Beggars at ATM machines.

Run_to_da_hills · 05-12-2009 07:25PM #1

Something should be done about beggars hanging around ATM machines. I came across coffee cup holders at the foot of several ATM machines around the city today.

With the amount of ATM scamming, "snatch and grabbing" etc strict law should be made about begging within 20 feet of these devices.

bluto63 · 05-12-2009 07:26PM

In Camden in London there's a circle around each ATM which no one else is allowed in while someone is using the ATM. Pretty good idea imo

cherryghost · 05-12-2009 07:29PM

you should piss them off by withdrawing 20 quid and giving it to the nearest 'help the disabled' stand while winking at the beggar

SoWatchaWant · 05-12-2009 07:30PM

Good idea indeed, bluto63.

Yeah, I'm not fond of them either.

Biggins · 05-12-2009 07:30PM

This is a thing that I see daily. Some sit right beside the cash machines, feet away.
Good idea about the circle thing.

fizzynicenice · 05-12-2009 07:30PM

yeah what the deal with that. No offence but I can't withdraw 50c for your, and yer deffo not gettin a score...

Caoimhín · 05-12-2009 07:32PM

cherryghost wrote: »

you should piss them off

I just piss on them, warms the poor critters up.

Whosbetter? · 05-12-2009 07:35PM

Caoimhín wrote: »

I just piss on them, warms the poor critters up.

Or puke on 'em, to make sure they get at least one hot meal a day.:)

o1s1n · 05-12-2009 07:37PM

bluto63 wrote: »

In Camden in London there's a circle around each ATM which no one else is allowed in while someone is using the ATM. Pretty good idea imo

The circle should be electrified once you enter. Then when you want to step out you press a button and the electric currant stops.

'Hey budddd, can I have a...'*ZAP!!!!*

smk89 · 05-12-2009 07:40PM

The beggers at AIB on Grafton St are the worst of all. Just sitting there for hours.
And the garda never move them on. Its rediculous.

Rebelheart · 05-12-2009 07:40PM

Of course, if people stopped giving money to beggars - as Focus, the Simon Community and others have repeatedly asked - there would be no beggars on the street.

Those who give to beggars bear primary responsibility for their existence; they give beggars a vested interest in begging. This is the plain and simple reality.

electrogrimey · 05-12-2009 07:47PM

o1s1n wrote: »

The circle should be electrified once you enter. Then when you want to step out you press a button and the electric currant stops.

'Hey budddd, can I have a...'*ZAP!!!!*

Like in Harry Potter? I think you all know exactly what I'm referring to. That's right, 4th book, ring around the goblet thing.

galwayrush · 05-12-2009 07:50PM

I hope my Bank Manager is the one begging soon.:rolleyes:

segaBOY · 05-12-2009 07:53PM

I don't know which is worse, the beggar at the machine or the Concern chuggers hassling you as you try and get to the machine.

gav_neonstars · 05-12-2009 07:59PM

This carry on boils my blood.

Do they expect you to feel sorry for them in the hope that we will hand them a score or something?

More than a few times i have told who ever is sitting under the cash machine to fook off away or face the consequences.

Sit on a bridge like the rest of your mates so i can ignore ya from afar ya smelly little bollix!

Capt'n Midnight · 05-12-2009 08:05PM

Rebelheart wrote: »

Of course, if people stopped giving money to beggars - as Focus, the Simon Community and others have repeatedly asked - there would be no beggars on the street.

Those who give to beggars bear primary responsibility for their existence; they give beggars a vested interest in begging. This is the plain and simple reality.

It's Ireland , people aren't going to starve to death. Donate to a homeless charity instead.

Even in countries where people do starve to death giving money to beggars won't solve anything it's just a temporary respite. Don't forget that those who beg most aren't always the most deserving.

