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Merci Merci Me @mercime.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I don't know about you, but I am really tired of people asking me for money everywhere I go. The grocery store... "help us fund _______" A restaurant "please help _______" A candidate near you "only 4 more days to fund me..." I can barely fund myself! ENOUGH!

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MrFuzzyFart♿...Jr @mrfuzzyfart.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I don't mind seeing a fund raiser in some places but I get annoyed by the crappy "art" and "furry" profiles with links in their bio asking for money or they claim "i want junk food, give me money" in actual posts. F off Morons are actually cool with them leeching. I 🚫 every one of them.

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Grumpy Grandpa @beeba1.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Love it when Walmart and Publix want me to donate at checkout . YOU do it

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judic-wc.bsky.social @judic-wc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I understand what you are saying but there are people really hurting and hungry. If our government was doing what they should and working for its people they might not have to resort to « go fund me » and begging.

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Dr Eric Farmer @himself132.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I get a little annoyed when supermarkets ask for donations, and there's no indication that they're going to contribute themselves. Then they get free publicity for handing over customers' money to charities.

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Halfpint DJT IS MY NELLIE OLSEN! @halfpintptbo.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I was gonna try a food delivery online cause I was getting 1st delivery for free. I tip at the door but this wasn't allowed & the minimum tip on the app was $8.50 Pass. I tip for on time delivery & friendly service.

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soundfile @soundphile.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Local mom and pop shops are one thing. When Walmart wants me to donate they can get fucked.

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Welcome Fall @birch19rd.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

50 texts day asking for money.

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🇨🇦 Stephen O’Connor 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him) @soconnor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I ask the grocery stores if they’ll issue me a tax receipt. Obviously the answer is no. The corporation is submitting the collected funds and pocketing the tax rebate.

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fritzee.bsky.social @fritzee.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

now they ask if you want your effing penny if you buy anything that ends in $.99! Yea I want my freaking penny.. why should the store get it… if everyone said no, don’t want it you’re funding the business hundreds🤬

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Ms Smart @mssmart.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hard same. It’s ridicules.

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Madannie @madannie13.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

simple enough, Just say no.

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Headlights on the Parade @spiritualized67.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I’m also seeing more restaurants starting to charge a cash price and credit price.

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Dagnabitalltoheck (she/her) @dagnabitalltoheck.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yeah... And the need in communities for food & housing has increased my "extra" money is going to support my community...things the fed govt doesn't do.

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purplegnu.bsky.social @purplegnu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Restaurant Tipping in the US... You know ONE of the reasons they "can't" pay proper wages? Those "Free Refills". In Europe you do not get free refills. You want more coffee? You pay for more coffee. Period. That also applies to places like Starbucks. (Go to a Cafè. You get better coffee.)

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jennieother1.bsky.social @jennieother1.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Crumbl asking you for a tip for handing you a cookie. If you order it the kiosk it will ask you if you want to tip. If you order at the counter they just added automatically. No, my good fella you're going to need to remove that.

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tordallas @tordallas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

And the tipping shit is getting out of hand. Got the oil on my Suv changed the other day and went to pay and the hand held thingy asked me if i wanted to tip, i asked the guy what the hell is this and he said that they thought it was stupid also. But my wife guilted me so i caved dammit.😱

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WayneS 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 - Elbows up! @thewaynescott.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Corporations asking for donations at the checkout pisses me off the most. Sure, they pool and donate the money, but also get a big tax write-off and advertising from it, all while paying their workers like shit.

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Jawn Claude Van Damme @chodeyfosterr.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The world isn’t a fund place to live anymore

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ᓚᘏᗢ Lily ᗢᘏᓗ @lilyscott.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Round up...

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Karin Boye @emjaywilson.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Any donations on Amazon , grocery etc are credited to the companies tax write offs

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redG @redg187.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Especially when those companies are writing it off on their taxes. Fuck off. I'll feed the homeless guy instead.

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kayco51.bsky.social @kayco51.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Then those stores take your money as a tax write off for themselves. Quite the racket!

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Just get outside! @karrinda.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Or a sandwich shop asking me to tip the person who made my turkey sandwich. Why don’t you pay them a decent wage and I don’t have to give them a dollar, which is not the point. Everyone is begging for money.

