This is a very noble initiative. But, I'll be honest with you. It's a bit stupid. I'll try to explain. Do good, helping others very well. But, it's good when you really help those who need it. On the Internet it is very difficult to verify. I'm afraid that under this tag many false requests for financial assistance will be published. I'm not trying to talk you out. But, how is your initiative #thegoodnews? It's great, and I think it's better to support it. In any case, be careful! Good luck.
Это очень благородная инициатива. Но, я буду с Вами честным. Это немного глупо. Попытаюсь объяснить. Творить добро, помогая другим очень хорошо. Но, это хорошо, когда Вы помогаете действительно тем, кто нуждается. В интернете это очень сложно проверить. Боюсь, что под этим тегом будет публиковаться много ложных просьб о финансовой помощи. Я не пытаюсь Вас отговорить. Но, как Ваша инициатива #thegoodnews? Она великолепна, и я считаю, что лучше поддерживать ее. В любом случае, будьте осторожны! Удачи.
I understand why you would think it's stupid but let me further explain my reasoning. Considering I actually only physically know around 5-10 people on Steemit then the chance of everyone being a scam is very high. There is not much difference between somebody creating a post about economics, cryptocurrency, traveling or homesteading etc and a post about their baby needing food or toddler needing snow boats.
Scams and scammers will always be present as long as their is something to be gained (fiat). In a world of abundance such as "The Venus Project" by Jacque Fresco scammers would become obsolete since there would be nothing to be gained.
If we look at some top charities in the world we will discover the amount paid to the CEO's is extreme considering we pay money to help people who are in need not to purchase Ferrari's for the CEO's.
Brian Gallagher - CEO - United Way Worldwide
$1,166,454.00 - 2015 for example.
So in all do respect I don't even know who you are @cranium and you could be a scammer. You could have 100 Steemit accounts and making tons of money or you could be a real good person.
If 9 out of 10 people I upvote in the #hendrix22lovesyou tag are scammers then so be it. 9 people will have to live with the fact that they are takers and not givers. There souls will know that they took from those that need. I will know that I did nothing wrong and my soul will be comforted knowing that I fed a starving baby in Palestine, bought a toddler boots in Boston, a soccer ball for children in Brazil etc
So I will continue this effort even if it's stupid and also #thegoodnews as well
Here, here! Yes we can never truly know if what someone is posting is true. We just have to go with our how we view things and hope others are as honest as we ourselves are. I agree your soul will flow from the effort of giving to those in need. If in turn those people misled you that is on their soul. I cannot wait to see what good comes out of this. Way to go!
Thank you! I have faith in this project! :)
Me too, it is a wonderful idea @hendrix22
You are right, I was also a fraudster, I had a couple of accounts, and I took part in various sports competitions, increasing my chances, and very often I won. But they brought me only small awards. And only after I confessed it, began to actively comment, giving users feedback, my work was noticed @fulltimegeek and I received one of the most valuable gifts in my life - the delegation of 5000SP. So, that I understand you. I'm sure your kindness will come back to you !!! Good luck and goodness.
PS. I hope the phrase "Good luck and goodness" in English makes sense?
I am well aware of those accounts my friend. I forgave you and you didn't even know that I knew. I appreciate your opinions and always welcome you to my blogs @cranium.
Still doesn't really make sense. What are you trying to say? Can anyone translate this phrase differently lol @cranium and I have been talking about this for 2 weeks lol
At last that I found something resembling. Here, approximately what I wrote.
"Good luck to You and kind"
A-fucking-men. 1 upvote means little to help another person out but it could mean something to that person.. even if everything is 90% scam... don't look at the negative.. instead focus on the 10% that you helped.. look at the positive..
The glass is half empty OR half full depending on your perspective and attitude
Totally agree man!!
Wonderful response. That's like letting your energy flow and because the driving force is your good intentions the energy will 'naturally' find its just place and person. May you succeed in achieving your goals through #hendrix22lovesyou
Hey hendirx! I have written something for the initiative. Please find time to read this
https://steemit.com/hendrix22lovesyou/@goel.tarun/udayan-a-small-school-with-big-aspirations
#hendrix22lovesyou
I understand what you're saying but I do not even remotely think this is stupid. For example, if I'm out and a homeless person ask me for money, I always give if I have cash on me. They ay be collecting money to go buy smack, they may be a full time begger, I mean it does pay more than minimun wage. There's a danger in everything in life, however it's never stupid to do this sort of thing. It is the act of kindness that counts. This could become contagious and help an evolution of sharing. Will it get rid of the monetary system? no. Will it get rid of negative human nature, such as scammers? no. But it will make Brendan's soul more complete along with everyone else who upvotes to help those in need, of which there are many.
Agreed!!! Thank you :)