AnthonyK16 · 05-12-2009 08:12PM

AIB in Grafton street is particularly bad for this type of carry on. Surely it would make more sense for them to sit where people would have access to small change,as people arent going to hand over notes very often

bluto63 · 05-12-2009 08:28PM

AnthonyK16 wrote: »

AIB in Grafton street is particularly bad for this type of carry on. Surely it would make more sense for them to sit where people would have access to small change,as people arent going to hand over notes very often

I think it's to try and guilt people into thinking 'well I have all this money and he has nothing. I'll give him whatever change I have'

Hal1 · 05-12-2009 08:41PM

bluto63 wrote: »

I think it's to try and guilt people into thinking 'well I have all this money and he has nothing. I'll give him whatever change I have'

What atm gives you change?

robby^5 · 05-12-2009 08:51PM

gav_neonstars wrote: »

Sit on a bridge like the rest of your mates so i can ignore ya from afar ya smelly little bollix!

Nooooooo! The Ha'Penny bridge feels like a toll booth some days in town with the beggars positioning themselves at the steps on both ends, ****ing annoying.

gav_neonstars · 05-12-2009 09:20PM

Yeah that bridge can be a bastard of a place for the owl homeless.

But then i get to use my favorite line 'got and spare change buddd?' 'loads thanks!'

I saw a very puzzling thing the other day tho. There was a homeless man on Eustace Street with an ipod in his ear, a phone in his hand and a sign saying 'starving and homeless'

Now.. This threw up a few questions. If you are indeed homeless how do you charge your phone/Ipod?
And how the fook do you fill the ipod with all your junkie hits?

bluto63 · 05-12-2009 09:23PM

Hal1 wrote: »

What atm gives you change?

Change you had before you approached the ATM

speedboatchase · 05-12-2009 09:28PM

Absolute chancers, makes me mad. I sometimes withdraw a bit more than usual if they're there and stop for a sec and with my eyes agog and say "wow can't wait to waste all this money!" as I walk past them

discobeaker · 05-12-2009 09:42PM

I seen one of these moochers begging at the ATM machines in Temple Bar. Once the bastard had gotten enough cash he got up and went to Hagan Daas and got a tub of ice cream!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

IvySlayer · 05-12-2009 09:45PM

ATM = Automatic Teller MACHINE

No need to put it twice

Anyway, I don't like beggars sitting near ATMs, I get nervous, they could try to nick my cash.

It should be illegal to loiter around cash machines.

cbreeze · 05-12-2009 09:48PM

Q: have you any change?
A: sorry, only 50s:D

bronte · 05-12-2009 09:49PM

There's a guy outside my local Sainsburys who asks for spare change almost everytime I go there. Last time I was there, I overheard a woman telling him she didn't have any spare change and he started giving her almighty grief.
I've made up my mind not to be donating anytime soon if that's how he's going to be. :mad:

bitemybanger · 05-12-2009 09:50PM

Thier beggers:eek: I tought they were offering sexual favours while you withdraw money and the cup is for if you wanna go solo:D

Mr.David · 05-12-2009 10:23PM

Come on guys...the beggars are there in the name of relativity.

I mean, you're in Taiwan on holidays and check your balance: 48,000 TW Dollars.

But wait, what the F0ck is 48,000 TW dollars?!

Well at least you know its 48,000 more than the smelly bastard on the ground beside you.

Relativity....its all about relativity.

Yes I am a bit pissed...

RATM · 05-12-2009 11:15PM

Rebelheart wrote: »

Of course, if people stopped giving money to beggars - as Focus, the Simon Community and others have repeatedly asked - there would be no beggars on the street.

Those who give to beggars bear pthat rimary responsibility for their existence; they give beggars a vested interest in begging. This is the plain and simple reality.

No it's not plain and simple simply because humanity is not that plain and simple.

If a beggar sits in a spot that has a passing trade of 1,000 people per hour then there will be a certain % of that 1,000 people who cannot resist to give them a few coins. That is human nature, plain and simple.

What you are suggesting is that every single person decides not to give a single cent to a person who is clearly in need. That just isn't going to happen so therefore a more viable solution needs to be advanced.

Xinkai · 05-12-2009 11:19PM

I don't give change to any beggars anymore cause of that report a few months ago in the paper saying all beggars were working for 1 'begging lord?' or something.

And walking around the spire/henry street theres always this plonker that actually APPROACHES you and says 'Sorry mate can i just ask ye a question?' I made the mistake of saying sure whats up one day... Now it's like 'Sorry Mate ca...' While i shout ENOUGH.

Also Hapenny bridge toll bridge HAHAHAHAHA

Beggars at ATM machines.

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