily hidden. Remember we have no color we have no flag we are invisible so with tht brought up i think we should do something thats just
as invisible. Get my meaning?

yeah. i see your point... i was just tossing out an idea.

I know you were and im just provin a point because people keep saying the same god dam ideas and their ideas just dont work. I mean sure if you throw out an idea that you think might work but you really need to think about what we are. Invisible.

someone could add a new page to the site that could be texted to where you text it your location and it could tell you where the other dollars are?
i know it doesnt sound very plausable...

I was thinking about something similar to that. My idea was an app/website connected to the main site and gives the location of a dollars member in that area but scrapped it cuz i have no knowledge in that area.

i know a guy who might, but he isn't a dollar nor a drrr or anime fan for that matter. but i don't even know how much on the subject he knows...

>drrr or anime fan

Sir, we are not a fansite. Whether or not a person is a fan of the show, nor a fan of anime in general is irrelevant to anything about the site.

i know that... but he would insist on knowing why i asked im to do it. i would have to explain, then he would refused on the idea that it came from drrr. he is very... resistive that way.

Id say that if we are against a brand, the 'D' is just as bad. So now we are back to movements or gestures... that's the only truly colorless indicator... =\

Actually... we could use the missions board. if people opsted pictures of what they did along with the location, then if another dollar found it in person, they would be able to meet up with them.

I like that. Start a thread of the area we are in for a gathering. Lol

Thayd also get more people looking at the missions threads =]

yep! three birds with one stone. bird 1: a way to find local dollars. bird 2: more people looking at mission threads. bird 3: more missions posted because more ideas are going around for missions. :D

another thing we could do, is make a mobile missions page so that those with smartphones or wifi enabled mobiles can view the page when away from their computer.

The site does have a mobile interface. I'm using it. Lol
Ill bump later and see if we can get more input as well. Lol

hmmm... i looked for one but i couldn't find it. i only found the desktop version.

Well I'm on my phone right now lol

wait there is a mobile interface can you please help me with how to get it on my phone

Maybe it's because I have an android, but the url always says m.dollars-bbs.org so I assumed it was mobile friendly. lol

>>303 The problem is, not everyone have a iPhone/iPod or something like that, nor could buy that... But thats a good idea.^^

Writing on your skin is kinda bad. Still, maybe there should be an identification for The Dollars. But maybe if you guys don't mind, We could write on your hand or something 'D' for Dollars, but with a circle around it. :D ..I can't really thing of anything.

>>320 I agree with you ^^

way ahead of you already have a D on my shoulder constantly

>>322 drawing a penis on yourself doesnt count.

Have a "D" on our arm

I'm on my phoned now, but I can't seem to find a mobile version. Anyway, how bout just start a thread/group (Skype or Groupme or whatever ppl use nowadays. ) and post our location and a descriptio, as mentioned in a previous comment?

I suck at typing. *Phone
*description

@Ryoko Yes, i agree. i believe i was one of the people who suggested that. @Boudah that defeats the purpose of being invisible.

Let's all get permanent Tattoos!
Kidding

I do think we should keep it simple with just the drawing idea. It doesn't have to be any harder than it is.

And I don't think having a way to identify ourselves publicly will violate our "Colorlessness" I personally don't really give a hoot about whether we have a color or not.

I think the phone is sort of like a symbol for the members of the dollars, so maybe if we had to have a way to identify ourselves, it'd be better to put the d on the phone. or something..

Okay, thats my opinion:
1. Let´s draw a "D" on our Hand and to approve if you´re really a "Dollar" we need a Hand sign or a simple sentence.
2. It´s better to have two options, so if someone doesen´t have a smartphone to put the app on it, he can make use of the first option.
Someone against?

So if we have a phone that connects we are using the site to identify? And if not we use the 'D'? And a good phrase would be "The square root of three". Just clarifying all this.

Since a few days ago I have made a button with my orange chat icon on it haha~! (´u` ) very fashionable as well~

@xKaotic yeah. That could work.

Well the point of Dollars is that you can't identify any of the members in the first place.

I know. The "D" idea wont work, but asking a question like "Have you seen her head?" and having a certain response like"the square root of three" to indicate membership could work. And the app for those with smart phones or wifi enabled devices could work to find locations.

@Tacit the point is to be invisible to people who aren't members. Not to each other.

Guys, I understand you talking about this not bring a fan site but the majority of people here herd about it through the anime and the likely hood of this site even existing is slim had it not been for the anime. I think that q&a is a very good idea ONLY if you have an inkling that they are a dollar. If its related to the anime or not shouldn't make a difference, if it's supposed to be known to all if not most of us anyway it really shouldnt matter if they have seen the anime they would still know the anwser. The item ideas is stupid because we are supposed Invisible. It defeats the perpose of us.Just my option. Feel free to disagree.

FUCK YOU!

@BarabiSama No call to be rude.

>>339 speak english

>>339 Not Barabi.

I like the "have you seen her head?" "the square root of three" q&a. No one would understand it but us. Haha
and for smartphones we can use mission board for the con we are at. Ot event or whatever. What do y'all think? Good plan?

>>342 I agree.

>>342
But it's stupid and childish. What about those who know, yet aren't part of us? See. It's not a good idea.

>>344 they wouldn't know that "square root of three" is the proper answer. it is an idea that actually works.

Didn't we settle on a Q&A already?

>>182 posted a Q&A and like 5 people liked it. The hell.

Seriously guys leave this thread alone....

>>347 Or you could not act like the boss of everyone.

>>347 no, seriously, this is not a place to be mean. if you want to go do that, go to ifeellikebeinganasstoeveryone.com then post all the mean crap you want.

>>349 no no, i apologize, i don't mean to be mean, is just i find it funny how when this thread is about to be let alone, suddenly someone writes something and it pops up back to the top again.. I apologize again..

>>350 then in that case, I apologize as well, I realized after I wrote it that it was rude in itself.

Idk On this one guys. We a kinda supposed to be Invisble

Apologies for constabumping, but I feel it is an isue that needs to be resolved. =\
And the q&a wasn't my idea, I liked it and brought it forth for further discussion lol
I feel it is the best and most appropriate idea. But we could just leave it to lady luck that we run into another Dollar.

This will never be resolved. Everyone is going to keep saying their opinion on it until this thread is closed. I blame you. >>353

Why are you blaming me? D=
I'm just trying to get some legitimate discussion on the matter so we CAN resolve it by bringing together an idea from different areas that we can, for the most part, agree on.

I dont really, but I did mean what I said about everything else.

I agree with 354, it is not that obscure but we really can't implement it aside from watching it direct from Durarara..
Only the cellphone thing, the one being raised up, can be feasible.. But it is quite dangerous though..
Only an emailing group is missing.. (Emailing group? It is expensive to load credits unlike in Japan which Email is just like texting, so doing it in other countries is intimidating..)

just watch the anime durarara

>>357 Then create an email group...

Thats shit -.- I´m to shy to go to a person and ask him somethink if i don´t know him...^>.< thats not fair XD

>>359>>357 one has already been made.

To summarize all your ideas, we had:
~ the D on the hand
- kinda obvious
- no one drawes the same thing everyday on their hands- suspicious
+ better than buttons or colours


~ holding the phone with 3 fingers, or put a symbol on it btw a wallpaper
- not eveyone has a smartphone
+ not too visible
+ good to hide (by removing fingers, put smartphone away)

~ the chat on smartphones or iPod
-you need internet connection
-not everyone has a smartphone
- we would need an app
+ you can find them easy
+ maybe locate them or tell them to meet

~ the Q&A
~ have you seen the black rider? - have you seen her head?
~ what is the dollar? - an organisation no group
- how will you know who you have to ask?
+ it´s simple
+ definitely not visible
- if you won´t ask a dollar the 1st question sounds like
you´re retarded or something

~ wristbands
- too visible
- like wearing a colour
+ if it´s just a simple label like a D no one would ask

~ a certain gestures/ salutation
- from what would you know who you have to greet/gesture at?
+ it´s simple
+ not visible

please don´t feel offended or missunderstood if I got anything wrong. I just thought it would be nice having all the possibilities and the advantages and disadvantages in one reply, so it would be easy to compare.

>>362 I'm still stuck with the first one. It's not that obvious, and you could come up with a thousand excuses when people ask what it stands for. It's quick and easy to do, and it's noticable enough without being showy.

>>363 I think you´re right. It´s the easiest one and it´s always shown- you don´t have your smartphone the whole time in your hand, and nobody can see if you put a D on there if it is in you pocket or bag. Plus you can´t make gestures the whole time just in case someone could propably see them plus is a dollar.

I'm just going to let this tread take it's course. I think the gesture would be a good idea, but maybe we can have a phrase that only us Dollars say, that won't make us sound like a fucking retard, so we know who to make the gesture at? You can just say it when you're around a lot of people or something? Make it something casual like, "I found a dollar today." Mix it in with your conversation. If you hear it, then do the signal. If they return the signal, you've found a member. If they don't then they are one lucky bastard adn actually found a dollar.

>>361 k thanks.
Then arrange a meeting place, then do the gestures or what not there? Use a thread as a discussing place if you cant create a grp or smething lyk that...

>>365 you´re right. I just thought, if you are alone you can´t talk with somebody to make other Dollars notice you

>>366 i think that´s a good idea, but what if you propably just bump into a dollar without knowing- therefor a constant sign would be clever

There really isn't a need for any kind of identification if we use the Missions board to plan a get-together. Pretty much everything would be planned there, from the location to the time. If its an anime con, we'd most likely tell each other what our cosplay is. The missions board solves this problem entirely

I think we should have an identification anyway

>>369 Despite the fact that we aren't supposed to be able to identify each other?

Something a bit more subtle than the D on the hand thing could be maybe, the first letter of our displays names on here on our hand instead?
So I'd have a 'K' on my hand. Just a suggestion, I think the 'D' on the hand thing is a good idea. And the mobile thing could be useful too.
It's just that meeting up might get complicated haha. I doubt anyone on here is from Australia like me.

But yeah! That's just my suggestion.

