I'm in a crabby mood so,

[roxy]

lemme ask you something--why are we (as in fandom, not the royal we) supposed to donate to Jensen's baby fund? Because when celebs say, 'oh please donate to XX charity', what they really mean is 'don't send your stupid gifts to us we don't want that shit'.

Come on, these folks make more money than god, or at least more money than probably my flist's combined salary. What they spend on stuff for their kids could feed someone like me for a month, probably two. Three. Why would you (as in random nutjob you, not *you* specifically,) even contemplate taking your hard-earned pelf and spending it on someone who you don't know and again, does not want your shit and does not shop at the places you shop? Even if you get your Aunt Madge to knit one of her famous afghans (or however you make an afghan) that everyone in town just adores and hopes like anything to get one for their own spawn, celebs are gonna--well, more than likely never see it--don't they have people for stuff like that? I know if I was a celeb I'd have people for that.

I guess some folks feel a connection with the actors they see on their screen every week. I know I do. I feel this deep connection with Jensen and Jared, and it expresses itself in writing and reading some really nasty stuff about what they do with their down time. I know, heart-warming, right? *waves hand* Told you I was crabby.

In totally unrelated news, I am very much enjoying our watch of The Walking Dead. BG and I are totally immersed. I'm going deaf from her constant fear-filled shrieks. Very amusing! And the little kid, Carl? Holy shit, that kid's a G! There's a little Dean for you!

Okay, I'm actually going to post this instead of deleting it.

Comments

[bt-kady.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what to say here, since apparently I'm one of those insane, idiotic fanatics who give to the charities the guys and their wives ask us to give to in liu of baby gifts.

I can't afford to give much ($10 to $20 is the max) but I still give because the charities are worthy ones. I give because I care about the guys and their families. *shrugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I'm just a person who tends towards the cynical . There's always a risk in a post like this of offending a friend which is why I seldom post crabby posts without pointing at myself first--you know my first target generally does tend to be me instead of other people.

As for the pleasure you get from donating, well, you have to do what pleases yourself, right? And if it helps someone else along the way, that's even better.

[bt-kady.livejournal.com]

No harm done, hon. I just felt a bit insulted after reading all the posts made in response to yours. I don't often have the money to give to charities the way I'd like, so when Jared and Jensen ask, I give if I can. I don't do it entirely for them, but because the charities they choose are usually worthy ones.

If people don't want to give, it's their decision. No harm, no fowl. I just felt that those of us who want to give shouldn't be looked down on, no matter our reasons for doing so.
*hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGS*

You have a generous spirit! Thank you! ♥