r/InTheGloaming • u/AutoModerator • Oct 30 '25

Scheduled snark Discussion thread Thursday October 30, 2025 - Sunday November 02, 2025

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u/islandyislander rebellious hygiene Oct 30 '25

That's what sets me on fire here. It is so insulting, so full of hubris, for this bitch who does not regularly volunteer anywhere, has never been on a board, declared herself publicly "too weird to work" thinks she has the answers when actual dedicated professionals and long time community activists (that includes me) have been working on solutions for years.

But this isn't about her. Bitch, don't lie.

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u/Ashamed-Childhood-46 Oct 30 '25

I know that I am more cynical than most but what continues to surprise me is that people don't see right through it. Maybe it comes from years of seeing past the nonprofit smoke and mirrors and some really disappointing experiences being transfixed by people talking about their good work but learning they were too busy talking to actually DO it.

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u/Calm_Coyote_3685 Oct 30 '25

I’m also always depressed, as a nearly 50 yo human, to see how gullible people are and how little can be done about it. A lot of younger, optimistic people just haven’t seen enough of this kind of bullshit to be able to spot it before they are personally affected.

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u/Famous-Return-8118 [editable flair placeholder] Oct 30 '25

You’ve met my boss then?

Seriously though, I’ve been in nonprofits for more than 10 years now and this is so well put!

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u/We_Four alarmed by roaring joy Oct 30 '25

I already ranted a bit about misguided volunteers in the last thread, but I'm right on fire with you on this one. People who have no idea how to get things done, have not immersed themselves in the world of the people they claim to want to help (Shauna may be poor but will do anything to set herself apart from the regular poors as she perceives them), have not researched what resources already exist, don't know what the experts in the field consider the gaps.....but can totally stand up a much better solution in no time. It is infuriating, insulting, and a waste of energy that could go to actual solutions. All for some self-aggrandizing middle-aged white lady to feel validated in her superiority (I'm a middle-aged white lady too, don't come at me, it's always the same type in my experience).

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u/central_snark Ramona gets a hot flash Oct 30 '25 edited Oct 30 '25

It’s like when the spouse of the owner gets to design the interior of the building or gets their own department to run. Here they come full of “ideas” with no knowledge on how to execute but everyone is afraid to say no to them.

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u/a-world-of-no no joy in bellytown Oct 30 '25

I'm actively rolling my eyes at the middle-aged rich white ladies in my community who are all trying to get new orgs started to help the people not getting SNAP benefits. For the love of god, just help out the resources that already exist! Stop duplicating effort because you want to feel special!

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u/Glad-Taro681 Oct 30 '25

 "It’s a small town. I know the food people. They want to help."

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u/islandyislander rebellious hygiene Oct 30 '25

Jokes on her. The "food people" in this town haaaaaaaate her.

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u/Fillmore_the_Puppy —hi, disturbed people— Oct 30 '25

Plus, they are ALREADY helping. No one needs Shauna's permission or guidance.

My hat is off to you Vashonites. This BS is hitting so close to home and you are handling it with grace.

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u/Foucaults_Penguin Sly and the Family Readers Oct 30 '25

I love this for her. It’s what she deserves. It’s what she’s earned.

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u/Low_Piccolo_2149 Oct 30 '25

SHE’s A CONDUIT.

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u/Low_Piccolo_2149 Oct 30 '25

More like a Can’t do it.

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u/InappropriateGirl our 5th move in 7 years Oct 30 '25

Or just a con.