Am I Stupid?

[rattlesnake]

  

2 minutes ago, Lorry said:

I have heard this lame excuse many times,  when I was a "middlleman" (one of many volunteers).

People who said this were just selfish and wouldn't give to anybody, anyway.

 

 

 

I'm not talking about the volunteers.

I help needy people on a regularly basis, usually by paying them decently for menial tasks.
 

Charity boss on trial for £30m fraud
A leading French cancer research campaigner has been accused of living the high life in a £10m villa on the Riviera using contributions made to his charity.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/may/26/paulwebster

[Cameroni]

I also help needy people on a regular basis, one girl needs a new phone, another help for school fees, one girl needed clothes, another help for food money, one needed help with her rent, there is overhwelming need across the board here.

[theshu25]

3 hours ago, BarBoy said:

can you help me?

Beyond help,you need a team of physcyatrists.

[rumak]

6 hours ago, Cameroni said:

I also help needy people on a regular basis, one girl needs a new phone, another help for school fees, one girl needed clothes, another help for food money, one needed help with her rent, there is overhwelming need across the board here.

 

don't forget the sick buffalos ..............

[totsakan]

17 hours ago, still kicking said:

I do I get a good pension 

It's the end of the year, if you live in a condo or apartment you can make collective or individual gifts (many condos have a place for gifts (they will share those on staff party day) In such case, money is great.

for security guard for example i often buy cigarettes abroad where they are 20b. 2 packs and some cash plus a red bull... Happy guy for sure. 

You might eat at some place, buy from street vendors... Those people are often modest and have kids. Thais often give a pack of milk to relatives (plain and individual bottles).

Cheap board games like snakes and ladder a ball to play football or anything that push kids to leave their phones and do things together is a good option too.

It's even possible to sponsor the education of a kid if you feel like.

NGO's, gurus or politicians are rich already... I doubt most do any good.

In case you don't speak Thai, buying yourself some courses is a good way (can even be free)... Being able to communicate with people is as good as charity.

 

If I want to change the world, i focus 1 meter around me.

[newbee2022]

According to the headline I'm afraid to say YES

[BigStar]

I give to the Father Ray orphanage, in memory of someone once close to me. I've visited and think they do good work for those kids. I feel better for doing so and can only hope for good karma. You know those lines quoted in the movie Ex Machina:

  
In battle, in forest, at the precipice in the mountains,
On the dark great sea, in the midst of javelins and arrows,
In sleep, in confusion, in the depths of shame,
The good deeds a man has done before defend him.
     --Bhagavad Gita, trans. Opp.  
 

 

[Blueman1]

15 hours ago, still kicking said:

I do I get a good pension 

Wee That's Very Lucky for YOU In'it ??

[ujayujay]

....and I adopted a shelter dog...am I good or bad...

[Blueman1]

15 hours ago, BarBoy said:

can you help me?

He WON'T Especially after you said he is Stupid.....You've got NO Chance !!

[Blueman1]

3 hours ago, totsakan said:

It's the end of the year, if you live in a condo or apartment you can make collective or individual gifts (many condos have a place for gifts (they will share those on staff party day) In such case, money is great.

for security guard for example i often buy cigarettes abroad where they are 20b. 2 packs and some cash plus a red bull... Happy guy for sure. 

You might eat at some place, buy from street vendors... Those people are often modest and have kids. Thais often give a pack of milk to relatives (plain and individual bottles).

Cheap board games like snakes and ladder a ball to play football or anything that push kids to leave their phones and do things together is a good option too.

It's even possible to sponsor the education of a kid if you feel like.

NGO's, gurus or politicians are rich already... I doubt most do any good.

In case you don't speak Thai, buying yourself some courses is a good way (can even be free)... Being able to communicate with people is as good as charity.

 

If I want to change the world, i focus 1 meter around me.

 i often buy cigarettes abroad where they are 20b.....Where's That Then ??

[totsakan]

6 hours ago, Blueman1 said:

 i often buy cigarettes abroad where they are 20b.....Where's That Then ??

In countries where they have almost nothing to cure cancer they don't need taxes to pay for cures (exp Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia) you can find local cigs for about 20 to 30b per pack there and bring 10 packs back into TH every time you cross the border... It makes great gifts or tips and also can make some very sad beggars happy.

[OneMoreFarang]

16 hours ago, still kicking said:

I feel better

That is the important part. Good that you realized that you (mostly) do it to feel better yourself.

[totsakan]

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That is the important part. Good that you realized that you (mostly) do it to feel better yourself.

This is nothing wrong... many people "do good' for filthy reasons or because they believe in some magical power that will give them a room in "paradise" or winning lottery numbers.

If people feel good to "do good" without any other mean than sharing because they feel lucky they were born where they get too much don't blame them because many people feel nothing at all when they do the worst to others!

[OneMoreFarang]

22 minutes ago, totsakan said:

This is nothing wrong... many people "do good' for filthy reasons or because they believe in some magical power that will give them a room in "paradise" or winning lottery numbers.

If people feel good to "do good" without any other mean than sharing because they feel lucky they were born where they get too much don't blame them because many people feel nothing at all when they do the worst to others!

