It's that the fundraising is manipulative – it creates an impression of a cash-strapped organisation that is struggling to keep Wikipedia up and running when th

It's that the fundraising is manipulative – it creates an impression of a cash-strapped organisation that is struggling to keep Wikipedia up and running when they're richer than ever. Meanwhile, Wikipedia volunteers – all of Wikipedia is written and curated by unpaid volunteers – get posts like this at their help desk: Dear "Good Folks" At Wikipedia, First, allow me to sincerely express my gratitude for being one of the finest Web services provided. THANK YOU to eacxh volunteer that unselfishlessly donates their time to Helping make our world a better & more knowledgable/informed place to live. Second, While I am a very low income Senior [ live in Gov't. H.U.D. Apt.], I do still try to contribute to certain causes. Wikipedia is 1 such Group. I believe that I have given Wikipedia small donations for about 3 years now. While I do not have much to give, It is important that You know we appreciate the great work you undertake. I do, respectfully, need to point out 1 "process" that Wikipedia implements that "disturbs/upsets" me. I just, accidentally, got rolled over to Wikipedia on a matter I am researcing. The Wikipedia "overlay" writing asking for Donations said this was 4th time You have asked me. THAT "NOTICE" MADE ME FEEL VERY "GUILTY/BAD"....... Right now, I have $18.00 in my bank account ! That's It ! Soon, I will get my only source of Income [ a monthly Social Security Check] & will try to make a donation at that time. While I do not mind your "Reminding" me that Wikipedia can use Donations, Please quit stating this is 1st, 2nd, 3rd time......you have aqsked ! Thank You & Best Wishes, Thomas — Preceding unsigned comment added by 104.33.228.209 (talk) 00:16, 14 December 2021 (UTC) https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fundraising/Archive_6#Shame_on_you_WMF%21_Shame%21 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fundraising/Archive_6#S... https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Help_desk&diff=prev&oldid=1060190990 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Help_de... And it's just kind of sick that Wikipedia is purposely used to create an impression in millions of people around the world that is so different from reality – just to get more cash for expanding the bureaucracy and creating an ever bigger pile of money.