>>370 we are supposed to be invisible to anyone who isn't a dollar. Not to each other.
>>371 the "d" idea or ideas like it won't work because they dont match with the "invisible" part. The website and question ideas work though.

>>372 but you can´t just ask everybody the question

>>373 you are correct which is why there would be a place to post your location on the website and some way to identify yourself to avoid that.

not bad :D

Hmm....
Well, black and white aren't colours obviously, so maybe we could just wear a white or black shirt all the time, or black and white, in a way it's invisible, because heaps of people wear those coloured shirts, not just the dollars would.
I don't know, it's hard to come up with ideas heh heh.

>>372 If we can identify each other, others can identify members as well.

not a bad idea

>>376 isnt that like a colour gang?

>>379 it is. Black is the combination of all colors and white is the absence of color. Thus: just like a color gang.

>>380 You have that backwards. White contains all colors.

Perhaps,one letter 'd' ,funny!

Eh...
Well, I guess this whole thread is pretty much about making the Dollars noticeable to other Dollar members. So far most ideas would make us look like colour gangs.

So yeah, how about wearing jewelry with $ on them. A necklace with a bug $ sign or something. -Shrugs- I'll try to throw out there as many ideas as I can think of.

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I think writing the letter 'D' is a good idea; just make sure the D is visible to passerby, like writing it on the top of your wrist or the back of your hand. Something simple like that, and the Dollars will be able to notice it while others won't. :)

>>384 I don't think you realize how much you just contradicted yourself lmfao. Wearing the Jewelry thing is no different from a D on the hand.

Personally, I think a perfect method has already been discussed. Put up a "meetings" thread on the Missions page, and then have some sort of question set up for the Dollars to attend said meeting. There is no need for a D, or jewelry, or anything of the sort. Again, I present the K.I.S.S. Method - Keep It Simple, Silly!

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Yes, I understand I was contradicting myself, but I meant it as in, if this whole thread is about standing out, even though it'll make us seem like a colour gang, I'll still give as many suggestions as I can.

In the end, I think someone in any Country will sort out this 'meeting up' business.

Can somebody tell me why the chatroom is not working for me?

So I don't know if someone had already said this since I didn't really feel like reading all 392 comments...lol but isn't the point of the Dollars supposed to be that we don't know who's in the group and who isn't?

>>393 KALEN007, it's not the chat. It's your computer. Throw it away. I've already told you this.

oh. thanks. i think i didnt read your comment sorry

I think he has a point identifying other dollars is good

I've seen using the missions board idea pop up multiple times. More so than any other idea.
This is how it would work for clarification.
Conventions:
1. Ctrl-F the con you are going to or create a new thread.
2. Let people know what you look like.
3. See what other people will look like.
4. Go to the con and look for them.

Events:
1. Look for events in your area by reading the missions board
2. Chances are a meeting place and time will be set.
3. Go to meeting place at the said time.
4. You will meet the other Dollars there.

If you are unsure about the description of an individual at a con and you THINK it's them, ask:
"Have you seen her head?"
the reply, "The square root of three."

I personally think this is the absolute best method that is completely colorless, yet allows easy identification.
I suggest doing this. Link this comment if you like it so others can see it easily.

>>399 This.

I've said it before, but I guess I'll say it again. I dislike the usage of "Have you seen her head?", and to a lesser extent "The square root of three" simply because you guys got it from the show.

We're supposed to be our own thing, using references from the show will make it look like we're just a bunch of fanwanks. Can't we be, Iunno, original? Do we have to use references from the show to do anything?

And to that I point to you to >>182 Q&A.

I personally say that the idea of writing a "D" or a "$" sign on our hands would be good. I'm around in the New York division of the Dollars, and trust me, I would love to met one of the Dollars soon. Plus, people like Yellow Scarfs (on FB) wont notice. They wont know what a "$" sign on one of our hands would mean, its completly fool proff.

Another thing would be (if we are wearing headphones or something,) leave the LEFT headphone off and over your ear, and the right headphone in your ear. Wear your watch on your left arm. Something like that!

I Revised the process because I like the other Q&A better. I must have missed it when I read through the comments. >_>
A symbol of ANY sort defeats the idea of colorless, so I really think that won't work for the interests of The Dollars as a whole.
This is how it would work for clarification.
Conventions:
1. Ctrl-F the con you are going to or create a new thread.
2. Let people know what you look like.
3. See what other people will look like.
4. Go to the con and look for them.

Events:
1. Look for events in your area by reading the missions board
2. Chances are a meeting place and time will be set.
3. Go to meeting place at the said time.
4. You will meet the other Dollars there.

If you are unsure about the description of an individual at a con and you THINK it's them, ask:
"What's a dollar?"
the reply, "An organization, not a gang."

I personally think this is the absolute best method that is completely colorless, yet allows easy identification.
I suggest doing this. Link this comment if you like it so others can see it easily.

Ill say it again: if we write a "d" or a $ on our hand then we might as well start wearing a color. If someone not a dollar sees a bunch of people with them, then they will start making a connection.
>>401 bear in mind that the entire basis for the idea to form a group like this came from the show. The best option , in my opinion, is to use the missions boards and post pictures and locations with or and if there is anybody nearby then we could have another page used for meeting up with people where someone could try to schedule a meeting there, and use the questions as a simple security measure to ensure that they are the person they are trying to meet.

Um what if we did something involving a dollar such as make a ring or bracelet out of it.

Physical Identification is no different than a yellow scarf... And not everyone knows how/has the skill set to make something like that... =/
It is a new idea though, which is good. Keep thinking mate =P

in the anime th dollars didnt know each other and anyone who said they were a dollar was one i think the real question is are we gonna be a copy of the anime dollars down to the T or are we gonna be are own people

>>408 We're our own people; I'm not trying to sound critical or anything, but people will say things like "we AREN'T a fansite!" (which we aren't) and try to avoid connections with the "original Dollars", but then they say something like wearing something to tell us apart from others is against the idea. Our world isn't identical to the one in DRRR!! People aren't gonna automatically think we're in a gang or something if we wear something (or just put a little "D" on a hand); if they do notice (which i find kinda unlikely) they probably will think nothing of it. We're not trying to stand out to everyone; just fellow Dollars.

What even is Dollars day? If we were going to try to do something to show other Dollars members who we are then the "D" on the hand is the best thing to do I think. If we were to do something with the phones it would just get too confusing. And just because we put an indicator out doesn't mean we're any less invisible. In the show they did things that showed they were in the Dollars so for us to do it for one day wouldn't kill anyone. I say we do it!

>>409 I agree.

We should make some sort of ID badge, but I believe that won't work, or would it?

I think it might be a good idea

Why is it that people start adding new ideas as soon as we agree on one? -_-
An ID badge would be no different from having a color. Seriously, people. Not trying to be an asshole, but give it a moment of thought before you post.

Alright, This post has been going on for 3 months and no one has made a single agreement.. How about we stop trying to add cards to the table and play with the hands we've already delt.. Meaning we have a vote whether or not to have a sign or not and if so what will it be comming from the recent posts.. If we can get enough people to vote we'll have our answer fair enough? Btw i'm new here from today so feel free to just call me War

i think the D is a good idea it is plain and simple and is not 2 bold

I think that the D on the hand is a good idea because it doesnt stand out much and us only really noticable if you are looking for it. So i vote for that.

I´m for the "D" idea but if you people are against, do what you like...^^

Physical identification is pretty much the same as a color. I stated before that an additional page added to the website would be best because it could be dedicated solely for meetings between members and on it you could post your location (address or description or name of place) and a descriptive feature (visible scar, article of jewelry or something similar) but all that us my personal opinion.

>>409
Yes, we are our own group, BUT we do take our ideals from the DRRR!! Dollars... The idea of helping others and not being part of a "corporeal" group whilst doing it. We still hold that. A physical Identicator would completely disregard that anonymity.

"The idea of helping others and not being part of a "corporeal" group whilst doing it." But we need some sort of identification between other members.. I know the D would stand out but what doesn't kids right on their hands these days? People put all sorts of stuff on their hands and since the group is so widely spread out you really think people will begin to notice? I mean i'm sure they will but how many years from now.. 2? 3? Then what does it matter.. "People with D's on their hands helping people" To me that sounds like a simple superhero type ideal.. People that help others need to be recognized not live in the shadows.. If i'm voting in this I go with the D on the hand but i was also thinking more of a $ sign but since you think that's too recognziable..

Btw this group doesn't exactly have to be stricken foundly off the DRRR! series.. This could be your own version of the group.. I mean it is an internet gang but none of them have much potential since thye all have the same rules.. Why not change it up a little.. The group is yours to mold

was thinking of something not common, for example a necklace with a symbol, but not equal to all of this ideology quebrarias dollars.É simple, mobile phones, of course if we give all our numbers so we could identify ourselves in subtle ways.

estava pensando em algo não comum, por exemplo um colar com um simbolo, mas não igual pra todos isso quebrarias a ideologia dos dollars.É tão simples, aparelhos celulares, é claro se todos dermos nossos numeros então poderiamos nos identificar de forma sutil.


Estaba pensando en algo que no es común, por ejemplo un collar con un símbolo, pero no es igual a todos los de esta ideología quebrarias dollars.É simples teléfonos, móviles, por supuesto, si le damos a todos nuestros números, así que podíamos identificarnos de manera sutil.

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I saw this idea on the missions board a while back...I'll go see if I can find it to bump it...but, what about duct tape bracelets? We could write on them or leave it blank. It seems normal unless you're looking for it, yet is also rather unusual so other randoms probably won't be wearing them, and most everyone has access to duct tape.

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sounds cool,but some people up here can be "spies".Yeah i know that sounds crazy,but people post YouTube videos about us.

>>428 ...and? We should care why?

I didn't read much of the 429 + posts, but did anyone come up with any concrete way of identifying each other? Plus, I'm new here so when did this day take place?

>>429 we shouldn't.

>>430 Post 404. And Dollars Day is June 19th, so it already passed. We didn't do this thing though.

I dunno about the phone ideas, I don't have a phone and Im sure some other people don't either.

