This was posted today on two freecycle groups in our area. I just can’t even formulate a response to the lunacy:
WANTED: NUTRISYSTEM FOOD
WANTED: NUTRISYSTEM FOOD
October 25, 2007
October 17, 2007
just a tad out of line?
Someone posted this last week on our local freecycle group. You have to realize that we live in the edge of the suburbs, so people around here are more likely to have a farm tractor rusting in the back yard than a piece of high-tech equipment lying around the garage. Oh, yeah… these things currently sell for over $400 used. I’m just so shocked that this person never posted a “received” follow-up 
Wanted: Cisco Router 1600, 1700 or up
I need a working Cisco Router 1600, 1700 or up for studies.
need a spelling tutor too?
I just had to laugh at a posting on our local freecycle group. Nevermind that this is effectively an advertisement which isn’t supposed to be posted, I found it ironic.
Wanted: Maht Tutor
Hello, I am in desperate need of a math tutor for college basic math.
I would like to meet on the weekends. Thank you in advance for your
help.
September 4, 2007
what an interesting device
I recently saw a posting on our local freecycle list:
Wanted: Basement De-Humidifier/Leafblower
That sounds like a very interesting device and an interesting situation. Who needs a leaf blower for their basement? 
August 3, 2007
so tempting…
A posting yesterday on our local Freecycle group:
OFFER: blender/cell phone
Oh, such a tempting combination. Guess I’ve spent too much time at http://www.willitblend.com, huh?
July 13, 2007
man, I have a lot to learn…
I have a lot to learn before we have our baby next February. This from a posting on our local freecycle group today:
Wanted: Bassinet/Liner for Girl
Hi - I am looking for a bassinet liner for a girl. Or a bassinet with
a liner as my bassinet is pretty old and outdated. Thanks!
I didn’t know that bassinets and liners were different for boys and girls. I better get reading, huh? 
July 10, 2007
it’s just rude, folks
A posting this morning on my local freecycle group:
In need of a working window air conditioner(Please Read)
To whom reads this and if you have a window air condiotion u no longer
need please let me know.Im in need of it for my son that has really
bad asma and he has problems breathing in the heat. Also My daughter
also but she is not as bad as my son he is caughing so bad now with
out it from the heat.So please if anyone out there that can spare one
it would be sent to a good home with 4 great kids.
Thank you for your time and for reading this God bless.
Okay, the horrible spelling I can deal with. I can also deal with not adhering to the group guidelines and starting the message without “WANTED.” But, what is just flat out rude is including “please read” in the subject. You think your sob story is more important than everyone else’s? Get a grip.
July 5, 2007
they’re somewhat permanent, ace
Posting over the weekend on our local Freecycle group:
**Wanted: Retractable Awning
Looking for the type you install on a porch roof front. We need one that is approx 5-8 feet in width.
Thanks!!
Like you said, you install it. That makes it pretty darn permanent. Hardly likely that someone’s going to rip one off their house to give it to you.
June 20, 2007
one isn’t enough?
Spotted this on our local freecycle group today:
**WANTED: Front-Loading Washer
in need of a second front-loading washing machine.
Thanks so much,
[name removed to protect the greedy]
**removed unnecessary information
One front-loading washing machine isn’t enough for you? You have that many dirty clothes? Oh, and I guess a traditional top-loader just isn’t good enough for you, huh?
Oh, and I wish the moderator had left the “unnecessary information” in the message…
May 18, 2007
missing one small detail…
Posting on a nearby freecycle group this morning:
WANTED: pool deck
looking for a pool deck preferably wooden for small pool
And… this “small” pool would be… 3′ high? 4′ high? and what diameter? These sorts of things might make just a little bit of a difference. Right?
