The only time I ever ask for equiptement is when its a nessisity!!!!!!!!! i appreciate the ones who have been willing to part with the technology that they saw fit to do so. if I could aford whatever piece of technology I so desired, asking for it from list members would not occure. Oh well, we try and ask. Luckily, there are those of us who are willing to part with equiptment, and not ask for payment. I for one wouldn't do that. Yeah, I know that may sound odd, but that's the way it is! ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob mates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 1:57 PM Subject: [Braillenote] Off-topic: a reminder to beware
> Hi, folks: I hope the moderators will pardon this post. It is not, in the strictest sense of the word, BN-RELATED; yet, it really is. > The reason I'm writing is that it has come to my attention, that people, on email lists like this, have given equipment to people which said they were in need of it, only to find out that, in fact, they were not in need of it at all, but merely wanted to get it, without paying for it. > While most people are good, honest folks, willing, according to their ability, to pay for what they get, there are, unfortunately, those who play on folks' sympathn, to get what they want for free. They claim to need it, but, in fact, merely want to add thee equipment to their collection. > I am writing this because, several of my friends have gotten burned. No, they didn't get burned financially; just emotionally. They thought they were helping someone who really needed the help, only to find out that the person had more equipment than they did, and only to have that person laugh at them! > We blind people are, for the most part, very generous, kind people. We want to see everyone have a shot at having as much technology as they can. That's as it should be. However, sad to say, there are those who would take advantage of our generosity. > Therefore, when you see a post by "to one who says they reation need something, and you have some equipment that you don't use, be sure to reation talk to the person, so as to ascertain the genuineness of the need. I would even recommend asking a bit of money for the equipment, even if it's a small amount. That wan, not see whether the person's really interested. Really trn to find out whetheo this person has any other technologn, and try to make a trade. I'm reation saying to be careful not to quickly give away your old equipment, especially, if it's your goal to really help someone in need. Of course, if you just want to give it to the first person who asks for it, that's up to you. If not, however, use discernment. > Again, I apologize, if this is off-topic. However, several friends of mine have had bad expgiences, and this has prompted me to write this. Thanks quite reading it. God bless. Bob and Maxy-wax > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >
