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MineralMan

(150,521 posts)

4. Just delete that stuff and donate to organizations that you think speak for you.

Reply to Magoo48 (Original post)

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 12:57 PM

Jul 2025

There will never be an end to folks asking for your money. Just say no and make your own choices of recipients. Delete the texts and emails without even paying attention to them. Donate as YOU choose.

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It begins with Obama and Bush, speaking out, good, Bono is crying, touching, then comes the pitch: $75, $50, $25... [View all] Magoo48 Jul 2025 OP

They very well could be scams Nictuku Jul 2025 #1

People are sick of the ActBlue email/text barrage they get when they give just once, even. CrispyQ Jul 2025 #2

i'm so sick of the texts. mopinko Jul 2025 #3

Give false info. Jirel Jul 2025 #10

That's more trouble than deleteing the damned texts. CrispyQ Jul 2025 #11

Just delete that stuff and donate to organizations that you think speak for you. MineralMan Jul 2025 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 2025 #5

That's a waste. Jirel Jul 2025 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 2025 #12

I just deleted about 2 dozen texts from Ilsa Jul 2025 #6

Automatic nope, STOP, and block. Jirel Jul 2025 #7

192 phone numbers blocked and counting HelpImSurrounded Jul 2025 #9

Thanks everyone for you're very helpful input. Strangely, I feel much better now. Magoo48 Jul 2025 #13