Hello Freecycle(TM) Members,
With the current economic condition of our country, we are all feeling the pinch this holiday season. Due to this, and because of the approaching holiday season, we want to remind all members that that Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) is a recycling/environmental group.
Freecycle is not a charity or a need-fulfilling organization. It is not for wish lists. A happy side effect of our efforts is the fact that many needs *are* met through the generosity of our members. However, this is not the primary purpose of Freecycle. Freecycle exists as a forum to help people give away items that they would otherwise be throwing away. Our mission is to prevent still-usable tangible items from going to the landfill.
To that end, all members of Freecycle are equal, and you do not need to justify your request. A simple Wanted post is enough. Please leave out explanations of hardship or need such as financial situation, unemployment status, disability, etc. In fact, absolutely no explanation is preferred.
When you want something and you turn to The Freecycle Network to find it, you do not have to explain or justify your desire, you only need to simply ask for it. The details of your personal life are no one's business but your own, especially in a public group of 6251 members.
Below are some examples of an appropriate and an inappropriate post.
Appropriate:
Wanted: baby crib (Tacoma)
I'm having a baby boy, and we could use a crib. Thank you.
Not appropriate:
Desperately needed a baby crib and other things, Tacoma.
My boyfriend is in jail and I am on disability. And I have no idea where we are going to get presents for the kids, plus I have another one on the way. I can't pay my bills, and they are about to foreclose on my house. I cry every day. Without Freecycle, my kids are going to have no Christmas. Can you all help? I need a crib, baby clothes, food for a Christmas dinner, candy for the stocking and two presents each for our 15 kids.
Merry Christmas & thank you for being such a great group!
Your Friendly Tacoma Area Freecycle(TM) Moderators
Questions? Comments? TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com
QUICK GUIDE TO CORRECT SUBJECT LINE FORMAT:
(Use ONLY one of these four keywords)
OFFER: couch - (Your Home Location)
TAKEN: couch - (Your Home Location)
WANTED: garden hose - (Your Home Location)
RECEIVED: garden hose - (Your Home Location)
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Please join our new forum, the Tacoma Area Freecycle Café. It is a place where you can share links, services, resources, community agencies, volunteer opportunities, trade, or barter.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TacomaAreaFreecycle_Cafe
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COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS? Email: TacomaAreaFreecycle-owner@yahoogroups.com
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