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In response to "ahh, I just knew there would be complaining about Walmart giving away toys. -- nm" by Beaker

i think the complaint was about using the donations as free positive PR for the corporation

Posted by pigby (aka chris) Dec 22 '08, 14:22

which is kinda unseemly, when you think about it.

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Actually, it is SOP for corporate giving. THe value of the media and recognition plays into the choice of what to give to. - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:25 13
- yup. big crunch in arts philanthropy right now as corporations want to get the most exposure for their dollar. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:26 12
  - well, arts philanthropy is completely different. there is no shame in an arts grant. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:28 11
    - And being needy is shameful? -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:29 9
      - for a lot of people, yes, unfortunately. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:31 8
        
        yes, that's one reason why food stamps look like credit cards now. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:31 7
        
        And while I think it's a valid critique, I don't think it's wholly sufficient as grounds to malign Walmart for their gift. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:36 2
        
        all I'm saying is I hope that when they get their PR, they treat people with dignity. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:37 1
        
        I can agree with that wholeheartedly. Giving should never be used to diminish the recipient. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:37
        
        Actually, the switch here in Texas was to prevent fraud and abuse - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:34 3
        
        was it not a combination? -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:35 2
        
        No...THe Texas Comptroller at the time created the new system to save the state money and prevent fraud -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:41
        
        ...what am I saying. it's about the money. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:36
    - Well, imho there shouldn't be any shame in accepting charity to help one's own family, either. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:29
why? I like to get noticed most of the times I do nice things...and I', not a multi-billion dollar corporation -- nm - Beaker - Caveman Finalist Dec 22, 14:23 4
- because the act of charity is about the act itself, not you -- nm - pigby Dec 22, 14:24 3
  - sure, that's nice in Utopia; but real world is kinda different. -- nm - Beaker Dec 22, 14:26 2
    - there are plenty of other ways to get yourself noticed if you need that much attention -- nm - pigby Dec 22, 14:26 1
      - I'm arguing Walmart's position not my own thanks. -- nm - Beaker Dec 22, 14:27

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i think the complaint was about using the donations as free positive PR for the corporation

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