>>401 You like my idea? The ultimate and all mighty Insert likes me idea? FUCK YES! Score one for me. BEAT THAT BARABI! i BET iNSERT HASN'T LIKED ANNY OF YOUR IDEAS!

a code word

Post a code on here n tell people to copy it or something
Writing D is to common.

Now i was looking through the thread and thought of a way myself of course its just a suggestion but how about we use playing cards? people dont really mind seeing them and we could come to an agreement which card we will use to know we are a dollars member

When you give money to someone, whether it is to a friend or a cashier, write DOLLARS on it. When someone sees it, they will know. That is if it another member

that actually makes a lot of sense, but to be a flagless or a colorless group, shouldn't we have a symbol or mark? If we are colorless or, without recognition, shouldn't we stay that way, like, being just an anonymous group of everyday people?

I like the three of you's thinking u should do that. I like Rin and Sai's idea cooler. And your's isn't such a bad idea either, Draze.

Yeah that is a great idea draze we should draw a D on r hands
THE DOLLARS ROCK

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>>441 I have said it before, and I'll say it again. if we are going to write a D on our hand, we might as well start wearing a color. we can't start wearing or having something written on us because it defeats the purpose fo being INVISIBLE to people who are not dollars. having a mark on somethign that belongs to us is a whole other ballpark though.
>>437 that could work. perhaps if we hole punced one and placed it on a key ring or something?

>>443

> "We can't start wearing... something on us"
> "...placed it on a key ring or something?"

Tell me you're not being serious.
You DO understand that a key ring is something you wear? You Do also understand that a key ring with our logo on it would make us even more visible, right?

If this has already been discussed then I'm sorry for wasting your time, but what about some kind of gesture, like scratching your nose with two fingers or something, no one will think twice about seeing it, but very few people actually do it so if you know what to look for, it will be easy to spot

Everyone carries currency/dollars/paper money on them right? How about if you suspect someone is a dollar, make an excuse to dig through your pocket/purse and look for something(Scrap of paper with homework assignment, friends phone#, keys, anything or we could standardize it to make it more recognizable), than you pull out a dollar folded in a certain way like halves both ways.(fold vertically than horizontally) Pretty much just a weird way of folding it. People who are in the dollars can recognize it, others will just be like "Oh, a dollar bill"

Well, this topic has become a complete mess. I was looking at the other thread earlier and everyone's saying the exact same stuff in different words.

Now. My opinion. I think that there's a very thin line between recognizing each other and making ourselves visible - and that's been the problem with this topic. There's really no end to this argument, but I'll throw my thoughts in anyway.
People do weird stuff every day. Sooo, if you ask a question like, 'Have you seen her head?' People might look at you funny if they don't know, but they'll forget it as soon as they walk away.

I guess the biggest point I could possibly make is - People are too busy with their lives nowadays to cross-examine everything that a single person does on the street. It's just not possible. If what you did disappears from their memory like it should, then it's like it never happened in their eyes. You're still invisible - to everyone except the Dollars who are watching out for it.
So in short I guess my position is this - If you know that a dollars member is in your general area, meetups and such, do whatever of these things that have been mentioned. A true Dollars member, will recognize these signs.

The key is this - know the signs that people have been talking about in the thread. Then, the question. 'Have you seen her head?'
There doesn't need to be a set answer methinks, as long as the other person confirms that they're part of the Dollars.

See sign, ask question. It should be that simple. People should stop getting so serious about this and disputing. As long as it's not a huge Dollars sign taped to your forehead (or any other part of you for that matter) - no one outside of it will know. Like I said, it'll soon disappear from the minds of anyone who isn't part of the Dollars and sees your tiny sign - just like if you accidentally bumped into them while you were walking.
--Super long replies FTW.

I like the idea of being able to know who is in The Dollars, but in a way normal people would over look it (normal as in not in The Dollars). The idea of holding your cell phone a certain way I like. But the problem for me is should we just always be holding our cell phones incase a Dollar sees us, or would we just have to suspect someone is a Dollor then do it?

I like the idea of holding your cell phone in a certain way to know who is in The Dollars

i like the quote idea cause its the easiest one to get out there.

A cosplay ring something like that

@Saika could be done, but the ring would have to be a black ring with a green stripe down the middle. just adding to the idea here.

@Saika nice idea btw

>>451

I agree, but it can't be on the ring finger, and it has to stand out
>>452
Good color idea.

>>451 >>452 >>454 But doesnt the ring defeat the purpose of being flagless?

I like >>>365 then there won't be any visible symbols or logos.

i kinda like the idea a phrase or question. doesnt stand out, but the ring kinda does defeat the purpose of being flagless

I do like the "I found a dollar today", than maybe the response could be "Have you seen the black rider?" because the Black Rider question on it's own is kind of odd.

I said this before, but I'll say it again since I was ignored and people seem to think that the 'Entire Thread' button will make their computer explode...what about duct tape bracelets? Simple, cheap, invisible, effective.

i personally like the duct tape bracelets i know we are invisible but how many people actually look at the bracelets people wear if our fellow dollars know to look for bracelets we might find more of our group.

but we would have to make the phrase or item official so everyone that is a member can know about the "symbol"

Well, this site is the only "official" Dollars site. If people don't go here (and thus don't read this) they're technically not part of the RL Dollars group.

well we should make the bracelets but maybe instead of just saying the dollars we could put like THE then around the bracelet there are dollar signs? $$$

>>463 nice idea bro

Too fancy. That defeats the whole idea. People would think it was something out of the ordinary, and that's exactly what we're trying to avoid. What we're going for is something that normal people won't give a second glance.

>>465 but how many people would give bracelets a second glance besides fellow dollars? millions of people where bracelets just ours would be duct tape. they wont be the same color or anything they will all just have THE $$$$ around the bracelet.

Again the bracelets would become symbols/flags which we don't want!!!

why dont we connect through facebook like put are names and add eachother on facebook (just an idea please dont harras me thanks)

>>468 Not all of us have Facebook, plus, wouldn't it be a little dangerous to give out personal information to complete strangers over the internet?

ya true but also it would be the same sinario meeting them in real life

It would be cool if we had stickers and just stuck them to stuff to signify things like this is a dollars meeting place or something. The sticker could be the emblem(it can be called that right?) On the password page of bbs...?

no "invisible" remember

No braclets or stickers. I think thats too much like a "flag" or "color". I like the idea of asking "Have you seen her head?" or holding your phone a certain way, because those don't stand out at all.

I like the idea of holding your phone a certain way. But i definetly like the idea of trying to identify ourselves somehow. :D

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>>474
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but how would we hold them? each person has a different phone, we would have to figure out a way that you can do with any phone, I also like the idea of the little D on the hand

Translation: I had a similar idea for the event ANIME FRIENDS here in Brazil[D], but the anime does not say anything about it in the anime, and still follow their ideology, they identify themselves by cell phones, and as far as I know, only the Mikado has all the numbers of mobile phones.


Eu tive uma ideia parecida para o evento ANIME FRIENDS aqui no Brasil, mas o anime não diz nada sobre isso, no anime, e ainda seguindo sua ideologia, eles se identificam por telefones celulares, e até onde eu seu só o Mikado tem todos.


http://colorlesssociety.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=lHH7hjgBAAA.YiCtj-NrBeMjR1ww4Ejw8w.f0t3SmnSFi9-yKl7p2w3nA&postId=7285144089041115030&type=POST

That sounds cool, unfortunately I do not speak Portuguese, but I'm glad that there is a nice group down there too.

Instead of creating signs or words, why don't we do something with the site? I propose a locating system. Everyone fills out a location sheet when they get on the website. First you mark your location on the globe then you mark city, state, county, and put in your zip code. Once everyone has that information in, there should be a button that says 'Locate Dollars members in your area' Then a drop down list should come down and give continent, country, state, city, and county and see if there are any Dollars near you, then you can send them a message or invite to a common location and meet them there without giving any colors or flags. I will explain more later, my family is here and they are kicking me off.

>>479 This idea is awesome, however it could be difficult to do.

>>479 That idea is really cool, but it could also be a bit dangerous, what with privacy and safety and such...

Why not just say you are in the Dollars if someone ask. It's just the simple :T

Dollars is supposed to be completely colorless, but i wrote a D on my hand :)

This is a colorless program, and yes I have considered the cons of privacy. I believe that even when you fill out your location there should be a button to hide yourself from public veiw, the only way you would show up if someone was looking in their area is the number count and there would be no marker that pins where you are. Also I would create a tips and procedures that must be read before proceeding to find the dollars members. For instance invite four or five members to a very busy location just in case one of them is not who they say they are the chances of defending yourself are increased. They do the same thing on Facebook. We can't identify ourselves by secrets and items.

>>480 also the whole idea of Identifying dollars members is difficult. That is why we have 485 replies to this thread and still no one has completely been satisfied on a way to identify dollars members. All this would require is an update to the website, which countless websites do. Furthermore, You don't even have to meet them in person, you can just get in touch with someone in your area or even some place else and say 'hey, I see that you are a dollar, I have a great Idea for the dollars to do something abut the world but I need someone else's advice and insight, you being a dollar, could you help me out?' then you could exchange Facebook contact, twitter etc. and communicate common goals and problems.

^

The D on your hand for Dollars or a Dollar sign ($) might go well. Just leave it like that. YellowScrafs wont notice since its all inside. (YellowScarfs r on FaceBook-BEWARE!)

>>487 The D or $ might just be best, or you can make it slightly sloppy and say it was just a scribble to make a pen work...

How about everyone who has facebook in The Dollars have the 'D' or '$' logo on their facebook timeline cover?

>>489 But not everyone has fb, and not everyone wants to have that as their timeline for everyone to see.

Everyone might not but its a good idea

Honestly, I think it would be impossible to find something that meets all the criteria. I mean everything everyone thinks of would have at least a fraction of people who doesn't have it or something.

How bout we just write the word "the dollars" or "D" or "$" somthing that shows your a dollar

I think should come up wit a color cause everyone wears every color so we would still be hidden

no offence but, what part of "colorless" do you not understand. i was a nice thought though. :)

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Not sure if anyone has already said something like this, sorry if they have and i'm repeating them, but i think we should have a greeting, something that wouldn't seem out of the ordinary to anyone else, but would identify us to each other. For example, in greeting, when someone asks you how you are, a certain unusual but perfectly normal reply something like 'so-so' or i dunno, something else like that.

