A social group organizer found themselves in a heated debate with one of the group members who demanded more ‘free’ activities. The organizer tried to accommodate the member’s request, but the situation escalated when the member didn’t show up for the planned events. The organizer finally revealed the hidden costs behind these so-called ‘free’ activities, leading to hurt feelings and a dramatic confrontation.
️ Hot Climate and Bike Rides
Social Meetup Group Activities
Member Requests Free Activities
Balancing Group Preferences ⚖️
Growing Frustration
No-show at Free Activities
♀️ Excuses and Misunderstandings
Bike Ride and Pizza Dilemma ♂️
Potluck Suggestions and Costs
Confrontation Over Hidden Costs
Hurt Feelings and Inappropriateness
The Cost of ‘Free’ Activities: A Dramatic Showdown
In an attempt to accommodate a member’s request for ‘free’ activities, a social group organizer faced growing frustration and a dramatic confrontation. Despite organizing events that could have been free for the member, she didn’t show up and continued to demand more free activities. The organizer finally revealed the hidden costs behind these activities, leading to hurt feelings and a heated debate. How do you think the organizer should handle this situation? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Delegate the responsibility of organizing free activities to the complainer.
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Can’t have your cake and eat it too
Organizer defends affordable activities, suggests alternatives for financially struggling member.
Organizing events isn’t free, and dealing with a passive-aggressive AH
Volunteer organizer deals with entitled member demanding free events. NTA
Don’t let a choosy beggar bring you down! NTA
Reasonable efforts made, time for her to suggest ‘free’ events.
Save money and enjoy museums on free days, but expect crowds ♂️
Organizing social groups can be tough, especially when dealing with entitlement
Debating whether the person is actually poor or just cheap
NTA! Juggling a group’s wants, needs, budgets, and personalities is challenging.
Organizer called out for hypocrisy in wanting free activities only for herself
Feeling excluded from ‘free’ activities due to lack of funds.
Take charge and plan your own activities! You’re not wrong.
Commenter suggests the organizer is a freeloader.
Creating a new group might be the solution
Organizer accused of hypocrisy over ‘free’ activities and costs.
Dealing with ungrateful volunteers? Here’s a sassy response!
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Standing up for yourself is not being an a**hole
Suggesting a new group for a dissatisfied member.
Suggest free activities instead of complaining. Don’t be self-entitled.
Beware of takers in social groups who play the pity party
Organizer receives NTA judgement for allowing free attendance.
When a member’s constant nagging ruins the fun
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Organizing events is hard, but farmers markets and pizza aren’t free . Suggestions for free events: outdoor concerts, museums, animal shelters, comedy shows, hiking . ESH for not contributing equally.
Organizer accuses attendee of faking poverty due to veganism
Organizer wants ‘free’ activities for herself, not everyone. Potlucks not free.
Organizing events is hard work, NTA for expecting help
Offering solutions and keeping patience, this NTA handled it well.
Don’t let a PITA ruin the fun for everyone
Suggesting *her* to plan free activities? NTA’s solution.
Start your own group with free activities! #NTA
Discover the purpose of this social group and its activities
Meet new people without breaking the bank
Potlucks aren’t free, you’re not a charity. NTA
Offering a solution to a complainer: Let them take charge
Suggesting alternatives to a budget-conscious social group member.
No such thing as a free lunch, or social activity
Suggesting to leave the group for a better fit
Take charge of your own fun and stop playing the victim
Sharing is caring! Suggest a rotation of event planning duties
Organizer wants free activities, but who pays the cost?
Remind her of the facts and suggest another group ♀️
Step up and offer to organize free activities!
Find out why this commenter thinks the organizer is not at fault
Organizer defends ‘free’ activities, declares NTA status
Organize paid activities, let her do free ones. NTA
No drama allowed in this meetup group! NTA shuts down complainer.
Empathy for the poor, frustration with unhelpful friend
Delegate or step up: NTA offers free options for all
Sassy response to a stingy organizer
Organizing events can be tough, especially when people take advantage
Organizer accused of not contributing ideas for ‘free’ activities. NTA.
Not the a**hole, but is she a ‘choosing beggar’?
Let her plan her own activities!
Overcoming poverty to have fun: the reality of ‘free’ activities.
Organizing social activities for free is not easy. Learn how to deal with entitled people.
Organizer’s multiple iterations drive people away from social groups.
Politely declining requests for free events with a straightforward response.
Joining a social group should not be a financial burden. NTA
Stop catering to her! NTA comment section.