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OregonKate13 @oregonkate13.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

And I always wonder where that money really goes…

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Kathryn of Tarth @theastrologyreel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If it’s less than 10 cents, just say yes. If it isn’t or you don’t trust the recipient say, “Not today.” We aren’t making pennies any more and we aren’t funding social programs as a country any more. AND you could vote for people who will actually reform the tax codes. Are you rude to cashiers?

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Redlady84 @redlady84.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I live with my in laws because we can't pay full rent in NJ anymore. I was comfortable paying $1200 then everything shot up to over $1500 and I just can't. I don't have any extra money. I skipped giving my family Christmas presents. I would give if I could

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WTF @wtf-iask.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The big businesses asking for a donation pisses me off. Bitch, you have billions! Don't ask me to donate so you can get a tax write off.

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Nikole @picnik.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It gets worse if you look up the CEO salaries of the "nonprofits" asking for charity :(

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kylcumberland.bsky.social @kylcumberland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Its the truth.

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texasiswhereillbe.bsky.social @texasiswhereillbe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Right? I now get 30-50 texts daily requesting money from the Dems, others too but mainly the Dems. Asking them to stop is like asking the earth to stop spinning

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jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous @jazzrat2000.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

No is a complete sentence

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blunaples.bsky.social @blunaples.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I just paid $2.89 for a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup, WTAF!🤬🤬🤬

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Carol Williams @carolswilliams1.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I agree!

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mck123.bsky.social @mck123.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I tell them to ask billionaires not the working class!

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mayan205.bsky.social @mayan205.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I actually turned my phone off, I am sick of the begging phone calls I cannot support every organization, every shelter every hospital and every politician who makes more in one month for doing nothing than I make in a year. I love my country but I am seriously thinking of leaving I'm tired.

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qwilty.bsky.social @qwilty.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

And when you DO give, they (St Jude, public tv, Shriners, Am Lung Assn, Am Heart Assn, politician, etc) write and ask if you can give more. I woulda done that in the beginning dammit. I am no longer giving when they as me that stoopid question. DONE!!

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bshecks @bshecks.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I know. I'm at the supermarket and my bill comes to something and one cent. No I don't want to be guilted into "rounding up" 99 cents to something else. Just let me pay for my overpriced groceries and go home!

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PHogan @featherbrainedfarm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I don't do the round up thing, but I do donate directly to local organizations of my own choosing.

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Howard Beale @howardbeale.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

you don't want to give a dollar to feed hungry kids around the world?

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South Park Randy dosen't donate to charity

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Jennifer Keith @jkcreative8.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A lot of those things the government paid for until they gave all our money to the billionaires.

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The Opinionated Retiree and Nasty Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦 @opinionatedretiree.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Same goes for SM pleas for money. I get so many that if I give everyone who asks, I won't have any for me.

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USArmyvet @bambam2025.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Times are tough but I still give to the local food bank.

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🇨🇦Holylifton🇨🇦 @holylifton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Give what you can afford. If you can't afford it, then don't donate. Don't feel bad.

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JeffreyJayGee @usgrant63.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"I need a billion dollars to fund my Epstein ballroom "

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MeretheMuse @inspirecourage.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I understand because it happens to me as well. I get multiple text messages a day asking to help candidates in upcoming elections and although I would help every Democrat, I could, I just don’t have the extra funds.

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Karen Newcombe 𓃠 @karen-newcombe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Also “do you have a store membership number?” No, I have cancelled all of them because you’re just selling my data for millions, and all I get is a free piece of cake on my birthday.

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Suse @bigsis1.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Pisses me off, too! My husband handled it better than me... He quietly says " NOT TODAY"... so now I try that...

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kevvc1.bsky.social @kevvc1.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Direct results of government cuts

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Kevan Aponte @kevanaponte.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I dont give them money. The reason they do it is that they don't the money and claim it as a charitable donation come tax time. Very sneaky.

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elmerschmelmer.bsky.social @elmerschmelmer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

There's a famous Marx Bros. skit where a bum asks Harpo for "a dime for a cup of coffee?" Harpo turns, reaches into his coat and literally pulls out a steaming cup of coffee.

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Unorthodox Pastafarian @staunchpastafarian.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’m with you … 1. If the cause is of such importance to you, go ahead and give them YOUR $money. 2. Explain to me why, in today’s world, I should trust that you actually give all these extra sheckles to this particular cause … without at least keeping half as some bullshit “processing fee.”

