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We’ll take it: a TikToker rallies pledges to buy Spirit Airlines after its abrupt weekend collapse

A quickly created website attracted 36,000 supporters pledging $23 million, overwhelming the servers within hours.

MAIN POINTS
  1. A website was hastily created in one hour.
  2. 36,000 individuals became "founding patrons."
  3. Nearly $23 million was pledged by supporters.
  4. The influx of traffic caused the servers to crash.
TAKEAWAYS
  1. Rapid website launches can attract significant attention and support.
  2. High pledges indicate strong interest or belief in the project.
  3. Server capacity should match potential user demand to avoid crashes.
  4. Quick execution can lead to unexpected technical challenges.
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