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Bigfeely123
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Do you give money to panhandlers?
#22447303 - 10/28/15 11:46 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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If you chose yes explain why you do. If you chose no explain why you don't.
In your comment explaining why you do or do not also state the most amount of money you've given to someone panhandling.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447310 - 10/28/15 11:48 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Depends. If they look like someone just genuinely down on their luck I'll throw them a buck or two. If they look like a rubby alcoholic begging for their next bottle I'll walk on by.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447312 - 10/28/15 11:48 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Yes I do, mostly to the druggy looking fuckers but I specifically state that I wish the funds go to drugs
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447318 - 10/28/15 11:51 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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In with the notorious "no STAL invalid poll""
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Bigfeely123
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: 1234go]
#22447327 - 10/28/15 11:54 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I didn't see the point in doing STAL. Either you do or you don't. Don't mean to "offend" anyone. 
Now answer the fucking question! Or I keel you! 
edit: Don't forget to mention the most amount of money you've ever given to someone panhandling. I'm just curious.
Edited by Bigfeely123 (10/28/15 11:56 PM)
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447331 - 10/28/15 11:55 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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No.
In my city, every single one (except one, and I have only ever seen him once) is just asking for people to fund their habit, literally. Used to work retail as Shift Lead and had to run these people off all the time. My city isn't very large (or tiny) but I've became familair with all of them. They sit outside asking for money (some saying stupid shit like "can you help me out with some milk or bread) and as soon as they have enough for a 6 pack or a pack of cigs, they go straight to buy them.
Further I've seen a couple get offered to come into the store with them (or even fucking drive them to McDonalds) and not only did they decline, they actually got aggressive with the person they were asking. Cussing and yelling at them.
Fuck 'em all. If you can't afford your habits, drop them. If you're starving, go to a food bank. If you were never really asking for food money and refuse to drop your habits, go find something to do to scrape up a few bucks. Not that hard.
The exception: Dude was at a overpass/intersection and had a sign saying "why lie, I need beer." I would have actually given him money, just for fucking be honest about it. I didn't have any at the time though, and I've never seen him around since.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447335 - 10/28/15 11:56 PM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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No, I rarely ever would part money to a panhandler. Do you know the majority of them are going to buy alcohol with it?
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Destitute]
#22447345 - 10/29/15 12:01 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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there's this one beggar in my town. Every time he gets enough money, he crosses the street to buy a lottery ticket and then goes right back to begging.
some incredible shit people spend their lives doing..
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447353 - 10/29/15 12:03 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
Bigfeely123 said: I didn't see the point in doing STAL. Either you do or you don't. Don't mean to "offend" anyone. 
Now answer the fucking question! Or I keel you! 
Ha, lol.
I don't care about the stal, i'm just here doing what I usually do this time of night...posting a whole lot of nothin'.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#22447368 - 10/29/15 12:05 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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No I never give them money. I do give them my empty cans because I am too lazy to return them.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447370 - 10/29/15 12:06 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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no, they're fucking scammers, fuck the scammers
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Sham87] 1
#22447372 - 10/29/15 12:07 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I give to the local homeless for several reasons:
1. They are funny as hell to watch. 2. They tell me what has been happening around the neighborhood and will warn me about things. 3. Nobody messes with you and your homeless "army" late at night going to the cornerstore. 4. If i don't have cash for rolling papers or a lighter they will panhandle a quick buck for me. 5. They know where to buy drugs, and like i said they like to talk to generous strangers 
I've given one guy 20$ to play blues guitar. We were jamming and he chilled with us for awhile drinking beers and smoking. One of the guys says he is a legendary player and asked him to show off some but he didn't want to. I offered him 20 so he could get some more cocaine down the street and he fucking smashed on that guitar! He only finger picked and slapped the strings and could play the most amazing funk and blues. It was impressive 
Honestly lots of homeless people are fun and useful.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: 1234go]
#22447375 - 10/29/15 12:07 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Haha sounds like what I'm doing man. 
edit: my apologies for the snarky comment.
Edited by Bigfeely123 (10/29/15 12:10 AM)
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123] 1
#22447478 - 10/29/15 12:39 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Nah man no apology needed, I had it coming. 
To finally answer the question though..
Yes I do, few and far between.
It depends on a lot of things though, certain factors determine whether or not I'll be giving money.
1. The beggar him/herself..Don't just sit there with your sign and stare at me...do the walk by routine..say hello even though I haven't given you anything yet. Show some enthusiasm for christ's sake.
2. Me, if i'm in a bad mood or in a head space..no one's getting anything. Sorry.
3. Cold outside? How cold? I'm not gonna lose my stored heat to toss someone a dollar, i'm cold dude..give me a break.
4. Hot outside? How hot? I'm not gonna lose my stored cool air to toss someone a dollar, i'm hot dude..give me a break.
5. If I've already given money to someone in the previous days, nope..windows stay up.
6. If I'm in the middle of a song and in the zone, i'm finishing my song.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Toadstool5]
#22447487 - 10/29/15 12:44 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
Toadstool5 said: I give to the local homeless for several reasons:
1. They are funny as hell to watch. 2. They tell me what has been happening around the neighborhood and will warn me about things. 3. Nobody messes with you and your homeless "army" late at night going to the cornerstore. 4. If i don't have cash for rolling papers or a lighter they will panhandle a quick buck for me. 5. They know where to buy drugs, and like i said they like to talk to generous strangers 
I've given one guy 20$ to play blues guitar. We were jamming and he chilled with us for awhile drinking beers and smoking. One of the guys says he is a legendary player and asked him to show off some but he didn't want to. I offered him 20 so he could get some more cocaine down the street and he fucking smashed on that guitar! He only finger picked and slapped the strings and could play the most amazing funk and blues. It was impressive 
Honestly lots of homeless people are fun and useful.
this comment has permanently altered how I view homeless people. its just like in oblivion, give them money and ask them for advice in return. And in that way you remove the whole 'being above them' thing sorta kinda, since they're providing a service in exchange its not just charity.
Hell, thats what these beggars should be writing on their signs. "rumors/news for donations" or "advice for donations."
And it couldn't hurt to have homeless folk on your side, just like you said.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#22447499 - 10/29/15 12:51 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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I used to hang with some train kids back in the day, so I usually try to kick down what I can and I always pick up hitchhikers.
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I legit just watched this video then jumped on shroomery and saw this thread.
The video really shows the lack of compassion that has become 'normal' in todays society. The end really got me. I will be thinking twice before just walking past a homeless person from now on.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: wolfiewolfie]
#22447536 - 10/29/15 01:08 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Nope. Ill give them food only.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: Bigfeely123]
#22447538 - 10/29/15 01:09 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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Yeah, please note that my post was based in humor. I'm not a heartless asshole, I swear.
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Re: Do you give money to panhandlers? [Re: 1234go]
#22447556 - 10/29/15 01:20 AM (8 years, 3 months ago) |
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one time at a red light, i held a quarter in my pliers and heated it up with my lighter...I'm sure you get the picture. I still feel bad. That was many years ago. To answer the poll. No. I don't feed the bears.
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