>>497 I like this idea, but I see two problems with it. That won't work unless we directly confront a member, and I don't talk to random people. Soem of you might, but I don't. I also know that no one talk to is a member. Another problem is that is that it needs to be something that is an ansewr, but isn't said often. If we say something like, "so-so" then we'll mistake everyone For a member. There needs to be more creatvity put into this.

When are we going to have a vote on the current ideas? We should do it some time.

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First of all i would like to point out if you plan to meet with other members in your area we do have a map in progress and other social media methods of contacting members in your area. just inform them to meet in an area.

secondly if you have read through the missions we have found a way to be "marked" as a member with no one really seeing it. its the dog tags. its your screen name and "Dollars"

lastly if all else fails i would agree with using our cell phones as indicators. most of the communication from DRRR was sent via text.

lastly i would like to apologize for copying any previous posts. mind kinda stopped processing after post 110

ahh i didn't read throught he whole thing but we should use multiple things like
dollars background on your cell phone
Asking, "have you seen the headless rider?" Then answering, "the one with the cat ears?" Or "have you seen her head?"
Showing someone a dollars patch and c they're reaction
also how would you suspect someone is in the dollars?
Like if lots of the good is done in secret then they mgiht be secretly a good person or they just don't show it

If this really was to be done I think there would have to be two parts. One small subtle hint that would identify the person as a possible Dollar to an onlooker, and then something more rock solid that could confirm whether or not they were once the person was in private conversation.

bumper sticker or somesuch of the black circle with the white rim. normal people would think it was a picture of a solar eclipe or somesuch but others would know

>>503 It seems like it would have to be something on the person or on something the person had on them, such as a cell phone. I think putting it on a vehicle wouldn't be very effective, since people would have to see the vehicle as opposed to just seeing the person.

Well one thing is that there is no paticular reason why we should be able to reconize each other. In the anime Dollars mangaed to help Anri without knowing each other. Not to be hateful or something but this is my opinion.

The letter D idea is brilliant and so simple. I know that many people have things like those "choc" stickers on their car that most people don't understand the meaning of unless you know the point. Using the letter d but making look like the font on the pass screen would really help make it so only a member gets the message. We need someone to give a directions list on how to make our own "d" magnets/buttons/stickers.

some one may have say this idea already but why not just make a phone strap or a key chain with our "D" sign?? and if you see the key chain or phone strap to really know wether he's a member just say "smile the world isn't as bad as you think" or something.

>>508 >>507 I like the idea of having everyone make a keychain or something similar with the D sign from the sign in screen with all the dots and colors. Something like that wouldn't mean anything to the masses, but a member could recognize it.

>>506 I don't think we necessarily "need" to be able to recognize each other, but it would be nice to be able to.

so when are we gonna do this again cause i think its pretty awesome

>>506 I'm inclined to agree. I don't think we should do anything that is identifiable as dollar "brand". Little codes and stuff could work but I'm apprehensive. I think using things like "countries" on bbs and using personal network skills should be utilized to make connections. When I say personal network skills I mean people you know. Use anonymous methods like email to gauge interest of people you know. We could also use reverse k code drops with email contact information to see if we get replies. Just brainstorming. I welcome all opinions.

Lol I just idientified a dollars in my english class =3=

>>512 how?

We're in a computer class working on a project; and he was on the bbs.

>>512 That's awesome. I highly doubt anyone in my town would be a Dollar, but it would be cool of there was one or two.

So back to topic. I haven't read this thread since I'm using my cellphone. But wouldn't a "D" be terrible since it's not invisible?

>>516 In my opinion a simple little "D" like on the sign in screen would be a pretty good idea. It would be completely meaningless to an onlooker, but a member who had read through a bit of the BBS would likely notice it and understand the purpose behind it. I think it's a good idea, but of course it's open for discussion.

I think it's overstated but that's up to you personally I don't think we should brand/market ourselves. It goes against the the ideas we claim to have. I think the dollars in a way is like saying hey look you're not alone! Even if you can't see us we are here.

>>518 Well yeah, by no means do we have to show who we are. But I think the idea is good for those who want to show themselves. Just like in the series, anyone who is asked if they are in the Dollars will tell that they are. So why not?

>>519 you are right. Secrecy is not a requirement (unlike some pretentious groups) my point is visual branding would run contrary to being colorless regardless of whether color was the main element of said brand or logo (or what have you). Keep in mind I am NOT trying to make rules. But no i dont believe telling people you're a dollar is any kind of major no-no. Would I recommend it? Depends.

>>520 You make a good point. It is a difficult idea to figure out a possible way to identify other members but not exactly "brand" ourselves. Maybe we could come up with some kind of way to identify members that wouldn't actually show up, kind of be invisible, somehow.

If I had a little "D" on my jacket, the school police (if there is any) would probably mistake me for a Drug-Dealer

>>522 I'm in college, so if I was walking around with a "D" with all the dots and colors like the sign in page people would think I was some kind of hippie or something.

long wasn't here T_T cause of work, not having internet connection etc...
and to the topic.

I know who is dollar in my town or country, most among us in my town wear Dollars chat icons as necklace or key ring etc~

>>524 The chat icon as a necklace is an interesting idea. I don't know how many people who haven't watched DRRR would recognize it, but I'm guessing not many. I may just start doing that myself, if for no other reason than to see if my town has any Dollars.

It would be nice to see if any of you happen to be close to me. ^_^

>>526 What state (if you're in the US) do you livve in Raziel? I'm in Indiana and I highly doubt there are many members from this dull ass state.

Hi I'm new here. Ou! That'd be cool! :)

>>528 There seem to be a lot of new members today. Today and yesterday there seem to be a lot of people who have just joined. I'm actually new myself, joined last night.

Anyways back on topic; I think it was mentioned earlier in this thread that a member knew of other Dollars in his/her town because they all happened to wear necklaces of the chat room avatars in DRRR. I don't know if that's the greatest idea for a method of identification, but it seems like a viable one to me.

>>530 I personally think that would stand out too much, since people always happen to notice a tiny peanut necklace I wear all the time.

I think that that's a good idea! Then we can recognize each other! ^-^ That'd be really great!

>>531 A peanut necklace gets noticed? Wow. Seems like if we decide upon some sort of method of identification it's really going to have to be small and pretty much invisible to anyone but other Dollars. Talk about a challenge -_-

>>533 It's a golden peanut, so I guess that's why it would stand out.

I honestly tried my hardest, but I couldn't read every post. I read maybe 300 or so. But from what I've read everyone just seems to be going back and forth!
So I'm going to say what I'm gonna do and then leave it at that.
I liked what was mentioned in >>404 asking "what is a Dollar?" and answering "an organization, not a gang" I would like to use this one.

I've heard so many arguments about writing a letter "D" on ur wrist, but it was one of the very first and is still the simplest idea, so I will use that as well.

No flags, no colors, no jewelry or stickers. Seriously, they're all markers that I dentist us as Dollars! I'm sticking to being invisible and writing a "D" on my wrist is as far as I'd like to go in terms of showing off that I'm a Dollar.

I think spoken word is best. Just ask! I'll gladly tell you I'm a Dollar!

Just wanted to add my input. Thanks.

>>535 **** identify, not I dentist.....

(stupid auto-correct)

>>535 I'm still debating on what I personally want to do as far as "identification" goes, but I'm thinking that maybe a simple "D" is the best. Though I highly doubt there are any other members in my town :P.

>>537 well check if there are in "countries". I was surprised to find there are others where I live as well.

>>538 I already read through the entire thread for my state and I didn't see any posts of people that live in the same town as me.

bumpn!

>>537 same. I know there are no other Dollars in my area, but I do travel around a bit n I go to Anime cons where I can use these.

Even though we need to identify each other, any uniformity destroys our code.

I like the idea and I'll probably do it on Dollars day. But the only think that worries me is that it's still, somehow, a form of identification. Which, the Dollars, (Please correct me of I'm wrong) don't show.

>>543 My thoughts on it are that, like everything else in the Dollars, identification should be kept optional. I think we should have some sort of way to identify other members, but actually wearing whatever item identifies them as a Dollar would still be up to the choice of each member. Just so long as the form of identification was something that only other Dollars would recognize.

wait... whats dollars day really? and we are colorless how is this going to help?

and if we all decide on putting dollars patches on our shirts or something people will think its a trend and they will copy.

use the combination of the "D" sign on the hand and the question. (the headless rider and her head stuff). So you can see someone with the D in their hand and just use the question to then identify them as a Dollars member.

Easy enough, no guessing or awkward questioning to people who don't know about this. See someone with a 'D', verify.

>>547 That's a good idea. I like it and it's really simple. See someone with a "D", just ask the question. Simple and effective.

^

bumping again!

Please reference: >>520 yes this is my own post. I don't want to repeat myself. We need to think critically here. This shouldn't be looked at in a two-dimensional way. Atzfel I also go to go to college in a dull state that starts with an I (Iowa). I like the way you think but look at the big picture. Of course anything we do is optional, but is it desirable? I think people in college should be able to formulate something better (that goes for both of us). Of course I welcome anybodies input.

>>551 Desirable? Well I think that's up to each person to decide for themselves. But for me personally, I'm not really sure yet. I've only been a member for just under two days now, so I've still got stuff to figure out.

>>552 no sweat me too! When I say desirable I just mean you need to tear down your god ideas for your great ones. Yes of course it is up to the individual to choose what they do, but we are attempting to influence that choice. If we weren't then we wouldn't have said anything at all. I notice this place has a semi-democratic feel to it. We make majority guidelines not majority rules. You can do whatever you want but eventually the majority will say "I'm going to do that!" I just want to have "that" represent a refined understanding of the issue. I must say I enjoy discussing these things with you.

>>553 good* not god. oops!

>>553 good* not god. oops!

>>553 Of course there needs to be an understanding of the issue and the potential solution, I think that kind of goes without saying. I think so long as the community comes to agree on something then it should be alright to go by that, but like everything, it's still optional.

