[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i'm not interested in the video stories, its always contrived to invoke an emotional response and make you part with cash. Very little of it reflects how life really is there. Go to any city in the world and you could film a kid experiencing hard times. It's emotional blackmail, and shouldn't be broadcast with out a "you are being exploited" warning.

it is emotional blackmail and it goes for all charity appeals, the clue is in the name: appeal for charity by presenting the cause and asking for help
all charities do that; I donate to Dogs Trust and rspca and the letters I get are this and that dog is in a bad way (cue upsetting phots), give some more and we'll be able to save them