Posted on Mar 5, 2015
Vets using Kickstarter/GoFundMe to solicit money?
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Here is a redacted version of a funding site's ad for an individual that use to be a member of my unit.
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Hello good people,
My name is XXXXXX, a disabled veteran currently enrolled at the University of XXXXXX, studying a double major in XXXXXX and XXXXXXX. I worked extremely hard at my previous college, XXXXXXXXX College, to get here with a 3.85 GPA, and I am extremely lucky that my G.I. Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) helps me manage going to such an expensive school. However, as a XXXXXXX Major, I am required to do a month long field course in XXXXXXXX over the summer...and my G.I. Bill, nor the YRP, covers summer tuition. This is a 4 credit course, and XXXXXX's cost is $1730 per credit hour, which makes it a total of $6920 for the course. I could really use some help meeting this goal, and anything you could give to support me would be greatly appreciated! I am also an inspiring photographer, and would be happy to log my 30 day journey for you.
Thank you so much for your time and support, Sincerely,
-Former Service Member
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What is RP's thought of using your Veteran Status to solicit donations?
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Hello good people,
My name is XXXXXX, a disabled veteran currently enrolled at the University of XXXXXX, studying a double major in XXXXXX and XXXXXXX. I worked extremely hard at my previous college, XXXXXXXXX College, to get here with a 3.85 GPA, and I am extremely lucky that my G.I. Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) helps me manage going to such an expensive school. However, as a XXXXXXX Major, I am required to do a month long field course in XXXXXXXX over the summer...and my G.I. Bill, nor the YRP, covers summer tuition. This is a 4 credit course, and XXXXXX's cost is $1730 per credit hour, which makes it a total of $6920 for the course. I could really use some help meeting this goal, and anything you could give to support me would be greatly appreciated! I am also an inspiring photographer, and would be happy to log my 30 day journey for you.
Thank you so much for your time and support, Sincerely,
-Former Service Member
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What is RP's thought of using your Veteran Status to solicit donations?
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Edited 10 y ago
Posted 10 y ago
Responses: 31
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Frankly, this sounds like a scam to me. If this individual really is a veteran --- shame on him/her for using his/her "veteran status" in such a manner.
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SGT Jim Z.
TSgt Joshua Copeland I applaud them for their efforts in getting an education but as Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS said they have access to student loans just like normal civilians yes they may not want to do that but that is an option instead of sending out the above e-mail and sounding like a scam.
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PFC Mike Mcdermott
Since there is no law that dictates how veterans should act, I think it's perfectly fine that this veteran is using his or her veteran status to enrich themselves.
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TSgt Charles Larkins
Depends on what they are asking for.. a luxury or a necessity.. such as not becoming homeless
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Talladega Nights End Credits And Bloopers
Funny outtakes from the Talladega Nights movie's ending credits.
I was a big boy. I wore big boy pants. I got student loans since mommy and daddy weren't millionaires. That being said, the kid put it all out there and maybe there is a billionaire crazy lady who was going to leave it all to her dog. After everyone gets back from rushing to the bank to help this goober, send every penny you have left to:
Uncle Mark
Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
I am tryiing to raise awareness of snow blindness in cats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_a8dDltfDk
Uncle Mark
Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
I am tryiing to raise awareness of snow blindness in cats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_a8dDltfDk
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SFC Mark Merino
Just in case no one caught the big boy pants reference........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKVYcPJbyAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKVYcPJbyAM
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SFC Collin McMillion
Sounds like a worthy cause, I'll take some of my child's lunch money and send it to help you with such a worthy cause............lol
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PFC (Join to see)
I share the same state (geographically, not mentally :-p ) with Uncle SFC. Merino.
It's a real threat, the snow blindness in cats.
Please, send what you can.
Every little bit helps.
(Cues the Micheal McDonald)
It's a real threat, the snow blindness in cats.
Please, send what you can.
Every little bit helps.
(Cues the Micheal McDonald)
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Yes now HERE is a good discussion. This is an AWESOME tool to help people that is becoming terribly overused for dumb shit. I knew a spouse with 4 kids who used it for a small amount until her benefits kicked in. Got it worked like a charm. I knew another idiot who used it to request money for Christmas presents because she didn't have any because she bought a new house. Fucking stupid. The GoFundMe is awesome to request donation for a good cause and for spouses or vets who need immediate help it's beast. But retards can also use it for dumb shit. Just know what you give your money to.
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Cpl Michael Strickler
I see nothing really wrong with posting your most ridiculous desires on this or any other website... that big issue is the individuals actually saying, "Yes this person deserves my $XX.XX more than... any one of a thousand charities.
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