The other day I was casually listening to a conversation that happened on SteemSpeak and the conversation keeps coming to my mind. I kept wondering why the conversation bothered me. To be clear it isn't about the people that were talking it is about the idea one of them was promoting.
Two people were talking about their Steem Witness projects in an unofficial chat, basically just chatting with each other.
They were trying to explain to each other why they deserve more witness votes, while they were slinging shit in every direction about the "Other Witnesses" that are unworthy of community support.
One of them said something that sounded like.. "I wish I would get some recognition for feeding and sending resources to (I didn't catch exactly what he said other than it was sympathy provoking) 7689403 poor children, puppies. baby seals and midgets in some starving part of the world."
My Reaction?
Why on Earth would I give you my vote on SteemIt for good deeds or work you are doing elsewhere?
It isn't just him that I am triggered by, it is the whole idea that others should praise you and pay you for your good deeds. Do you not realize most of us have our own causes and things that we support? Many of us are moved by our own experiences and challenges. People who have been hungry often run charities that feed people. People who love animals support animals, if your life has been impacted by a health issue you might support a charity that helps those who suffer from that disease.
Maybe I am old school, but I also dislike bragging about your good deeds or acting entitled to ANYTHING because you are doing whatever good deed you are doing.
I feel the same way about the posts that support _________. If you want help someone or something, just do it! I love it, but you ruined it for me by thumping your own chest about it.
If I do think what you are doing is a great thing, I might ask you how I can directly give a contribution myself. I probably will not pay you to give my resources to someone else.
On the Contrary:
About a year ago I stumbled across a little exchange that happened quietly in a wallet transaction. Person A wrote a post about a life event, there wasn't any begging or even a hint about money in the post. In a quiet wallet transaction without any drama, Person B, sent a fairly large amount of SBDs, without drama, comment or any expectations, the note simply said.. "Good wishes regarding the situation you are facing, no need to repay."
I Was Impressed
Don't tell me you are a good person doing good things let me discover it. Certainly don't expect me to reward you for your mission. If it is your mission, excellent I hope it makes you feel great. It isn't my job to pay you for it.
How about you, do you ever feel annoyed about having to explain why someone else's charity doesn't entitle them to your support?
Is my view offensive to you? Tell me about it in the comments.