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Archivist1000 @archivist1001.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I'm tired of the 'automatic tip' screen on everything! No, I don't want to tip 18% when I pick up my pizza!

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suziesb.bsky.social @suziesb.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Wow…a lot of very entitled people on this post! Very very sad! Kindness and generosity should never be forgotten’

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kariodude.bsky.social @kariodude.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If you can't afford it just ignore it. There are people who can afford it and those people need it. You are not the main character.

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akitawoo @akitawoo.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I always tell them their bosses can afford it more than I can. Why don't they just round it on their end?

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Azazel @mlm-azazel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"Would you like to donate to support ___?" Babes I'm unemployed I can't even donate to myself

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boomer1953.bsky.social @boomer1953.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Don't forget to leave a big tip...

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Formerly Thommo on X @empty52.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

End stage Capitalism...

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herbssurfing6x.bsky.social @herbssurfing6x.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

And selling you their own version of their stores credit card

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MaMaDonnae @mamadonnae.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Word. What I can’t see is rich folks who have more money than I’ll ever see want money from me. Donate to their cause, a charity, or foundation when a lot of us can hardly support ourselves.

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Kris Kosach 🦋 @kosach.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Petco: “will you help spare the life of an animal?” - that’s downright cruel.

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Pruit Igoe @pruitigoe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I don’t give anymore.

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Claire 🇺🇦 @caruddy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I blame the Jimmy Fund

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Anne WithanE @annewithany.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In a balanced society with universal Healthcare, no Citizens United, living wages, etc., those appeals would diminish.

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Peters J Vecrumba @petersjvecrumba.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I am tired of rounding up my purchase so retailers can donate MY money to get THEIR charitable deduction.

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cirroccojones.bsky.social @cirroccojones.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Feed the poor.

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abby77.bsky.social @abby77.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Do you know why people in other countries don’t ask 💰, right? It’s failing US gov policy! Some stores are doing to cut their taxes. The US corporate capitalism doesn’t work when corporations abandon employees & care about only their shareholders & give money to CEOs!

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lyndi @lyndishere.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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pckldprk.bsky.social @pckldprk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Omg. I funding ‘their’ philanthropy

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Webgiant @webgiant.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I'm liking the "round up for" charity drives. 75 cents is about all I can afford a week for charity, and when paying cash it means they don't short me a couple pennies in change. It's a widow's mite but the poor have always helped each other when they can.

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Diane @dianesf.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Seriously a tip for taking my order at a fast food restaurant? Donation at Walgreens ENOUGH

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Bill Robinson @doc1815.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

You donate. *they* get the write-off.

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Kevin @kevin80.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Its a scam anyways.

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SaltyAF @bluecrat.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Walmart asked me to round up today. In my head, I'm like how about you round down?!

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Joseph Warren @gothicalchemist.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

When someone asks me for money, I look at them and say that they don't look enough like me for me to support them.

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sunne.bsky.social @sunne.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

From Dollar Tree to Home Goods do you want to donate to.... Ugh

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Lil’ Donny B 🍞&🎪🎪 @lildonnyb.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yep, corporations begging for your change is so fucking offensive. Particularly because they just do it for good PR. I just Donate to orgs directly.

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Allen Bergin @alcudiaal.eurosky.social · 09/06/2026

Oh , didn’t you know that we the poorer people have more money than we know what to do with? The billionaires are too busy restructuring things for themselves they can’t afford it all.😢.So sad!

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LJ Farrington @ljfarrington.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I couldn’t agree more. Our “Reps” in Congress can take months at a time off (during crucial times, no less) and not miss a paycheck or perks. In the meantime, “we the people” are barely getting by, and they have the nerve to ask for cash with every petition they want signed. Can’t send it through 1)

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outspoken1net.bsky.social @outspoken1net.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I never contribute to these gifts because not only does the company get the publicity for donating to charity, they get the tax deduction from your money!

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Ojodio @ojodio.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I’m sick of texts for money but I like tipping . If that tip helps them live better then I am happy to give

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I Guess I’m on This App Now 😐 @itsjustjoshy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This. Sick of every place I go shopping at also wanting me to round up the change to give to said business foundation. Like, fuck you biz, you donate that money. You definitely have the funds to do it too. These wealthy corporations always try to put it back on the consumers.

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Baseline Cranky @nickidrake.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I always say no. It’s rude of them to ask.

