Would you???

johneddie · May 6, 2015

Got a "friend" on Facebook....don't personally know the guy,never met him. He has started a GoFundme page to raise money ($2000) to buy a new set of tires for his Cherokee. Reason being he can't "spend" money on his hobby because of wife and kids college expenses. Says it's not charity and kind of a joke... :dunno:

Thoughts??? I'll reserve my comments at this time.

al1tonyota · May 7, 2015

I saw that I assumed it was a joke if it's serious that's pretty dumb!

TBItoy · May 7, 2015

If people want to give money to help a guy out buying him some tires, then that's their business.

Not really much different than helping someone work on their junk, or loaning them tools, or a trailer, or giving someone a part they need.

Everything has monetary value (including time), it just the actual exchange of real money that gives people a pause.

End of the day, it's all the same.

At least he's being honest, nothing wrong with that!

(I have more pride than to literally ask people for cash to buy toys, but some people don't!)

lowbudgetjunk · May 7, 2015

I don't have any friends on Facebook i haven't met personally. Facebook started out as a good stalker site, progressed to a great stalker site, that is all. Meet people before you click ok, we will be friends.

I have a handful of friends, 173 acquaintances and 6.7 billion strangers.

Shortbus · May 7, 2015

Seriously not what I was expecting based on title.

I guess have to say the guy's got some guts. If it was for his only means of transportation I believe it would be different. But at least he's honest and not claiming it's for another cause.

johneddie · May 7, 2015

lowbudgetjunk said:
I don't have any friends on Facebook i haven't met personally. Facebook started out as a good stalker site, progressed to a great stalker site, that is all. Meet people before you click ok, we will be friends.

I have a handful of friends, 173 acquaintances and 6.7 billion strangers.

This wasn't what I was getting at,but a very good point. I've been thinking about cleaning my page up just to get rid of the stupid crap like that. Guess I'm just a nice guy cause we've got "75 friends" in common. Know I'm "friends" with some on here...but that's different.

TBItoy · May 7, 2015

Re: Re: Would you???

johneddie said:
This wasn't what I was getting at,but a very good point. I've been thinking about cleaning my page up just to get rid of the stupid crap like that. Guess I'm just a nice guy cause we've got "75 friends" in common. Know I'm "friends" with some on here...but that's different.

I cleaned mine up a couple weeks ago, unfollowed EVERYONE except the shops/people/businesses that are hobby related. Went through and liked/followed a bunch of new stuff.

And then I haven't logged on since lol

June dog · May 7, 2015

johneddie said:
Got a "friend" on Facebook....don't personally know the guy,never met him. He has started a GoFundme page to raise money ($2000) to buy a new set of tires for his Cherokee. Reason being he can't "spend" money on his hobby because of wife and kids college expenses. Says it's not charity and kind of a joke... Thoughts??? I'll reserve my comments at this time.

Are you ****ing serious. Sounds like he needs to work a little harder and save some money. Glad he's not on my friends list.

CHASMAN9 · May 7, 2015

So what's wrong with a set of used tires for half the money rather than asking for $2000 for a new set? Just like buying a buggy, buy what you can afford. Before you know it, he will be needing a new motor and transmission, then what? :dunno:

kmcminn · May 7, 2015

Who is this guy? Is he on here?

We have to know his name before we can buy his tires.

John Galbreath Jr. · May 7, 2015

lowbudgetjunk said:
I don't have any friends on Facebook i haven't met personally.

THIS. I have a Facebook rule. You can be my Facebook friend Only If I have had you over to my house for dinner, or would have you over my house for dinner. Otherwise, you are not a true friend. The 38 Special Offroad Facebook page is for the others.

https://www.facebook.com/38SpecialOfffroad

CHASMAN9 · May 7, 2015

JohnG said:
THIS. I have a Facebook rule. You can be my Facebook friend Only If I have had you over to my house for dinner, or would have you over my house for dinner. Otherwise, you are not a true friend. The 38 Special Offroad Facebook page is for the others.

So when do I get my invite?

jwilson645 · May 7, 2015

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TBItoy said:
I cleaned mine up a couple weeks ago, unfollowed EVERYONE except the shops/people/businesses that are hobby related. Went through and liked/followed a bunch of new stuff.

And then I haven't logged on since lol

I just straight up deleted my Facebook at the first of the year. Too much bullshit and I just had enough. I'm much happier without it and haven't even had an urge to go back.

John Galbreath Jr. · May 7, 2015

CHASMAN9 said:
So when do I get my invite?

Don't worry, your wife has been here :cougar:

TN9703 · May 7, 2015

TBItoy said:
If people want to give money to help a guy out buying him some tires, then that's their business.

Not really much different than helping someone work on their junk, or loaning them tools, or a trailer, or giving someone a part they need.

Everything has monetary value (including time), it just the actual exchange of real money that gives people a pause.

End of the day, it's all the same.

At least he's being honest, nothing wrong with that!

(I have more pride than to literally ask people for cash to buy toys, but some people don't!)

This. Especially the last line.

jeeptj99 · May 7, 2015

June dog said:
Are you ****ing serious. Sounds like he needs to work a little harder and save some money. Glad he's not on my friends list.

My thoughts. If it's a hobby and you can't afford it might want to look at another one. That's why it took me 2 years to build my jeep the little I did.

CHASMAN9 · May 7, 2015

JohnG said:
Don't worry, your wife has been here

As well as my dog, I sure miss him... :flipoff1:

al1tonyota · May 7, 2015

JohnG said:
THIS. I have a Facebook rule. You can be my Facebook friend Only If I have had you over to my house for dinner, or would have you over my house for dinner. Otherwise, you are not a true friend. The 38 Special Offroad Facebook page is for the others.

https://www.facebook.com/38SpecialOfffroad

Well I feel just as warm and fuzzy inside! Thanks buddy

Rootar · May 7, 2015

its actually just a joke to mess with people, i know the guy.

86chevota · May 7, 2015

TBItoy said:
If people want to give money to help a guy out buying him some tires, then that's their business.

Not really much different than helping someone work on their junk, or loaning them tools, or a trailer, or giving someone a part they need.

Everything has monetary value (including time), it just the actual exchange of real money that gives people a pause.

End of the day, it's all the same.

At least he's being honest, nothing wrong with that!

(I have more pride than to literally ask people for cash to buy toys, but some people don't!)

I agree with you. Time is money!!! I work for myself and my guys hear me say that daily!