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Even if they were totally open about it, they would almost certainly use that same tactic. I once worked in public media, at a 501 (c) 3, and they too would pul

Even if they were totally open about it, they would almost certainly use that same tactic. I once worked in public media, at a 501 (c) 3, and they too would pull the "everything stops if not enough people donate" scheme. And I believed it, that is until I learned that they were flush with cash and made the majority of their revenue from super wealthy people looking for a tax break. Something tells me this isn't uncommon, because it's a legal and effective grift. It's not the donations that are the problem, but the pure bullshit narrative to fleece people a few times every year.

constantcrying 4y ago
>It's not the donations that are the problem, but the pure bullshit narrative to fleece people a few times every year. Exactly. Their message is alarmist, as if they couldn't stay afloat. Most people believe it, I certainly did. And it seems reasonable, it is a gigantic and totally add free site, how could they not be facing financial troubles? But they aren't and if they want to fund vanity projects, they should advertise that they are doing exactly that.