Shel
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Jul 16, 2014 0:32:12 GMT
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Post by Shel on Aug 27, 2014 0:16:02 GMT
I've avoided being called out so far. If I was I would probably do it; but donate to another organization that I prefer.
However, my 10 year old DD came home from school crying yesterday because her friend told her to do it and she didn't know what it was. I talked to her about it and she said she didn't really want to do it. I told her that was fine...that she did not have to do anything she didn't want to. Today she came home crying again because said "friend" wouldn't be friends with her anymore if she didn't do it.
Sigh...WTH!
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Post by PEArfect on Aug 27, 2014 0:27:22 GMT
I haven't been tagged, but I planned on doing the challenge anyway and sending my video in to the Colts. If you send it in they will make a donation. I'm just waiting so my daughters and I can do it together. We just haven't had time with their soccer schedules. I'm hoping we can do it Monday (no school, no soccer.) I'll also be donating.
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Post by Aheartfeltcard on Aug 27, 2014 0:41:48 GMT
I cAnt stand the whole thing. I'm bitchy.
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Post by genny on Aug 27, 2014 1:08:10 GMT
I was called out last week and did the challenge, in turn challenged both of my kids and DS challenged DH. We all did it and made a donation. Everyone we challenged did it except one person who posted and thanked us for the challenge, made note of his donation and linked the ALS charity he chose (not the amount) and called out 3 more people. I know one person who has been challenged 4 or 5 times now. He has done it each time. Knowing him he probably donated each time as well.
I don't have a problem with it. It's unique and has been a genius way to raise money for this. It will die down soon, I'm already seeing less than half in my newsfeed as I was a week ago.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 1:31:35 GMT
I don't want to participate, and am glad no one has tagged me in one way. On the other hand, since it seems like 75-90% of my friends on FB, it also makes me feel a little lame to not even be asked. But I'll live, lol!
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Aug 27, 2014 3:23:01 GMT
I was tagged but untagged myself and will not be participating. Had to unfriend someone over if sadly. I will give money to who I choose not be blackmailed into it. I cannot wrap my mind around this word: blackmail. It seriously boggles the mind. If it has resorted to actual blackmail amongst your friends, you need new friends and you need to involve the authorities. Maybe even get a lawyer. Blackmail? Isn't that an extreme use of the word? Thanks Pinky for posting! I too had the same reaction blackmail ?? How does one blackmail another I to an ice challenge?
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Pinky Zebra
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Jun 26, 2014 5:37:40 GMT
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Post by Pinky Zebra on Aug 27, 2014 3:34:45 GMT
I cannot wrap my mind around this word: blackmail. It seriously boggles the mind. If it has resorted to actual blackmail amongst your friends, you need new friends and you need to involve the authorities. Maybe even get a lawyer. Blackmail? Isn't that an extreme use of the word? Thanks Pinky for posting! I too had the same reaction blackmail ?? How does one blackmail another I to an ice challenge? It's the Social Media Mafia. They're out to destroy Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. I never imagined that ice water would be their demise.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 27, 2014 4:04:27 GMT
We had avoided it until my DH's cousin challenged us on Friday. It made my youngest's day.
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Aug 27, 2014 17:39:21 GMT
Not sure if I would do it or not, but since I doubt I will be challenged I am not going to lose any sleep over it.
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Post by darkchami on Aug 27, 2014 23:19:38 GMT
I keep thinking this thread is a trick. I will put my name on here and then get called out!
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Post by jillonthehill on Aug 27, 2014 23:52:38 GMT
I haven't been challenged. My SIL was nominated and I thought for sure she would nominate myself of DH. But she just donated money and left it at that. Otherwise the rest of my family isn't very active on Facebook. My two boys wanted me to dump cold water on them because they thought it looked fun. No one nominated them though.
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Post by ~Sherri~ on Aug 28, 2014 0:02:13 GMT
I haven't been called out to do it and would not do if someone does. I have Cardiomyopathy and CHF. There is no way I am going to risk a cardiac episode by doing it. I have donated to many causes through the year and it has been my choice and not a choice dictated to me by people on Facebook.
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Anita
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Jun 27, 2014 2:38:58 GMT
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Post by Anita on Aug 28, 2014 1:30:35 GMT
I haven't been, but I'm pretty low-key on Facebook.
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Post by jcmom04 on Aug 28, 2014 1:46:05 GMT
My DH was challenged Monday by a good friend. He was doused Tuesday by our kids after challenging his best friend and a cousin and our 10yo DS. We then turned around and doused our DS. He knew all about the donation and challenge even tho he doesn't have access to FB. Kids talk. However, he wanted to know if he could donate his $10 to the American Heart Association because my mom died of a heart attack 4 yrs ago after living with us for 6 yrs (basically his entire life- deeply affected him). We said yes.
We don't mind if the ones who were challenged do it or not. No blackmail or arm twisting here.
Kristin
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Aug 28, 2014 2:08:01 GMT
I just had a friend ask if she could nominate me. I think she thought I was joking when I said I wasn't going to participate. I'm a party pooper. I'm exhausted at the beginning of the school year, I'm not going to video myself and I'm a party pooper. I'm tired and not in the mood. And i don't really need to flash headlights all over facebook!
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 28, 2014 4:24:03 GMT
I had done quite well to avoid being tagged. Unfortunately a friend nominated me and another mutual friend 2 days ago. My response was "Why did you tag your 2 friends least likely to respond?" Neither of us will do it. might make a donation after my next pay, but not in the next 3 weeks and I won't be doing the water over my head regardless of whether I donate or not. My DD did it on the weekend, and she also donated - I'm pretty sure she was the only one of her friends who actually donated - most of the kids are just doing the water thing for a bit of a laugh.
Yeah I'm a funsucker!
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ComplicatedLady
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Jul 26, 2014 21:02:07 GMT
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Aug 28, 2014 6:40:10 GMT
I don't want to participate, and am glad no one has tagged me in one way. On the other hand, since it seems like 75-90% of my friends on FB, it also makes me feel a little lame to not even be asked. But I'll live, lol! Ha! That's sums up how I feel. I don't want to do it. I'm glad I wasn't challenged. But why wasn't I challenged when it seems as though all of my friends are doing it? Did they forget about me? Oh well, at least I wasn't put on the spot.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Aug 28, 2014 7:31:08 GMT
Dh just got called out by SIL I really dislike the whole calling out thing...as I said before. He hasn't decided to do.it but he says if he does donate it will go to.MaKe A Wish for my nephew.
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 28, 2014 14:41:22 GMT
However, my 10 year old DD came home from school crying yesterday because her friend told her to do it and she didn't know what it was. I talked to her about it and she said she didn't really want to do it. I told her that was fine...that she did not have to do anything she didn't want to. Today she came home crying again because said "friend" wouldn't be friends with her anymore if she didn't do it. Sigh...WTH! This makes me spitting mad. Hugs to your daughter. At least she isn't one of the sheep that are all jumping on this bandwagon. Maybe tell her how proud of her you are for not allowing herself to be blackmailed into doing something that she doesn't want to do. This attitude may keep her safe during her teenage years.
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Post by willscrapforfood on Aug 28, 2014 14:47:15 GMT
I've also been surprised the number of small kids that are doing it and then "calling out" other small children. I'm talking preschool age here.
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