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[–] 7 points 6 months ago (-1 children)

In streets, they are talking to random strangers. Like I'm going to the grocery store, on the way there someone asks for money because they want money.

Online, they are usually begging their fans, or at least people who is showing some sort of interest. Like I'm watching a YouTube video, and the creator is asking for a donation, as a volunteer payment for their effort.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (-1 children)

    Can you spare a dollar? I need a beer.

    Exactly, it's not related to me at all.

    there's a whole class of street beggars pretending to look needy

    Yep, in some areas that can actually give a middle class income.

    Imagine working hard on a low income job, but you make enough to "fit in". You have a house, you have a car, your kids can join class trips.

    Then there's a beggar that's making more than you, but doesn't have any kids. They have a better house, a better car, and goes to Thailand for two weeks every year.

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