Anonymous Good Deed

[ottenni]

Nothing amazing, but i always hold doors open for people and help out people if they are struggling with something in public (like heavy shopping bags, but you never see that in the small towns where i live). And i almost always buy the big issue, which for those who don't know is a magazine made and sold by the homeless. Its actually not too bad.

Oh and of course direction, bad directions but i always give them when needed.

 

[Halceon]

Anonymous? Only if the act is insignificant. And even then i'm usually noticable enough to not be truly anonymous.

 

[Riobux]

I do volunteering work at a day centre.

 

[Aleate]

My favorite deed that I did: raked my neighbors lawn while they were out and did so while wearing a ski mask to maintain my stealth.

Heh, I could just imagine the call to the police on that one:
Neighbor: Police! There is a person on my neighbors lawn with a ski mask on!
911: Okay, calm down. What is that person doing?
Neighbor: He is raking their leaves!
911: ...

Anyway, OT: Mines that I kind of liked was just today. I was waiting at the bus stop when this old lady walks over and sits at the other side of the bus stop. I will admit, I don't exactly look like a nice guy (even though I am :<). So then she starts hacking and wheezing and I ask her if she is alright. She grins at me and says yes.

So the bus shows up and we both get on. I get on first and walk to the back, seeing an open seat. I sit down and look out the window (like I usually do). Then the old lady gets on as well but no one moves over for her. Like there are people sitting in the aisle seats and no one wants to move out of the way for an old lady who is coughing and having trouble breathing. I stood up and walked up behind her. I tapped her on the shoulder and pointed to my spot. She smiled at me and thanked me. I then stood in the stairwell of the back exit for the rest of my bus ride.

 

[Angerwing]

I donate to charity, a fair bit and I'm only 18. I've never told anybody apart from here, and I'm concerned that by bragging about it, it's compromising the very essence of anonymous good deeds. Hell, the fact that I'm proud of not telling people makes it feel like I'm only doing it for my own purposes.

This thread isn't a very good idea. It seems to be a massive circle-jerk over 'altruism'.

PS: I'm atheist, so it's not like I believe in any cosmic/karmic rewards for doing this. I do it because it's right.

 

[Iron Criterion]

I post on forums despite that no one ever replies to my posts

Now I have taken that away from you *evil chuckle*.

 

[Arduras]

I volunteer as a Road Crash Rescuer.. no one ever thanks the guys in Orange who are chopping up their car to let the real heroes (the Ambo's) take the glory.. and yet, it's my job

 

[Dark Knifer]

I find myself using manners alot. This may not seem helpful, but some people do light up a bit if you say thankyou for something they do. Also, I often act as a sounding board for people's problems and offer advice if they need it.

 

[Jekken6]

I approve of the this thread.

unfortunately, I do not have any stories like these that stick out in my mind

 

[dragonslayer32]

i once spent 3 hours writing an essay for a girl i liked so she could go out with my best friend. that was a low point in my life

 

[jultub]

I post on forums despite that no one ever replies to my posts

Now I have taken that away from you *evil chuckle*.

Now I made someone chuckle with 10 seconds worth of writing, I'd call that an easy good deed

 

[Cheesus333]

Personally, i sometimes go on omegle, join chats and paste something like this: "I dont want to have a conversation, i just wanted to stop by and say i hope you have a lovely day and remind you world isn't completely full of pricks "

I don't like Omegle very much. Apparently, to the 7 people I tried starting a conversation with, 15/M/England translates as Not Sex Legal/Lacks Breasts/Not From America. So they just leave.

Yeah, I try to do nice things, when I can. Just seems right.

 

[DEATHROAD]

Personally, i sometimes go on omegle, join chats and paste something like this: "I dont want to have a conversation, i just wanted to stop by and say i hope you have a lovely day and remind you world isn't completely full of pricks "

I don't like Omegle very much. Apparently, to the 7 people I tried starting a conversation with, 15/M/England translates as Not Sex Legal/Lacks Breasts/Not From America. So they just leave.

Yeah, I try to do nice things, when I can. Just seems right.

yeah and my 15/m/wales translates too Child/ no tits/ where the fucks that

but ocasionally i get people to stay

 

[ShadowWolf93]

Its kinda sad that its impossible to do a nice thing anymore, did YOU ever stop to think that maybe im actually doing it to try and do something nice. Yes it does make me feel good inside, it would be weird if it didn't, But im not hurting anyone, infact, im likely cheering alot of people up or at the very least giving them a good thought into they're next conversation, so whats your problem?..

The fact is, you're not doing it to make someone else's day better. You're doing it to make YOURSELF feel better.
IMO, that self-serving attitude doesn't count as an "anonymous good deed".

If you want to do a good deed, don't just copy and paste your self-serving crap. Sit there and talk to people. Be friendly, be a good person. Hear them out. If they have problems listen to them and help them out if you can.
That is what it means to do a good deed. Doing something like copy pasta-ing some crap over and over is no different than punching someone in the face who annoyed you. It doesn't help anyone and in the end only serves to make you feel better.

