WillieSinkit:That's exactly what I did a few posts back, but Robert the Gifter didn't think I should have an opinion.
Really? That's what I wrote?
Why don't you go back and reread what I posted. This time, try reading for comprehension.
Tally so far:
OP: Up 5 sleeves.
Butthurt individuals: ~3
WillieSinkit: WillieSinkit (retired UK military veteran who is really struggling to afford a sleeve of balls).
If really true, why don't you just ask? I would have gladly sent you some sleeves as well.
Here's the thing: when we have the Christmas in July or similar events and people ask for items, they're not "begging." But if someone posts a thread like this (and does it more than once), then they're begging and/or scamming. To me, the two situations are a distinction without a difference.
Besides, the amount I gifted is about 2% of what I've banked in credits. Additionally, i go into a year with an idea of how many credits I'm going to gift to others. Last year, it was about 20,000 credits. I suspect this year it'll be about the same. It's my way of giving back to the community that puts up with me.
Generally, but not always, I like to gift to those outside the USA. I simply assume that, for the most part, earning free credits for them is difficult. So, I just factor the 1,500 credits into my calculations. What that means (and here's the crux of the issue) is this: those gift of balls didn't "cost" me anything. I had already earned a number of credits with the idea of gifting them to someone.
So, here's my question to the detractors: Are you really upset because you think OP is scamming people or are you upset because you didn't receive free sleeves of balls?
Similar to all of you, I can read the forums and make my own judgement on that point.
:-)
Finally, the OP does something that some others do not do when they receive gifts. He says, "Thank you."