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Can we talk about Adults asking for money again?
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:50 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:50 am
I know this was discussed, or something similar recently regarding gofundme and other source funding sites, but it seems it's becoming very mainstream.
I'm on a Facebook group in my old neighborhood in Virginia. This woman posted to 300+ people asking for donations and that they were selling candy to raise money for her (the adult's) tennis teams trip to "nationals" in Florida. A few weeks ago there was another donation request made on behalf of someone's kid (mid 20s) to go on a "once in a lifetime" trip to Europe for some educational deal. I've seen it at work and other places too--and not just limited to medical expenses for tragedies or disasters like fires, etc.-- but fund raising for recreational activities.
These are not destitute, poor people. It is not Beverly Hills but $300-$500 homes.
At first I find this mildly offensive and shameless, which I believe it is certainly shameless.
But I ask, is there anything inherently wrong with this practice, which seems to be increasing? Community is community I suppose. No one is forced to do anything. Still it seems like a cultural shift to some degree. I'm not that old, but I can't ever recall this being a norm before.
I'm on a Facebook group in my old neighborhood in Virginia. This woman posted to 300+ people asking for donations and that they were selling candy to raise money for her (the adult's) tennis teams trip to "nationals" in Florida. A few weeks ago there was another donation request made on behalf of someone's kid (mid 20s) to go on a "once in a lifetime" trip to Europe for some educational deal. I've seen it at work and other places too--and not just limited to medical expenses for tragedies or disasters like fires, etc.-- but fund raising for recreational activities.
These are not destitute, poor people. It is not Beverly Hills but $300-$500 homes.
At first I find this mildly offensive and shameless, which I believe it is certainly shameless.
But I ask, is there anything inherently wrong with this practice, which seems to be increasing? Community is community I suppose. No one is forced to do anything. Still it seems like a cultural shift to some degree. I'm not that old, but I can't ever recall this being a norm before.
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 10:54 am
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Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:51 am to ChunkyLover54
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This woman posted to 300+ people asking for donations and that they were selling candy to raise money for her (the adult's) tennis teams trip to "nationals" in Florida.
What in the ever loving frick?
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:52 am to ChunkyLover54
Lack of culcha
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:54 am to ChunkyLover54
Not a fan of begging, particularly this trend of "help me with this expense so that it causes little to no interruption in our middle-class lifestyle" campaigns.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:54 am to ChunkyLover54
Welcome to socialism.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:56 am to ChunkyLover54
My favorite is the travel ball team with parents making their kids assault you at the entrance to the grocery to buy their shitty jambalaya.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:57 am to ChunkyLover54
I would feel embarrassed to do such a thing. My parents taught me not to beg and to earn my way. It's shameless. Those crowd funding things are best used as an investment into something that can be used by the community imo. A movie or music idea maybe. Or some other product that you would like the opportunity to buy. I could also see it used for some kind of tragedy or disaster, but I personally would never set one up for myself.
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 11:06 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:57 am to ChunkyLover54
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But I ask, is there anything inherently wrong with this practice, which seems to be increasing?
frick yes there is.
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At first I find this mildly offensive and shameless, which I believe it is certainly shameless.
There is your answer. People no longer have any sense of shame and very few still seem to have any pride.
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A few weeks ago there was another donation request made on behalf of someone's kid (mid 20s) to go on a "once in a lifetime" trip to Europe for some educational deal.
I can only begin to express how much I loathe and despise people who feel that studying abroad is some sort of rite of passage as a college student.
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 11:05 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:58 am to Clyde Tipton
If a female tennis player wants a donation she knows what to do.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:58 am to toosleaux
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My favorite is the travel ball team with parents making their kids assault you at the entrance to the grocery to buy their shitty jambalaya.
At least they're providing something for your "donation."
Posted on 8/18/15 at 10:58 am to toosleaux
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My favorite is the travel ball team with parents making their kids assault you at the entrance to the grocery to buy their shitty jambalaya.
