Not Caring for the Oversharing

Image by *Tom*

We’ve addressed Freecycle sob stories and the like in a past blog entry.  We’re still receiving more T.M.I. posts than we know what to do with which causes us to speculate…are these people Freecycling because of their concern for green living and landfill overuse, or is therapy just too expensive?   We here at Freakcycle embrace it because it’s just more kindling for our fire but remain incredulous at all the crazy we encounter from time to time and yes, sometimes it leaves us feeling a bit icky.

Mind-boggled and bewildered, we press on.  The second post, for example, makes us wonder if the person has eluded love not because of clutter but because they think that a top hat with bunny ears is awesome. Thoughts?

• OFFER: Box of tampons-All OB tampons are sealed/ Multi pack. I hate to throw these out, but I can’t use tampons anymore. -Becky in Xxxxx Beach
• OFFER: Various items today- Please help me dejunk my apartment, so I can make room for someone new in my life!  Please text, or call xxx 234 xx03 to reserve, and get details.- Packing materials:bag of packing peanuts, bag of soft tissue paper, bag of hard tissue paper, lots of air pouches that target uses to ship, two cat scratcher ramps that your cat can use to walk up to your sofa (my cat loved them), red cosmetic case, perfume samples, awesome foam Easter tophat with bunny ears, books, mostly novels, women’s clothes, women’s ballet flats, size 8, all white statue of Mary, prada sunglass case (just the case), ETC…
• WANTED : Automatic door closer- “I wonder if anyone has one of these sitting around please? My bathroom is immediately opposite the front door, no-one (including me!) ever remembers to shut the door when they have finished and as a consequence the whole passing village gets an eyeful of my loo whenever the front door is open!  I am sure the village and not just me, would be very grateful! I can collect to suit you.”

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Freecycle Self-Help Group- Mondays 7pm- Elks Club- Room 247

image by ambery

Simple and to the point, that is the kind of Freecycle poster that I am.  OFFER: armless mannequin- Up for grabs is a female mannequin, no arms.  Quick pick-up appreciated.  Thanks. That is one of my posts.

Sure, you’d love to know why the mannequin has no arms, maybe you’re curious as to why I have a mannequin in the first place, maybe I’m a creepy fashion designer, it rubs the lotion on its skin and all that business.  Too bad.  That’s all you get.

In my  four years of Freecycling, I’ve seen an increase in the complexity of people’s posts.  In the past, most posts were like mine…straightforward.   As Freecycle goes global and the individual networks boast bigger and bigger membership numbers, there is more competition for the item of your dreams.

How to stand out?  Sob story is good, complicated sub-plot, sad children…even better.  Sink your teeth into these babies and forget about my mannequin.

• WANTED: Toddler bed and two crib mattresses- I am looking for a toddler bed any kind as long as its in decent shape and safe and 2 crib mattresses again in good shape. Husband and I are separating and my boys will need a place to sleep in the new place. I can pick up at your convenience. Thanks!
• WANTED:-a working CPU unit with reboot discs-MY PC CRASHED LASTnight im using my dauthersn pc i hope to god sum1 pulls thur for me i will pick it up quickly ifu can spare one that u do not use id love it im disable and watching tv is not much fun as being on line god bless u all alicia elena
• WANTED : clothing or other items for baby girl……..My mother who is 46 recently found out she is pregnant. Since her youngest child is now 21 all she has is the crib and swing my sons both already outgrew.

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