Ugh, Go Fund Me stuff is tricky- I've never been asked to help with a pet, but I suppose if it was a good friend and it was a life saving emergency I would probably give for that. I had the most annoying experience earlier this year with one- a woman I know (and am not very close to) started a Go Fund Me to adopt a child from another country, they wanted the traveling expenses covered to go get the child. They already have 4 biological kids and appear to be very strapped financially so I don't know if they can even really afford another child- but that is not my business. They are trying to do a good thing and I respect that. I chose not to donate as I give to a lot of charities near my heart and don't feel the need to support every situation possible. The annoying part was I received a personal message on FB asking if I had seen the page for her Go Fund Me. I said yes, I had, and good luck with that. She wrote back "Well I noticed you have not donated yet- just wanted to give you a reminder about it! Every little bit helps, and if every friend gives we can make our dreams come true" and on and on. That really pissed me off. It's fine to start a page for what you want I guess, but you need to let people donate on their own without pressure. I unfriended her without replying back. Am I a bitch in that situation? It just rubbed me the wrong way.....

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DestinationAwesometown wrote:

Hawr-rible wrote:

Ugh, Go Fund Me stuff is tricky- I've never been asked to help with a pet, but I suppose if it was a good friend and it was a life saving emergency I would probably give for that. I had the most annoying experience earlier this year with one- a woman I know (and am not very close to) started a Go Fund Me to adopt a child from another country, they wanted the traveling expenses covered to go get the child. They already have 4 biological kids and appear to be very strapped financially so I don't know if they can even really afford another child- but that is not my business. They are trying to do a good thing and I respect that. I chose not to donate as I give to a lot of charities near my heart and don't feel the need to support every situation possible. The annoying part was I received a personal message on FB asking if I had seen the page for her Go Fund Me. I said yes, I had, and good luck with that. She wrote back "Well I noticed you have not donated yet- just wanted to give you a reminder about it! Every little bit helps, and if every friend gives we can make our dreams come true" and on and on. That really pissed me off. It's fine to start a page for what you want I guess, but you need to let people donate on their own without pressure. I unfriended her without replying back. Am I a bitch in that situation? It just rubbed me the wrong way.....

 
No, you are not a bitch. I can't believe people who appear financially strapped would be allowed to adopt a child. If they can't afford to adopt without a go-fund me to cover travel expenses, how are they going to afford to raise this child?!?! Don't adoption agencies have some kind of financial review? Reminds me of a girl I knew from school who after having SIX kids would complain about the cost of raising her kids and beg for handouts. Ugh. Gross. I hate people.

Thanks, DestinationAwesometown! Glad to know someone else found that a little f'ed up to do! You would think they would vet for financial stability, wouldn't you? But they are members of a local church in which that is the big thing right now- their congregation is being pushed to do all this mission work and adoption out of Africa. Our local adoption agency is run by a woman from the church so I'm willing to bet much gets overlooked in order to carry out the mission. My friends adopted two children from Africa, too, but they are both college professors who could definitely afford to take care of their children- the kicker is, they avoided telling the agency they are atheists because this woman that runs the agency has publicly stated she feels only Christians can provide suitable homes for these children. I'm an atheist so I have to admit that is part of what left a bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing, too. The rudeness on top of it was just the poo filled icing on the garbage cupcake for me. 

Hawr-rible wrote:

Ugh, Go Fund Me stuff is tricky- I've never been asked to help with a pet, but I suppose if it was a good friend and it was a life saving emergency I would probably give for that. I had the most annoying experience earlier this year with one- a woman I know (and am not very close to) started a Go Fund Me to adopt a child from another country, they wanted the traveling expenses covered to go get the child. They already have 4 biological kids and appear to be very strapped financially so I don't know if they can even really afford another child- but that is not my business. They are trying to do a good thing and I respect that. I chose not to donate as I give to a lot of charities near my heart and don't feel the need to support every situation possible. The annoying part was I received a personal message on FB asking if I had seen the page for her Go Fund Me. I said yes, I had, and good luck with that. She wrote back "Well I noticed you have not donated yet- just wanted to give you a reminder about it! Every little bit helps, and if every friend gives we can make our dreams come true" and on and on. That really pissed me off. It's fine to start a page for what you want I guess, but you need to let people donate on their own without pressure. I unfriended her without replying back. Am I a bitch in that situation? It just rubbed me the wrong way.....

 
O.M.G 😳 I just can't with people!!  Woman I worked with years ago started one to produce a play. Multiple shares a day aboutnthis fund. Then she messaged saying how much she missed me, blah blah blah, had I seen the play stuff. It would be awesome if I donated and helped. Nope, deleted no response.

