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They say beggars can't be choosers but not everyone got the message. Unfortunately, far too many people try to lowball you on Craigslist, constantly demand things of you they're not entitled to, and even complain when something they just got isn't good enough, even though it's free. Seriously.

There's a whole subreddit dedicated exclusively to these folks. It's called r/Choosingbeggars and since its creation in 2014, the online community has grown to a 2.3 million-big army, constantly shaming those who believe the world owes them just because they're living in it.

Loyal Bored Panda readers might remember that we've already covered this subreddit (here, here, and here), but it has featured so many new cases since our last publication, we just had to release a new one.

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    Artists and just freelancers in general appear to be dealing with choosing beggars the most. Author Len Cristobal thinks their ridiculous offers sometimes come from what she calls distance.

    “People rarely see artists, their sleeves rolled up and hunched over a desk, studying various elements of design, principles, software, methods, materials, trends, histories, and relevant industries in order to hone their craft, find opportunities where their skill set is needed, and produce sensible artwork,” Cristobal wrote. “There are people who believe that artists deserve low pay because their work does not require technical skills — as if art is produced solely by impulse, vanity, or some internal dissonance.”

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    But the subreddit r/ChoosingBeggars features many examples where scrooges seem to be aware of what they doing. Like the parents who use their kids to guilt-trip professionals, saying their family's holidays will be ruined if they don't get that $2,000 sofa for $75.

    These acts might also have something to do with human nature. Psychologist and decision researcher Eva Krockow, Ph.D., for example, said people experience a pleasant high after receiving a freebie in an expensive world where we frequently have to pay even for visiting a public toilet.

    I guess nobody will be able to avoid such clients while working in a people-oriented industry. So I guess the only thing we can do is make funny posts and laugh about them. Otherwise, all of that pain that comes from interacting with them would just be a waste.

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    Sa Ruuu
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always forget there are states that have 16 or 17 as the age of consent. Reading this gave me the creeps

    Dodo
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in the UK where the age of consent is 16, reading this still gave me the creeps.

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    ThatOneWriter
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay so I'm going to ignore the age because 🤮 But did she miss that forfeiting parental rights also means the "donor" won't be required to pay child support? I mean clearly she did but, uh, let's make that another Yikes.

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While legally they may not be able to call it child support specifically they can certainly write a contract for regular monthly payments. Though I suspect it will be very hard to uphold in court since the donor doesn't get anything in return for those payments.

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    Dirk Daring
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    75% American background... I'm guessing that's code for "Must be white"

    DarkAngelNic
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though American background isn't a thing. An American background is a mutt of all different nationalities that traveled here from other places, otherwise what she really means is she is looking for a 75% Native American.

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    Bowtechie
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a lawyer, but if the guy is giving up his parental rights, doesn't that mean he's no longer obligated to pay child support? I understand the point of the post is this woman is a delusional hypocrite, but I'm genuinely curious.

    Mad Dragon
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s actually signing away “Parental Rights and Responsibilities,” and yes, it does mean the donor cannot seek custody or visitation (rights), and is not required to pay child support or provide for the child in any way (responsibilities).

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    Penelope
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She does know that “75%+ American background” leaves a LOT of room for lots of differences?? Also…”communiunm”

    J.A. Rogers
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think "75%+ American background" means "I'm an ignorant racist who doesn't realize there's no such thing as an 'American background.'" Unless, of course, she's hot for Native Americans. But somehow I don't think that's what she's after.

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    Jane Keats
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure there's too many Indigenous Americans with blonde hair

    El muerto
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No payment during any "natural Breeding" sessions...16-23 and 20% of your income...by the way, the kid won't know you exist...there no yikes big enough to yike this

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, nope, nope. If he forfeits all parental rights, then he does not have to pay child support. That is how it works.

    LittleLiz
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you won't pay him, you don't want him to be involved in the child's life, AND you're trying to make him pay you??! For a baby that's your idea and that he can't even meet?

    Stephen Steve Stephenson III
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    16?! Also, what kind of income does she expect a16 year old to have? She want in on his $10 allowance and $250/month McDonalds gig?

    Mad Dragon
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Mommy, where do babies come from?" 'It's pretty simple actually,' When a man doesn't love a women very very much, he signs away his paternal rights and jizzes in a cup. Then with lots of money and scientific genius, hormones, and pain and of course, um, Jesus?

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost barfed at "breeding sessions". This woman is absolutely sick.

