A lot of people from "COUNTRIES I CANNOT NAME" asking for work?

[huester1]

Is anyone else having a lot of people from “COUNTRIES I CANNOT NAME” asking for work?

I get multiple messages a day starting with “hi” or “hello”

I am now at the point I immediately block them.

Anyone else?

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[lloydsolutions]

It is against forum rules to name countries as you have done. Suggest you remove the names immediately.

[huester1]

It is against forum rules to name countries as you have done. Suggest you remove the names immediately.

What else am I supposed to say.

The country over there?

[lloydsolutions]

What else am I supposed to say.

The country over there?

Just giving you a heads up before a moderator deals with this.

[huester1]

Just giving you a heads up before a moderator deals with this.

Well I can’t change it as it is my question.

If I said “people from a country that I cannot name” then that opens it to the whole world.

[hanshuber16]

You could just say “certain countries”… I am sure people who are experiencing the same problem as you will immediately know what you are talking about. 🙂 @huester1

[huester1]

You could just say “certain countries”… I am sure people who are experiencing the same problem as you will immediately know what you are talking about. 🙂 @huester1

again certain countries opens it up to the whole world.

[hanshuber16]

again certain countries opens it up to the whole world.

I am sorry but there is no other option :man_shrugging:

[huester1]

I am sorry but there is no other option :man_shrugging:

oh well guess I will just leave it as is and let a moderator deal with it.

[hanshuber16]

I think instantly blocking them is the best thing you can do. 👍 I have read several posts in the past in which a few successful sellers (like the OP) have complained about the exact same thing.

[lloydsolutions]

Glad you changed that. Now we can discuss it. Here is a note of the forum rules for future reference:

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[catwriter]

Well I can’t change it as it is my question.

If I said “people from a country that I cannot name” then that opens it to the whole world.

If I said “people from a country that I cannot name” then that opens it to the whole world.

I’m sure that a lot of people know exactly what you mean even without naming the countries, so don’t worry about it.

I used to get those messages (all my gigs are paused now, so they can’t message me and beg for work, yay!), or unsolicited offers to buy a whiteboard animation gig from them and use it as my gig video to increase my sales (coming from sellers with no sales yet). I just politely informed them that they’ve violated the ToS, blocked them and reported them.

[maitasun]

What else am I supposed to say.

The country over there?

What else am I supposed to say.

The country over there?

If I said “people from a country that I cannot name” then that opens it to the whole world.

again certain countries opens it up to the whole world.

Ohhhhh myyyyyy… I could laugh at all these!!! 😂

Now, a little more seriously and going into matter… What @lloydsolutions and @hanshuber16 told you is true and you know, rules are rules and we all must follow 😉

Same thing for what @catwriter said, we all know what you’re talking about ☺️

From my side, only one little observation though.

You say you’re about to immediately block them. Just try to be sure you’ll be blocking correctly as NOT everyone that just says “Hi” or “Hello” as a first message is someone we all know who you’re talking about (I tangled my tongue 😳)

I have come to the conclusion that these sole “hi”/“hello” messages are due to people messaging by phone and having a bit of a hard time writing through the inbox 😏

[hanshuber16]

I am from one of those countries, I never asked anyone for work and I very well know that some people from my country and neighbours do that, they even did that with me too.

But I strongly suggest you to not to use word “Beg”, begging is asking for something without anything in return, I am pretty sure that they asked you for a job not for money, asking for work is not begging.

Also if you know a little bit of history then 3rd world countries of today were leaders of world 200 years back, British East India company similar from other European nations looted India, Pakistan, China and many others countries and exploited our resources, massacring millions of people in the process and leaving us in rubble.

But we are getting back, many big corporations are being run by Indian origin people so we will be in our previous level in next 40-50 years.

Please differ to use word “Beg”, you will be paying to get the work done. No one is asking you to donate them some money.

We are honest and hard-working people and we do not appreciate such derogatory words.

But I strongly suggest you to not to use word “Beg”, begging is asking for something without anything in return, I am pretty sure that they asked you for a job not for money, asking for work is not begging.

If a person asks for something even after the other person (in this case, the OP) says “no,” then it is nothing but begging.

[misscrystal]

The cultures are different in various parts of the world. I try to have patience. I know that life is very hard in some places and but for the mercy of the universe, I could have been born in a place where I was extremely desperate too.

Let it be a wake up call that if you live in a place where you do not have to plead with strangers to try to get a few dollars, you have been blessed. Have patience and understanding.

[cyaxrex]

The cultures are different in various parts of the world. I try to have patience. I know that life is very hard in some places and but for the mercy of the universe, I could have been born in a place where I was extremely desperate too.

Let it be a wake up call that if you live in a place where you do not have to plead with strangers to try to get a few dollars, you have been blessed. Have patience and understanding.

Let it be a wake up call that if you live in a place where you do not have to plead with strangers to try to get a few dollars, you have been blessed. Have patience and understanding.

Alas, if only we could have all been in beautiful Switzerland…

[misscrystal]

Let it be a wake up call that if you live in a place where you do not have to plead with strangers to try to get a few dollars, you have been blessed. Have patience and understanding.

