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[theboyliam]

I’m becoming increasingly annoyed with people wearing those stupid bloody band things. First, or at least first for me to know of were the anti-bullying ones. These were a semi-good idea. Bullying is a social problem, in all warps of life, there’s always going to be some bully. The bands are a sign of support for the bullied person and are a sign

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[waster2686]

I think that the majority of people who wear these bands know fuck all and I agree with Liams point that it's really become a fashion accessory. Loads of kids and students wearing them because there the 'in' thing at the moment, they spend what? £1 on a band and then feel like they've made a difference, why don't the band wearers do some good and give proper money to charity....not silly amounts but you know something like £20.

I'd prefer people to give money to charity rather than wear these stupid annoying bands! If they want to help increase awareness then make flyers/posters and go out onto the streets and let the general public know about the plights of the people you're supporting.

I am against the poverty bands because I feel people are wasting an opportunity to give a £1 or whatever to a charity helping people in poverty rather than wearing a silly band. If everyone in the country gave a £1 instead of buying a band for a £1 it would be a lot better for the people that need our help.

Disclaimer: Before anyone responds with reference to the above document being a personal attack, step back and read through again. I have mentioned no-ones names and merely stating my opinion on the charity bands taking the UK by storm.

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[unaveragedave23]

The £1 does go to a charity that's helping with poverty to be fair, that's what the whole Make Poverty History campaign is about. However, I do agree with the point that people need to do more and the fact it's annoying they've become fashion accessories (it's disgusting if Make Poverty History bands are being sold by people on Ebay for profit). I think Dee's made the best point though in that if someone sees your band, they may ask where you got it it from and what it's about and if you tell them you are helping to spread awareness of the real issues behind the campaign. Maybe I'm being idealistic but that's what I think. No offence intended.

It's so nice we can have a civilised debate!

[theboyliam]

its always going to come back to your penis size though dave! Which is defo above average in my opinion!

I agree with Gavin. It seems although peoples only incentive in giving to the chairty is to collect the band for it. I dont expect a certificate every time i give moeny to someone on the street. Anti-bullying bands are different, but the make poverty history bands seem to have lost the point a bit now.