money A Question for any Russian lady

[Robert D]

... in response to Re: money  A Question for any Russian la..., posted by RW on Nov 30, 2001

thanks.  I think so also.  I think she makes about $70 a month at her shop.   So I am sure it helps.   I will keep sending her money until July I think.  That will give her time, I hope to get on her feet.  
Thanks for the advice.

Robert D.

[BrianC]

... in response to money  A Question for any Russian lady, posted by Robert D on Nov 30, 2001

Robert,

Cudos to you.  The point I think some people fail to see is that you are doing it, BECAUSE you want to...not because you have to.  Caring is a quality that I feel we sometimes lose sight of.  You feel she needs it..then do it.  Would the same questions be posed to you if you questioned $100 per month to the Red Cross(for example)?  I don't think so.  Because you are giving to a RW then people only think "scammer".  What she does with the money can only be speculated; but if you trust her then you know that the money is probably going to something good.  Is the money only going to her? Is she helping her family?  her friends?  Bettering herself?  Who knows and frankly....Who cares?!!!!!!  Do what your heart says!  Remember...you only have to answer to you!

Who are they to judge?

Still lurking,
BrianC

[KenMan]

... in response to money  A Question for any Russian lady, posted by Robert D on Nov 30, 2001

We all make our own decisions which I respect. I was talking to someone else who has been sending money to a woman from the FSU. I wonder how many other men are doing this? I just got back from Ukraine and saw a few women that I had been writing to. I have not sent them any money via mail. When I was there I did buy them a few inexpensive gifts. Inexpensive for me but probably expensive for them ( around $100 ). I am now paying a few dollars in translation fees a month ( around $75 which I can afford ) and have a time limit for this ( my next visit in May/June ). I am skeptical about this but I do know the women exist and do not speak good English. Anyways my point is I met them on absolute agency and since I have been back I have seen their ads reposted on that site as well as friendfinder more than once. Actually about once every week or two. I am NOT going to send them spending cash and maybe someone else is? ( again their choice ). I am not about to buy their friendship or love. They are also not going to be my "charity" ( to the suprise of many of you? :-) My poiunt is all of you people "crying" that these girls are scammers. Well I think the men have created this "monster"!!!!! When these women hear ( you know they tell their friends ) what someone sent or is sending them why shouldn't they "play the game"? Go right ahead ( it is no business of mine ). Do what you feel is right for you. Why ask us anyways? Just DO NOT say she is a scammer when you decide to stop!

[Robert D]

... in response to Re: money  A Question for any Russian la..., posted by KenMan on Nov 30, 2001

I do understand, and frankly don't care what she does with the money.  That is not why I send it.  So I will say more.   When I was in St. Pete, I did a little shopping with and without her.   I was shocked to see the prices of some food items and fruits in the store.   She we had dinner together, she ate tomatoes like there was no tommorrow.  
"I like tomatoes"she said.  She seemed to appreciate things we seem to take for granted.  She did not drink or smoke, and once when I wanted to go to a casino, just to see what a russian casino looked like, she did not wish to go as it was "a bad place"    I did not feel she was acting the part.  The reason I posted this was to get some idea as to whether this was appropriate to do from a Russian woman's perspective.   If she uses the money to find a man, I would not mind.   I hope if she ever does, he is a good man and she appears to deserve one.   She is not as beautiful as many of the girls photos I see on the net, but she is sweet and seemed very nice.

RobertD.

[KenMan]

... in response to Re: money  A Question for any Russian la..., posted by KenMan on Nov 30, 2001

Some have stated that they are fishing for women. When I read posts like this I think. Maybe it is the women who are doing the fishin'.. and it ain't for men.. it is for DOLLAR$

[Stan B]

... in response to Fishing???, posted by KenMan on Nov 30, 2001

that you have such a narrow viewpoint. Thus why are you looking for a RW?

[KenMan]

... in response to its a shame, posted by Stan B on Dec 1, 2001

Bro, why don't you read Jimmy's post. Why don't take a look at Jack's First Dreams scammer section. I think there are more ( or at least as many ) beautiful women in his scammer section than in his sincere and honest one. If you don't think these young women know what is up you have the narrow point of view. Wake up, smell the coffee. The internet and people's charity towards women has definetly corrupted a few. Mostly corrupted the Agencies. All it takes is a few bad apples to spoil the barrel. So yes!!! There are many women ( especially the young beautiful ones ) who are fishing for Dollar$! Or maybe a green card!!! Like Jimmy said give it to some older folks who are in need ( or maybe the chess school :-) Why am I looking for a RW? I believe that is a "personal" question! I have my own "personal" reasons. Are you that interested anyways?

[Stan B]

... in response to Re: its a shame, posted by KenMan on Dec 1, 2001

he's helping a friend, not corrupting the process. You just sound afraid that he's making it harder on you and that he's helping to create a new cult of scammers.
As for your 'personal' reasons, if its that big of a secret, then no I don't need to pry it out of you...aloha

[ron]

... in response to money  A Question for any Russian lady, posted by Robert D on Nov 30, 2001

my thoughts, you are either very wealthy, very caring or very crazy!

[Robert D]

... in response to Re: money  A Question for any Russian la..., posted by ron on Nov 30, 2001

very caring is the word.    She was a very nice girl and poor.   I was poor once.   It hit me like a tone of bricks.  Her english needs work.  St. Pete was very nice.   I have not seen poverty like I saw there in many years.  That was all.
Why crazy?  
Robert D.