Has Anyone Successfully Raised Money By Saying They Need $X With Y% ROI?

[Bryan Hancock]

I see people posting on BP all of the time that ask for money for their deals, loans, etc. I was wondering if anyone actually successfully raised money using this technique. It seems that most people on here are net money consumers and that most of the people doing this are throwing Hail Marry passes hoping to find funds. Has anyone been successful with this technique or should we pretty much assume that posting stuff like this is a sign that people have zero chance of getting their deal funded? Most of the posts violate securities laws IMO too.

[Dustin Gott]

I am usually better at conveying sarcasm even when using the internet as my medium but I obviously failed!! Will, I was only alluding to the first time posters that come, ask for money, and are never heard from again. Obviously there are many people on BP (hopefully myself included) who contribute greatly to this site and are successful to many degrees in their own businesses. I apologize for any confusion!! My one and only award here is being an addict. I fully realize the breadth of knowledge here and am utilizing it everyday! I appreciate your opinion and advice as much as anyone on here.