BEGGING - Does it bother you to see people begging on the internet?

Actually nowadays you can go to a community center, a drop in center, or a welfare office to use a computer and not need id to do so. Resource centers as well have computers free to use. There are even some shelters that have computers for the residents to use. So you can't say that you need money to use a computer. It's not always the case.

You are right about that getting on the net does mean you have the money to spend to have access on the net. That is why I too am surprised that they could spend money on the net and they would beg for money. But if in cases like asking for help in the net because they need to have to for medical assistance and the like that may be possible because having treatments like this would mean that they really could nopt afford to pay for that.

Hello, let me in. I think I dont mind because Im retired now and have much time online, but I was cheated from online making money (HYIP, duplication program, Typing at Home, etc around $500 and lost at forex online around $500), there are much scam also. I dont really understand what did you mean by "begging",was that including donation at some sites? Ok, lets forget it I just wanted to post. Happy myLoting anyway and see you. good luck.

At least the ones with the signs are willing to work for what you give them, but then can we trust them to take them to our home, working out in public would be alright. As for begging on the internet, how do ou kow the stories that people are giving you is true. I would not send money to anyone on the internet. If hey have internet service they are not that bad off as I see it. But yes some do go to the library to do what has to be done. My daughter uses the internet at the library, but she isn't begging for anything. There are too many scams out there to know who really needs help.

That's totally weird! I've never seen anyone begging online. But, then again, I don't get around to lots of blogs. I wouldn't mind seeing a donation button on a blog. That's not offensive to me. Especially if the blog is high quality, I wouldn't mind donating a small amount of money to the webmaster or blogger to help them continue their good work. Every little bit helps when blogging. Thanks for the discussion. Very insightful.

Actually at my library you can use the internet without a library card. What do you call begging? Do you mean for money? I have never seen anyone on the internet beg for money and if they did. I would help them if I could. you don't have to have absolutely nothing to be poor and in need of money. We are about to lose our house and we are starting to get shut off notices for a lot of our things. My boyfriend works very hard for his money, but it just is not enough. I would surly ask someone for money before we are living on the streets. Wouldn't you? You can tell me you would rather be living on the streets with no roof over your head before you would ask someone for help. To me that is just being stuborn.

I too detest a human being stooping so low and beg for money putting his self esteem at stake.There are plenty of people in my country who has enjoyed the free money and stuck to it without any shame.The aged and invalid or handicapped are another matter altogether.

Hi sergeantrom, Quite a bit actually. I get very irritating when people beg everywhere. I find this magnified on online multi-player games especially. For those games I played, there will always been a group of people who will beg non-stop. They will beg for anything for virtual gold and item to free training to level their characters. It seems that me that they feel they have a holy right to be given everything they ask for - even though the rest of the players got all those things through their own effort too. One thing about the library card thingy. Over here it is different. Unless you drag it out long, citizens get free library membership forever and we don't need any identification or library card to enter the library. You need either to borrow books though. Currently, if you want to use the computers/internet on the computers, you still need to pay a minimal sum. But if you have your own WI-FI device, then you can tap on the network free.

It is possible (although not so likely) that those who beg on the internet do not have the means to own a computer or an internet connection, and ask their friends or other people to help them send a request. The internet has provided a new platform for beggars to try getting some charity from strangers instead of them being out on the streets. Regardless, I never really pay serious attention to such requests. With so many scams nowadays, I really cannot trust such messages and requests sent over the internet, and I believe there are many who think likewise. It is sad because if such requests for help are ignored by people, the genuine cases will also be bypassed or ignored. The trouble is we just don't know which is genuine and which is not, so better to be safe by not answering such requests, than to be sorry if you find yourself being the next victim of scammers.

I understand what you are saying about begging, but you mentioned the people that have "Will work for food" signs. Why are they so bad, if they are willing to work for it. I have helped these people and there are some very talented people out there that just need a helping hand. The economy is bad and we all need a little help sometime and can't always find a job immediately. I've even seen CEO's of companies who have had to take janitorial jobs just to make ends meet so it's bad for all of us out here, not just a few. Just my 2 cents.

i agree 100%. i get so tired of people whineing & it's always the same ones. i know there is one woman who claims to be so educated & seems to think she knows everything. if that was the case why is she always on here whining. i don't have any money to speak of but i figure if u have the money to buy a computer, pay for it monthly u can't be to bad off. i think it's very obvious they are wanting people to feel sorry for them. i don't. have a good one.

The begging I see is usually political. Please give us money so we can fight this policy or that. Individuals begging I've not yet seen, but I would pass over them the same as I pass over the political ones. I don't like dealing with beggars whether in person, through the mail, or on the internet. I know that makes me sound uncharitable. I support what I support.

no idont bother.how can we just comment,on them without knowing what is there problem. lot of people are suffering from bread and work.there is nothing to feel small about this. please try to understand there difficulties and help them,if you are in a position,god will help you more.

there were some begging message left on my blog before.but i didn't care that cause it was hard for me to trust them.i didn't like to be cheat as a fool.if they really need help they have many ways to get help i think.

i agree because almost everyone is in the same boat as these whiners because the poor economy has affected just about everyone in some shape or form but do we all complain? no, we just work harder! not only the 'i want something for nothing' but 'i am the victim' mentality. (even the people commiting the crime have that mentality!)

Oh tell me about it, I had a friend once who shared to me how much he pitied someone he talked to online because he said that the girl really needed support, couldn't go to school, and sometimes can't even eat three square meals a day. The girl was asking that he help her even if it's only for food etc. Well, I can't believe he bought into her so much that he was willing to send her money the following day, but his idea changed when I told him "if she couldn't have a complete meal a day, then why don't she just use the money for talking to him on the internet for food?" I mean, you're right, there are many expenses that you need to be able to go online. Yes, it could be cheap and all, but it's actually an addiction. You go online because you know some fool would believe your story. Another experience I couldn't forget was that one time I was forced to use an internet service outside (because my net connections were busted and all at home) so I went there in the internet cafe, then while doing my thing, I overheard several women laughing out loud. They were like 40's or close to 50's I guess, then they'd brag about their 'chatmates' sending them dollars. The worst part, was that they were actually using the photos of their nieces who were young (20's). Webcams weren't very popular then, but the thought that these women do this for fun!? Just because some people would really fall for these scams. Whew! Unbelievable.

As if begging literally. Dont mind them. They perhaps need that money that much. But just ignore them.

I completely agree here. I mean, fair enough to ask for help on the internet but to ask for money for nothing - get lost!!! You do have to have some sort of money to be on the internet - even if it was just your ID to get your library card!!

I have never come across beggers on Internet

begging is the product of not giving... technology and networking is just another means of people needing life... technological advancements are not for the solution of poverty, instead utilization of these phenomena aggravates the disparity of those who have and those who have nots... begging on the internet is a progressive way to adapt in this situation...