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ruprechtelampblack.bsky.social @ruprechtelampblack.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I've been telling the political folks to pound sand for years when asked for money and emailing or texting them back with "JUST DO YOUR GODDAMNED JOB".

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melindamosheim @melindamosheim.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

i so agree! that's sooo true!

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judi the obscure @judiashton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It especially bugs me when I see food bank donation points in supermarkets, and you know that their profits were at an all time high last year. And when they say how much 'they' donated, they give the customer price, not the cost price.

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Bravo arts/Buffaloe Soldier @bravoechonone.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wage theft Not being paid a livable wage And not being paid a thriving wage. No social safety nets. List goes on and on. Tax the rich Eat the rich.

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ross thomas @rossbyjove.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

They don't even tell you who the money is for !!!!

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Cabeza_Del_Cetro @septerhed.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Seriously. I wasn’t for starving children or against cancer research or other charities before I came into your store but now you’re forcing me to say no. Like “you” fucking round up.

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Suanne Laqueur @suannelqr.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Oh man, the grocery store and CVS. “Would you like to donate—“ Me (smashing the *NO* button): “Donate yourselves. You’re rich enough.”

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hoseyg62.bsky.social @hoseyg62.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Self serve restaurant at checkout.. Tip jar if paying by cash or tip option if paying by card .. …self serve…..🙄

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Cipher @timidityofpleasure.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I got a call begging for donations from mothers against drunk driving and it’s like 1. I don’t drive. 2. I don‘t drink. 3. My mom has a mortgage so why do you think I have money to give you

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shedawg64.bsky.social @shedawg64.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yeah, I'm my own favorite charity right now.

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Randy @ydnar024.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I can't believe how many places expect you to tip. If the owner of the business does all the work and makes all the profit, why the need to tip them?

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InDaNorth🇨🇦 @indanorth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Americans can’t see that these low paying, unlivable wages are another way that the corporations are stealing their money. They pay low and don’t offer benefits while you supplement these employees with SNAP and Medicaid. It’s a horrible joke.

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Froter @dfroter.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If politicians stopped focusing on asking constantly for donations they might solve some real problems. They're either spending time and resources filling up our inboxes or kissing rich people's asses. Neither is why we vote for them.

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Aldo "Antifa" @annoyed-aldo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yeah H&B "would you like to donate . . . " "no I would not like to sponsor your charity tax rebate"

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logan9a.bsky.social @logan9a.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I've not seen that done anywhere but the USA.

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Antiggy1998 @antiggy1998.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Exactly! It's like the Substackers wanting you to upgrade to FOUNDING. I dislike it and I avoid it.

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Lady sings in Blue 💙 @ladysingstheblue.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Do you want to round up pisses me off. Not because I don’t want to, but because I don’t trust big box stores.

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Miss Librarian @misslibrarianagain.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I tell the stores that I will never just give my extra change to a big corporation can’t donate it and claim it on their taxes. It’s stupid. And the big corps know it. The stupid public doesn’t.

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Daniel Blum @dartemus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It should be illegal to send mass texts soliciting donations for free.

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fem1975.bsky.social @fem1975.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I feel the same. 2/3 of my mail is for requesting donations for all sorts of animal resques

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mike @osprey1460.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Why even bother to vote? Let the candidate who raises the most $ win the race.

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madambluestocking @madambluestocking.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

my employer hosts an annual employee fundraising campaign. Got an email and two paper mailers (because mail campaigns are both cost effective and in support of sustainability). they cut our retirement benefit and switched us to absolute garbage medical insurance. the audacity is staggering

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vincitamorpatriae.bsky.social @vincitamorpatriae.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yeah, the grocery stores then take the Tax Deduction of the charity give that your would get if you itemize your deductions. I no longer donate thru grocery stores.

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Just Another Snowflake @anothersnowflake.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I get it, but if they don't ask, they won't get any donations. Having studied fundraising and the psychology of it, I find it very easy to say no. Every single time. For candidates, I decide what/if I am giving then wait for an ad the really resonates, so they think that issue was it for me.

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Plyreen @plyreen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Same here

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Gina @rettmama.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I recently told the cashier, “no thanks, I think Safeway can afford to support our local food pantry without my help.”

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The Quantum Scribe ⚾️ 🇲🇽 🤘🏳️‍🌈 💖💜💙 @thequantumscribe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My all time worst example of this was a multi billion $$ organization starting a GoFundMe for a dead employee’s family rather than just paying themselves. Ross Perot took care of that shit himself.

