EPTOn March 20 2012 04:36 Uraeus wrote:
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Seriously, what's wrong with you, guys??? Do you REALLY feel the need to shit on every guy's parade?
Is Matt being deceptive about his goals or where the money will go? NO
Is he somehow draining money from more consensual charities? NO
Could he stay at home watching Day[9] and GSL all day long feeling sorry for himself? Absolutely!
But he's not. He has decided to take the matter into his own hands (pun intended. Or is it pushing it too far?) and not let his disability get in the way of his dream.
This at least deserves respect, if not sympathy.
And he is actually giving back to the community, so I don't see anything wrong with his initiative. And yes, this can probably inspire other disabled people and make them think "I can do it!" (whatever it is).
I am not going to give because I pity him, even though I am happy I am not in his situation.
I am going to support him with money because he is showing immense willpower and determination, and this is something I really admire. I do admire people who will struggle to make the most of their situation and help themselves, instead of wallowing in self pity.
It is everyone's right to not sympathize and all, but arguing that he is actually scamming us is pretty shameful. If you think you are somehow challenged and deserve money to get a "vacation" in Korea, well, go ahead! Set a goal, plan your trip, make us dream with you!
But I guess pepole calling him out are just bitter and jealous because they lack the willpower to do it.
Brb, going to donate via paypal.
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On March 20 2012 03:36 Ventor wrote:
I don't really agree with this fund raiser. It's great that you're trying to do what makes you happy but I don't see why you're asking people for money to do it. A lot of people are put into situations in their life where money becomes an issue and they can't get what they want at the moment and have to work for it. This just seems counter intuitive to that and you're skipping the 'working hard' bit.
I don't really agree with this fund raiser. It's great that you're trying to do what makes you happy but I don't see why you're asking people for money to do it. A lot of people are put into situations in their life where money becomes an issue and they can't get what they want at the moment and have to work for it. This just seems counter intuitive to that and you're skipping the 'working hard' bit.
The fact that this is only happening because he is disabled is an INSULT if anything.
"Hey, you're not like us! So you're going to get special treatment!" You're ignoring the fact that is a regular person. If you truly thought of physically disabled people as equals you would have the same attitude as me, but you don't, because you put them in a different category from your own and feel the need to donate and defend them.
"Hey, you're not like us! So you're going to get special treatment!" You're ignoring the fact that is a regular person. If you truly thought of physically disabled people as equals you would have the same attitude as me, but you don't, because you put them in a different category from your own and feel the need to donate and defend them.
Seriously, what's wrong with you, guys??? Do you REALLY feel the need to shit on every guy's parade?
Is Matt being deceptive about his goals or where the money will go? NO
Is he somehow draining money from more consensual charities? NO
Could he stay at home watching Day[9] and GSL all day long feeling sorry for himself? Absolutely!
But he's not. He has decided to take the matter into his own hands (pun intended. Or is it pushing it too far?) and not let his disability get in the way of his dream.
This at least deserves respect, if not sympathy.
And he is actually giving back to the community, so I don't see anything wrong with his initiative. And yes, this can probably inspire other disabled people and make them think "I can do it!" (whatever it is).
I am not going to give because I pity him, even though I am happy I am not in his situation.
I am going to support him with money because he is showing immense willpower and determination, and this is something I really admire. I do admire people who will struggle to make the most of their situation and help themselves, instead of wallowing in self pity.
It is everyone's right to not sympathize and all, but arguing that he is actually scamming us is pretty shameful. If you think you are somehow challenged and deserve money to get a "vacation" in Korea, well, go ahead! Set a goal, plan your trip, make us dream with you!
But I guess pepole calling him out are just bitter and jealous because they lack the willpower to do it.
Brb, going to donate via paypal.
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TL;DR: Stop bitching in jealousy you idiots. Just cause this guy has power and will you don't have to try to shit all over him you covetous bastards