Where's the "your favorite dollars" thread? I think we should compile a list of every suggestion (derp or not) and list pros and cons of each. I will do this since it's 557 posts long and I don't expect others to do my dirty work. Having all previous ideas should give us: what has been suggested (what doesn't need to be suggested again), how we have developed on this issue, and possible projections for new ideas.

I agree with staying hidden, but the way i see it is, what if we had something like stickers that had the Dollars logo(black circle with a white outline and "Dollars" written in the middle.) and have that stuck on our phones or laptops or other technologies we keep on our person. it would just be a nice looking sticker to non-dollars, but to Dollars it would be a huge flaming signal, and on events like Dollars 2013, we would put the stickers up on random places. it still keep us "colorless" while still telling other Dollars in the area that "They are not alone."

>>558 and this is why we need a comrehensive list of previous suggestions... No offense kow (you didn't know). Always read threads before making suggestions. But at 500+ posts this is bound to happen...

It sounds like a good idea. I was gonna say jus wear fingerless gloves doesnt matter wat color or anything. jus gloves with no fingers

>>559 Despite the amount of repetition in this thread, I do like the idea >>558 mentioned about stickers with just the Dollars logo. It's pretty meaningless to most, and only those who are a Dollars themselves, or have watched/read DRRR would have any indication of what it meant.

>>561 put a space between your name and tripcode. So I'm gonna go through thread tonight and start making my list of previous suggestions. I should probably be done in a few days considering new suggestions will be posted as I'm working on it. For anybody just now seeing this I am attempting to make a list of ways people have suggested we identify each other as dollars (if one chooses to do so). So far my main concern is branding.

Yes that is a great idea!

>>563 I hope to little zombie baby Jesus you don't mean branding. To clarify fuck branding. If it's the list then thanks. But people start suggesting stuff relevant to this thread!

Before anyone else makes a post in this thread, please read >>557. Hopefully this can keep duplicate ideas from being posted.

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I feel like that would destroy the Dollars "Colorless" purpose.

*Bonk*

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Finally, all of the saged threads are gone :-)
Until next time...

For the past few days, I have had a D on my left hand, and for those days, no one has questioned me about it. However, I've noticed a few others having the same mark on their hands in my High School. They are the students with the good grades and who mostly keep to them selves. I've come to assume they are fellow members that have read this topic and are attempting to find others within the school. Although none of us had made a attempt to contact each other, I trust they know who I am, and that I know who they are, Dollars.

It's basically been agreed that the best way is the "D" on the hand and the question about the rider which is answered by another question.
I'm definitely gonna start doing this.

I like the writing the "D" on the left hand idea.

I personally liked the suggestion of putting a sticker or something on the phone that show's the letter 'D' or the '$' sign. It may stand out a bit but it's something that could easily be explained away, or not looked further into. The writing of the letter on the hand too is okay, though a bit conspicuous.
I also liked the suggestion of asking questions to further prove your identification as a dollars member. If you happen to see anyone with a 'D' or whatnot, we could ask them "Have you seen the black rider?" and they would specifically have to answer (or somewhere along the lines) "Did she find her head?" Though I also like the response "The one with cat ears." Personally, I think either one would do.
And I agree that while it is interesting to note that other members may be passing you while walking down the street, it's better if we meet some members offline. Dollars is about helping people, and the more members in it the better.
Finally, the app for the phone is also interesting and I'll be waiting if it is ever developed. We could help people like they did in the show, sending messages back and forth and practically just doing something if you're in the vicinity. Or just have a link to Dollars 24/7

The whole transparent thing is the main idea of Dollars, I believe we shall leave it as it is. We are colorless, if we put a trademark or whatever, then, we can no longer be considered invisible. If we want to hangout with fellow Dollars members, this site is more than enough, I think. :)

I agree with the above! The Dollars' members always have a choice as to whether they want to reveal who they are or not, and it goes against our morals to have something like the "D" on our hand. I guess the question/response idea is fine, but I think most people you'd ask that to would have no idea what you were talking about unless you went to an Anime convention or somewhere where many Dollars members would be.

It's not like the "D" would be mandatory. Nothing in the Dollars is really mandatory, at least as far as behavior. You can remain as invisible as you want. Me, though, I'm using the "D" written on my left hand.

but what if your at school and get in trouble for writing on your hand, because they think your cheating.

>>586 I don't see how a teacher could consider a single "D" on your hand cheating.

So many people had so many great ideas, and I think there's one thing we can all take away from this:

Everyone should do what they feel works best for them.

Personally, I think a D or $ sticker on the phones, or written on your hand is perfectly fine. I also think that we could use necklaces, bracelets or many other ways to identify ourselves. It should be a choice of the individuals.

I know not everyone is a fan of the anime, and we don't have to be based off of it, but to use it as an example for the moment: Some Dollars in the anime never had a problem with revealing they were in the Dollars. Others never said a word. I think because of that, this should be a choice to be made by the individual Dollar members. If you want to remain more anonymous, do not mark yourself or your phone/accessories. If you want to search more actively, use some of the many wonderful suggestions here to try to find others. I think we should all be given the choice of whether we are "seen" or "invisible". It's our right as Dollars.

I will also say that I personally adore the idea of double-checking if someone's a Dollar by using the code phrases to test them:

"I found a dollar today." answered by "The square root of three."
"Have you seen the black rider?" answered by "Have you seen her head?"

^ Those are amazing identifiers, and should I ever see a D or $ sign, I will probably use them to double check, even though I personally don't think I will ever mark myself with the D or $.


I did want to add in one new suggestion that might appeal to every Dollar on a more worldwide scale. I read through the entire thread and people have constantly mentioned having a certain hand gesture to identify us with.

What if we used the Sign Language letter "D" as our hand signal? We place our hands in the form of sign language's D, and then we make the Assist/Help sign with our D hand on the top (see the linked picture) to show them we're one of the Dollars.

It's just a thought, but I thought it would be food for thought one way or another. If it's too complicated and you prefer the D on the hand, or D/$ on the phone, then go for that. I wanted to see if I could only provide an identifiable way for those who like the hand gesture idea to use. ^^ I hope this helps, and sorry for the overly long post!

Sorry, the "D" link didn't show. Here's a different one: Sign Language Letter "D"

I think the idea of hand signals is a great idea but I still think that the questions and marking yourself are the way to go

A lot of good ideas in this thread to be sure. I totally agree with >>588 of how every member should choose for themselves whether they want to be able to be identified or not. Me personally, I would probably go with a Dollars logo sticker on my laptop, since I have it with me pretty much 24/7.

All these ideas are great. I agree with Stag on this. We test each other if we think they're part of the dollars. My favorite is having something from the dollars, like the logo, on you all the time. Me, I have a dollars logo on everyone of my school binders.
Something like this could work, but it could be hard, because some people just get the logo just from watching DRRR.
Everyone part of the dollars should have the logo, or something, to show that we are part of the colorless group.

Either the Dollars logo or a double circled D would work perfectly. A simple D or $ isn't much. Make sure the inner circle is thicker than the outer one!

a pin that has a D on it :D

i made a friend a cell strap with a yellow motorcycle helmet by cutting the head off a cheap toy. diy straps are easy. it would be easy to do a dollars logo button on a strap, too. make it dime-sized , and it won't be super-obvious, but those looking for it could see it from up to 15 feet easy.

There was a Dollar in my school who knew I was one but I didn't know him. I passed him in the hallway one day and he leaned over and whispered "Smile" in my ear. It was easy to confirm because I stopped and replied "Because the world isn't as bad as you think".

It was a pretty cool moment honestly.

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This more difficult than it seems since we're colorless :(

I'd just stick with the D

I don't know about you but where I go to school and with the people I live with this would be instantly noticed and asked about. I personally don't enjoy skirting questions, it's annoying and I'm not about to go into a lengthy explination of the Dollars. Not only that but once again it's exposing us. We're INVISIBLE whereas a D would be the exact opposite.

That's the beauty of it >>602, we can do any of these things depending on our various situations.

We don't have to have just one way, we can have many ways to identify one another from the groups.

If we know all these ways, I don't think it matters which way we personally use because we'll still be able to recognize our other Dollars members through any of these phrases, gestures, or markings.

I personally like the D/$/Dollars logo on a cellphone multiple people have said, the code >>596 came up with, and the sign >>588 came up with. the sticker on your phone wouldn't bring up much attention because so many people decorate their phones with stuff, the code makes it easy to find people who might be dollars but normal people would just think it's a greeting, and the sign would be like double checking. The D on the hand just seems like it would bring too much attention. Think about the butterfly mission and things like those. It's whole reason is to bring attention to an idea or problem.

many people might have D's on their cell phones because their name start with D's or something though, so when u ask them if there r a dollar or something they're going to be like WTF

did that today, found out that my sister was secretly a dollar!!!

>>605 Maybe they have D cups?

Great idea!! Although i haven't seen anyone who is in the Dollars from my area. If only we could do the cellphone thing that Mikado did we could meet eachother

you could have your number on here and found out who all is in the dollars around you

(sorry for my english) well, here in brazil we have an idea... when we gone meet on an anime event, we used an "$", you know... like in the dollar... some people had a tattoo (not a forever tattoo...), others had a piece of paper... or a t-shirt... this kind of things... just a way to show the "$"...

I like the idea tarou-san, but some ppl have dollar sign shirts to represent their financial state,so it would be difficult to sort everyone out.

>>609 Putting your personal phone number out for the whole internet to see isn't exactly what I would call the smartest idea....

A while ago there was a thread about someone making dollars wristbands. The only problem was distribution of them, and I don't think they ever got made. It was a cool idea though. Plus the wristbands looked kick-ass.

Although I'm pretty sure they make dollars wristbands in Japan. it's just really inconvenient.

