NotDreaming

Comments for charity.... have you seen this? You're surfing the nav bar or some surfing program (or however you end up at whichever blog you happen to be checking out) and come across a blog that claims they will donate a certain dollar amount up to a certain number of comments they receive on a particular day...

Am I the only one wondering why these so-called 'generous people' don't just donate their pre-set amount up front?

Are they really just being comment whores? Is this more for attention and adulation? Is it a scam?

I just find it rather suspicious.

And if they solicit actual money (via paypal or any online payment service) from you fellow surfer, and the money is going to them, then you should be suspicious too.

I guess it is possible that by crying out for such ass kissing attention, they just might inspire some other generous (and rich) souls to do the same thing (if for no other reason, than for the traffic and attention). Whatever the reason (good intentions or need for attention), I just hope there is actual money being donated (and to the causes they claim they will be donating to). Otherwise, this is just another way to "make money on the internet!" under the ruse of charity. Which would be pretty low.

I realize this is a rather cynical view... it would be great to know if such kind acts (as announced) are legit. But how could we know? There really isn't a way to know for sure. I don't mind commenting (for those soliciting them for charity) but there's always that little worry in the back of my mind... are they just wanting some attention, or are they really doing this? Are they laughing at all the gullible people out there? Even so.. I comment. Commenting is free, takes a second, and just might actually add that dollar or whatever.

But those soliciting money? Forget about it.
That's why there are sites like Give.org. To prevent fraud.
Protect yourself.