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CMV: If you don’t contribute to the work potluck, you don’t get to attend the work potluck.

Today is our thanksgiving potluck at work. As usual, we have our trusty army of cooks and those who (repeatedly) come empty handed. Personally, I don’t think the freeloaders should be able to attend. The rest of us have earned the right to enjoy this event by spending our time and money to help make it successful. I feel like those who do nothing, should get nothing. 

However, some of my coworkers argue that ‘there’s enough food for everyone’ or ‘he/she doesn’t like cooking’. I don’t feel those are valid arguments? Surely you could buy a pumpkin pie? Or, sign up to bring the plates and pop? 

Am I being unreasonable? Petty?
gpt
I think you are being petty. 

First, it's not in the spirit of the holiday, which is giving and sharing. Giving doesn't mean you do it to "earn" a spot at the table or that you must get something in return. If there is excess food, that also means you should be thankful that you have that much food and be willing to share it instead of letting it go to waste.

Second, it's presumptuous to assume that the people that don't contribute are freeloaders. They may have valid reasons, or they may not. But they are your coworkers, it's a time to make everyone feel involved. It's not about the food but about the camaraderie.  Maybe some of them really are freeloaders. Whatever, take the high road. They can live with their guilty conscience.