goldfish21
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05 Apr 2020, 6:35 am
EzraS wrote:
Facebook or whatever.
I would either say "nah" or "sure why not" depending on how it struck me.
One thing is for sure. I wouldn't get all bent out of shape over it.
I would either say "nah" or "sure why not" depending on how it struck me.
One thing is for sure. I wouldn't get all bent out of shape over it.
I shouldn’t get bent out of shape over it.. but it’s damned hard not to when they’re posting like a bunch of “Carole F’kn Baskins!”
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05 Apr 2020, 6:40 am
goldfish21 wrote:
EzraS wrote:
If someone who was in a situation because of the virus asked me if I could help them out with a Taco Bell meal and a pack of cigarettes, I probably would.
Complete strangers in Facebook group tho?
I could see it if maybe I was passing someone in the street and felt compelled to make some homeless persons day because it just pulled at my heart strings. Hell, I took a homeless guy out for sushi on my birthday once.
Or if someone I know and love “needed,” those things and knowing them I Knew it would comfort them.
But strangers in a Facebook group? Google how to cook oatmeal.
I've read stories about socially isolated people really struggling to get by or an NHS worker who can't get to the supermarket during opening times because of their shift patterns.
And I thought, wow I've got loads of contacts I can ask and they would help me straight away.
If someone is really struggling to get what they need and asked in a Facebook group I would totally help.
But not fags. This is a great time to quit, plus this virus attacks lungs, so not a good time to be putting more stress on the lungs with smoke.
I wouldn't get take out for them either. I'd rather give something that will last longer.
This is moot anyway. I have a cold with a cough and no one wants me anywhere near them right now
05 Apr 2020, 6:41 am
goldfish21
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05 Apr 2020, 6:44 am
hurtloam wrote:
goldfish21 wrote:
EzraS wrote:
If someone who was in a situation because of the virus asked me if I could help them out with a Taco Bell meal and a pack of cigarettes, I probably would.
Complete strangers in Facebook group tho?
I could see it if maybe I was passing someone in the street and felt compelled to make some homeless persons day because it just pulled at my heart strings. Hell, I took a homeless guy out for sushi on my birthday once.
Or if someone I know and love “needed,” those things and knowing them I Knew it would comfort them.
But strangers in a Facebook group? Google how to cook oatmeal.
I've read stories about socially isolated people really struggling to get by or an NHS worker who can't get to the supermarket during opening times because of their shift patterns.
And I thought, wow I've got loads of contacts I can ask and they would help me straight away.
If someone is really struggling to get what they need and asked in a Facebook group I would totally help.
But not fags. This is a great time to quit, plus this virus attacks lungs, so not a good time to be putting more stress on the lungs with smoke.
I wouldn't get take out for them either. I'd rather give something that will last longer.
This is moot anyway. I have a cold with a cough and no one wants me anywhere near them right now
I took a pause reading that.. realized in the next sentence that it wasn’t a homophobic statement. 
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05 Apr 2020, 7:18 am
goldfish21 wrote:
hurtloam wrote:
goldfish21 wrote:
EzraS wrote:
If someone who was in a situation because of the virus asked me if I could help them out with a Taco Bell meal and a pack of cigarettes, I probably would.
Complete strangers in Facebook group tho?
I could see it if maybe I was passing someone in the street and felt compelled to make some homeless persons day because it just pulled at my heart strings. Hell, I took a homeless guy out for sushi on my birthday once.
Or if someone I know and love “needed,” those things and knowing them I Knew it would comfort them.
But strangers in a Facebook group? Google how to cook oatmeal.
I've read stories about socially isolated people really struggling to get by or an NHS worker who can't get to the supermarket during opening times because of their shift patterns.
And I thought, wow I've got loads of contacts I can ask and they would help me straight away.
If someone is really struggling to get what they need and asked in a Facebook group I would totally help.
But not fags. This is a great time to quit, plus this virus attacks lungs, so not a good time to be putting more stress on the lungs with smoke.
I wouldn't get take out for them either. I'd rather give something that will last longer.
This is moot anyway. I have a cold with a cough and no one wants me anywhere near them right now
I took a pause reading that.. realized in the next sentence that it wasn’t a homophobic statement. Oops. I forgot that's not just a British term for cigarettes.
05 Apr 2020, 8:50 am
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05 Apr 2020, 6:54 pm
Misslizard wrote:
It would depend, if the fast food was someone’s whim, “Gee,I feel like a double cheeseburgers and fries coz I got the munchies”.
I wouldn’t want to get it for them.
On the other hand, if it was to treat a sad kid with a birthday and no party or friends attending, or a pregnant woman craving comfort food, then I would gladly purchase it for them.
I wouldn’t want to get it for them.
On the other hand, if it was to treat a sad kid with a birthday and no party or friends attending, or a pregnant woman craving comfort food, then I would gladly purchase it for them.
Good ToM! (theory of mind)
05 Apr 2020, 6:58 pm
hurtloam wrote:
That's a rotten situation to be in. I can understand your resentment.
TY for the understanding; sadly, I'm unaccustomed to it (or is it there, but I don't process it unless it's written/said just so?).
In no way would not be brave enough for a survey.
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