Why not simply just ask: "Have you seen my Dollar?"
Also, I will probably upload many pictures of ways we could hold our phones, or sit that would be recognisable to other members C:
eg. if sitting with an elbow leaning on something, hold your earlobe between your pointer and middle finger, it looks like your resting on your hand

what about pinning a dollar to yourself? you could hot glue one to your favorite hat or jacket. or our symbol could be $. there's lots of subtle, stylish stuff you could do with these ideas. and if anyone asks you could say its a political statement about our economy.

after reading the posts, i had an idea. what about decorating our phones a certain way? not the exact same though, something we could personalize but keep similar at the same time. or we could do the same with phone charms. then we could have our phones out or stare at them when at a meeting point. or if you saw someone with their phone decorated this way, you'd know they're in the dollars. we could also start a thread for this and post pictures of our phone so we know not to do the same thing. we just need to come us with a theme.

I wanna make pins for my school bag, but I don't know how to start it.

I think this would still make us visible. We should have a code phrase instead. Ex. If someone were to ask, we could say "Do we look like we're part of the Dollars?"
Simple. Easy. Yet still anonymous. Kind of has a sweet taste of irony too, since one can't tell if they're part of the Dollars by looks alone.

I like these ideas, though for some reason i can't post pictures D:

I was thinking however, your countries Currency sign on your left hand would be good, even if you blend it with other signs or symbols, dead in the middle of the back of your left hand would probably be one of the best insignias there is.

Well... we can make TATTOO!! :DD (just joking)

>>621
I really like that idea. It's simple to remember and a good fit for our name.

Awesome Idea :3 It would be really cool if we got every1 to do it :D

As far as i am concerned Dollars would work fine. I mean not a lot of people would know who we are anyway. Plus people would thine we were talking about money.
I mean going around with a name like The Dollars is about as discrete as it can get.

bump!

yes but to D could be seen as a un finished smylie too like :D

true. I like tha idea of identifying yourself to other Dollars. How about $? A Dollar Sign? (USD) $$ It would be un noticeable, colorless, non-offensive, and would identify you. Besides, it literally stands for DOLLAR!!!!! xD I would like to participate in this idea. Personally, I don't know any other dollars. Not one!!! I joined because my ex-husband was a dollar, but (i think) he quit. :( Knowing other dollars who share tha same goal would be extremely beneficial to me. I try to spread Dollar love everywhere i go, but I feel as if i am tha only one. =( (WA state USA)

i like $ better than the D it was a very good idear if you have fb you should post it

SO far a lot of people want to put some kind of insignia on there hands... Still don't think it's the best idea, but whatever. I really like those who want to do something with their phones though, like in the anime, but I'm so confused about how those Japanese phones work. Apparently you can hold website chats on them, send a message to every members phone without even knowing their phone number, etc. It's just too confusing. I would like for everyone to share numbers like the people up above suggested, but I also think that sharing numbers on the internet, even on the Dollars website, isn't the greatest idea. Right now, the site is kind of divided between anime fans, anime fans who want to make a difference, and trolls. I think having something attached to your phone is discreet yet noticeable. I would just have a problem with the hand thing, because... how often are you gonna draw a $ sign on your hand?? And how often are people gonna ask why you have a $ sign on your hand until you snap? If we could just put a dollar sign key chain on your phone or clothing (like ur belt loop), I think that could work maybe...

I do this every day!!!

>>631

((Not sure if serious, or...))

After thinking about it for awhile. I'm somewhat surprised that the guys who made Durarara did not make some form of clothing for the Dollars. Like a beanie with the Dollars logo or even a t-shirt. Its better thatway so we don't mix up fans and Dollars but that could've really helped us out ya know?
I think we should find some uniform way to let yourself be seen as Dollars. If its a hat, so be it, but unlike the other color gangs that wear colored scarves, hats, and shirts, I don't want to be labeled as a thug. For now, I'll wear my headphones that are shaped like a circle and paste the Dollars logo on the ears. Look out for me!

That makes sense... I dont think there's any singular way to do this.

We're part of the Dollars, so we should do whatever the hell we want.

You do ur earphones, I'll hang The Dollars business card around my pocket, & Kanra can just put a Dollars insignia on his left hand every day.

my idea is that make the dollar logo your cellphone/iPod or whatever your wallpaper/screensaver. that's what I do. :D

No uniforms are needed fellow friends, that would fall into the colorless factor. Now maybe what others were saying, just a simple D or screensaver on your cell phone. However if some of us prefer to be a bit more flashy then do so, we wont judge, this is a free place do as you please. Just so long that we can know if there of us are more around each other.

no uniforms, no flags, no symbols. We are about being invisible.

i like all the ideas about using our cellphones.\

and if everyone isn't aware, we do indeed have a texting group. The BBS on Groupme

heres a idea for a texting group

if you have a ipod touch we can use text now to notify eachother its a free texting app and is universal!! inbox me at this email address and ill boot up our texting group and leave me your email and your text now number and ill update the numbers to your email weekly NOTE: MUST BE TEXT NOW WHEN YOU OPEN UP TEXT NOW HIT THE POP UP THAT SAYS GIVE ME A NUMBER ITS FREE

heres my email LABLE THE SUBJECT DOLLORS WHEN MESSAGING ME

anonymousfivefourfive@gmail.com

How about we do the three finger with the cell phone and if you see someone doing it you ask them "have you seen the black rider" and then answer "have you seen her head".

i like you sugestion but we shouledn do it like the bluesquers or the yellow scarft in durarara(DRRR!!) we need to stay invisabil but only to the ppl who aren´t in the dollars evry one who in the dollras should have a $ writen on ther hand so we could notis our self from the dollars and the norman ppl...

>>637 Sorry, but can you explain how groupme works and how you become part of the dollars texting group etc. ?

The dollars cant have a collor so we should have an action

so what were clear plastic or some thing?

An action makes a lot of sense, if we have any form of identification. We can't have it be anything strangers can recognize.

Uhm... A Dollars action?

Does anyone else vote against flashing Dollars gangs signs?

hmm well a sign could get you shot in the wrong part of town lol but it would be cool to have something to identify each other, the problem is then that it gets out and once everyone knows the sign people use it without knowing what it means thusly becoming meaningless

Isn't the whole point of us Dollars is to not know who we are unless we're specifically called upon by our leader? Having any type of sign would ruin that.

hmm. That is a very interesting point. I personally like tha idea of using the password baccano as like a 'club word.' I don't think advertising the written password is a good idea. ;/ people may get a hint of what it is, or take it the wrong way. But saying the password, however... :) I suppose it doesnt really matter anyways. I'm just gonna stick to the $ sign on my left hand.

I think that us a great idea to have a "D" on your hand so we can somtimes maybe run into other people on the dollars since only the people in the dollars will know what it stands for....

Idunno, personally the thought of having 'identification' goes against what we stand for. We have a color; it's camouflage.

Thats an amazing idea!!!!! :)

OK from now on I will have a blue "D" on my left hand! If I bump into any of my fellow Dollar, please say "HI"!

So im assuming people are on the lookout for inconspicuous "D" signs on either hands or mobile phones?

Got it! Okay...now we need a date...I'm gonna probably have a D on my hand every day, but for people who would only do it once...what date should we set up?

we should totally do that, it would be nice to know who is apart of the dollars

hey this should be done like sometime next week and i agree w/ turtle ill probablly have it all the time

Next year in November I'll wear a 'D' on my right arm forever.

I really like the question and response ("have you seen the black rider" "have you seen her head") The phone background and dollars sticker are also good ideas. The combination of the sticker/background and the question and response would be a sure fire way of identifying another member.

but then there is the matter of remaining invisible. :/ We'd have to be super subtle while going through the id process.

what about :D

Perhaps a combination of the methods already suggested? We could first do something to give a clue that you're a dollar like have a "D" somewhere, or hold your phone a certain way. Then, If you catch the reference, then you can ask the question "Have you heard of the Black Rider?" and if the person is a true Dollar, then they would reply "Have you seen her head?"

I realize there still is the issue of giving the clue, but that could be a personal choice people make, which will represent the true enigma philosophy of the Dollars. If your intuition tells you somebody is in the Dollars, then there is a way to confirm it if you care to.

>>661 I like your idea of combining them ^w^

Oh, jeez, the idea of combining them is actually a really good one!! ^^

The question would be used to separate the DRRR! fans from the actual dollars and be able to identify members, and it won't break our enigma if we choose to show it in a personalized way. Those issues were, what I thought, the most problematic.

Definitely. Separating Dollar from fan is crucial in this process. One thing though, I saw someone in my neighborhood with a dollars shirt. Black shirt with the Dollars logo on the chest. I have no idea if the guys who made Durarara made a shirt for the Dollars. So, Fan or Dollar?

>>665 That's where the question come in. See this post >>661

We don't need something like this

We start identifying ourselves and we're no different from any other gang

Yeah but unlike the figurative dollars, we can't spread word of anything through phones. Only through computer and if you're actually on the site and in the chatrooms. If we had and Android or Apple App developer in our gang then that might work to our advantage. We should look into App Developers in the Dollars.

>>668 that would be awesome, but highly unlikely. still worth supporting though!

this is a great idea!! ill definitely do it!!

>>668 I do happen to know a guy who could make an app

The Dollars App should have some way to notify other Dollars in your area like a GPS Locator. Granted that you want to be found, then you can use Scipio's idea of asking them the question and if they answer the question or even happen to mention the post then you will know another Dollar. Just a suggestion.

>>672 GPS? that is so expensive for everybody to get one. i mean it is a good idea though

>>673

Not really, most modern smartphones come with gps capabilities. If we developed a free app then it would be fairly inexpensive on the personal level.

>>674 and what about non smart phone users hm? And why would someone need an app for gps if their phone already has it.

Well, Its not like its a bad idea. It would be pretty handy for those of us who do have smart phones. But who would create this app that would tap into the smart phones GPS? Would it be for Android and iphone?

;) love the app idea :) currently I can't join the chatrooms from my iphone5 ;_;

;) love the app idea :) currently I can't join the chatrooms from my iphone5 ;_;

;) love the app idea :) currently I can't join the chatrooms from my iphone5 ;_;

;) love the app idea :) currently I can't join the chatrooms from my iphone5 ;_;

;) love the app idea :) currently I can't join the chatrooms from my iphone5 ;_;

I love the idea of the sticker on the phone in combination with the way you hod it. like that you can make the sticker visible if you want to or cover it.
in addition those who want to can get the app if someone made it. And those who don't have a smartphone can make a sticker on their wallet or anything else they use kind of often. It doesn't have to be a wallet but can be on everything.

