Sunday 20 May 2012

is it just me...



is it just me or am i going mad...this thought has been rattling around my head since friday night... i was going through some of my usual blogs and reading up on what everyone has been up and making/wearing/eating etc and generally taking a peek into someone elses life really...

i like blogs...i like real life...but after reading one of my faves on friday night i found myself overcome with a sense of what i can only described as 'WTF???'

the author of the blog asking for donations towards a new roof for her house...a beautiful house she shares with her hubby and cat...what is the world coming too...is it just me?? am i the one with the problem??? needless to say, she got a few angry replies to this...but also a fair few donations too...

the author has her own business, no children and a hubby who works too, plus a successful shop from her blog...so why the need to stoop so low?

this has left me with a sour taste in my mouth and i doubt i will be reading the blog again...

so please tell me folks...is it just me? am i out of touch with the world?

sorry for the sunday rant...i'm looking forward to hearing all your thoughts...


9 comments:

  1. No I'm with you on this one. I think I would be un-following.

    I see blogs as open diaries not begging bowls...perhaps I'm not seeing the point either!!

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  2. P.S I've just noticed your label 'rant', that cracked me up :) x

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  3. I'm gobsmacked. That's just plain weird. Was it done in a jokey kind of way, like 'if someone wants to wave a magic wand and give me a million pounds'? By the way, if anyone does have a magic wand there are a few things I'd liked magicked up or away...! ;)

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  4. I'm gobsmacked. Was it done in a jokey kind of way, like 'if anyone has a magic wand can they summon me up a million pounds'? If by any chance someone does have a magic wand there are a few things I'd like magicked up or away... ;)

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  5. hi Pea Pod...i do like a good rant now and then...but usually bend my husbands ears with them...i couldn't keep this one to myself tho..

    hi mimi...unfortunately not...it's a serious one...might try and crochet you a wand...but i can't guarantee millions!!!

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  6. I am so with you on this one. I read that blog post about the donations for the roof straight after I had read another blog about the blogger getting a brand new car for Mother's Day. About 3 months after she was begging for donations for the adoption fees for her baby, which she had known she wanted to adopt for over a year but hadn't actually thought to start saving for. But she had thought to spend a considerable amount of money on toys and unnecessary baby equipment. I just don't understand some people's way of thinking. We all need something, I've got a 1970s turquoise bathroom that needs replacing but I'm not asking strangers to pay for a replacement!

    I suppose there are people from all walks of life who feel that begging for money is a reasonable thing to do. Certainly not what I believe in. But hey ho. xx

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  7. I agree with you that is totally "WTF". I find it bonkers that people actually donated money! A good rant is what is needed. xx

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  8. I'll drop you off that money I raised to pay for your sweety addiction on my way into work today!!!!

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  9. Oh no!! Asking for money is way out of line. Especially as said blogger seems to lead a very comfortable life. Charity is for those who really need it.

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