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People to Punch, Pet Peeves, and General Vexations (mega-merge)

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3074326 said:
I don't know if you expected a serious answer, but you're gonna get one.

I hate their commercials so much that I wanted to see what their deal was. And I found out that it has nothing to do with cars, and has everything to do with specifically orthodox Jewish children. I don't have an issue with that, I do have an issue with the marketing. It says they're racking up $500k in legal fees, per year as of when this was written (2017). So it sounds like if you donate a car, it's going to pay for the legal fees first and might help some kids too.

https://www.charitywatch.org/charit...ars4kids-ads-disguise-charity39s-real-purpose

Also, the fact that someone covered Blue by Eiffel 65 makes me feel rage inside unlike anything other than a left-lane-cruising asshole.
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I didn't know what their mission was until just before I made my post so I also checked. I spent almost 35 years working for a 501(c)(3) corporation in the area of development and I can't imagine a marketing piece of any kind that doesn't focus on the mission of the organization. Charity Watch is spot on with their analysis. The entire marketing effort is deceitful. The area of automobile gifting has been fraught with abuse for decades and the IRS (of which I am NOT a fan) has tried multiple times to amend the rules to limit the abuse. The latest 990 I saw for the organization showed moderate salaries for the highest paid employees but much higher legal fees (well over $1 million) than you posted. There are various ways to hide compensation in legal fees and consulting fees. For instance, a spouse could be the attorney or consultant receiving the fees. But thanks for doing some research and posting the link.
 
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buckeyeintn said:
I didn't know what their mission was until just before I made my post so I also checked. I spent almost 35 years working for a 501(c)(3) corporation in the area of development and I can't imagine a marketing piece of any kind that doesn't focus on the mission of the organization. Charity Watch is spot on with their analysis. The entire marketing effort is deceitful. The area of automobile gifting has been fraught with abuse for decades and the IRS (of which I am NOT a fan) has tried multiple times to amend the rules to limit the abuse. The latest 990 I saw for the organization showed moderate salaries for the highest paid employees but much higher legal fees (well over $1 million) than you posted. There are various ways to hide compensation in legal fees and consulting fees. For instance, a spouse could be the attorney or consultant receiving the fees. But thanks for doing some research and posting the link.
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Yeah, auto donations are basically worthless from a tax perspective at this point. To deduct more than $500, you have to have a 1098-C from the organization reporting how much they sold it for and then you can only deduct that amount. Or the org has to keep and use the vehicle use or pass it on to an individual in need. Then and only then can you deduct the FMV. And you still have to get an acknowledgement from the org and substantiate the FMV. No more donating a run down car and using a generous KBB value. Not to mention the fact that the vast majority of taxpayers don’t itemize any more.
 
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People who make up words as ways to explain things. I had an old boss who if we had concerns about something not being prepared or planned right would just be like well you need to flexicute. You know be flexible and just execute.
 
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Wingate1217 said:
I would like to know what happened to the dog. The POS guy can burn in hell…
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In the replies it says neighbors took the dog to a shelter, which is what that asshole should've done if he didn't want the dog.

But he took the coward's way out, instead. I hope someone got his plate number.
 
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buckeyefool said:
People who make up words as ways to explain things. I had an old boss who if we had concerns about something not being prepared or planned right would just be like well you need to flexicute. You know be flexible and just execute.
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Don't join the Army then.

DubCoffman62 said:
People who say "you're welcome" very snidely when you're not quick enough with a "thank you". They're usually effeminate males who do this.
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Maybe be faster with that "Thank you" ...............Aaaaaaaand, you're welcome.
 
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I have a few Columbus gripes.

Firstly, I get that you don’t want us to use phones while driving. What about cops? Are they immune to this? Well, I saw one drive around the entire casino texting the entire time when I was behind him putting along at 4 mph. Also, go do something better than drive around the fucking casino. You gonna pull someone over for going 20 mph? Maybe drive around Georgesville and catch the idiots running every single red light.

Second, kind of on the same note. Want us to pay attention to the road? Stop putting the dumbest jokes of all time on the digital signs that are supposed to give us traffic updates. I don’t want to have to read your stupid ass joke when I’m trying to find out if I should go 270 or 70 during rush hour you fucking morons. Doesn’t this go directly against the distracted driving problems the laws have been trying to avoid??

And also. Whoever the fuck puts up construction signs. PUT THEM UP BEFORE THE FUCKING CONSTRUCTION ZONE BEGINS SO WE CAN CHOOSE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. Might as well not put them up at all.

That’s all.
 
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3074326 said:
I have a few Columbus gripes.

Firstly, I get that you don’t want us to use phones while driving. What about cops? Are they immune to this? Well, I saw one drive around the entire casino texting the entire time when I was behind him putting along at 4 mph. Also, go do something better than drive around the fucking casino. You gonna pull someone over for going 20 mph? Maybe drive around Georgesville and catch the idiots running every single red light.

Second, kind of on the same note. Want us to pay attention to the road? Stop putting the dumbest jokes of all time on the digital signs that are supposed to give us traffic updates. I don’t want to have to read your stupid ass joke when I’m trying to find out if I should go 270 or 70 during rush hour you fucking morons. Doesn’t this go directly against the distracted driving problems the laws have been trying to avoid??

And also. Whoever the fuck puts up construction signs. PUT THEM UP BEFORE THE FUCKING CONSTRUCTION ZONE BEGINS SO WE CAN CHOOSE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. Might as well not put them up at all.

That’s all.
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You may be my long, lost twin.
 
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I’m not sure if we have any Postal workers on here, but I will apologize in advance to you.

Sent a letter on April 10 certified mail. Wanted to be able to track and ensure signature. Letter was supposed to be there by the 14th. Sat in Cleveland for 2 days and then was sent to the next stop (1.5 hours away) and has never been seen again. Put in an assistance ticket and nobody ever contacted me. Reached out to the office that it was supposed to find its way to and was told they have no idea where it is. Was scanned 4 times in Cleveland. Was told that now they don’t scan them any further along the way so there’s no way to track it. Said they’ve had all sorts of lost certified letters since they stopped tracking if to the final destination.

So I’m basically screwed unless it miraculously shows up. Unreal!
 
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buckeyebri said:
I’m not sure if we have any Postal workers on here, but I will apologize in advance to you.

Sent a letter on April 10 certified mail. Wanted to be able to track and ensure signature. Letter was supposed to be there by the 14th. Sat in Cleveland for 2 days and then was sent to the next stop (1.5 hours away) and has never been seen again. Put in an assistance ticket and nobody ever contacted me. Reached out to the office that it was supposed to find its way to and was told they have no idea where it is. Was scanned 4 times in Cleveland. Was told that now they don’t scan them any further along the way so there’s no way to track it. Said they’ve had all sorts of lost certified letters since they stopped tracking if to the final destination.

So I’m basically screwed unless it miraculously shows up. Unreal!
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@Buckeyeskickbuttocks

Told you so! :lol:
 
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