Do you donate to buskers ?

**Sanity** · 07-02-10, 01:17 PM

I have seen a few really woefull buskers lately , people who cant play a musical instrument really shouldnt do it. But maybe they are getting lots of sympathy money because they are bad ?

So do you/would you throw some money in the hat of someone that is terrible at what they do ?

**Woodstock** · 07-02-10, 01:27 PM

I give them all nothing .. get real job ! they make alot $$$ sitting on there ass pretending they can play ! + we got good welfare system in oz ..so they be getting welfare payments + wot they make in day busking !

**johnhoward** · 07-02-10, 01:39 PM

If there that bad a few dollars to shut them up isnt going to hurt.

Cheers

JH

**mandc** · 07-02-10, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnhoward

If there that bad a few dollars to shut them up isnt going to hurt.

Cheers

JH

No no no...it just encourages the bastards

**roguefan99** · 07-02-10, 02:29 PM

I'm someone who when he goes shopping knows what he wants and knows where he is going. I'm the sort of person who walks down the middle of the mall in the rain because the sides have too many slow walkers there.

Thus buskers just piss me off. They usually have big circles out talking up lots of room, they get shitty when you walk through them, and they cause crowds of gawkers to stand around just getting in the way so no one can get past.

You can guess from this that I generally dont give them money. I agree with you though Sanity, the standard of busker is getting worse and worse, it seems like every kid with an instrument goes out and starts practicing it in the mall. Also have gotten worse since they have allowed electronic amplification too, which makes it worse because its louder and the acoustics of where they are is awful.

**viper5150** · 07-02-10, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnhoward

If there that bad a few dollars to shut them up isnt going to hurt.

Cheers

JH

Dont do that, they will play for hours.

**osci** · 07-02-10, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnhoward

If there that bad a few dollars to shut them up isnt going to hurt.

Cheers

JH

Yes it is, its a few dollars out of my pocket

**mkhannah** · 07-02-10, 04:12 PM

My sons mate goes to Freo and plays Violin for 2 hours every Sunday. He's 15 and reckons he gets a minimum of $60 every time. Good money for a 15yr old.
I don't like the bigger kids who hang out at traffic lights and clean your windscreen, whether you need it or not without asking. Then you feel you have to pay them. I know its not busking but they are both unrequested services that seem to be everywhere these days. But I do usually shell out for the buskers, at least they are having a go.

**mtv** · 07-02-10, 04:22 PM

I'll make a contribution to those whom I've stopped and listened to, because they are good entertainers.

These performers are a small minority, though.

There's some brilliant talent amongst buskers, just needing a break.

Some do have regular jobs and busk in their spare time, mainly for the experience of performing, not for the monetary gain, which is usually not that much anyway.

It's a bit OT, however.... it's a bit like some (drawing/painting )artists.... who use chalk on footpaths... some of those people are extremely talented. If only they'd put their drawings on canvas, I'm sure they'd sell heaps.

**Sanity** · 07-02-10, 04:25 PM

Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners.

I pulled up at the lights once and this local loony ( whos face looks like a tub of yogurt thats been left in the fridge for a month ) did some dukes of hazard slide across my bonnett armed with a squidgy and a bucket. I told him to get the #### off but he wouldnt , he demanded money which I wouldnt give him and he then tried to wash my rear window as well ! I put the car in to reverse and ran him over to teach him a lesson.

I reported it to the police who seemed to think running over him was fair enough. My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

**viewer** · 07-02-10, 04:29 PM

I don't normally give to anyone performing/begging on the streets.

However, there is an annual Buskers Fesytival in Coffs Harbour each year, and they are fantastic. If I like them, I'll throw some coin in the tin.

**bambbbam** · 07-02-10, 05:25 PM

The windscreen wiper scam is illegal I believe in NSW.

I try not to give money to buskers/beggars in the street because it only encourages them.

**sublib25** · 07-02-10, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners.

I pulled up at the lights once and this local loony ( whos face looks like a tub of yogurt thats been left in the fridge for a month ) did some dukes of hazard slide across my bonnett armed with a squidgy and a bucket. I told him to get the #### off but he wouldnt , he demanded money which I wouldnt give him and he then tried to wash my rear window as well ! I put the car in to reverse and ran him over to teach him a lesson.

I reported it to the police who seemed to think running over him was fair enough. My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

Let them clean my windscreen years ago in the "Valley" Qld, F%$^N funny when I said you didn't mention cost - green light GO!