    Ozymandias73
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaait a tic...so she wants "free" sperm donor, natural means of getting pregs, parental anonymity PLUS child support is EXPECTED? AND trying to rob the cradle too? Uh uh. Sounds like she's a bit cray cray.

    J.A. Rogers
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't spell "Communion" and wants a 16-year-old baby daddy (who'll turn over 20% of his McDonald's paycheck). Oh, she's going to make a fabulous mother.

    Robert Bailey
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is 75% +American. Except for the Native Americans, we are all Mutts from various parts of the world.

    Lily Cole
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if you give up all parental rights at birth you shouldnt have to pay child support cuz your gave up all parental rights

    Tobias Rieper
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hold up is anyone not going to mention the bit that says the childs 18 years of life if she planning on using it a sacrifice or has she confused a baby with a cat

    Raven DeathShade
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know any kids my age who actually want to have other kids, so you should probably be looking at people 18 and above. Just a thought.

    Davo gifman
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Age 16!?!? I don't care what a state law says. To me that's statutory rape. What a disgusting person.

    Heather Menard
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok come f**k me get me pregnant. Sign over your rights. Then pay me child support. Hmm let me think about that.

    Natalia A
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hang on, the guy is anonymous, has no parental rights but pays child support?! Also, asking this of a 16yr is beyond wrong, irrespective of what the legal age of consent is.

    Shoddy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely if he's forfeiting all parental rights that would include child support payments. And this child is only going to live for 18 years?

    Cath poop
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't get child support if you terminate parental rights.

    Droopsnoot
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's also that "you don't have to care for 18 years" that bothers me. This is not a sperm bank, this is neglect

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm, natural donor meeting w/child support...that isn't a donor it's basically a one night stand resulting in pregnancy. Also you need to check your ad, if the father forfeits all rights, especially at the mothers request, he isn't liable to pay child support and no court will enforce it.

    KieLeaHar
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forfeit all rights but still expected to pay child support… and people liked and loved this ridiculous post!!!

    PADNA
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait wait wait.. the doner is expected to pay child support??? TWENTY PERCENT of income??? THE ACTUAL F?

    MimSorensson
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “During the child’s 18 years of life”? Why the short lifespan? Is she planning to off the kid after that? I realize that’s probably not what she meant, but that is what she wrote. I’m weirded out on so many levels.

    AzKhaleesi
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hold up.... "forfeit all parental rights at time of birth" then demands child support payments? lmao ok

    Terri Owens
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people should not be allowed to become parents, no matter how it's achieved.

    Jackie Nettleton
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if the realise that if the manage to find a crazy person who also fits the rest of the requirements will not have to pay child support if they sign over parental rights? I know it’s an odd thing to wonder about, but this level of crazy is sometimes interesting to discuss

    TheWickedOne
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So forfeit parental rights, but still want my income? HAHAHA LMAO

    columbokateUK
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure that you can't give up parental rights And still be ordered to pay child support. It's one or the other. Also, 75% American.....I've an awful feeling that she doesn't mean Native 🤔

    Ripley
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forfeit all parental rights . . . except child support payments. Wow.

    Random Anon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol... this is messed up. This predator wants to do a kid and then have him pay child support if she gets pregnant. That's below basement level human trash.

    Bob Standen
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who are these people? You can impregnate her and pay her support for the next 18 years, really?

    Nagisa11
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure how much income they are expecting from a 16-year-old boy

    Vernice Aure
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like a description of a unicorn. Minimum age 16? Never used prescription meds? Also - if you forfeit parental rights then you are not responsible for child support. Very creepy and suspicious.

    Ashley Bell
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forefeit all parental rights... but also 20% child support? LOL.

    Spock's Socks
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person is seriously deluded and full of themself if they think someone would agree to this disastrous "offer" . But it would be an interesting show to meet all their expectations without being a fertile biological male and waste her (already ridiculously employed) time. Then there really would be no collection of any kind during the "breeding sessions". I really would prefer that this creepy human not "breed".

    Rosanna Jackson
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want this person to never have a child. The world does not need more of them.

    KT
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol they want a baby and they want you on the hook financially as well? wtf

    kjorn
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you need to pay but no right on the kids? even saw hi/her

    John L
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to see what they consider "75%+ American".

    Lord Mysticlaw
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unpopular opinion I'm sure, but I've said before, IVF with donor sperm is damn expensive and I think it seems unnecessary that a single woman who wants to have a baby has to pay that kind of money while one-night-stands and unplanned pregnancies happen all the time. As long as there's mutual consent and all of that, I don't really see the problem. (But yes, 16 is creepy. Blame laws.)

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