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giving as a group activity feels weird as if without an audience these folks might just not be interested.

• nearbuy 5y ago
  If true, then that's exactly what makes it good. We can save lives for the small cost of giving donors some recognition and a sense of community. Edit: To add the above, the median annual donation amount for someone earning $60k-$80k in 2010 was $107. Roughly 0.15% of their income. It feels weird to criticize people donating 10% for having not-pure-enough motives while letting the majority who donate almost nothing escape criticism.
  • 0des 5y ago
    Performative altruism, so hot right now. I used to have this old book by this guy Matthew something or other that talked about good deeds being done for the purposes of being seen. Might have to revisit that one again, personally.
    • nearbuy 5y ago
      I kind of wish you'd stop shaming people for donating to effective charities. What if these comments discourage someone from donating?
    • MisterSandman 5y ago
      Performang Altruism is still Altruism.