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I highly encourage people in developed nations to become philanthropic as soon as they cross their country's poverty line. Giving to cost-effective charities ca

by yboris 7y ago

I highly encourage people in developed nations to become philanthropic as soon as they cross their country's poverty line. Giving to cost-effective charities can do tremendously more good for others, way more than you can do for yourself. I currently give at least 10% of my income but my aim is to get back to giving 50% again. Join others who give at least 10% https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/ https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/

hk__2 7y ago
> Join others who give at least 10% https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/ https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/ You should disclose your affiliation with this website.
- yboris 7y ago
  Sorry -- was thought it would be obvious that I've taken the pledge Giving What We Can recommends. I'm not quite sure why it matters whether I've taken the pledge or not though. Could you elaborate why I should disclose this explicitly? Also disclosing affiliation seems sensible if I'm promoting a product and I'm going to benefit from others purchasing it. Here I'd be thrilled for more people to join in, but this is akin to telling others about an opportunity to volunteer. Are you thinking there's some conflict of interest? I'm really curious -- thank you for your time.
  - hk__2 7y ago
    > Sorry -- was thought it would be obvious that I've taken the pledge Giving What We Can recommends. The way you wrote the sentence really looked like a product promotion, especially to someone (most of us?) who doesn’t know GWWC. Based on your response I don’t think there’s a conflict of interest, but I needed your clarification in order to think that.