Thread: Having a laugh?
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Old 6th Oct 2017, 12:21 pm   #66
Biggles
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Default Re: Having a laugh?

There are bad apples in all walks of life. Some people are always on the take. I've met plenty of them in the past. There are also plenty of people, and I would say the majority, who are willing, helpful and hard working. I think it's fairly obvious to any seasoned forum member which people are trying to take advantage. Don't lose heart. This forum has a lot of very knowledgeable members who are always willing to go the extra mile because they love the hobby and helping other people to do so. We will just have to tolerate the odd occasion where our patience is tested. I personally prefer to see something being put to use which has spent umpteen years loafing about in my shed. I rarely ask for money. I think the voluntary charity donation thing works well because it avoids the awkwardness of putting a price on something/haggling pointlessly and the true value of the item is decided by the recipient, via their donation. Win win.
Alan.
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