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Wait, what?! @whyisthat.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wait until the Governor's Association gets your number. They tell you how much to give after asking for way more than you would give to anyone and then berate you that you aren't just handing them all your worldy possessions.

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Wait, what?! @whyisthat.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Apparently my donation is the only thing that will keep us from falling into an authoritarian dictatorship. But they said that last week. Now they want more and can't possibly keep the country going without it.

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EtherealSpirit @etherialspirit.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If you choose to not donate, simply ignore the request, make no comment, and walk away. We owe no one a response or a donation. It works every time. I won't waste my energy on getting flustered by the requests.

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MsGayle @msgayle510.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Please tax the rich sounds better

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@spiritbeing.bsky.social @spiritbeing.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

DITTO

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Sharon @asharona140.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Damn I hear you

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BubzerBlue @bubzer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

💯

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willfulchipmunk.bsky.social @willfulchipmunk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

And that "round up" thing they do at the register? Then they collect all that money, donate it and take the tax deduction. Don't round up. Only give directly to the people you want to give to.

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Larry Walker @walker-larry.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If we eliminated all tipping and made all retail employers pay a living wage and benefits, the free market would quickly show us which services we actually value and should continue to exist…

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amethyst70893.bsky.social @amethyst70893.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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You Win Today's Internet @askingforafriend.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

At the supermarket it's always "Would you like to end homelessness?" or "Would you like to make sure local children have food to eat?" No? But I click No because what scam group are they getting to make folks feel good while doing little good? Leave me alone.

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Don't panic Jonesey @ergoerosum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

An awful lot of people are in your situation which means charities have seen a dramatic drop in donations. That means they have to do more asking to have a hope of funding whatever it is they do. Do you know how mean spirited and self centred you sound here?

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Wayne @wayneepoo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It seems that after the higher ups fleece taxpayers with taxes on EVERYTHING and goods and sales tax on EVERYTHING, they have "charities" constantly pulling us AGAIN in shopping centres. Then we end up in the streets BEGGING for chump change. An areshole with teeth. (Vicious Circle)

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MayhemMel! @melindameyer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

x.com/Scaramucci/s... We can barely fund this president.

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Marty Grant @bye2musk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It helps to remember these organizations are trying to help at a time so many are hungry, desperate , in need of medical care they can’t access $ more. Pitch in with other options like dropping extra food off at a food bank, check in on an isolated elderly neighbor, write your legislators, & protest

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Cybersecurity For All @cybersecurity4all.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Lowe’s: increase your total to donate to…. Blah blah blah. Where does the money go?

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Frank @positivelyfrank.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The screen on the gas pump said “would you like to make a donation today?” Are you effing kidding me?

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SteveW @raven1313.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I always say no to everyone, I give to who I believe in and it is my business who I give to. I don't like being asked by cashiers who bosses forces them to ask so they can get a tax slip.

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Random Lyrics guy (Occam's Laser) @bwoodward49.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Give me ten bucks and I'll tell you how to stop this crap.

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whiskeyxtangoxfox.bsky.social @whiskeyxtangoxfox.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

All while we can’t afford gas to get to work. Do something to help us for once!

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MrBHarvey @mrbharvey.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Lend us a tenner

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pjp11.bsky.social @pjp11.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

That's why I don't contribute to political candidates. Once you do, they hound you incessantly. To support them, I write postcards to voters. That's a financial commitment, too.

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verdiaria.bsky.social @verdiaria.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Unfortunately, fund raising is a fact of life, you can just say no thank you, I gave at the office. Fundraisers will understand.

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Daisy_Chains, BCE. Psyber-Active (friend of luce ❤️‍🔥) d^-.x^b @foriscream.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Shutting off funding from the government felt like an op to make each of our dollars go less far

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davemurch.bsky.social @davemurch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Agree. Need to say no.

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peaceloveandcats.bsky.social @peaceloveandcats.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’ll tell you one thing- don’t give $$ to a political candidate unless you plan on changing your phone number. The spam you get after doing that will make you never donate again no matter how badly you want them to win.

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Whislerat @whislerat.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Every day all day

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Nsignificannot @nsignificannot.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Corporate and Dark $$$ suck the life out of all of us, either directly or indirectly.

