Has Trad Gang gotten too large?

[horatio1226]

A good cause is a good cause. Is it about the kids or the feelings of the "grown ups"? Its a great cause BUT, because sombody posted something that I took personally, ahh the heck with the sick kids???  :confused:

[Terry Green]

Whip...Don't beat yourself up.

Since you posted this this morning, we have had the biggest listing day so far by far.  46 listings. The night is young, and lets see what else it brings...

Ya done good!!!!            

Remember, 'no good deed goes unpunished'....but the rewards are the far greater!!!      

[horatio1226]

Count me in !

[Guru]

Whip, You did a real good thing buddy!      

The negativity of some is just ridiculous, yes...ridiculous!!

I'll never understand how some people think        :(   sad really....

 I mean seriously...you're not going to participate because of a thread about trying to get things going to make more money for sick kids....com'on!

Keep the faith guys,never mind the folks that just "don't get it"

I'll say it again, Whip you did good brother!

[jhg]

Just like politics. Its now "us" vs "them", "you" vs "me".

Thanks to everyone their contributions, however they see fit to make them. Lets not let this drift into bad feelings.

J-

[Whip]

Deadbolt, I don't argue about stuff on here. Please, just go back and read my last post and if there is something about it that you don't understand or take exception to send me a PM.

[Nakohe]

Deadbolt,

I have read this whole thread and no one is pressuring anyone to donate or bid that I could see. Whip was just reminding us that the auction was coming up and if we had things to donate we needed to get it done. I applaud you for what you do in your eveyday life, but do not make judgements on others for what we do. I have been a member here for quite a while and have never been pressured to do anything. This site has become a family to me that has prayed for me and helped me through some tough times. Loosing a wife to cancer, loosing a job to a bad economy, etc. They step up each and every day to help one another in either deed or prayer and I am proud to be a member here. I have participated in the St. Judes acution every year because it is a great cause not because I felt pressured to do it. Participate if you want to or not if you do not. No one will judge you either way. Ok enough of the soap box. Nuff said

[Terry Green]

Whip,

I always like making lemon aid out lemons.....so I'll make up for the "friend that was doing to donate a few items but is not because of this post" tomorrow....not sure how, but I will.  I'll find something to make up for it.

[Throop]

I want to donate but don't have a card also I thought up that trade gang should charge ten dollars a year and donate that money to st Jude's. It would also keep people from just signing up and possibly ripping people off. 10 dollars a year membership donated to the kids. My thoughts.

[owlbait]

Whip, I love ya Brother! Not a better person or more well meaning thread started in awhile. I must've got your vibe because I posted another small item on the Auction site before I read your post. I love helping the kids, but I'm a little selfish too. I have great fun bidding, sniping, and buying items.

[Larry Surtees]

Horatio1226 posted:

A good cause is a good cause. Is it about the kids or the feelings of the "grown ups"? Its a great cause

Ask these folks what they think


 http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d1473cb95601a110VgnVCM1000001e0215acRCRD&vgnextchannel=7f0b7ff0be118010VgnVCM1000000e2015acRCRD

[gregg dudley]

WOW!  I have read and re-read Joe's original post on this thread and am amazed that anyone would take it for anything other than what it was intended.  If you can not donate, do not feel obligated to donate, spend your time and resources elsewhere, or otherwise do not want to participate, so be it.  

I can not imagine feeling personally insulted by the call to action that was originally posted.  I certainly can not imagine being so turned off by it as to change your mind about donating to the St Jude's cause.  

I understand the toughness of the economy and the fact that as a society we are spread pretty thin right now. However, the number of donors vs the number of tradgang members speaks to general apathy.

Joe,  thanks for trying to rally the troops.  Your intentions were noble and the results have been more positive than not.

[John3]

Great thread Whip...!

This is ALL about the kids.

Lets do this big time June 1st...!

[David Mitchell]

I will NEVER understand the attitudes of some posting here.  I am grateful to Whip for the post--I put up a beautiful bow and set of Autumn Orange arrows.  I can be counted on from now on to support the sick kids that St. Jude's helps.  Haven't felt this good in a while.  Whip you are the man   .

[shaft slinger]

I wasn't going to donate this year as i give all year long and was having trouble getting things together this year, i have cancer and it is hard to find time between treatments and trying to get the every day things done, i will get it done though, may not be much but it will work.
   All i can say is if you don't want to
give then DON,T, you won't be missed by me ,but maybe by the kids.
    And
 who ever your are I Hope You never have to go through this.  

[pdk25]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
 

Originally posted by pdk25:
  I just don't think that the judgements that are implied in this thread on someone who chooses not to donate are justified.  I've bid on items in the past for this auction, but I think I'll sit this one out.

You are going to miss out on your own blessings of the fun of the auction, and not help sick kids based on Whip's post?

Hurt yourself and the kids based on a post?....Cut your nose of to spite your face?  What kind of attitude are you promoting?  Think about it. What are you accomplishing with that mentality? [/b]

Don't get me wrong.  I hope that more people donate and that you get record numbers again.  I'm glad that more people decided to participate based on this post, and I'm not rooting against the auction.   Believe me, I do my part more than you know.

[Kenneth]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
Whip,

I always like making lemon aid out lemons.....so I'll make up for the "friend that was doing to donate a few items but is not because of this post" tomorrow....not sure how, but I will.  I'll find something to make up for it.

Count me in as well for a little extra to make up for a couple who don't want to donate now.  I know I have a few more things here somewhere.

Great post Whip!!      Thanks to all who donate and contribute to this great cause!!  

[Mudd]

I am glad that Terry and Whip made the posts they made.
Did I feel pressured into giving because of them or their posts... nope.. but I did feel a conviction in my heart that I wanted to do for some sick children who need me to help as best I can. That conviction didn't come from Terry or Whip but I thank them for helping me kick start my thinking.

I wear my heart on my sleeve as most folks know but I make no apology for that. I also speak my mind/heart but never push anyone in any direction or belief.
I've been here since Moby Dick was in a fish bowl and I am a proud member of Tradgang, always have been, always will be.
If I ever offend anyone with my posts I would hope you'd pm me like a decent person and we can talk, if nothing else maybe we can agree to disagree.. that's fine....

But this is about the kids and it really only "happens" for the most part once a year.

 My past experiences tells me most folks have fun with it and feel good about what we've(tradgang) has done and is doing for the kids and the kids alone.(it's not about us)

Sometimes folks are in such a position that all they can give is applause.. and applause and cheerleaders are always welcome and needed.

I ramble too much! Forgive me!

God bless,Mudd

[Shinken]

Amen Mudd!  Amen!

IT is FUN!

Shoot straight, Shinken

[owlbait]

Retracted. PM if you want to discuss it.