Crosswords0 min ago
Private Messaging.
40 Answers
On previous posts I have expressed my desire to see a return to something like the old Sports Bar where it was possible for private messaging.
I would love to help a bit financially some of the ABers who need it, but without private messaging I am unable to help.
I would love to help a bit financially some of the ABers who need it, but without private messaging I am unable to help.
Answers
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by Theland. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
I agree, this kind gent's generosity could easily be abused. Nevertheless, as previous posts have stated, it's very humbling to know that this gent would be prepared to do this for someone he has never met. He is sadly one of the few people who appear to have faith in humanity.
As has already been stated, if nothing else, it's coming from a good place, and I know his offer made the difference to what is a very bleak and dark period for me.
Just the mere offer restored my faith in humanity.
His kindness, whether I had accepted the offer or not, may have just saved me from falling even further down a dark hole. That is invaluable to not only myself, but to all others who are struggling with their mental health.
He deserves to be applauded for simply being kind. Nothing else, just kind xx
As has already been stated, if nothing else, it's coming from a good place, and I know his offer made the difference to what is a very bleak and dark period for me.
Just the mere offer restored my faith in humanity.
His kindness, whether I had accepted the offer or not, may have just saved me from falling even further down a dark hole. That is invaluable to not only myself, but to all others who are struggling with their mental health.
He deserves to be applauded for simply being kind. Nothing else, just kind xx
I am against private messaging partly because of the way it was abused in SB but also because some ABers are extremely vulnerable and come to this site seeking advice and guidance. Their vulnerability is obvious, the cause of it stated in black and white.
There are some despicable people who seek out desperate, vulnerable people to take advantage - sometimes emotionally, often for financial gain. Private messaging would make that so much easier.
There are some despicable people who seek out desperate, vulnerable people to take advantage - sometimes emotionally, often for financial gain. Private messaging would make that so much easier.
Theland - couple of questions: How can you possibly know who is financially in need on a public forum? Secondly, money is not the antidote to all problems.
By giving money to random strangers on a forum you could be fuelling an addiction or funding a scam. I may tell you I'm a struggling student teacher looking after their mum who has dementia but could actually be a hairy builder with a perchance for barley wine and an account with betfred. If you want to give emotional support privately then a throw away email address would suffice, but even then I would be wary as its an easy route into your private accounts by scammers.
By giving money to random strangers on a forum you could be fuelling an addiction or funding a scam. I may tell you I'm a struggling student teacher looking after their mum who has dementia but could actually be a hairy builder with a perchance for barley wine and an account with betfred. If you want to give emotional support privately then a throw away email address would suffice, but even then I would be wary as its an easy route into your private accounts by scammers.
Auntpollygrey,the thought of you being a hairy *** biker just proves what I am on about,I once said on here as a joke that I was a 6ft2 ex para Jeff Chandler look alike,,I was believed by some,the truth is 5ft,11,82 year old bald and nearly toothless, ,my point being all is not what it seems on here.
Mozz I have not berated Theland, I am giving him advice. From what I've read, the object of Thelands charitable good deeds was thinking of buying 2 lap tops as gifts for someone not that long ago - hardly the actions of someone in financial trouble!
https:/
https:/
