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Jihad Me At Hello posted:Giving basic necessities to someone in need isn't a bad thing or unwanted. It might not be their brand of toothpaste but I think it'll be ok. am i reading this wrong or is this weirdly defensive
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I think I just received something I didn't order???
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Jun 4, 2019 18:28
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I'm buying tons of tampons too and will put some in some of the bags for women, I'm not even going to ask anyone!
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Jun 4, 2019 18:30
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Hydrochloric acid might not be their favourite drink but
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Jun 4, 2019 18:31
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I think they meant it, like, ask some homeless people what they would want because maybe there are things you don't know about their lives that make certain unexpected things luxuries. Which is nice and cool!
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Jun 4, 2019 18:31
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heeheex2 posted:am i reading this wrong or is this weirdly defensive Why would I need to ask anyone before helping someone? Yes it's defensive. Why are people so afraid to just do something?
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Jun 4, 2019 18:31
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I had one of these bells set up on a marble pedestal in Alicante, Spain. Nobody dared ring it. Maybe my service was adequate without it. My friend had a girlfriend with a bell labelled "Ring for a Kiss". Funny thing, these bells... 
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Jun 4, 2019 18:36
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Jihad Me At Hello posted:Why would I need to ask anyone before helping someone? Yes it's defensive. Why are people so afraid to just do something? I don't think anyone is saying that you are anything other than an awesome and nice person for doing this. What we are saying is that as a non-homeless person, you may be making assumptions about what a homeless person really wants/needs and by doing so, your gesture may not live up to its fullest potential. We're not saying we think you're going to give them a bag full of washi tape and knock-off lego, but to get the most out of this, it is worth asking for an opinion from people who are living/have lived this life. It could be as simple as a question in the Stupid Questions thread in A/T as we have at least some goons who lived/are living on the streets.
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Jun 4, 2019 18:56
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I'm not an expert but I've started personal projects to help the homeless that I've raised thousands for. There's no fix, so helping any way you can is more than nothing and using common sense is fine. The different ways people think makes an impact varies so widely that going with your gut can be ok.
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Jun 4, 2019 19:19
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Giving pretty much anything is better than giving nothing, but giving what people actually want is definitely a step up. It seems like you're really against asking, why is that? I could easily come up with things that people probably want, but I would be interested to know if, say, they got toothbrushes everywhere but what they really need are those foil race blankets. Or vice versa!
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Jun 4, 2019 19:25
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I recommend these linen storage bags - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32819261448.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3da24c4dwfRjFr (the blue ones with the pink and ivory flowers, called "Color: Blue flowers"). They are much higher quality than others I have ordered, some kind of strong vinyl or something.
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Jun 4, 2019 19:28
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Childrens backpacks are pretty great for putting gifts in, and normally fairly cheap, bright and colourful and easy to identify. You can fill up any little pockets with stuff and it makes the stuff easy to take home afterwards, and you can put it in a bigger bag if needed, for easier carrying or double water protection or just to hide your shame. I used one that was shaped like a bee for years as a hospital toiletries bag. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BS-...3014693344.html
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Jun 4, 2019 19:29
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Simple example of this, when I worked in retail our store used to do a bullshit donation drive for troops that only existed to drive up our profits. Anyways, turns out troops didn't really toothpaste because the military gave it to them, but what they did like was silly string because it can be used to detect trip wires. No one would have thought of that without asking.
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Jun 4, 2019 19:31
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Anne Whateley posted:Giving pretty much anything is better than giving nothing, but giving what people actually want is definitely a step up. It seems like you're really against asking, why is that? I could easily come up with things that people probably want, but I would be interested to know if, say, they got toothbrushes everywhere but what they really need are those foil race blankets. Or vice versa! I know what I want and am willing to give. My charity doesn't need your approval. Get a grip.
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Jun 4, 2019 19:32
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eSporks posted:Simple example of this, when I worked in retail our store used to do a bullshit donation drive for troops that only existed to drive up our profits. Anyways, turns out troops didn't really toothpaste because the military gave it to them, but what they did like was silly string because it can be used to detect trip wires. No one would have thought of that without asking. Also the poo poo is/was flammable as gently caress due to the butane used to pressurize it. Much fun to be had with a lit cig and a can of Party Streamz Silly Stringz(tm)!
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Jun 4, 2019 19:46
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Jihad Me At Hello posted:I know what I want and am willing to give. My charity doesn't need your approval. Get a grip. get over yourself ya jerk!