Just my idea of everything. I will do so. it#s easy to make :D

I wonder what it will be like to see Dollars in perspective to the city.
Dollars...
Dollars Everywhere.

Lol if there was an app I would download it in a second :3, and if we end up doing something to identify ourselves I bet that we'll end up meeting lots of other members.

This is the moment when the question comes up:
'Will they be true Dollars or just a fake of it? Just carrying the title and don't act like a true member.'
What if the app is used to find people and bully them? What if there are haters among us? What if we're nothing but fakers?
Hate to say that but, I prefer to stay in the shadows. If someone would ask me: 'Are you a part of the Dollars?' I would say yes. But I'm not gonna do something to identify myself as a Dollar out in puplic.

I guess that's true. I'd hate if someone were to get hurt just because their a part of the Dollars. . .

I oppose that idea. The Dollars came from a book. It's likely that only the people who have read the book, and liked the idea of the dollars enough to search it up, are actually on here. So I highly doubt the problem of bullying would arise. I'm putting a 'D' on my hand.

Then I shall write a D on my hand as well!! Do we do this every day though?

>>688 Your choice. I wear my Dollars headphones because I host an Anime Club at my school. You can do it whenever.
>>687 I agree, I do not think anyone will get hurt as long as we remain anonymous, like the leader.

i just wrote dura dura on my hand because it stands for pointless like the dollars

It sound okay

who joins me evry on e who reads this should write a D ore a $ on ther left\rhite hand plz i need to know who lives in my town or colse to me so plz wirte a D or a $ on zou hand
german\deutsch
wer macht mit jeder der das list solte ein dD oder ein $ auf seiner linken oder rechten hand weil ich wurde gerne willen wen in mein dorf oder in meine nahe wond also bitte schreibt ein D oder en $ auf die hand

Or maybe we should just wear anything that had D or $ .. A keychain would be easier

>>694 Look at the main page below the main section is another section calles 'Countries', in there is a german thread let other german Dollars know where you're from, and you may meet some.

me encanta tu idea .

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I think you should only ask them up. I mean, there's no need to be showing anything. If you want to know, go on and aks

Nobody at my school knows what the Dollars are but me *sad face*

>>700 same here

maybe they do know but their keeping a secret?

the question idea is good, but how will we know to ask them the question... just randomly going up to people and asking them "have you seen the black rider" to just anyone then people will catch on and think its a kind of trend...i like the writing D on our hands or anywhere where people can spot easily, but then again the dollars are invisible, after having this D thing for a while people will catch on and everyone will know who's in the dollars and who isn't

How about saying our motto: "The World isn't as bad as you think" to people, if they reply with "Have you seen the Black Rider?" you know their a dollar, but if they don't, well then your still passing on a message we plan to tell the whole world anyways.

>>704 Don't forget to add the "smile" to that~

>>704 Love the idea but if you're not sure about some one and you just randomly say it could cause them to stare at you awkwardly :P

i agree with Erika! Bump!!!

>>707 Please don't say bump when you're already posting something. =w=

dang it, haven't been on here in so long, didn't have the time to read all of it, only got to the 200's, but i like a lot of these ideas, and hopefully i can try to find some other dollars from PA r the same basic area like Delaware and NJ and what not

okay what about if you want to be identify you can hold you phone with the 3 fingers like it was suggested for a bit and see if anyone comes. if they do they will ask the question. "have you seen the black rider" and you would respond "have you seen her head"

We can't be invisible and be identified. Our only identification is out username.

Some people don't have a phone though ....and I can't hold a iPad with 3 fingers without it falling

Not many people in the real world really know about the dollars, so i think its fine to have the dollars logo as your wallpaper on your phone or ipod or something. I myself have the dollars insignia on my ipad. No one's asked a thing, granted i'm the only dollar in my area.

It would also let other dollars who happen to see your phone or whatever that you're part of the group, so yeah, this might work.

Ok, normally I'm just a little observer orb hangin' about and reading the message boards and I have been watching this one particularly closely since it was started, and I gotta ask...

"Why do we need a way to Identify one another?"

The thing is, "The Dollars" in DRRR never had a "Secret handshake" or other identifying mark because they never needed one, when they all met IRL it was an almost Schrodinger-esque event, in a quantum state of "met" and "un-met" they all knew they were dollars but could never be truely sure of it unless they asked personally.

You see, the beautiful thing about the dollars is that while we all are a part of a collective dedicated to improving the World and the outlook it's inhabitants have(the world is not as bad as you think). none of us have to do so AND give up our anonymity.

I have to agree with everyone here, people in the 'real world' won't know a thing about us Dollars, but if there was an odd chance you identify a Dollar member then, imagen how your life can change in an instant.

I think this is a really good idea, but I don't fully agree on writing on yourself, some people have skin conditions. I think we all, as the Dollars, need to think of a thing (everyone) will or can do. That way... We will exist in the 'real world.'

Well... Considering that there are over 200 000 members in Dollars, it could be quite hard to actually have something to recognize each other with. For instance, everyone in Dollars could be scattered all around the world. Therefor we shouldn't really have something to show ourselves off like a colour or a symbol on the hand.

Artwork maybe...?

well I just spent about 45 minutes reading the entire thread, but now that I've made it through all 706 of them, I'm fine with the "D" on the left hand, and then I'll probably put one on my phone as well when I get the chance. I like the idea, I feel like I've seen someone with the mark before, but I doubt I'll run into anyone. worth a shot regardless.

>>704 I agree with Erika. But I think we should use the "D" on the hand method (which if you read through all these posts, everyone agrees to at this point). Then if we see that on a person then we should say our motto "The World isn't as bad as you think", And if they reply with "Have you seen the Black Rider?", then you just confirmed that they are a dollars member. This also works with people who dont have the symbol that your suspicious about them being a member.
But also initially asking "Have you seen the black rider?" and the reply "the one with cat ears?" would instantly mark the person as a member since only members would know the correct reply, where as a non-member would ask what the black rider was.

id love to try that out, but i dont think anyone around here even knows who the dollars are

I can't go around with a "D" on my hand. I go to culinary school and work in a kitchen. The Chefs would get upset if I have a "D" writing on me anywhere visible. Its unprofessional.

>>721 It's not like it's mandatory. If you can't do it, then don't do it, and don't complain if you can't.

Ill give it a try at my school

Ill try it as well. But on which hand should it be on?

>>724 In the thread about the gethering I read that we have to put the "D" on the left hand

I think we have to organize the type of identification thinking about the place where our meeting will take place on our country threads (moreover they are easier to follow). However I'll try to put the "D" on my left hand and I'll try to have a walk around my school :D so if it works and I meet some Dollars I'll let you know :3

I think it's kind of risky ...
for in that way were gonna have identification
so were not gonna be visible...
but I gues, it's just good to ask someone if their in Dollars,
cause when they said "no", they'll be just curious what it is ... :)

>>726 right, it's better as it is that way we can stay unseen. Any form of identifcation is risky. I think it's much more fun to be asked if I am a member than have something somebody can identify me by, dont you?

I have an idea. How about some inconspicuous jesters kinda like the masons do it

I've already have seen/met 5 Dollars!!!!!! 8D

Too many suggestion...I'll just do each of them! XDDD

I'm sure there are plenty of good ideas to be found in this topic and the interest members have in it is a great sign.
What I think is that the single identification that could keep the members invisible and also grant them power would be their actions. The world is allowed to know about the existance of the group, but not about each and every person in it. The Dollars should be a single force made by members who, when deciding or planning something, they act as one and prove their existence. To the world and to one another. And invisible entity that cannot be controlled or known and which, in time, manages to slowly change the world... :)

^

well...why not just wear a braclet or necklace with with a dollar sign surrounded by a circle?

I was thinking of having some kind of patch that you can sew to any clothing, bag, etc. Like get something black and put a white D on it, people won't know what it means but we'll still be able to identify the people.. Sorry if it's a crappy idea.

The D like above posts have said the D would spread pretty fast, especially of some members aren't exactly as tight-lipped as others. Similar clothing shouldn't be an option...I think the topic should be left alone. I mean isn't half the coolness of being a Dollar dependent on not knowing who else could be one? You wanna know who a dollar is you simply ask them and they have to tell you. That's the beauty of it I think. Of course you all know this. BTW, I'm a new Dollar just starting today! Nice ta meetcha! :)

Won't work in detriot

the thing is this all depends on how we are going on the day and we need to tally the people that have phones because we might need to change that idea if we go for it. this is a topic that has to be revisited closer to the dollars day and split into different threads for different situations that we would be in. But i reckon myself that the D option is the best.

-shrugs-
I don't think it'll work.
I mean in the anime even, not everyone knew each other. Thus why the 'username' instead of our actual names right?

I think it's better if we remain colorless, etc. But on another thread they're talking about trademarks. -shrugs-

In lieu of the dollars day mention, I've been reading/parsing through this thread and what I feel most important is remaining colorless. That's central to who we are as dollars. However, for official meetings it's alot easier to reach other members if we use a symbol.
My hope is to work on the app that's been talked about for a while and eventually we'll have that to unite fellow members, for now though, this is good I think:
1) putting a $ or D on the back of the left hand(only used when other Dollars members are 'expected', i.e. at a convention)
2) wearing a durarara/baccano t-shirt or otherwise noticeable decor and talking about the dollars covertly.

This is actually how I met a fellow dollars member just walking down the street! I was wearing a Drrr tshirt and someone said 'Nice Shirt!' and I said 'Yeah, it cost 20 darazu -->notice the pronunciation'. They got it and laughed, which told me they knew about drrr and weren't just complementing the shirt, so I casually asked if they were a member, turns out they were! This isn't the same as having a 'color' and it was a unintentionally proven success, what do you think?

>>739 I've heard about the Dollar sign on the left hand aswell. But I don't think Identification is necessary unless you know there are a few members in your area. There's only 444,600+ members on this site, which compared to other sites isn't that big (despite being this sort of a private thing). I think that members in your area should agree on identification.