As for buskers - Take change - they have no idea what you put in - makes for interesting interactions.

**bss904** · 07-02-10, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners.

I pulled up at the lights once and this local loony ( whos face looks like a tub of yogurt thats been left in the fridge for a month ) did some dukes of hazard slide across my bonnett armed with a squidgy and a bucket. I told him to get the #### off but he wouldnt , he demanded money which I wouldnt give him and he then tried to wash my rear window as well ! I put the car in to reverse and ran him over to teach him a lesson.

I reported it to the police who seemed to think running over him was fair enough. My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

Your a winner on 2 counts sanity.

Running over a windscreen washer so everyone benefits & not having to listen to the wife nag for a day. I would be doing it more often.

**Godzilla** · 07-02-10, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners.

I pulled up at the lights once and this local loony ( whos face looks like a tub of yogurt thats been left in the fridge for a month ) did some dukes of hazard slide across my bonnett armed with a squidgy and a bucket. I told him to get the #### off but he wouldnt , he demanded money which I wouldnt give him and he then tried to wash my rear window as well ! I put the car in to reverse and ran him over to teach him a lesson.

I reported it to the police who seemed to think running over him was fair enough. My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

I use to work for an old famous ex pro Boxer (retired) from the 70's years ago, when one day i was driving with him and had one of these blokes start washing my windscreen. I told the washer to fark off and not touch the car but he continued and insisted on seeing some money for his efforts.
Guess what happened to the windscreen washer when my Ex boss got out?

Edit; Some buskers are entertaining, if i stop and stay long enough, and enjoy it, i throw money.
Its very rare to find a entertaining busker, most are just crap chasing money.

**enf** · 08-02-10, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

........My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

Definitely worth it then....

I was driving the wifes car and had one just walk up in the car park and start cleaning the windscreen. I got out and gave him a rocket....In front of everyone I yelled that he should go somewhere else to get the loot for his next fix...he shot through real quick...

f*ck him, I'd just washed the car and he splashed greasy crap all over it. If they ask, fine, I'll say no....its the ones that don't that piss me off no end.

If I stop and listen to an entertaining busker I might throw in a coin...pretty rare though.

Cheers
enf

**best4less** · 08-02-10, 11:55 AM

I always give them money ...stops them from breaking into my car and stealing the coins hey

**best4less** · 08-02-10, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners.

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As soon as their fingers almost touching the wipers i turn them on full bast with the water at full squirt and they all get a right fright sometimes they jump back so far they hit the next car ... But it is a real art to get them at the right time

**Ramjet** · 08-02-10, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners.

I pulled up at the lights once and this local loony ( whos face looks like a tub of yogurt thats been left in the fridge for a month ) did some dukes of hazard slide across my bonnett armed with a squidgy and a bucket. I told him to get the #### off but he wouldnt , he demanded money which I wouldnt give him and he then tried to wash my rear window as well ! I put the car in to reverse and ran him over to teach him a lesson.

I reported it to the police who seemed to think running over him was fair enough. My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

F**k I laughed when I read this...its good to know that your the real deal Sanity. You take no shit in the forums or in the real world...respect...

I have only donated to a busker once and that was an awesome South American percussion band that was touring Australia about a decade ago. They were playing in the Burke St. Mall and they just stopped the place. They were unbelievably good. So I bought their CD and it was unbelievably shit! Most of the time I just find them annoying, but I have no music appreciation at all.

Why cant the coppers get rid of that guy cleaning windows on the corner of Vic. Parade & Hoddle St.? He has been pissing people off for years. Maybe we should do a whip around and get Sanity to sort him out...

BF2010 · 08-02-10, 12:59 PM

About the only time I have done it is when I saw an old guy and his dog by his side playing the harmonica and he had his war medals on, when you looked at him you could tell he was ashamed of singing for his supper....yeah he was a wino

10 bucks went in the hat.

07-02-10, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Age: 43 Posts: 7,809 Thanks: 527 Thanked 1,551 Times in 683 Posts Rep Power: 25	Do you donate to buskers ? I have seen a few really woefull buskers lately , people who cant play a musical instrument really shouldnt do it. But maybe they are getting lots of sympathy money because they are bad ? So do you/would you throw some money in the hat of someone that is terrible at what they do ?

