Beggars

[Moo]

And I don't mean the homeless people on the streets hoping you'll toss a few coins their way, but the select few who can't take no for an answer.




So I was walking home today when I saw this flame thrower doing his tricks. Paused in my track and took my camera out for a few snaps of him, since I thought it looked nifty. I had headphones on at the time, so I didn't hear him until a few passers-by wanted me to know he was trying to get my attention. What happened next went something like this...




Him: Could you put some money in my hat?
Me: Uh, I don't have any change.
Him: You gotta give me something for the pictures you took.
Me: I'll delete them if you want?
Him: Oh c'mon, help out here. I'm homeless!
Me: I really don't have any change, I only carry a card around.
Him: You're lying. You're lying...



o-O Wat. Are you ****ed in the head? Firstly, I'm not obligated to give you any money. Neither is anyone else. If people walking past give you money, they do it out of the goodness of their heart. Secondly, I hardly ever carry cash around with me. I even pay for my fast food with a credit card gd it. If you don't like it or don't believe me, then gtfo. I'd like to see how good you'd look to the public anyway if you call everyone who refuses to give you money a liar. It's honestly amazing how you can act like people owe you money when in fact they owe you shit. Nasty, creepy dude. q__q

[SilentSaber]

It's worse in asian countries. Give them anything, and prepare to get mobbed and pick pocketed.

No response is the way to go.

[VorpalBunny]

This may sound terrible, but pretend they aren't there. Online beggars act the same way. The second you respond, they bother you nonstop.

[Pentao]

First you take pictures, thinking it's all nifty, but then you say he's creepy and nasty...

I dunno, I just don't take pictures of creepy nasty things, but this seems awkward.

[Grendere]

she thought his tricks were cool

but his personality was creepy is probably what she means

[Moonflow]

Should of added this - Me: I really don't have any change, I only carry a card around , a can of mase and a rape alarm so back the f** off xD

[Goldie]

Originally Posted by SilentSaber

It's worse in asian countries. Give them anything, and prepare to get mobbed and pick pocketed.

No response is the way to go.

OH god especially those street venders in Asia they'll fallow you along the side walk until you buy their stuff @_@

[Moo]

Originally Posted by Pentao

First you take pictures, thinking it's all nifty, but then you say he's creepy and nasty...

I dunno, I just don't take pictures of creepy nasty things, but this seems awkward.

/facepalm


Flame throwers are nifty. Guy who tries to harass you for money is not.

[Milkshakes]

I don't like those kind of beggars too. I just got our car cleaned then beggars come to our car and just beg for money. I scream in my mind, "I JUST GOT IT CLEANED NOOOOOOOO"
I don't know, at least they should be more polite, and NOT grope your car all over.

[Pentao]

Originally Posted by Ameh

/facepalm


Flame throwers are nifty. Guy who tries to harass you for money is not.

Since when are flame throwers nifty? Those weapons burn things to death... seems scary, not nifty o_O.

[Catharsis]

Him: Oh c'mon, help out here. I'm homeless!

Ridiculous.

I don't mind giving alms to street children and the incapacitated, but able-bodied people should be able to fend for themselves. Moreover, you're right, Ameh; the term "begging" itself connotes NO obligation. >_>

[Cornflake]

I give them change if they're playing really nice music. Most of the time I just try not to make eye contact as I walk by.

[Ethane]

can somebody paypal me five bucks

c'mon

[Moo]

Originally Posted by Cornflake

I give them change if they're playing really nice music. Most of the time I just try not to make eye contact as I walk by.

Same here. Im happy to give some change, usually if the performance really impresses me and Im just feeling generous that day. But there's a difference between those that mind their own business and others that stalk and pester you nonstop for money ..or like this guy today, calling me a liar and just being downright rude lol.




@Pentao: Being able to perform with something so dangerous is what makes it nifty D: I wouldnt go anywhere near one though. Was taking a few pics from afar till he walked right up to me. >_>

[Pentao]

Originally Posted by Ameh

Same here. Im happy to give some change, usually if the performance really impresses me and Im just feeling generous that day. But there's a difference between those that mind their own business and others that stalk and pester you nonstop for money ..or like this guy today, calling me a liar and just being downright rude lol.




@Pentao: Being able to perform with something so dangerous is what makes it nifty D: I wouldnt go anywhere near one though. Was taking a few pics from afar till he walked right up to me. >_>

That oughta teach you to attract the attention of strangers!

[Milano]

Originally Posted by LittleWing

Should of added this - Me: I really don't have any change, I only carry a card around , a can of mase and a rape alarm so back the f** off xD

o.o; whoa.

He probably was only homeless for the night. He was probably an alcoholic. If he seriously needed the money that bad, he wouldn't harass you for it. Niceness gets you further with people. -.-;
Pathetic.

[Strikegundam]

i will lol if he said "i take credits cards too..."

[Moo]

Originally Posted by Strikegundam

i will lol if he said "i take credits cards too..."

He said he could give me change for a note or something lol. Im like.. I dont carry cash on me, you retard ._.

[DollRmYlIfe]

There is one time my mum saw a pitiful quite old disabled person begging with a sign please donate $1 and so my mum gave that dude........Guess what that beggar said.....He said hey why you gave me $1 only.......My mum and i was like WTF your sign says donate $1 and he says too little?How retarded.......I'm not being mean over his legs and arm but......at least he should say thank you......=_=