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KikiScott @kscott73.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

That's what I say to them, 'I'm the one who could use some extra financial help, I got nothing!'

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Cye A. Sterling @sterlingca.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This is why I refused to ask for money from the public when I ran for office. I knew it was a terrible strategy BUT I too am exhausted with this shit.

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sheilavjsh.bsky.social @sheilavjsh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Say no and block

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Leslie @lesmj.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Especially when I make a recurring donation and I still get 5 texts a day asking for money 😡

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Jake @jakedaab.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It’s good enough to merely say “no”

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debscheetzam.bsky.social @debscheetzam.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Same.

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Rev. Pop🦋 @cullavagga.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

You left out tipping

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Clippys for Stargate @sandswitch4.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I refuse to give money to politicians, send flyers and I'll pass them out, run a mutual aid hub then I'll give you money, but I'm through giving money so campaigns can hoard it.

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Jamie and the More @groovelife.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yes

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CMaguire ANTIFA 🇺🇸 @cmaguire3.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Agreed. It’s annoying as hell.

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ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ Milla Lorelei Mélomane 💙 ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ @britpoptarts.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This is particularly galling when a billion-dollar company nags me to donate. Bitch, pay your taxes and donate to charity yourself.

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Bruce Brews @bruce-brews.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're a nation of beggars. I blame the tip culture, a demeaning ritual for both tipper and tippee. It's infiltrated into every part of our life, like an invasive pernicious weed. I also blame our government for not having the guts to tax the rich enough to fund the poor's basic necessities.

My new recipe? Eat a billionaire.
Just one. The rest will quickly fall into line.

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Mary Hilton @maryhilt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

And on social media. emails. Anywhere the space is available for begging, they'll do it. Hell, our own government is doing it.

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zenweb.bsky.social @zenweb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Poverty is intentionally created by capitalist pigs to enslave the masses. There's already enough money, food, housing and resources to go around, but the greedy fat cats are rather subhuman and would rather humanity suffers unnecessarily and indefinitely !!!

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Sick & tired @sickandtiered.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Or asking for a tip for doing nothing.

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Sean Davis @designerplant.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Someone had a donation table set up for foster children in front of the pet store and they were engaging everyone. To be clear I think this was fine, what wasn’t fine was when I went to donate money and they told me it wasn’t enough and I needed to donate at least $20. Like cmon man.

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susuna685.bsky.social @susuna685.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If everyone needs funding it's a societal problem

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The Great Dictator @ottosimm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Let me ask you this- would you rather feel obligated to support various charitable organizations of dubious missions, random individuals and causes, and political candidates or use your tax $ to provide a social safety net and healthcare instead of another $500B to the pentagon and a ballroom?

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Cinders @suzannedspain.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Same here!

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StillJosieJ @stilljosiej.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Sooooo agree! NO! I’m not giving money to anyone but those I know who are in need. Some are one or 2 if my own 8 children! Im a very generous person. I’m also a retiree. Enough!!

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Real_I_am_Groot @realimgroot.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It’s one thing to not help out other people - nobody is forcing you to give money. Just say “no thanks.” But it’s something else when you have to tell everyone how mad you are about it. Sheesh.

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Joeyess @joeyess.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I reject subsidizing corporate tax breaks out of hand. They want a tax cut for charitable giving? Then give it themselves. Buncha ponce schoolboys, they are.

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M. @mgsjr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Come now, I get it. I feel guilty when I have to turn down charity collections too but it is important in most cases.

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GayGuy @thethew.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Them: "do you want to round up to support education?" Me: "Fuck no." We pay taxes for that.

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donnakcool.bsky.social @donnakcool.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our local news channels obnoxiously fund raise ALL THE DAMN TIME. If parents can't afford buying diapers, that's the LEAST of their worries of paying the costs of raising kids until 18.

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2 + 2 =4 @leondegrance.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

static.klipy.com

Dr. Evil Says 'How 'Bout No'

ALT: Dr. Evil Says 'How 'Bout No'

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youvotedforthis2.bsky.social @youvotedforthis2.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I get a million emails. I donate once then they keep bothering me over and over and over. Hit the people who did NOT donate! My funds are very limited.

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JavaJunkyMonkey @javajunkymonkey.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yeah, I got rid of some independent reporters who kept asking every fkn week to become a subscriber. I replied back I'm low income ,I cannot. They kept at it. Guess they didn't read my reply so I canned them.

