I hate Christmas

[Ralts Bloodthorne]

OK, for all you people who think SR is satan incarnate (which seems to be plenty of you). The popular sentiment here appears to be that the spirit of the gift matters more than the gift itself or the desires of the recipient.

Is it OK if I give $20 is each of your names to the Church of Scientology because I think it will make for a better world?

buzzard

Sure.

Thanks man, for thinking of me. I didn't know you actually cared enough to give me a gift, and I find it odd you would give to them in my name, but thanks for the gift!

Man, now I have to get you something.

Seriously, you show me that you did that, in my name (Timothy Michael, BTW) I'll get you something.

 

[Storm Raven]

I figured it out...

I know why you keep getting the gifts you get, Storm Raven.

It goes like this...

"Every time we get him something, he acts like an ungrateful little punk. He exchanges them, he throws them away, and he acts like we owe him a living. This year, let's get him... I KNOW! Let's get him a copy of Die Hard filmed with a camcorder in Vietnam and dubbed with Cantonese!"

Did you read the part of the thread where I described the progression? I have tried to be very polite about this with my family for years. All it has gotten me is a pile of unwanted crap.

 

[WhimsyTheFae]

We have discussed this at length in other contexts. He considers it a terrible thing that I do not have an expensive pen, and that I do not want one. I told him I don't want one, and probably never will.

Then I take your point. You do realize, however, that he may also be thinking - "That ungrateful whelp, doesn't he realize that the pen is more of a gift from my heart than anything on his list? He doesn't understand that if you care about someone then you appreciate the gifts that you are given."

There are, after all, two sides to most arguments. His side is just as valid to him as yours is to you. So, at this point it appears to be a game of "who blinks first".

 

[marshmallow]

I get it. I just reject your premise that somehow, even knowing what someone wants, you should feel free to get them something else entirely.

The mind boggles. It's a GIFT.

 

[Storm Raven]

StormRaven,

I love pens as well. If you don't want the pen, would you please ship it to me? I'll even pay shipping.

I may just regift it to my brother. He likes pens. I just have to double check that they didn't get him a pen too.

 

[Dingleberry]

Is it OK if I give $20 is each of your names to the Church of Scientology because I think it will make for a better world?

If you're actually doing it because you think it will make for a better world? Absolutely. Send me the tax receipt and I'll happily make a donation of equal amount to a charity I think makes for a better world.

 

[Ralts Bloodthorne]

Did you read the part of the thread where I described the progression? I have tried to be very polite about this with my family for years. All it has gotten me is a pile of unwanted crap.

No, I didn't read about the shoe rack or the travel bag, because it didn't say what I wanted it to say, making it a completely selfish post that I chose to ignore.

I also read where you described what youre getting your father.

I noticed a steady escalation.

So, what did you get them each year after you got what you considered a crappy gift?

 

[marshmallow]

OK, for all you people who think SR is satan incarnate (which seems to be plenty of you). The popular sentiment here appears to be that the spirit of the gift matters more than the gift itself or the desires of the recipient.

Is it OK if I give $20 is each of your names to the Church of Scientology because I think it will make for a better world?

buzzard

I might find it odd, but if it was truly done in a giving spirit, then yes. It's a gift, not a paycheck for giving you the pleasure of knowing me.

 

[reveal]

I may just regift it to my brother. He likes pens. I just have to double check that they didn't get him a pen too.

Or that your brother talks to your dad. If my dad knew I just regifted something like that to another person, he'd be hurt to say the least.

 

[Eternalknight]

OK, for all you people who think SR is satan incarnate (which seems to be plenty of you). The popular sentiment here appears to be that the spirit of the gift matters more than the gift itself or the desires of the recipient.

Is it OK if I give $20 is each of your names to the Church of Scientology because I think it will make for a better world?

buzzard

Go for it.