>>740 That isn't even a member count last i knew the count is for how many people visit the site rather than actual members. I come and go from the Dollars-bbs a lot last i was here end of 2013, i've seen a lot of people think we should have a way to identify the other dollars. Sure in idea that would be cool but i think it would defeat the purpose, i know other dollars in my area and in the area i just moved from. They thought the idea of us still being unidentified is kinda what makes the dollars unique in their own way. I'm not a brave person who goes up to people saying hey are you a member, but from time to time i get people asking me if i am like the other day some one asked me while i was seeing about a tattoo and they brought up are you getting the tattoo to be identified I said nope i just love drrr (the tattoo is of the dollars logo i plan to get this summer)

>>741 The member count is every single public IP that enters the site for the first time. People use the site in different areas, so it isn't the exact number, but it's a rough estimate on how many people join.
Also, I'm not talking full on prancing around saying "yo im a dollar!" Just a little tag by you or something similar to tell peeps, "yo im a dollar, you are too, say hi".

speaking of the IP count, that number hasn't been going up as long as I've been here...hmm

>>742 It's not even close to the number of members. You'd be lucky if we had 20 000. We don't even have 6500 introduction threads, and that's counting from 2010.

I think itss because people thinks that "Dollars" is just a joke from the anime, and many people just doesnt pay attention to the site.
Anyway, we could use some kind of accessory like bracalets with "dollars" write on it.

I think the idea with the bracelets would be a good idea. Not to crash on the "D" on the hand or anything.

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I think that's a great idea!

>>747 Go to the countries board under main to your left, there's a link to the brazilian thread

I'm with most of the people on here; keep it in the spirt of the show. I remember when they did the Dollars meeting, and it was amazing. Maybe something like that! Food for thought ^^

Ushia you bet! As soon as the app/various messaging services are established and reliable it'll be just like the show. Come to think of it I wonder which city in the world has the most dollars members? ...in the end, it's probably tokyo afterall

Umm... Why put the D or $ on the hand? Can we just put it on our shirt? If we put it on our hands, it's really noticeable for the outsiders but if we put it on our shirts, it'll just look like a design and only dollars will understand what the symbol means. We could put a $ on the left chest part of our shirt or a big $ or just on the left sleeve or something..

why not $ inside of a circle? because it relates to the original logo but people wont know what it means unless there on here even if the have seen the anime?

Hmm.. Yeah.. Inside a cricle. I like thaaaat

Hey, i like the idea of a Dollar sign in a circle, but there are over 700 replies, if you didn't notice, so i probably missed quite a lot of suggestions. Might it be a good idea to make, like, an internet poll or something with a few of the most popular ideas, so we can see what would be the easiest/most convenient choice for everyone? idk, i'm pretty new here, but it's just an idea

>>755 That is a pretty good idea, but it might be kind of hard to make the poll.

We are a non-organization and association people.. Neither does we are a group or some kind of a club.. We should find something that could identify ourself quite easy among us but still the public people wont know about it.. Maybe a button or an ear-pierce could help us, but since I know non of you all will approve this. Atleast I could give some option for all of you.. xD

For me, a silver bracelet on the left hand and a silver earing on the right ear would be somewhat a good suggestion. Here are the reasons:

1. People rarely wear bracelets
2. People rarely use one earings, somewhat they're worn as a pair.
3. A person who is not a dollar wouldn't do that, its quite out of the norm.

But the thing is, silver is subtle to others.

So yeah thats my suggestion

earing* sorry for the typo, i replied while on duty. Its an employee thingy to steal time XD

I think that is a good idea but I also like the D and $ sign I don't know what to choose now

maybe there should be someone who we will give our email add too and then that someone should give us a printable card or sumthin

I think im gonna work in a bracalet for me, as i dont like earings, maybe ill wear 2, or like @xShoeiz said, the bracalet on the left hand, and instead of earing, wear a shirt with the logo u talked about :D

A bracelet sounds nice. ^^ I could try making one out of transparent plus black rubber bands.

The idea of writing a "D" is a good one however it should be in an exact location on the hand, let's say the palm for exaple or the index finger

Too hard to see on the finger tho

Check out my post above sometime maybe... A shirt with the logo on it, even a bracelet goes against the idea of being a colorless/unidentifiable gang. That's why something temporary like a symbol on the hand with or without our Member name is workable. Or likewise wearing a Drrr/Baccano shirt and seeing if anyone finds it 'interesting'. It's up to you all of course, I just wanted to restate my opinion!

I like the idea about writing 'D' at hand...it's really feel cool

I have only just joined the dollars, I have a question. What would I have to do to be able to chat to other dollars on my phone?

I have only just joined the dollars, I have a question. What would I have to do to be able to chat to other dollars on my phone?

I have only just joined the dollars, I have a question. What would I have to do to be able to chat to other dollars on my phone?

Simply open this link http://drrrchat.com/ and you will be able to join the DRRR chat

Thank you.

I really like the idea of the '$' in the circle, and the bracelet also. This is harder than I thought it would be.

Thats a good idea ^^

Its hard beacause we dont want to be someone for everybody, we want something who just another dollars can see, remembering the "we are invisble"

I was thinking we could have somehing simple that nobody would really think about and if they did they wouldnt know for sure its a thing, just have a rubber band around your wrist, just a tan rubber band, nothing special, just so we know who eachither are, and IF that were to leak to everyone then it would be difficult to know if someone is actually the dollars or just wearing a ruber band for funzies, i saw this other post similar to this and had a braclet that was made from clear rubber bands, the kind of bracelet that loops over itself a bunch of times and looks almost like a chain, and though that would be too onvious, so just a rubber band i think would be just PERFECT, but we dont have to

I agree with Sodemo a rubber band will be perfect

I like this idea, though, perhaps a thick ribbon tied around the wrist? In a certain colour maybe, like black or red or something like that? Something that would stick out, but most people would just think of as being an accessory

i like the idea of staring at a cell phone for a long time wrath. or a phrase, square root of three sounds kinda good actually. but something along either of those lines is a pretty good idea

Sodemo your idea of a rubber band is cool, and i do think it works. but who said only having one thing is ok? there are great ideas here that arent really thought of, so why not use a few of them

I saw a post before this, and someone was wearing a small bracelet made out of clear rubber bands, which sounds kinda cool. Wearing a ribbon or something with a bright color kinda defeats the purpose of a colorless group, but it was a really good idea!! :)

I'm just going to start doing the "D" on my left hand, and the Q&A "Have you seen the black rider""have you seen her head?" and also I have round headphones that already have a silver circle on them, and I'm just gonna put a "D" in the circle. There, now if any of you are in ontario canada and see me, You'll know I'm a dollar! :)

While Sodemo's idea sounds good, but there are quite a lot of people who wear rubber bands on their wrists. I used to, long before I joined the Dollars, and I see people wearing them quite often. I know for sure these people are not in the Dollars. Therefore, it might not be the best idea to do this, mistaking someone for a Dollars member would be far too easy.

I think it can work but the markers and pens here can be easily washed off by water in a few days..

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D...? I feel like alot of people would take it the wrong way. Also that, i think, would still be something i double look at. And question why someone would write that on there hand.

I love the question idea personally, though I doubt I'll run into any fellow Dollars in my small town >.<
Someone also suggested making a small white circle on your clothes somewhere as well, its visible but not really noticeable (obviously clothes you can wear quite a bit such as a hoodie or something)
The 'D' or '$' sign isn't a half-bad idea either, if your really worried you can just do the '$' sign instead of the D

i say we should do it... it seems fair :P

i say we should do it... it seems fair :P

i say we should do it... it seems fair :P

I think that we need a smartphone application that detects nearby phones with the application (100m is ok I guess) and show how many it found and is able to make a certain alarm to those phones. When alarm goes on take your phone from where ever you keep it, shut the alarm and raise your phone over the crowd. To most people you look like you just took a picture. But all Dollars will know..
This could be useful if we want to meet at some certain place and time and will work nicely even when meeting Dollars randomly.

Suwados ideas is actually a good one. It makes things easier and well many of the Dollars member are probably selfies addicts lol

But what if some of us don't have a cellphone, or can't afford it?

or maybe a symbol like a bracelet that u can only buy here from a member who can make it. they would be the same but we would know if they are members or not if they have it

Yes, but some aren't comfortable with giving out their address to others.

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how would you know wherei i live to see the "D" on my hand, and Neko-tama!, stop bloody posting "Bump"

How about this.
Just be honest

Ne, ne~ (・ω・)ノ we're like a colorless color gang, so the only sort of identification we need is in our hearts! (⌒▽⌒) We don't need in sort of public gratification, just the knowledge that what we do helps people who needs it~, well, that's what I think... Σ（・□・；）AHH! But please tell me what you think!!

Ne, ne~ (・ω・)ノ we're like a colorless color gang, so the only sort of identification we need is in our hearts! (⌒▽⌒) We don't need in sort of public gratification, just the knowledge that what we do helps people who needs it~, well, that's what I think... Σ（・□・；）AHH! But please tell me what you think!!

@Keirii
lol I love your enthusiasm !(⌒▽⌒)〜 I think you're right in some way but if you end up meeting someone local to you and have that precious moment of finding out they're a dollars member I think u could make great friends like that. But I think you're pretty much right (￣▽￣)

>>795 I actually really like that idea, however we'd need someone to make and market this app though...

@ZouChan, Thank you for such kind words! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ and if I do happen to meet a fellow DOLLARS in RL... ψ(｀∇´)ψ Thatwouldbegreat!

it a good idea we should do it so we can tell or other member from the outsiders so we should do it. i would like to know who else is a Dollar out there that i may know

I think its a cool idea but it doesn't feel quite "dollar-ish". Wouldn't it be cooler if you just ask someone if there are a member or not? Just having the guts to ask a person based from suspicion is quite the thrill. And we, the members, should never lie to anyone who ask us. :)

Non-members will know about us but at least we will gain more members, right?

@Kuroneko, Mm, but I wonder how the non/members would react?
Σ（・□・；）They might think we're talking about the American Currency! ... （；￣ェ￣）Though it would be kind of embarrassing having to explain about us, ne..? ψ(｀∇´)ψ But we could walk away mid conversation just to see how the react~!!