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I run a small business that sells LEGO pieces and sets, sometimes I’ll send free LEGO to less fortunate families. As of yet no one has ever even said thank you. I know it’s silly of me to be hung up on this and I’m never going to stop donating sets to kids who need something to play with. But I don’t even know if some parcels arrived or if anything went wrong, everyone so far has gone radio silent.
Front page edit: Seriously thank you to everyone who has thanked me, so this is me thanking you for thanking me. I don’t do it for the praise but this is awesome, my store can be found here QuickBuildBricks.com/BrickLink thank you everybody!
whatwasausername
I’m an avid lego purchaser and am always looking to support locals businesses. Got a link so I can support you in your beautiful service!?!
getthedohicky
Thank you
DunSeentIt
Keep being awesome
Orthy
It’s okay. Getting acknowledged is often more important than the thanks.
redemption2517
I for one appreciate what you're doing. Thank you
WHYYOUDIDTHISTOYOURSELF
@OP I do too. LEGO got me through shit days as a kid. Those kids love you, even if their parents are too shit to thank you for it. Thanks OP
themightierpenis
I still play with legos on occasion. Thanks for giving others that gift.
I0VE525P00GE
I buy bags of Lego bricks every now and then off eBay. One day I’ll give them to my nieces. I loved Lego as a kid. Hopefully they will too.
Limerence85
People are often embarrassed, not necessarily ungrateful. But thank you!
gratefulheart
Keep doing it because it makes you feel good. Try not to do it because you want/need praise or thanks. It’s not always easy.
PetricusGaming
Devils advocate: receiving "hand outs" feels bad, but they need/want it. Self guilt/shame might have prevented them from acknowledging you
goldensnapper
I think this is true and it’s a compassionate way of looking at this.
Frogber
That’s fair
MrJimmyRustles
Devil's Reject: Maybe they never received the packages? Seized by postal cops? Lost? I've lived in shit places, stolen mail is common.
imainlinemaplesyrup
Bricklink? If so, I’m in the market for pieces.....
Frogber
I do have a Bricklink store, it’s on my profile. I just don’t want to self promote while admitting I’ve been a dick ?
imainlinemaplesyrup
Never thought to check lol. Thank you!
AreYouFromThePast
As a now Lego dad who was a child of a combo of abusive parenting... Thank you. I coped with the few sets I got, some as donation gifts.
VanMan2
I was an underprivileged kid, and I always asked for Legos, thank you! I promise it means the world to those kids.
TheDentDad
That’s a great thing you’re doing. +1 for you. Oh, and if you send me a Voltron you’ll get more than a thank you *wink wink*
Lokenessluke
Frogber
Wish I had one for myself haha
RevolutionOnHerLips
Voltron.. *drags cigarette* There's a name I haven't heard in a very long time
freewanderer
Excellent post!
MRDOne
That's a great piece.
TheDentDad
DenzelWashingtonsFlawlessSmile
People suck. But no matter how cool it is to get a video game or bike, Legos while growing up poor make up for SO much. I know. Thank you
30H1PPU5
On behalf of the kids who may not know how to reach you to say it, thank you! Lego are a timeless gift that every kid should get to enjoy.
Shyak88
ColdRice
A lot of less fortunate people are on survival mode
goldensnapper
This is so true
hippiteehoppitee
Exactly. I would just think it made them so happy they forgot to follow up and that would make me happy.
Krond
Its probably the parents being unwilling to send a thank you. The kids will always remember but don't have the skills to thank you themself
darkhawkclaw
Send Betty white some Lego! She turns 99 this year. I think that's the age limit on the box isn't it?
SirDistic
The rules don't apply to her and the Queen. None of the rules.
Kamishiro
Only one rule. Neither may die unless beheaded by the other.
Flortzweich
Omg... Yes this would be so perfect
Anthony88
Nah I get why this would be annoying as hell. "…when you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all.”
Tracendo
I spent over $500 adopting a family this year. Wrapped and everything. I got um, ok thanks when we dropped it off and that was it.
Goldenteckel
"Merci", from Paris, for what you're doing for these kids. Many of these people might be grateful, but somehow too embarrased to express it.
Nandabun
Not sure the kids are the ones reaching out.
OmgOptimized
Saying thanks may feel like an acknowledgement that it was needed, and there is some stigma around being poor.
Goldenteckel
*embarrassed - sorry for the mistype.
DeVyse3202
It's all good, we got the message no real need to apologise.
ChiliBeef
Especially since you mentioned you're in a different country and the rest of your English was 100% spot-on.
BSwann
TheCRC
I got my kids $40 worth if legos. It was 2 small builds for Christmas. We are still playing with them. I give you thanks for all you do.
ParallelParkingInABurka
I have additional questions: How do you know about the families & their situations? Do you put a note in the package & what does it say?
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ParallelParkingInABurka
Ah, okay. I was hoping there'd be an easy explanation like "not sure from whom & why"... Well, that sucks then. I'm sorry. I'd say thanks.?
Frogber
A few off here and a few through some churches. I just do it when stuff comes up.
RedLanternGrodd
Thanks for being you. My son is finally showing interest in lego and it's very exciting. Can't wait to get some.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
I donated to a cause online, quite a big amount, and never got a thank you. The money was sent on paypal so I was worrying it went to the /1
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
wrong account, because I'd seen the recipient thanking other people publicly before. Emailed and she did get it. Like, ok, you're /2
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
welcome I guess. And then she msged me a couple weeks later for more money. Kind of soured me on it. Like, I didn't do it *for* the thank /3
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
you, but when they thank other people and don't even acknowledge mine and then ask for more? I thought it was rude. /4
SpectreWolf
Being an upstanding human is a thankless job. Dont go in thinking you will be praised for what you do, do it because its what you want to.
tierfonorbita1
This person gets it
shyasen
This right here is why you do the good deeds.
chut7
Whenever I get something free/as a gift, I always send a photo of how me using it/the kids opening it.
ethandurst
I’m sending you a dildo.
BenderBenderBender
I agree but I also understand @OPs feelings. I don’t think they’re seeking praise, more like want to share in the joy they’re spreading. >>
Cozysockdrawer
Also I don't think it's wrong to expect appreciation. It it's not appreciated why do it?
BenderBenderBender
< it’s also natural to have a negative reaction when people are rude/inconsiderate. I’m annoyed with those parents and I have no involvement
hokieface
If they can’t afford legos for their kids it’s possible their pride is standing in the way. They couldn’t provide their kids that joy
DeleteAccountant
Manners cost nothing. Shame is no reason not to thank someone for a thoughtful gift
hokieface
Sure. It’s not an excuse for how trauma can affect behavior, but a possible explanation.
BenderBenderBender
There’s a reason pride is one of the 7 deadly sins. “Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.”
hokieface
I mean then couldn’t you argue that being upset about not being thanked for actions done under the guise of charity is prideful?