Posts In Social Media That Can Also Help People
@SIMPLYD (90721)
Philippines
January 26, 2017 2:52am CST
Do you have a facebook account ?
Have you come across at Fb, some posts of other people who posted pictures that makes people near their places help the person in the picture?
This actually happened at Facebook.
Two young students from two separate places who were pictured, one was studying under a street lamp while the other one is studying by the roadside while helping sell some vegetables after school hours were surprised , when after some succeeding days some people came to their houses with groceries , books and lamps . Others came with money for their needs.
All , because their touching and candid pictures were posted at Facebook.
These are the kind of posts that I like seeing at Facebook actually .
If only I am from their place, I would also give them some money to help them in their needs.
Have you seen nice posts like these?
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24 responses
@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
26 Jan 17
Yes...this is one of the best parts of Facebook
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@Sylowi5_hh Actually, I mostly share funny ones and inspirational qoutes I very much like at Fb.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
Hello Ms. LT! Been missing you LOL! For the past 2 days maybe, we've not come across each other during your noon break hehehe!
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As to you, I think you have been busy with your projects again. Were you?@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD I went to the mall yesterday to buy something to give to my sister to be included in the offering for the Chinese New Year :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD I'll not be around during the day on Sunday because I was requested to attend the strategic planning.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
30 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD Only two weeks ago a woman has been arrested in the United States after she collected money using Facebook for two years. She pretended she had cancer and needed money for the cancer therapy. She posted photo of herself sick, well, she was perfectly healthy and used the money for vacations, clothes, shoes and so on.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
yes and when the post is a video, i prefer to watch them in my phone and not on desktop. last night, i watched on TV about these 2 very young boys taking care of their kid brother 2 years young, while in school.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD there is one that i saw last night while i was already in bed... there were the 'carrot man', the 'Badjao girl, but the picture showed an old woman carrying a big pile of firewood in her back, and the caption somewhat stated, "won't we give likes and shares for Mama?" or something like that. that post is so heartening and it made me misty last night. the sacrifices of a mother.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
@ridingbet Really, there is one like that. Had I seen it, I would cry because that is a very disheartening thing to do by an old woman. She's supposed to be resting at that time. 
Oh, I get misty eyed now, typing my comment.
Oh, I get misty eyed now, typing my comment. 2 people like this
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
Yes, and I think one was featured in McDonald's, the one who's studying outside a McDo branch. I think he was given a sholarship.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@brokenbee What is KMJS? I haven't seen that yet.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD Yes, that's true. Have you seen the new viral video of the two kids on FB, where the little girl was singing and she wanted to submit that video on FB? They were featured on KMJS.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
That is correct, post that can help people and not that can destroy or hurt them. Some people post negative things rather than uplifting words
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD sometimes it's irritating reading some posts in Facebook, that's the reason why I seldom go there
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
@ilocosboy I skip those and don't even like them. I want them (my friends who post those kind of posts) to know that I don't like them.
I especially dislike one friend who would always post a selfie of her face everyday and every time she posts her status. 
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Jan 17
We have viewed posts about people in our area and given assistance to some b/c of this. Social sites can help with these things when used correctly.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
Yes, that's the right words, when used correctly. Although, there are really people who open Facebook under aliases just to fool and swindle people by posing as someone who truly needs help.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
29 Jan 17
It is good to help those who are really trying to make something of themselves and I agree a little help goes a long way. It is those that are too idle to get off their rears and try to change themselves. Some people expect things to be thrown at them with no effort on their part.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD They are siblings who were quarreling in a video for all the world to see. Apparently the girl wanted to upload a song for their father who never came back home after work. I heard that because of their instant fame, many people buy 'kakanin' and 'balut' from them.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
Indeed , charity begins at home. That's why also before I give help I also would see if anyone within the family needs help. I deal with that first , then , I still have some money and time for those needing help, I give.
I think it's not that way there in the US. Here, it's popular, that's why some people are defrauded because scrupulous persons do it at FB to swindle people.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
I also wish for that. I actually like to help a lot of poor people. I just really hope i have the money to help them all.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
@Sylowi5_hh But in these two cases where they are in the opposite part of the Philippines, help can just be given by those near them , to see the authenticity of the post . Besides, it's not advisable to deposit money when an account is given where donations should be given. It could just be a scam.
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@Sylowi5_hh (46)
• United Kingdom
27 Jan 17
Someone said=You can make a difference with whatever you have,dont wait or hope.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
Yes, that is true . So we should really be discerning. Others would post other people's destitute pictures and ask for help for them. Then they would give an account where the financial help can be deposited. That's when you should never believe it.
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@Sylowi5_hh (46)
• United Kingdom
26 Jan 17
Some of those pics are just made up,and those posts fake,.fake profiles..conmen.,mostly
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
Yes, some are indeed like that. But these two are real.
It was even on the news and their stories were followed by the network because they too gave help.
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
That's good thing about Facebook. How very nice people responded and help the poor two students.
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@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
There was even a picture about a child studying within the gas station. These people should serve inspiration to others who have a home and parents and siblings to help them study.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
Yes, mostly these kind of posts are something that we really have to help because they are aspiring also to make good in life by really being determined to study.
@JESSY3236 (20039)
• United States
27 Jan 17
I'm on facebook. I like those types of stories. I haven't seen posts like that though.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
Let us say, it can only be in the Philippines. he he he
Though, amidst these true pictures of people needing help, some posts fake ones who in reality the help would go to these scrupulous persons posting them.
So here in the Philippines you should really be discerning.
If it os near your place then you can just give it direct to those poor people.
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@josie_ (10032)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
I'm not very active on FB. People mostly post mundane stuff that have become tiresome to see. But there are posts that show people's empathy for others and helping those in need. I get a warm fuzzy feeling and even teary eyed. There is still hope. Humanity is not totally lost in it's downward spiral towards self-destruction. 
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
Actually in these two cases, the people near their place went to their house because their names were asked by the poster of the pictures.
But if it is to deposit the money in an account - No way , i won't.
@Linda1234 (4712)
• Houston, Texas
26 Jan 17
You are right.I know this things happened in some places .It is very helpful for help people .
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
Are there posts like this too in your place. Social media can really help in outreaching to others for help.