In that case at least they are offering something in return and not just looking for a handout. The ones that are teaching children to beg are disturbing.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:00 am to bird35
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If a female tennis player wants a donation she knows what to do.
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 11:01 am
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:02 am to ChunkyLover54
Poor people are the worst.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:06 am to ChunkyLover54
on that note- if you see groups panhandling at intersections (from what ive seen out fo state "churches" seeking to "help children" per their buckers), its illegal. call cops on them
QUESTION: In Baton Rouge we are seeing more and more members of school teams standing at intersections with buckets, soliciting money to help with their trips or programs. Is there any city ordinance to address this? Can anyone stand on a corner with a bucket and ask for money?
ANSWER: Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Don Coppola notes that city-parish ordinance 11:96 prohibits roadside soliciting, even for charities. However, the city-parish council can grant waivers.
If police find groups soliciting along the road without a waiver, they will issue a citation, he said. “Tickets have been issued in the past.”
Casey Cashio, council administrator and treasurer, says “my records show that the last time this waiver was granted was in April of 2011.”
The code prohibits soliciting for rides, employment or charitable contributions on roadways, the neutral ground or street shoulders, except for members of a professional firefighters association.
All others must seek waivers.
QUESTION: In Baton Rouge we are seeing more and more members of school teams standing at intersections with buckets, soliciting money to help with their trips or programs. Is there any city ordinance to address this? Can anyone stand on a corner with a bucket and ask for money?
ANSWER: Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Don Coppola notes that city-parish ordinance 11:96 prohibits roadside soliciting, even for charities. However, the city-parish council can grant waivers.
If police find groups soliciting along the road without a waiver, they will issue a citation, he said. “Tickets have been issued in the past.”
Casey Cashio, council administrator and treasurer, says “my records show that the last time this waiver was granted was in April of 2011.”
The code prohibits soliciting for rides, employment or charitable contributions on roadways, the neutral ground or street shoulders, except for members of a professional firefighters association.
All others must seek waivers.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:08 am to ChunkyLover54
I am fine with it for medical emergencies and things like that but for things you mentioned it is retarded
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:10 am to ChunkyLover54
If you can't afford to do it, you can't afford to do it. This type of activity is no better than begging.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:12 am to ChunkyLover54
Try owning a business and see how many times you get hit up for charitable donations a day 
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:15 am to Boudreaux35
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If you can't afford to do it, you can't afford to do it. This type of activity is no better than begging.
As a man I would never be comfortable asking someone for something monetary. If I wanted something for myself or my children I would work harder simple as that.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:16 am to ChunkyLover54
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I'm on a Facebook group in my old neighborhood in Virginia. This woman posted to 300+ people asking for donations and that they were selling candy to raise money for her (the adult's) tennis teams trip to "nationals" in Florida. A few weeks ago there was another donation request made on behalf of someone's kid (mid 20s) to go on a "once in a lifetime" trip to Europe for some educational deal. I've seen it at work and other places too--and not just limited to medical expenses for tragedies or disasters like fires, etc.-- but fund raising for recreational activities.
When I wanted to go on a "once in a lifetime" trip to Italy for my Senior Trip, I busted my arse and worked 2 jobs all summer long. If I wanted to do it again with my wife and/or family, I'd expect we do it the same way.
I've given to kickstarter campaigns for music albums and brewery/tasting rooms, but I also got something in return- a t-shirt/hat/album. I'm not just going to give anyone anything for nothing, especially not to fund some stupid trip. Sell me SOMETHING, at the very least, a raffle ticket. People asking for handouts, with the exception of disasters, i.e. fire, tornado, etc is offensive to me as a hard working, productive member of society.
Posted on 8/18/15 at 11:17 am to yellowfin
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Try owning a business and see how many times you get hit up for charitable donations a day
I hated that shite when I had an office/store front
Work from home now so it doesn't happen anymore
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