Wakeupfan420 wrote:

Lemondrop718 wrote:

I was super annoyed during the go fund me segment. I've donated to friends who's dog needed surgery and even rescue groups for cats and dogs. Idk if it's just because I'm an animal lover, but I see nothing wrong with it. You don't have to donate if you don't want.

My husky has what the vet told me is similar to an acl tear/injury in both of her knees the cheapest the surgery could be is 1500 for a leg (meaning no X-ray, no overnight stay etc) I'm seeking second opinions but who knows maybe I would co sister a go fund me. She's healthy otherwise and full of life, why would I put her down just because I don't have the money...? I wouldn't I would build her a cart if she needed it! lol it's fine not to donate to causes you do t care about but why put them down?

It made me feel bad for her brother that they would consider it an "embarrassment" for him to ask for help for his dog.

I don't agree with the college thing but ultimately who cares? Not everyone can have college paid for, qualify for fafsa aid or get approved for loans.  You don't have to donate and people can ask for help for whatever they want. I had a guy I went to HS with start a page for him to get certified in something. I didn't donate but why shouldn't he?

 
I agree with all of this, my jaw hit the floor when they said they would put an animal down because it needed surgery! Hope your baby is ok girl, and let me know if you do end up w/ a gofundme I will donate! We lost our husky last year and I would love to help yours out, they are such sweeties. Our other pup had to have eye surgery last year too and it was about $1200 so I feel your pain! But like you said, you find a way to get it done. 💕🐶

 
That's so nice of you! As of now we're getting some second opinions and finding out our options. I do donate to some rescue groups and a friend who's dog just had surgery, I love animals & I guess maybe it'll be some good kharma if I ever needed 😀🐶 Mya my husky is doing ok and most of all she's happy ❤️

I would never make a gofund me for anything but an emergency. I also wouldn't EXPECT anyone to donate or harass them in their inbox lol that is one of the most obnoxious things I've heard.

Hawr-rible you are not a bitch. You can chose to donate or not donate to whatever you want. I would've I friended her too 🙄

Also, more on topic, yeah Hawrible - not a bitch at all. Everyone should just donate to what they want to and move on from the rest. Can't believe people have the audacity to actually call you out on not contributing, that was rude!

Has Taylor mentioned NYFW?   I haven't seen any IG post where she was there.  I love to see her and Stassi at the shows.  They always look like they are having a blast

How is it possible that Taylor is a lesbian when she hates women so much???

Wakeupfan420 wrote:

How is it possible that Taylor is a lesbian when she hates women so much???

 
I'm still not convinced she is. I think it works for her now, but I'd be surprised if she doesn't end up with a man eventually. I feel like she's pining for a "traditional" marriage, whatever that is in her mind.

I do think she loves TD though.

i died yesterday when bobby, the fashion guy, called out girls that wear a Zara blazer to fashion week. That's like Taylor's go to. Awkward.

Ugh, hearing her talk about her disgust towards menstruating women is just deplorable. I agree, how can she hate women so much, especially when she's always trying to wave her so called feminist flag?
Side note, where has Robert Verdi been lately? I miss him!

Can anyone tell me what happened between Kelly Cutrone and Clay? 

ha,ha Wakeupfan. I didn't take it too personally, because most of the CosmoCon women can't stand her, but at least I actually still listen, and truth be told, really enjoy the show. I did tell her on the WU page, that the "honey" and "girl" were obnoxious.

NotaTot wrote:

Can anyone tell me what happened between Kelly Cutrone and Clay? 

It wasn't really a big deal, I'm not sure why Tay makes a huge thing over it. I don't remember the exact conversation but Clay wasn't impressed with Kelly's vapid fashion bullshit and he made a joking comment to her (anyone remember what exactly is was about?) and Kelly was just kind of a snarky bitch back to him. He didn't say anything that bad nor did Kelly but he thought she was an idiot because she was wearing sunglasses in the studio, I remember that part....
 

lydia delainey wrote:

ha,ha Wakeupfan. I didn't take it too personally, because most of the CosmoCon women can't stand her, but at least I actually still listen, and truth be told, really enjoy the show. I did tell her on the WU page, that the "honey" and "girl" were obnoxious.

I saw this on the FB page!  I've noticed Taylor copies the way Carly says "gurllll" all the time and it drives me crazy!

Did anyone else think she was a little overboard and borderline crazy (dare I say "unprofessional") when Taylor Kitsch came in last Tuesday? I almost turned it off as I felt uncomfortable for him...

You can tell that Clay and Rob actually do research on who is coming in as it often comes out when they are talking during the shows. They will make a comment like, "When I saw it on the rundown sheet..." and go on with information regarding where the guest was originally from, or more specific information. It begs the question: What is it that Taylor is working so HARD on each afternoon and evening to prep for the show, if it's not that? Is it googling The Daily Mail to get her worn-out 7 Things topics? (Is it my imagination or are those happening more than they used to?)