22-04-2021, 12:05 PM
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Re: A Nice Idea
We've had community fridges around here for a while now. People donate perishable food that needs refrigerating, and people take what they need.Of course it can easily be abused but there isn't really much that can be done about it.
I've seen kids out playing who have used one to take a drink which I think is a really good idea, especially since a lot of the old fashioned water fountains have all been shut off for many a decade.
22-04-2021, 12:09 PM
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Re: A Nice Idea
Originally Posted by RJG
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I don't trust people not to steal from those boxes. I prefer to donate money to charities, which help people in need.
22-04-2021, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles
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That's fine, RJG, but little things like this can create a feeling of community & sharing, which we really need in these times.
22-04-2021, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RJG
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I am fortunate to live in an area where such things are not required.
22-04-2021, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddy
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It’s a lovely idea but ..... what’s to stop some people just taking everything the same as honesty boxes ...they do get robbed and stuff taken dishonestly.
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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I've seen something like this in Northern France but full of books. it's great because it's weather resistant.
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Originally Posted by spitfire
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Compassion cannot be taught.
Originally Posted by RJG
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I don't trust people not to steal from those boxes. I prefer to donate money to charities, which help people in need.
If you want to see stealing, just look at the overhead, misspending, and salaries of charities!
Originally Posted by Fruitcake
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We've had community fridges around here for a while now. People donate perishable food that needs refrigerating, and people take what they need.Of course it can easily be abused but there isn't really much that can be done about it.
I've seen kids out playing who have used one to take a drink which I think is a really good idea, especially since a lot of the old fashioned water fountains have all been shut off for many a decade.
We just drank out of the neighbors' garden hoses
Originally Posted by RJG
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I am fortunate to live in an area where such things are not required.
The boxes aren't required here either, just offered.
22-04-2021, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RJG
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I am fortunate to live in an area where such things are not required.
Originally Posted by Surfermom
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Then take a drive.
The boxes aren't required here either, just offered.
What SM said is true, RJG...maybe taking a day out to give to these little projects might be more interesting and fun than a financial transaction to charity.
22-04-2021, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles
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What SM said is true, RJG...maybe taking a day out to give to these little projects might be more interesting and fun than a financial transaction to charity.
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