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I thought they were struggling and donated even though I was struggling at the time. It feels a bit sordid and dishonest how they go about getting money.
by peter_retief 4y ago
I thought they were struggling and donated even though I was struggling at the time.
It feels a bit sordid and dishonest how they go about getting money.
- cxr 4y agoIt's not just you. > 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. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Help_desk/Archives/2021_December_14#Donation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Help_desk/Archives/2...> Previously: <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32713978 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32713978>