Im not talking to you about this anymore, you are clearly a very pessimistic person who cant deal with it when people try to actually be happy, i have no need to talk to you anymore,and i will not reply to anymore posts on this issue, good day.

But for the record, If i was "Doing it to make myself feel better" don't you think i would wait around for the person im talking to to thank me, to level up my ego? Yes, but i don't, i either leave straight after it,or say goodbye and leave, Sometimes i feel like having a conversation with people,and i will, and sometimes i don't so ill tell them to have a nice day, i honestly cant see what your problem is,and if you genuinely think that telling someone to have a nice day is the same as punching someone in the face you really need some help

Anyway,im done with this.

I'm with you DEATHROAD, I think it's fantastic that you have at least considered leaving such messages, as for doing it exclusively to make yourself feel better, it's rubbish, I can empathise. It's exactly the same as complimenting random strangers in town or on the street. I'll tell a pretty girl that I like her outfit, or that she looks pretty that day (not in a creepy, thin-moustached paeodophile kinda way, just a smiley, happy-go-lucky way). Yes, it makes you feel great, and they all seem to love the fact that someone has stopped to recognise the effort they've put in.

But that's about a far from anonymous as I could get, as for my anonymous good deeds...well, I usually buy a day rider bus ticket whenever I go to town, so when I get back to the bus stop near my house, I leave the ticket in an obvious place, on the seat for example, for anybody who may notice it on that day.

 

[DEATHROAD]

Its kinda sad that its impossible to do a nice thing anymore, did YOU ever stop to think that maybe im actually doing it to try and do something nice. Yes it does make me feel good inside, it would be weird if it didn't, But im not hurting anyone, infact, im likely cheering alot of people up or at the very least giving them a good thought into they're next conversation, so whats your problem?..

The fact is, you're not doing it to make someone else's day better. You're doing it to make YOURSELF feel better.
IMO, that self-serving attitude doesn't count as an "anonymous good deed".

If you want to do a good deed, don't just copy and paste your self-serving crap. Sit there and talk to people. Be friendly, be a good person. Hear them out. If they have problems listen to them and help them out if you can.
That is what it means to do a good deed. Doing something like copy pasta-ing some crap over and over is no different than punching someone in the face who annoyed you. It doesn't help anyone and in the end only serves to make you feel better.

Im not talking to you about this anymore, you are clearly a very pessimistic person who cant deal with it when people try to actually be happy, i have no need to talk to you anymore,and i will not reply to anymore posts on this issue, good day.

But for the record, If i was "Doing it to make myself feel better" don't you think i would wait around for the person im talking to to thank me, to level up my ego? Yes, but i don't, i either leave straight after it,or say goodbye and leave, Sometimes i feel like having a conversation with people,and i will, and sometimes i don't so ill tell them to have a nice day, i honestly cant see what your problem is,and if you genuinely think that telling someone to have a nice day is the same as punching someone in the face you really need some help

Anyway,im done with this.

I'm with you DEATHROAD, I think it's fantastic that you have at least considered leaving such messages, as for doing it exclusively to make yourself feel better, it's rubbish, I can empathise. It's exactly the same as complimenting random strangers in town or on the street. I'll tell a pretty girl that I like her outfit, or that she looks pretty that day (not in a creepy, thin-moustached paeodophile kinda way, just a smiley, happy-go-lucky way). Yes, it makes you feel great, and they all seem to love the fact that someone has stopped to recognise the effort they've put in.

But that's about a far from anonymous as I could get, as for my anonymous good deeds...well, I usually buy a day rider bus ticket whenever I go to town, so when I get back to the bus stop near my house, I leave the ticket in an obvious place, on the seat for example, for anybody who may notice it on that day.

Thats a nice one
and thanks for the support

 

[scornedbythenine]

i have all but gave up on nice people existing in newcastle... too many chavs...
today i walked home from sixth form and a group of chavs asked me something when i had my earphones in.
i took them out and said pardon, the chav replied do you have a tab for me.
i said no.... he said FUCK OFF THEN YOU LITTLE HIPPIE ****.


its all gd tho i told police earlier than hes growing canabis and said i was willing to testify....
i was quite pissed...

same story everyday, ive never in my life judged someone or have been rude without reason and all i ever here in my area is FUCKING *insert generic shite here* PRICK....

 

[KiruTheMant]

I once owned a "WE ARE LEGION" bullshitter spamming another forum,by pointing out the ever obvious fact.

 

[Shapsters]

I'm Canadian, I like to think that I should represent my country nicely and be polite. I hold doors open, give directions and just be generally polite to others. Can't say as though I go much further than that however, what more do you want? However, if the situation would arise, I think I would do the right thing.

 

[Jedoro]

I give blood as often as I can. I mean, I have plenty, so I don't mind.

 

[Aura Guardian]

Well a couple of months ago. A dog was on my lawn and he was friendly. He had a collar so I got my leash from my dog and got him. My dad gave me the phone, I called the owner and she came in about 30 mins and she was so happy. Made me feel good
I know it doesn't count...but that's all I got.