X-Message-Number: 22949
From: "David Pizer" <>
Subject: So you don't want to die......
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 14:01:00 -0800

Hi CryoFriends.


Most people on this forum are here because they came to the conclusion that they
don't want to die.  They converse here and share ideas, hoping to help improve 
their chances to avoid eternal death.  Here are some suggestions that might help
your chances that I would like to respectfully share with everyone on this 
forum.


1.    Tell your friends, co-workers, and everyone you meet that you are signed 
up for cryonics.   If you present a good image, and I'm sure most of us do, then
discussing your desire for cryoincs and long extended life or physical 
immortality will sound more reasonable.  I have found that most non-cryonicists 
think they understand what we are doing and why, but they really don't.  The 
more you can engage them in respectful discussion, the more they will become 
cryo-friendly.

Give them material to read.


2.    Donate some money to your cryonics organization.  Put your money where 
your mouth is.  Both major cryonics suspensions organizations can make good use 
of donations.   Donate as much as you can afford and as often as you can afford 
to.  Contribute as if your life depended on it.  


3.    Support the non-suspension cryonics organizations.  These organizations, 
that don't collect fees when a suspension is done, are sometimes given more 
considerations when they speak about cryonics since so many non-cryonicists 
still think that the suspension cryonics organizations are making money from 
doing suspensions.


4.    Take good care of yourself.  There is always the outside chance the 
age-reversing technology might come along before you have to go into the tank.


5.    Attend various cryonics functions when you can.  It is encouraging for the
leaders in cryonics to see a good turn out at a board meeting, conference or 
other event.  Running a cryonics organization, they are mostly run by all 
volunteers, can be very trying at times.   An occasional thank you goes a long 
way.


Unlike most businesses or movements, doing cryonics is going to get harder, not 
easier, as the organizations grow.  So showing your continuing support is very 
important.

If you are already doing the above, give yourself a pat on the back.  Good Job!

David Pizer

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