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Jun 4, 2019 19:47
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heeheex2 posted:get over yourself ya jerk! You're clueless. You people need to grow a pair and actually get out and do something before you pretend to know what someone else is doing wrong.
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Jun 4, 2019 19:49
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i don't get why you're so angry, nobody's being mean to you. everyone's been helpful
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Jun 4, 2019 19:51
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bad posts ahead!!! posted:i don't get why you're so angry, nobody's being mean to you. everyone's been helpful
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Jun 4, 2019 19:54
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eSporks posted:Its almost like its hard for people to accept outside help when its not suiting their needs and actually applicable to their problem. Yup I'm sure no one's going to accept my charity. drat you got me.
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Jun 4, 2019 19:56
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No one is saying that. Stop being a butthead.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:01
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In fairness to the homeless helper, they really just came here for backpack advice
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Jun 4, 2019 20:06
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Look, I get the idea but I've done enough work with homeless to know what I want to do. There's nothing more to it. This isn't a community project, this is a personal project. It's my own time and money. If something is a waste then that's what it is.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:06
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Jihad Me At Hello posted:I know what I want and am willing to give. My charity doesn't need your approval. Get a grip. Jesus Christ, I bet you terrify the homeless around you.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:08
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Boz0r posted:Sorry, I didn't know this the responsible shopper thread. Maybe I'll just get a stupid boring mirror.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:12
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Jihad Me At Hello posted:Look, I get the idea but I've done enough work with homeless to know what I want to do. There's nothing more to it. This isn't a community project, this is a personal project. It's my own time and money. If something is a waste then that's what it is. Sure, you do you. There's a fair bit of irony here though if you're willing to step back and take a look.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:20
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Yeah, I don't think anyone is trying to say you a bad person or what you are doing is wrong, but your reaction to genuine advice was pretty silly.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:54
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Fleta Mcgurn posted:I think they meant it, like, ask some homeless people what they would want because maybe there are things you don't know about their lives that make certain unexpected things luxuries. Jesus christ. This above is basically what I meant. That's it. Tailor to local needs.
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Jun 4, 2019 21:03
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And you comparing what I'm doing to some poo poo that happened at a retail store you worked at means absolutely nothing to me.
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Jun 4, 2019 21:04
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An ali seller sent me something that was the wrong color. I sent them a message and they never responded. At what point do I open a dispute?
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Jun 4, 2019 21:20
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Bean posted:An ali seller sent me something that was the wrong color. I sent them a message and they never responded. At what point do I open a dispute? As soon as you can, before the buyer protection runs out. Give them at least a day or two to respond, though.
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Jun 4, 2019 21:36
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Jihad Me At Hello posted:And you comparing what I'm doing to some poo poo that happened at a retail store you worked at means absolutely nothing to me. you are a dork
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Jun 4, 2019 22:00
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WrenP-Complete posted:I think I just received something I didn't order??? This is an ali rite of passage. Mine was a red dress for a little girl. It came with the order number of an order I had received a month earlier, which was sunglasses.
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Jun 4, 2019 22:22
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bigperm posted:This is an ali rite of passage. Mine was a red dress for a little girl. That's going to be a little awkward to explain if you don't have kids.
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Jun 4, 2019 22:56
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tsk, I saw a jacket that I thought would really suit a friend: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32914040843.html was all ready to order but had a look at the user photos / reviews, yeah that's not even a good knockoff you're selling mate  And of course the internet is flooded with so many of the KO versions that trying to google image the original source of the pics is needle-in-haystack time. Bah.
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Jun 5, 2019 00:31
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Shut up Meg posted:That's going to be a little awkward to explain if you don't have kids. Why?
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Jun 5, 2019 01:29
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bigperm posted:Why? Because now your mail carrier thinks you’re a pedo
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Jun 5, 2019 02:38
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Woah poo poo, I stop checking this thread for 10 minutes and you're ragging on someone for "perfect is the enemy of the good" not funding a survey series on homeless people's favorite brand of toothpaste? gently caress off, guy's doing a good thing. jesus gently caress lay off.
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Jun 5, 2019 02:58
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*thread for buying ripoff LEGOs when real LEGO company pays a living wage and has made leaps and bounds in environmental friendliness* i bet the homeless would rate your service an A- 
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I have been told that socks are the most requested items, does Ali sell socks?
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