The Sub-Poll for Charity

[Chippiewill]

I vote 1 charity (the one with the most votes) as if we give small amounts to 5 then it'll hardly be noticed whereas a fairly sizeable donation to a charity of choice would be far more appreciated.

It's not the amount each charity gets that matters, it's the amount that goes to charity in general. And we should not be seeking praise because then we are doing it for the wrong reasons.

Listen to yourself, you are actually saying that you think donating to one charity is better because it will be noticed more. If you actually believe that is what it is about then I feel sorry for you as you see life in an incorrect light.

[N!ck]

One charity. Provided that charity isn't save the dogs or something.

I agree with FlyingJesus.

[dogboy123]

I like the top 5 with different coloured idea

[FlyingJesus]

It's not the amount each charity gets that matters, it's the amount that goes to charity in general. And we should not be seeking praise because then we are doing it for the wrong reasons.

Listen to yourself, you are actually saying that you think donating to one charity is better because it will be noticed more. If you actually believe that is what it is about then I feel sorry for you as you see life in an incorrect light.

I didn't mean as in we'll be praised for it, I mean that more noticed as obviously a large donation can be used for something better. Simple economy - the more you put in, the more you can get out, so it'd be far more useful for the charity in question. I'm clearly not expecting banners across charity HQs saying "THANK YOU FLYINGJESUS", although that'd be fab if they really wanted to.

[Chippiewill]

I didn't mean as in we'll be praised for it, I mean that more noticed as obviously a large donation can be used for something better. Simple economy - the more you put in, the more you can get out, so it'd be far more useful for the charity in question. I'm clearly not expecting banners across charity HQs saying "THANK YOU FLYINGJESUS", although that'd be fab if they really wanted to.

We're not going to be the only people donating, overall our money will not make the biggest difference, however, it will make the best difference.

the more you put in, the more you can get out

Right so if we put £5 into one charity we'll got £5 worth out, if we give £1 to 5 seperate charities then we'll get £5 worth out in total, your point it?

[FlyingJesus]

Right so if we put £5 into one charity we'll got £5 worth out, if we give £1 to 5 seperate charities then we'll get £5 worth out in total, your point it?

So so ignorant. Let's use shoes as an example (not that I'm suggesting shoes have anything to do with this, just using it to show how things work). Go down the market and buy a cheap old pair for a fiver and we'll say they last idk 6 months because it's poor material and badly put together. Spend a bit more on something properly made with high quality materials and it'll last you years and years. It's the same principle as buying things in bulk to save money - you get more bang for your buck if you have more to spend in the first place

[Chippiewill]

So so ignorant. Let's use shoes as an example (not that I'm suggesting shoes have anything to do with this, just using it to show how things work). Go down the market and buy a cheap old pair for a fiver and we'll say they last idk 6 months because it's poor material and badly put together. Spend a bit more on something properly made with high quality materials and it'll last you years and years. It's the same principle as buying things in bulk to save money - you get more bang for your buck if you have more to spend in the first place

Yes, but it doesn't work like that with charities, if you donate £2 more they can't suddenly send another 16tons of food to africa.

[FlyingJesus]

Economy doesn't apply to charities?

[Chippiewill]

Economy doesn't apply to charities?

Mmmhmmm

With charities if they have £9 then they can send 900g of food to africa, if they have £18 they can send 1800g. It's to do with ratios, you are partially correct however they buy and pay in such bulk that the £500 that we may donate does not do any more good in ratios than £50 would. Excuse me for having a headache and not wording that properly

[jackass]

Mmmhmmm

With charities if they have £9 then they can send 900g of food to africa, if they have £18 they can send 1800g. It's to do with ratios, you are partially correct however they buy and pay in such bulk that the £500 that we may donate does not do any more good in ratios than £50 would. Excuse me for having a headache and not wording that properly

Food isn't the only thing that Charities supply. Certain products or services cost a lot more than food, and therefore will need a much larger bulk of money.