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Freecycle again: when is it not rude to ask?
NotCinderell:
I joined our local freecycle, and the first thing I posted was a request. I know, horrid and shocking.
Except my request was for a few of the plastic buckets that scoopable cat litter comes in. I wash them out and use them for a variety of things, including scraps for composting, clean litter that came in a bag but stores more nicely in a bucket, and dry cat food.
If the item requested is something that people might otherwise regard as trash but someone might find useful, is it rude to make requests for such an item? Incidentally, several people made offers to us promptly after we put up the request.
Shoo:
--- Quote from: NotCinderell on October 22, 2009, 06:10:20 PM ---I joined our local freecycle, and the first thing I posted was a request. I know, horrid and shocking.
Except my request was for a few of the plastic buckets that scoopable cat litter comes in. I wash them out and use them for a variety of things, including scraps for composting, clean litter that came in a bag but stores more nicely in a bucket, and dry cat food.
If the item requested is something that people might otherwise regard as trash but someone might find useful, is it rude to make requests for such an item? Incidentally, several people made offers to us promptly after we put up the request.
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Doesn't seem like there'd be anything wrong with that, IMO. Your request is a perfect example of what Freecycle is (or should be) all about. Making sure stuff stays out of our landfills.
Individual groups have their own sets of rules. The one I belong to says you must post something to give before you can post something wanted. I don't know if that's kosher or not, but our moderators enforce it. Yours obviously don't, so I think you're good.
drebay:
I would have no problem with that. Those things are useful aren't they?
DottyG:
--- Quote from: NotCinderell on October 22, 2009, 06:10:20 PM ---I joined our local freecycle, and the first thing I posted was a request. I know, horrid and shocking.
Except my request was for a few of the plastic buckets that scoopable cat litter comes in. I wash them out and use them for a variety of things, including scraps for composting, clean litter that came in a bag but stores more nicely in a bucket, and dry cat food.
If the item requested is something that people might otherwise regard as trash but someone might find useful, is it rude to make requests for such an item? Incidentally, several people made offers to us promptly after we put up the request.
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DANG!!! I just threw out about 8 of those just the other day! I didn't realize people might need them.
Sophia:
yeah, those buckets were great when I ordered my wedding flowers from the internet. I think I used a dozen of them.
I think that type of request is perfect. Have you gotten any?
The type of requests I like, "Anyone have any wedding decorations leftover? I am getting married on X date, and could use just about anything. I promise to pass them on."
The type of request I don't like, "Anyone have an iPhone? I dropped mine in the toilet."
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