Alas, if only we could have all been in beautiful Switzerland…

You are indeed psychic… 🔮

[maitasun]

Let it be a wake up call that if you live in a place where you do not have to plead with strangers to try to get a few dollars, you have been blessed. Have patience and understanding.

Alas, if only we could have all been in beautiful Switzerland…

Alas, if only we could have all been in beautiful Switzerland…

Nobody said life is easy…

[catwriter]

I am from one of those countries, I never asked anyone for work and I very well know that some people from my country and neighbours do that, they even did that with me too.

But I strongly suggest you to not to use word “Beg”, begging is asking for something without anything in return, I am pretty sure that they asked you for a job not for money, asking for work is not begging.

Also if you know a little bit of history then 3rd world countries of today were leaders of world 200 years back, British East India company similar from other European nations looted India, Pakistan, China and many others countries and exploited our resources, massacring millions of people in the process and leaving us in rubble.

But we are getting back, many big corporations are being run by Indian origin people so we will be in our previous level in next 40-50 years.

Please differ to use word “Beg”, you will be paying to get the work done. No one is asking you to donate them some money.

We are honest and hard-working people and we do not appreciate such derogatory words.

asking for work is not begging.

Actually, it’s perfectly possible to beg for work/job, and that’s what they did.

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Also if you know a little bit of history

I do know a little bit of history, and what was done to many countries is terrible.

you will be paying to get the work done

I won’t. Not for something I neither want nor need, and have never asked for.

we do not appreciate such derogatory words.

And I don’t appreciate spam. Plus, the phrase I used describes the behavior of certain sellers accurately.

But we are getting back, many big corporations are being run by Indian origin people so we will be in our previous level in next 40-50 years.

That’s awesome, and I honestly wish you and your people all the best.

[misscrystal]

It’s a new concept for some that you can offer something where others come to you to buy because you are selling something they want. It’s a new, previously unknown way to get money.

[vibhanshu]

But I strongly suggest you to not to use word “Beg”, begging is asking for something without anything in return, I am pretty sure that they asked you for a job not for money, asking for work is not begging.

If a person asks for something even after the other person (in this case, the OP) says “no,” then it is nothing but begging.

How do you know that someone asked to OP multiple times? And even if they asked for multiple time are they asking for money?

They are asking for a chance to proof themselves, if you don’t like their work then simply do not accept the delivery or give them bad ratings, it’s pretty easy for buyers these days, right?

Blocking such person is perfect but calling them is beggar is wrong, it’s like comparing a bread thief with a habitual criminal.

[catwriter]

How do you know that someone asked to OP multiple times? And even if they asked for multiple time are they asking for money?

They are asking for a chance to proof themselves, if you don’t like their work then simply do not accept the delivery or give them bad ratings, it’s pretty easy for buyers these days, right?

Blocking such person is perfect but calling them is beggar is wrong, it’s like comparing a bread thief with a habitual criminal.

even if they asked for multiple time are they asking for money?

Yes, they are. They’re repeatedly asking that someone pays them for something that that person neither wants nor needs.

It’s similar to repeatedly trying to sell one’s goods to a tourist, even though the tourist isn’t interested and is actually trying to get away from the seller. That kind of behavior is usually perceived as begging (and tends to make tourists avoid places where that might happen to them).

[hanshuber16]

How do you know that someone asked to OP multiple times? And even if they asked for multiple time are they asking for money?

They are asking for a chance to proof themselves, if you don’t like their work then simply do not accept the delivery or give them bad ratings, it’s pretty easy for buyers these days, right?

Blocking such person is perfect but calling them is beggar is wrong, it’s like comparing a bread thief with a habitual criminal.

Where do you see “multiple times” in my message? (I edited that out the very next second I created the post.) If you want to hold on to things that are not relevant, then sure! Please be my guest.

And even if they asked for multiple time are they asking for money?

If the person were to take an order from me (which would otherwise earn me money), then OF COURSE! they are asking for money from me. Why is it so hard to understand? It is very simple logic.

Yes, they are. They’re repeatedly asking that someone pays them for something that that person neither wants nor needs.

It’s similar to repeatedly trying to sell one’s goods to a tourist, even though the tourist isn’t interested and is actually trying to get away from the seller. That kind of behavior is usually perceived as begging (and tends to make tourists avoid places where that might happen to them).

⬆️ BINGO!

[maitasun]

@vibhanshu and @technidanstudio

First of all, be careful with the fights you fight in the name of others and always keep in mind that automatic solidarity is never good and doesn’t lead far.

Secondly, this has nothing to do with history, politics or whatever. There is something called “definition”, “sense”, “acceptation” and refers to the “meaning” a word or phrase can have depending on the context.

There’s also something called “synonym” being some of them: “crave”, “supplicate”, “demand”, “implore”. In the case that concerns us and that has raised such a fury, “beg” is the exact word that fits what is being discussed.

I’m also from a 3rd world country (well, on how things are going maybe I should say the 5th world country by now…) but that doesn’t prevent me from accepting when someone from my own country is doing something wrong. I don’t take it personal - it’s not me who they’re complaining about - and you shouldn’t either. Many of your fellows are doing wrong and that’s the truth.

I won’t be replying to any of this type of comments you 2 may continue posting as they are off topic and may not end well, I just wanted to leave you this reflexion to think on.

[franklegacy]

Asking you to give them work or asking to give you work