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Candice @duchessofdirt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yeah the Burger King dude asking me to round up for a charity. I am here buying a cheeseburger for my lunch - not even a cheeseburger meal - just the burger. Do I seem that I’ve got extra money to share?? And they subtly try to shame you when you say “not today”

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barbjackson @brendajackson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

"Would you like to round up...?" is the thing here

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Antibodies Against Kookery @againstkookery.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yeah. The other day I was asked for $4.50. My response was "Just let me get out of the bakery and eat my piping hot pie, okay?!"

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Glovesave @andrewtd.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I think it’s all part of our transition to a charity/go-fund-me based economy. The more we donate, the less chance oligarchs and large corporations will have pay more (or any) taxes.

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Arch Duke @archdukeofgloom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The need for charity is a measure of the failure of government. That applies to both national and local government.

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lostangelas @lostangelas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I certainly understand the fatigue of everyone everywhere asking for money these days. 🫩 But I do want to point out that the round-up donation method can help local, shoestring-budget charities reach a wider audience. That is one real benefit.

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Teri Green @terigreenlmt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Big box stores asking for your money and then writing off your donation. Not gonna fall for that shit.

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Deb McAlister Holland @debmcalister.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We pick up takeout a couple of times a week. (No delivery where we live.) I dislike being prompted for 18, 20, or 25% tips on that.

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CharleyNobody @charleynobody.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

People had political power when they had purchasing power. But monopolization of industry and outsourcing resulted in lower and lower consumer purchasing power Now the only power is shareholder power. They’ve got all the money. Regular people who can’t afford more than the basics have no power

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pnwtreelover.bsky.social @pnwtreelover.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My favorite is our local Kroger grocery store asking for donations to feed the hungry while the CEO bragged a couple of years ago how they were making $30 million profit per quarter. You have the food to feed the hungry jackass!

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MacScot🇨🇦 @mlm7.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I only do food banks

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Jim Cole @cole-photo.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This stuff only occurs a few years before a depression.

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D. Chloe @dchloe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I leave nonperishable items on my complex's laundry room clothes folding table, to help someone who could use them. I also donate gently used clothing and inexpensive clothes I bought online that I wound up hating on sight to a local church clothing donation bin. A little kindness goes a long way

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Nanip @nanip.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I block and delete all political texts, in part for that reason!

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waiting74patiently @waiting74patiently.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

"Hey buddy, can you spare a dime?"

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Debra K @dlking58.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I agree. The last one of these I saw was at the CVS checkout. I’m pretty sure that CVS can afford to make it own tax-deductible donations to charities without my help.

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DDagger2024 @ddagger2024.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I ordered some stuff online from a company I’ve been going to forever, and now at checkout there is a “tip our warehouse workers” box… they work so hard!" If they’re working that hard, YOU pay them, it’s what you’re supposed to be doing. Idiots.

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Doug Schultz 🇨🇦 @arkangl67.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

No. It can be a complete sentence. And it's very hard to use. We all need practice at it. Rule 1 take care of yourself. After you are OK, then you can help others.

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karyleonard.bsky.social @karyleonard.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Ditto

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Hank Bolsac @hankbolsac.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

static.klipy.com

Cuphead Asks "Can I Borrow Five Bucks?"

ALT: Cuphead Asks "Can I Borrow Five Bucks?"

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David @scotinus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Girl Scout Cookies? 😜

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Phil Moreno aka PapaP @morenphi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Don’t forget the 30% tip, because they won’t pay their employees properly.

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Ross (RJ) 🖤🐇🤖 @rjvoidrabbot.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

And those same locations run off homeless veterans who fly signs and spange

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MAWriterGirl 🇸🇪🇸🇯🇮🇸🇫🇮🇩🇰🇫🇴🇦🇽🌍 @mawritergirl.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Same here! I have nothing left to give.

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Be_three @be-three.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If the rich paid their fair share there would be no need for charities

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W. K. @nocturnamine.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

One of the more ridiculous things is when candidates say they're facing a deadline. The deadline is just reporting contributions in a new period starts just after that. It's a false deadline.

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Karen Leigh @nanaipad.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Agreed. And don’t get me started on tips suddenly everywhere.

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Jimmy @myans69.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

You ain't lied one bit I tell them no!ask trump and his family.

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WE ARE IN DARK DAYS! KEEP THE FAITH @materaki.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Agreed.

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