I didn't criticize him. I just pointed out that fact. 

Because I am sure if you would ask many people why they do good things they would answer that they want to help others, etc. Maybe that is what they do. But I am sure above reason is often an important part of the motivation.

[G_Money]

18 hours ago, Jingthing said:

If you're stupid, then I'm stupid.

My favorite charity:

Home - Larkin Street Youth Services

 

 

Do you realize how little of your donation actually goes towards feeding the “youths”?

 

Is there a reason why these “youths” can’t get a job to support themselves ?

[pomchop]

Avoid the bible beater types who are here to try and convert a bunch of poor Buddhist Thai kids to jesus loves you land....and many of them use the pics and online sites to raise $$ from the "christians" back in farang land...all well and good til you see the bible beaters driving around in a mercedes.  The kids are props.

 

Had one idiot farang up north who was supposed to be an english teacher but spent most of his time trying to teach the kids to sing jesus loves you songs and telling them if they did not forget buddha and accept jesus they were going to hell....caused a huge stir when kids went home and told their parents teacher says they go hell etc....Idiot was soon fired as it was beyond his comprenshion that he was to be a teacher not a preacher.  My guess is he also had pics and tried to use them to get donations to his "cause" of spreading the "gospel".  Disgusting piece of crap.

[totsakan]

7 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I didn't criticize him. I just pointed out that fact. 

Because I am sure if you would ask many people why they do good things they would answer that they want to help others, etc. Maybe that is what they do. But I am sure above reason is often an important part of the motivation.

Sure and that's a good thing if humans feel good when they get a smile back or feel like, even just for a second, someone will feel better because of them.

Just feeling good for a natural reason.

If some people believe that to love feels nicer than to feel loved, to give feels better than to get, I sure won't blame them

[CharlieH]

17 hours ago, BarBoy said:

can you help me?

Let's keep things realistic and achievable shall we.

[Will B Good]

Not stupid, but pay attention to their financial reports and this element in particular....

 

Look for the percentage of funds spent on “programs” versus “administration” or “fundraising.”

[thaibreaker]

17 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

My old lady stopped the "Good Heart" routine years ago.

Mine has gotten from "you good heart" to "you no understand me".

 

Don't even know when that shift happened.

[kingstonkid]

18 hours ago, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

Do you have the money to spare

 

Does it make you feel better.

 

If either answer is no then you maybe 

 

If both are yes then you are not

[sqwakvfr]

You are doing good.  I donate to CCF-Cambodian Childrens Fund.  The guy who started this organization is from my neck of the woods in So Cal. If you can keep donating.  

[Blueman1]

2 hours ago, totsakan said:

In countries where they have almost nothing to cure cancer they don't need taxes to pay for cures (exp Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia) you can find local cigs for about 20 to 30b per pack there and bring 10 packs back into TH every time you cross the border... It makes great gifts or tips and also can make some very sad beggars happy.

you can find local cigs for about 20 to 30b per pack.....Yeah Maybe for 1 SINGLE Packet, Last time I Went to Laos they were 300 Baht a Sleeve & That was by those shops OUTSIDE the Duty Free Shop on the Friendship Bridge

[totsakan]

6 hours ago, Blueman1 said:

you can find local cigs for about 20 to 30b per pack.....Yeah Maybe for 1 SINGLE Packet, Last time I Went to Laos they were 300 Baht a Sleeve & That was by those shops OUTSIDE the Duty Free Shop on the Friendship Bridge

I was giving an example of the kind of cheap gifts that makes a security guard happy, i do not smoke myself and clearly avoid white trash or stupid arguments.

it's pub time Andy cap,  go to discuss philosophy with with Bob the builder and postman Pat... i have better things to do.

GET A LIFE!

[simon43]

As an example of the need to be wary of some charities. Oxfam's website states that only 65% of donations are actually used on their charitable programs. Of that 65%, 74% is used for their development work, 15% for project management and 11% for 'influencing'.  So if my maths is correct, out of every 100 cents, just over 48 cents (less than half) is actually used directly to help those for whom you think you're donating to help.

 

Save the Children (USA) invests almost 10% of their donations in hedge funds.... They say that about 85% is spent directly on their programs, but remember that this includes all the high salaries, 5-star hotels for their staff and shiny 4x4 vehicles.  How much is actually spent on building material for new schools, medical centres, you know - the stuff that really matters?

 

Still want to donate to them?

[SapanMaiFred]

Not stupid but fishing for compliments 

[rumak]

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Not stupid, but pay attention to their financial reports and this element in particular....

 

Look for the percentage of funds spent on “programs” versus “administration” or “fundraising.”

and remember........ they might exaggerate quite a bit in their favor 

[soalbundy]

19 hours ago, simon43 said:

Definitely not stupid.  But do check that ALL of your donation is being used to help the deserving kids and homeless people.  Too many rich charity workers driving around in top-of-the-range 4x4s nowadays.....

 

For me, I never give money to charities.  I go directly to those who deserve charity and make sure that my small amount of $ is used only and directly for their benefit.

The bar fine goes to the owner

[flexomike]

20 hours ago, BarBoy said:

can you help me?

no way is money going to solve your problems