Kuregi Mistwood Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ok so what has came to mind today is people have been asking for cash coz "its christmas" Do not give them L$ hold on to your L$ its begging its against the tos do not hand out your L$ its an "abuse of xmas" from the person requesting the L$, i want everyone to know about this.and everyone to block the people or tell them straight your not a bank we work hard for our L$ even upload it so do not allow this scam to evolve for next yearMany Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Vuissent Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 As far as I'm aware, it is not against ToS to give your Lindens to anyone, nor is it neccessarily against ToS to ask others for $L. If you consider it either harassment or spam, it becomes against the ToS, but that's really left up to personal interpretation. Begging is just rude and annoying. But it's up to individual people whether or not they choose to give their $L to beggers. Beggers will use any excuse to guilt others into giving them $L, including "abusing" the holidays. It's nothing new. Ignore, mute, AR if you feel so inclined, and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Ceawlin Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh, is this something new??! I've never encountered anyone asking for L$s out of the blue before... </sarcasm> BTW, please do point out where in the TOS it states that begging for L$s is prohibited. It's annoying, yes, but I just cannot find that clause. "Abuse of Xmas"? BWAHAHAHAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuregi Mistwood Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 :matte-motes-bashful-cute:i just wanted everyone to be aware so guess it has worked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Kuregi Mistwood wrote: Ok so what has came to mind today is people have been asking for cash coz "its christmas" Do not give them L$ hold on to your L$ They are complete strangers and asking for L$ do not hand out your L$ as its against the terms of service be aware of this "abuse of xmas" i want everyone to know and everyone to block the person we work hard for our L$ even upload it so do not allow this scam to evolve for next year Many Thanks toss me some TOS section where it says i can't..then i won't..otherwise i must feed my adiction of giving Alms to the poor.. ALMS for the poor!!! we now go live to ALMs for the poor aid concert somewhere in cyber space.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuregi Mistwood Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 also L$ can be cashed into real cash so i thought knock it on the head quickly and let you all be aware of it thats all what if someone abused that ? L$ asking thing same person asking for more and more to every different person and everyone gave to them hmm? Could make a lot of cash that way hmm? Now explain that Now lets press the issue whats your views should begging be allowed? Your view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Ceawlin Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yes, the Chinese gold farmers have all left WoW and are now here begging for L$s in SL, where that L$10 that they "desperately need for that outfit" is worth a whole $.04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuregi Mistwood Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 good point now let see everyone elses view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squashy Beeswing Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think what you're trying to say is that it's an abuse of people's Xmas 'good will', not that it's an abuse of Xmas itself. Personally, i have zero good will at Xmas -- far less than at any other time of the year -- so consider me immune. And, no, i don't think anyone's going to get RL rich from begging in SL. That's preposterous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuregi Mistwood Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thats what i ment "abuse of goodwill" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuregi Mistwood Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Important: One thing you shouldn't do for Linden dollars is beg for them. Unsolicited requests for L$ are considered rude and are not appreciated. source: http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowlege-Base/How-to-get-Linden-dollars/ta-p/700085 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 if my Alms could help only just one person get off the crack..then the millions and millions i had given away would have all been worth it.. change makes Changes Oo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireschen Hesten Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 beggars are just plain annoying i never give them money because really do they need it, i think not. they've probably sent the same message to every one else in the store and one fool parted with their money. if i get a begging message these days i'm quite inclined to pass the beggar a copy of a hud i use on occasion that lets you earn money from travelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Claireschen Hesten wrote: beggars are just plain annoying i never give them money because really do they need it, i think not. they've probably sent the same message to every one else in the store and one fool parted with their money. if i get a begging message these days i'm quite inclined to pass the beggar a copy of a hud i use on occasion that lets you earn money from travelling i like the ones that get in a group and ask to borrow 100L$ and they will pay you back in a couple of days.. i actually find it interesting the different things people will try to get money from others.. some get real creative..the one thing they all have in common is how obvious they are hehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigren Panthar Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 It is probably because they cannot buy their own $L, following the labs bungling of the billing system over the weekend and since the 7th when it was announced to be resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qie Niangao Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Okay, I'm convinced: I'll give up begging until after the holidays. If you'd like to show your appreciation for this gesture, just sent your L$s to my account. Thanks, and happy holidays! [/jingle] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Kuregi Mistwood wrote: Important: One thing you shouldn't do for Linden dollars is beg for them. Unsolicited requests for L$ are considered rude and are not appreciated. source: http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowlege-Base/How-to-get-Linden-dollars/ta-p/700085 that is not from the TOS.. your intentions are good but you are giving out misinformation about the rules.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Jetaime Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I never give money to beggers because SL is not a necessity in life. For most beggers its just entertainment. If they want $L they can get them the same way the rest of us do by buying them or earning them. Begging is annoying and shows no class. If you are approached by a begger and feel the need to give in the holiday spirit, give the money to a RL legit charity that address REAL needs. There are plenty of them in SL that will gladly accept your $L no matter the amount. Giving them to a begger only encourages more begging and fosters a sense of entitlement. You can tell the begger that is what you are doing and suggest that if they have a RL legitimate need, they go apply to a charity for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Furse Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 that's why we have a MUTE button in our toolbox (muting someone is been observed as a quick and painful death)..... :matte-motes-big-grin-evil: *meows* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Silverspar Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Kuregi Mistwood wrote: also L$ can be cashed into real cash so i thought knock it on the head quickly and let you all be aware of it thats all what if someone abused that ? L$ asking thing same person asking for more and more to every different person and everyone gave to them hmm? Could make a lot of cash that way hmm? Now explain that Now lets press the issue whats your views should begging be allowed? Your view thanks for the warning, I guess. it's been going on since, well, for ever, you must be new. sometimes I give beggars money, sometimes I don't - just like in RL, I guess. i'm personally not inclined to want to add any more rules to SL than we already have, tho. begging in sl will get you booted from most venues so I'm pretty sure the problem polices itself eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca Flotta Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 They can afford a computer They can afford a internet connection They obviously can afford a home from where they are connecting to SL Do they need my money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloise Baily Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 No Orca they don't need your money, though not veryone is paying for their own computer, internetz and/or home (if that's what you'd call it in some cases), they WANT your money. It's entirely up to you whether you give them L. Tell them to go forth etc., set them aflame with the particle fire from hell, or just suck through your teeth a bit. Try not to forget though, that some of these new guys will have been told to beg for Lindens by older members who do this kinda stuff *for a laugh*. I give them the benefit of the doubt and question them. I've given L to some and told others to sling their greedy hooks. It's really hard to assign a *type* to anyone in SL. It's just too diverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Giffen Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Maybe their parents won't give them any money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Orca Flotta wrote: They can afford a computer They can afford a internet connection They obviously can afford a home from where they are connecting to SL Do they need my money? yes ..because after spending it all on that stuff they are flat broke LOL kidding hehehe \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Deakins Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Kuregi. Begging in SL has been happening for many years. It's nothing new. If you don't like it, do what most people do, and say "no". It's that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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