I don't think it's a scam in that they state clearly that they are a for-profit entity that aims to employ people that might not otherwise be employed.
IF that's correct, I have no issues with the company.
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So I’m gonna assume you’re the #CEO of #goodwill then. Cause WHO else would defend a company that
1. Literally pays disabled employees less than minimum wage thereby enslaving them
2. Works with #eBay for money laundering
3. SCAMMERS gonna scam
It was started as a non-profit. Per usual
What some give freely & with good intentions, another chooses to exploit.
No one else is going to hire them.
How is selling stuff a problem? Why is ebay bad?
I just don't care about a lot of things that other people care about. It isn't worth getting up in arms over everything all the time.
You’re ignorant AF. You’re assuming something that you must not have **any** experience in. Take your ignorant ass away now.
You don’t care about #humanity & made that clear. I’m blocking you now. Selfish people are the problem.
You're correct. I am ignorant. I don't care about humanity as a whole. Bye, Felicia.
My grandmother works at a goodwill, is disabled, makes more than minimum wage.
I won't say that Goodwill doesn't have shady practices but I know for a fact that your first point is false.
what do they sell / produce?
Used stuff that's donated. To be fair, they do seem to market themselves as a charity, though... They use too many weasel words for my liking. So, they might be scummy, I just never looked into it all that much.
They take in donations from public. They also partner with other stores. Goodwill was started as a public charity to eventually be corrupted.
Back in the 90s new eBay users were taking about using GW to source their items. Me: STFU 🤬 but humans always human. Besides, I went another route in conjunction with my once eBay store 😂
The people who need thrift stores to purchase items are forced to find other places. Doesn’t seem like an issue to some but when you’re struggling to pay bills gas costs (if you have a car) or paying for public transport (if it’s available) can eat up everything.
Which **might** be okay IF #goodwill didn’t come in & use the #McDonalds method of “we’re in the real estate” business” & put other local thrift stores out of business. They can do this because they have warehouses strategically located to open a new store anywhere in the #USA
Beyond that: they take the good items & sell it on a website. The corruption is rampant. They **must** be held accountable for all the years they were listed as a non-profit organization but scammed the system. Seriously. 😳
Yes, I’ve seen this happen more than once. Why? Cause I once worked as a #volunteer #advocate for #addicts & #homeless populations. Don’t let me tell you about the PPP issues and how they screwed many small non-profits over. 😂🫡
Note, the #charitites I **know** aren’t corrupt still get my monetary donations. I rarely do boots on ground work anymore as any #socialwork takes its toll #spiritually. My deepest respect 🫡 to those who can do it lifelong. Genuinely grateful 🥹 & respect my #frens & real life friends who do this often overlooked work.
Plus I went all in on trolling nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m Wick to use him as the example of the 1%
Cause 99% of humanity is enslaved by the top 1%
I quit trolling Jack as
1. it got too weird & emotional 🥲
2. I respect 🫡 him as he’s made a difference in the world.
3. Agape love 💚
Wow! Too much where to start talking from! Indeed sounds like a life parallel apart; so many years!
To me right away is interesting the "real estate business" in your note; certainly several questions should be asked as well to however could be in charge of urban planning (for calling it one way)...