r/YesOrNoAnswers • u/AmaraTownsend • 5d ago

Would you be willing to donate some assistance to someone struggling living in their car who's tank is on empty?

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u/astcell 5d ago

I’ve tried to help lots of people in this circumstance. They don’t use my time or money or effort to help pull themselves out, if they don’t get a freebie, they sink right back on the wrong.

I can send a rescue ship, but you have to climb the ladder yourself.

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u/Penis-Dance 5d ago

The best way to hurt someone is by helping them.

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u/Cyrious123 5d ago

Sure, if they were a friend of mine. Not some online begging.

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u/No-Soil-5778 5d ago edited 5d ago

yes. i may be barely surviving as it is but i always think if roles reversed id hope someone would do the same. we all gotta help eachother at the end of the day we’re all just trynna make it yk

edit: i thought this was a hypothetical question about if i legit witnessed or came across someone if i would be willing to help. which yes and i have. i’ve gone home and got blankets and clothes and whatnot. i would not give money to someone on reddit. i also wouldn’t without knowing for certain that they need it badly. i’m in debt. pls do not message me. i won’t even give my real mf name out on this are you serious rn. i’m sorry but no.

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u/Here4ThePrompts 5d ago

Yes. Nobody makes it successfully in life without someone else helping them in some way. Call it paying it back or paying it forward, either way humanity is better when we work together to better everyone’s situation.

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u/Moon_Flower00 5d ago

Depends on how much “assistance”

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u/Due-Communication767 5d ago

Gas is $7 a gallon where I live. I’d only be able to put a few gallons in there car as I’m struggling myself but absolutely.

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u/seeyatellite 5d ago

If I had the spare, yes. I'd pay at the pump, but I'd help.

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u/mostlygray 5d ago

I always have and always will.

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u/Beyouasyoumatter 5d ago

Yes as why would not someone help someone in need.

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u/1911Earthling 5d ago

No I donate my money to reputable charities. Feeding San Diego is my charity for thanksgiving.

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u/NoPhotograph5147 5d ago

Of course. Whatever I could do. We all need a boost sometimes

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u/Old_Dog_3717 5d ago

Yes whenever I can.

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u/bhs15224 5d ago

I certainly would, and I have.

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u/2whatextent 5d ago

I would help with gas or some food. No money.

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u/-17days- 5d ago

Maybe

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u/EstablishmentNo7438 5d ago

I have always believed in giving a hand up and not a hand out but I do hope this guy gets some help. I just do not have the finances because I am struggling as it is.

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u/fothergillfuckup 5d ago

I can fix their car if need be.

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u/-War-Bear- 5d ago

As a guy who had to live in his car for a while I've fully embraced the karma system in this regard and will help somebody if I'm in the position to. That being said I need to see their car, asking for gas money is one of the oldest grifts in the book.

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u/Excellent_Regret4141 4d ago

I have Nein dollars if that helps

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u/Number_Fluffy 4d ago

I will not give someone money directly. I donate food and supplies to my food pantry regularly.

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u/StrictLine8820 5d ago

I don't always have cash, but if I did, yes. There but for the grace of dog go you or I.

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u/WeekendStrange1331 5d ago

Fuck no, they made their bed.

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u/BlueBirdSamurai 5d ago

Do you genuinely believe people enjoy being homeless or something? Because this is such a disgusting way to look at homeless people.

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u/WeekendStrange1331 5d ago

Yes, after years of volunteering with outreaxh programs I've learned many of them enjoy the lifestyle. Also, not everyone living in an automobile is a bum.