The same thing happened last time they were featured on Oprah.... I actually applaud them for this. They're responsible enough to identify that they should expand in a controlled manner and not lend willy-nilly to all and sundry just because there's a potential windfall of funds-- which would likely also open up the gates for fraud and a higher than their incredibly low default rate. -marc On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:46 AM, M.L. wrote: > On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 3:41 AM, Vitaliy wrote: >> "Vitaliy" wrote: >>> So I went to kiva.org, and was surprised to see the following: >>> >>> ----------------------------- >>> http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses >>> >>> Thanks Kiva Lenders! You've funded EVERY loan on the site!! >>> >>> To date, Kiva has enabled lenders to send $57,438,685 to the working poor >>> around the world. >>> Currently, we are experiencing a traffic spike and all previously >>> fundraising loans have been fully funded. Our team is working with Kiva's >>> Field Partners around the globe to approve new loan applications every >>> day. >>> ----------------------------- >>> >>> This is certainly counter-intuitive to me, considering the economic >>> situation. Does anybody have a psychological one? :) >> >> Meaning, "a psychological explanation". Sorry. >> > > According to Google they were featured on Oprah and The Today Show, > causing a major spike in [lender] traffic. > > - > ML > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist