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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_irc88oy wrote

Reply to comment by WooliesWhiteLeg in Who are these people with candy asking for money?? by Kawaimo

As part of a charity ask it most definitely is a scam, as you would make sales to people who would not ordinarily be looking to buy candy, but are motivated to support "the cause". No different than demanding money after an unasked for PATH performance.

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WooliesWhiteLeg t1_ircada7 wrote

Busking for cash after performing is also not a scam, wtf.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_ircb8k6 wrote

My son busks, he sits and plays guitar at open air market or such and people toss money in his case if they feel like it, or they can continue walking. Far different than forcing a performance on people riding a train who cannot leave, and then hovering intimidatingly in people's faces asking for money. Worse is the fucking acrobats who put you in fear for you face.

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WooliesWhiteLeg t1_ircemfr wrote

In 30 years of riding the NYC subway, I’ve never been “intimidated” into giving money to any “SHOWTIME” kids nor seen anyone else be. I feel like I’ve just come over from a different dimension lol. Are you all living in Mad Max and I’ve just not noticed the uptick of leather shoulder pads?!

Whether it’s showtime in the subway or that guy that plays the guitar on the path, I’ve only ever been forced to ignore them and turn up my podcast a little at worst.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_ircjhxg wrote

I've never given them a cent either, but obviously some people like the OP don't have the 'urban armor' we do.

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