Viral GoFundMe Campaigns Spark Debate on Online Fundraising Ethics

A recent video highlights two contrasting GoFundMe campaigns that have gone viral. The first involves a woman who was doxxed for using a slur against a child, prompting a fundraising effort to support her. The second features a couple who joyfully sang Kanye West's new song, which contains controversial lyrics, leading to another fundraising campaign for their relocation due to safety concerns. The video's creator, Hannah, expresses her disgust, stating, "This is coming directly from their GiveSendGo." The campaigns raise questions about online fundraising ethics and the potential for misuse of platforms like GiveSendGo. One campaign, aiming to raise $150,000, had already reached $122,665 at the time of the video's creation. The second campaign's goal is $88,000. The video's virality itself underscores the public's interest in these events and the ethical dilemmas they present.