07-02-10, 01:27 PM	#2
Woodstock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt Gambier Age: 37 Posts: 1,617 Thanks: 51 Thanked 65 Times in 44 Posts Rep Power: 38	I give them all nothing .. get real job ! they make alot $$$ sitting on there ass pretending they can play ! + we got good welfare system in oz ..so they be getting welfare payments + wot they make in day busking ! __________________ Trust thyself only, and another shall not betray thee.

07-02-10, 02:29 PM	#5
roguefan99 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts Rep Power: 28	I'm someone who when he goes shopping knows what he wants and knows where he is going. I'm the sort of person who walks down the middle of the mall in the rain because the sides have too many slow walkers there. Thus buskers just piss me off. They usually have big circles out talking up lots of room, they get shitty when you walk through them, and they cause crowds of gawkers to stand around just getting in the way so no one can get past. You can guess from this that I generally dont give them money. I agree with you though Sanity, the standard of busker is getting worse and worse, it seems like every kid with an instrument goes out and starts practicing it in the mall. Also have gotten worse since they have allowed electronic amplification too, which makes it worse because its louder and the acoustics of where they are is awful. __________________ Coding in C is like sending a 3 year old to do groceries. You gotta tell them exactly what you want or you'll end up with a cupboard full of pop tarts and pancake mix.

07-02-10, 05:25 PM	#12
bambbbam Former Vic-20 Owner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Republic of Westralia Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 167 Thanked 375 Times in 175 Posts Rep Power: 43	The windscreen wiper scam is illegal I believe in NSW. I try not to give money to buskers/beggars in the street because it only encourages them. __________________ Love is an exploding cigar that we all willingly smoke.

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best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Age: 44 Posts: 5,098 Thanks: 1,034 Thanked 545 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 127	I always give them money ...stops them from breaking into my car and stealing the coins hey __________________ Shut Up I Hack You

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johnhoward Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 137 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 5	If there that bad a few dollars to shut them up isnt going to hurt. Cheers JH

07-02-10, 04:12 PM	#8
mkhannah Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 457 Thanks: 150 Thanked 71 Times in 41 Posts Rep Power: 15	My sons mate goes to Freo and plays Violin for 2 hours every Sunday. He's 15 and reckons he gets a minimum of $60 every time. Good money for a 15yr old. I don't like the bigger kids who hang out at traffic lights and clean your windscreen, whether you need it or not without asking. Then you feel you have to pay them. I know its not busking but they are both unrequested services that seem to be everywhere these days. But I do usually shell out for the buskers, at least they are having a go.

07-02-10, 04:22 PM	#9
mtv Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,077 Thanks: 106 Thanked 437 Times in 244 Posts Rep Power: 62	I'll make a contribution to those whom I've stopped and listened to, because they are good entertainers. These performers are a small minority, though. There's some brilliant talent amongst buskers, just needing a break. Some do have regular jobs and busk in their spare time, mainly for the experience of performing, not for the monetary gain, which is usually not that much anyway. It's a bit OT, however.... it's a bit like some (drawing/painting )artists.... who use chalk on footpaths... some of those people are extremely talented. If only they'd put their drawings on canvas, I'm sure they'd sell heaps.

07-02-10, 04:25 PM	#10
Sanity Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Age: 43 Posts: 7,809 Thanks: 527 Thanked 1,551 Times in 683 Posts Rep Power: 25	Dont get me started on windscreen cleaners. I pulled up at the lights once and this local loony ( whos face looks like a tub of yogurt thats been left in the fridge for a month ) did some dukes of hazard slide across my bonnett armed with a squidgy and a bucket. I told him to get the #### off but he wouldnt , he demanded money which I wouldnt give him and he then tried to wash my rear window as well ! I put the car in to reverse and ran him over to teach him a lesson. I reported it to the police who seemed to think running over him was fair enough. My wife was disgusted in me and didnt talk to me for the rest of the day.

07-02-10, 04:29 PM	#11
viewer Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bananaville Northern NSW Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 175 Thanked 120 Times in 91 Posts Rep Power: 34	I don't normally give to anyone performing/begging on the streets. However, there is an annual Buskers Fesytival in Coffs Harbour each year, and they are fantastic. If I like them, I'll throw some coin in the tin.

08-02-10, 12:59 PM	#20
BF2010 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 25 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 0	About the only time I have done it is when I saw an old guy and his dog by his side playing the harmonica and he had his war medals on, when you looked at him you could tell he was ashamed of singing for his supper....yeah he was a wino 10 bucks went in the hat.

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