Ms Macbeth Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Did that once..got it thrown back at me...never again... That's the risk I'm afraid. The last time I gave something to a woman who was begging, it was a little money. I then asked if she knew about the Archer project. Turns out she did, and she'd been banned. I worked that out in the midst of her foul mouthed rant about the project. I know they successfully help some people out of these bad situations. They have to want the help, she obviously didn't. So nothing directly from me any more, just the odd donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 That's the risk I'm afraid. The last time I gave something to a woman who was begging, it was a little money. I then asked if she knew about the Archer project. Turns out she did, and she'd been banned. I worked that out in the midst of her foul mouthed rant about the project. I know they successfully help some people out of these bad situations. They have to want the help, she obviously didn't. So nothing directly from me any more, just the odd donation. It must be bad to get banned from there. There are so many outside high on drugs. ---------- Post added 13-07-2018 at 12:52 ---------- Did that once..got it thrown back at me...never again... Fair enough but clearly then in that case the person is not homeless. If I was desperate I would accept food. So if you had given them money you would have enabled their addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Fair enough but clearly then in that case the person is not homeless. If I was desperate I would accept food. So if you had given them money you would have enabled their addiction. How many people do you see simply asking for food and not money though??? Few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 How many people do you see simply asking for food and not money though??? Few and far between. Just give em the Two Fingers jesture they soon get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula4sheff Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Being asked 15 times between train station and City Hall is my personal record...can anyone beat that? I've started saving them their breath: "Excuuuuse me....I'm just..." " "No" Although sometimes I do point out all the others on the street I've already been asked by, in the hope the message might get across that there are so many now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 How many people do you see simply asking for food and not money though??? Few and far between. Then that's fine we don't give to them any money. If we adopt a simple rule of only giving food drink, clothes bedding etc then those that are desperate will accept it. Those that are wanting to fund their addictions will not be able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Then that's fine we don't give to them any money. If we adopt a simple rule of only giving food drink, clothes bedding etc then those that are desperate will accept it. Those that are wanting to fund their addictions will not be able to. There is no need for anyone to beg this day and age and no need for food banks. Get down the Social if your skint or better still get a JOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Being asked 15 times between train station and City Hall is my personal record...can anyone beat that? I've started saving them their breath: "Excuuuuse me....I'm just..." " "No" Although sometimes I do point out all the others on the street I've already been asked by, in the hope the message might get across that there are so many now. What if they were going to ask for directions, or the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula4sheff Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 What if they were going to ask for directions, or the time? Haha - I did actually get that once, and felt stupid! 9/10 times though I recognize the person who is asking, so it's not too much of a risk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Being asked 15 times between train station and City Hall is my personal record...can anyone beat that? I've started saving them their breath: "Excuuuuse me....I'm just..." " "No" Although sometimes I do point out all the others on the street I've already been asked by, in the hope the message might get across that there are so many now. Reminds me of the film Airplane when the Pilot(Robert Stack) is walking through the airport terminal, anyone who got in his way he just beat them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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