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[machutson]

The amount of entitlement in this society is ridiculous. Wouldn't give them a penny!

[dcamnc]

One of my old coworkers set up a gofundme to renovate his kitchen. Zero people donated, understandably.

[johncline]

I think it shows a lack of personal responsibility. Let’s call this what it is. It is digital street begging. It is not everyone’s responsibility to pay off his debt. It’s his responsibility. It’s a lazy way to try to get debt free that does not require him to pay the proper penitence, and it’s that painful process that truly teaches the lesson.

[bigcahuna]

GoFundMe is largely an on-line panhandling venue. Not in all cases, but a ton of them.

[Benita]

This is actually more common than people would like to think, sad but true. Go fund me started out as a really great idea helping people who needed it but now it’s turned into I can’t pay my deductibles so I do a go fund me I can afford health insurance but I don’t wanna get insurance because hey I can always do a go fund me etc. etc.

[gstword]

No. I'm not paying off someone's debt just because they asked.

[christinepedersen]

Curious if they are having a big expensive wedding that someone else is paying for too. This is absolutely ridiculous.

[DevelopmentRobco]

I get those who say "it's lack of responsibility."

But I also see it as, if you're honest about it, and people want to give you money because they support you, I don't see anything morally wrong about it. It's rough on these young people nowadays, and if someone has money to spare to help another get started.

Overall if it's not directly saying it's "charity" but a "helping hand" and people want to support you, I do see that as a good thing.

[harrisonjoa]

The easy way out will get you right back in debt.

[brianheyward]

I think it's fine as long as you're clear and honest upfront with it.

Let people be a blessing where they want.

[kendrapratt]

I think it’s interesting George seems more offended than Dave, lol

[dantran]

For Vietnamese weddings, it’s traditional to give cash gifts instead of having a wedding registry. I think the only strange part is declaring what the money will be used for ahead of time since that leaves room for people’s opinions of if they approve or not.

[AlexanderOwenbl]

I think investors should always put their cash to work, especially In 2024, we'll start to see more market diversification. I'm hoping to invest about $350k of my savings in stocks against next year. Hope to make millions in 2024

[annanicole]

If they don’t take responsibility they will be back in debt

[rayh]

This is the funniest question I've seen Dave answer in a long time lol

[RoadieWingZZ]

It wreaks of lack of accountability. Same issue as canceling student loans. You agreed to the debt on your own, pay the debt on your own.

[random-nzdy]

GoFundMe should really be reserved for situations like a cancer diagnosis or a horrible injury that prevents you from working.

You just randomly soliciting money for other people to take responsibility for your personal problems is extremely immature and entitled. Id cease a friendship over this.

It's one thing to request money instead of gifts for a wedding registry. I can see that working out fine as long as you do tactfully and explain the need.

Part of getting yourself out of debt is building the character through doing it. If other people come along and do it for you you don't build character.

[cashflow]

These people just want another hand out. Back in the days, I had to work for what I wanted. These people are nuts.

[aaronsilva]

It’s sad that people think begging is ok

[theurbanfarmlife]

I lost everything during the covid lockdown. My business was closed. I had to build myself back backup. I am considering starting to go fund me to ask for help to go back to trade school for electrical and HVAC licenses. I feel it people want to help they will. If not they choose not to do so. I'm already enrolled and i will figure it out one way or another.