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FreeRRRs Freecycling Freeusing FreegivingFreeRRRs Freecycling Freeusing FreegivingA critique of the freecycling industry focusing on The Freecycle Network that following phenomenal growth has turned in to an behemoth. 
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TFN has no complaints process
2007-10-10 19:34:00 I remember around 20 years ago, or more, coming out of a meeting and “discussing” with a colleague whether the number that was agreed on was 5 or 7. This was no more than five minutes later than the debate took place. We could not agree and needed to ask another attendee to ... More About: Process
It is nice to see your own name repeated, but this is ridiculous
2007-10-09 23:36:00 I SAID it is nice to see your own name repeated. Or at least that is what the powers that be in TFN must think. Just take as an example Nikki “without wax”. She gets here name listed four times on the list of TFN GOA contacts. And it seems ... More About: Nice , Ridiculous
Does more members mean less landfill?
2007-10-09 20:38:00 Or to put it another way what is the ideal number of members in a group. Obviously a group starts with just one owner and on your own that is a bit boring, mind you you would only have yourself to blame for any now shows. From there your group grows, and many, if not ... More About: London , Oxford , New York City , Members
Shhh, here?s a secret
2007-10-09 13:44:00 ***Note: The information contained in this message and any attachments is privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. The above rider is sent out by The Freecycle Network along with its Cease and Desist emails and is worthy of some discussion. The main ... More About: Secret
Fifty females
2007-10-08 22:55:00 According to this posting on Slashdot the majority of members of freecycling groups are aged over fifty… and female. Of course this is only anecdotal evidence from one source. Interesting comment nevertheless. More About: Females
New links category - cafes
More articles from this author:2007-10-08 18:24:00 As any hardened freecycler knows the cafe is a great place to (virtually) meet and talk about all things freecycling that are not actually freecycling. The trouble I think is that many of these are hidden gems. If you know of a cafe and want a link added here then please send me ... More About: Links , Cafes , Category , Tego 1, 2, 3 |
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