CMV: If I wouldn't buy it with my own money, I don't want it as a gift.

I've noticed that a lot of people seem to think I am a bit of an asshole for not being overly excited by gifts. My reasoning for this is that I'd already know if I wanted something enough to buy it for myself.<br>I've been given things in the past such as gameboy games, clothing, and random household items that I've ended up tossing or giving away.<br><br>For example, if I don't like a movie, I won't buy it so if someone gives it to me as a gift I'll just end up giving it away.<br><br>My theory is that if I don't like it enough to spend my own money on it that I shouldn't get it at all. I'd rather people could spend their money on themselves and not on me.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>tl;dr: if I don't want to pay for it I don't want it. Change my view.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>Edit:<br>It looks like I have a lot to read through. I'm interested to hear everyone's thoughts. Thanks for the awards and everyone who's taking the time to comment.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>Edit 2:<br>I thought I'd post an update. I read through all of your comments and I've had a change of heart, but not of view. I think all of the points of view I found bring valid points, but not enough to make me want to accept gifts gratefully. It seems like most of you agree with me that I should not accept gifts, but disagree on the reason why. I changed from not wanting gifts because I don't spend my own money on it to not wanting gifts because I feel like it's a burden on the gift giver. Thank you all for the discussion.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>Edit 3:<br>Some of you are still messaging me, thank you. Please keep in mind that I stopped checking replies to this thread in 2014.