That was fast.

But chicks to help starving children is like sending a slave to help a
poor family.

you mean this thread:
http://forum.monome.org/topic/1034#new

still there. doesn't seem like it would have belonged under "news", 
neither does this one.

hey normon, i suggest registering for the forum as you'd have received a 
message letting you know that the post was moved.

also i highly encourage you to read here: http://monome.org/about/

cheers.