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Thoughts on GoFundMe? [View all] Lucky Luciano Sep 2017 OP
I think you should donate to whomever you want, but don't feel guilty if you don't. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #1
I agree with you. What some people don't understand is that just because he has a good job, politicaljunkie41910 Sep 2017 #23
I'm kinda with her at times but I have given to some funds nini Sep 2017 #2
I like your post. Lucky Luciano Sep 2017 #9
wow.. glad your situation turned out ok too nini Sep 2017 #13
There have been some scams right here. cwydro Sep 2017 #3
I know him well. Not a scam. nt Lucky Luciano Sep 2017 #6
Then it's all good. nt cwydro Sep 2017 #8
I recently had a friend pass away. I sent money to a fund for his kids' education. cos dem Sep 2017 #4
Yes - ultimately it is a trust for his two kids. Lucky Luciano Sep 2017 #12
Sometimes it does seem like, "thoughts, prayers and gofund me account". justhanginon Sep 2017 #5
DUers donated funds to me Corgigal Sep 2017 #7
It seems OK for causes, but may be questionable for individuals IphengeniaBlumgarten Sep 2017 #10
Decide on an annual amount of money that you, as a couple, would like to include in your budget... demmiblue Sep 2017 #11
Most of the time, people donate to make themselves feel better, rather than to effect anything else Not Ruth Sep 2017 #14
GoFund me is fine. It's up to you to respond, your wife needs to respect her deeply ingrained bettyellen Sep 2017 #15
If you know the person and are confident True Dough Sep 2017 #16
I'm with you catrose Sep 2017 #17
I agree with that... Wounded Bear Sep 2017 #19
This says worlds. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #18
GoFundMe takes a fair size fee, better off just handing your friend cash Not Ruth Sep 2017 #20
Just because your wife expects to martyr herself should a disaster happen to her mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #21
There were scammers on DU that were busted a few months ago using a GoFundMe account bathroommonkey76 Sep 2017 #22
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