Worthwhile GoFundMe’s…

[Bodhitree]

Do we have a thread of worthwhile GoFundMe’s? A search didn‘t turn up anything, is it against the rules?

 

[usagora]

I'll let a mod or admin tell you for sure, but I'm guessing no based on the marketplace rules here:

The Marketplace is not to be used by or for any commercial business, to sell items purchased for resale purposes, or to promote fundraising efforts.

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If it's not allowed in the Marketplace, I'm not sure why it would be allowed in the general forums either. Wouldn't make sense.

 

[maflynn]

Do we have a thread of worthwhile GoFundMe’s?

As per the rules, soliciting for donations is not permitted.

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