Steer clear from donating to my GoFundMe campaign!
In a bid to secure funding for the site, the writer is contemplating various options, one of which is the use of an online newsletter, possibly through WordPress. However, for the moment, the focus is on a more immediate funding solution.
Last week, the writer set up a GoFundMe account, but recently encountered some issues. The writer has been locked out of their GoFundMe account and cannot access it. Despite this, they have managed to garner three contributions so far.
GoFundMe, a widely recognised and trusted platform for personal fundraising, has earned the trust of over 50 million users and is seen as a leader in democratising philanthropy. With millions of campaigns launched each year, including around 250,000 medical fundraisers annually in the U.S., the platform has demonstrated significant reach and impact.
However, while GoFundMe is generally considered reliable, individual experiences may vary. Users are advised to carefully vet campaigns and understand platform policies to maximise positive outcomes.
In light of potential concerns about the internet's future compromise, the writer is also considering the production of a hard-copy edition of recent writings.
Readers are invited to share their thoughts on funding the site by writing to our [email protected]. Instead of contributing to the GoFundMe account, the writer is asking readers to contribute directly to the PayPal account associated with the writer's email at our [email protected].
The writer regrets setting up the GoFundMe account and continues to have issues with regaining control of it. They are also seeking help to take down retweets of the original funding tweet.
For more information about GoFundMe, readers can refer to the Consumer Affairs website at https://www.consumeraffairs.com/business/gofundme.html.
[1] GoFundMe Trust & Safety. (2021). Trust & Safety. [online] Available at: https://www.gofundme.com/safety [Accessed 14 Mar. 2023]. [2] GoFundMe. (2023). GoFundMe by the numbers. [online] Available at: https://about.gofundme.com/numbers/ [Accessed 14 Mar. 2023]. [3] GoFundMe. (2023). GoFundMe Impact. [online] Available at: https://about.gofundme.com/impact/ [Accessed 14 Mar. 2023]. [4] ConsumerAffairs. (2023). GoFundMe Reviews. [online] Available at: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/business/gofundme.html [Accessed 14 Mar. 2023]. [5] GoFundMe. (2023). Common questions about fundraising on GoFundMe. [online] Available at: https://www.gofundme.com/help/faq [Accessed 14 Mar. 2023].
In an effort to find a more sustainable solution for personal-finance, the writer is asking readers to contribute directly to their PayPal account rather than relying on the GoFundMe platform, due to the ongoing issues faced with the locked account. Despite GoFundMe's strong reputation in finance and philanthropy, individual experiences may require careful consideration and adherence to platform policies for optimal results.
