What's your opinion on this?
Mar 24, 2021 06:49:34 #
I belong to a photo group on Facebook. A brief description from the group admin is:
This is a group for photographers ONLY. I originally started it so people could find second shooters, assistants, mentors, etc. This group is not meant to be a place to advertise your services, unless it is as a second shooter or assistant. Selling used gear is permitted.
It goes on to explain a few other "rules". Today I see a GOFUNDME link from someone stating that her passion is photography and asking others to donate because camera gear is so expensive. Does she think it's any less expensive for the rest of us? Just rubbed me the wrong way.
Dennis
This is a group for photographers ONLY. I originally started it so people could find second shooters, assistants, mentors, etc. This group is not meant to be a place to advertise your services, unless it is as a second shooter or assistant. Selling used gear is permitted.
It goes on to explain a few other "rules". Today I see a GOFUNDME link from someone stating that her passion is photography and asking others to donate because camera gear is so expensive. Does she think it's any less expensive for the rest of us? Just rubbed me the wrong way.
Dennis
Mar 24, 2021 06:59:28 #
Triplets wrote:
I belong to a photo group on Facebook. A brief des... (show quote)
Hey' typing is hard work
Mar 24, 2021 07:02:40 #
If somebody would pay all of my bills, I could roam around all day and persue the elusive "keeper image".
Mar 24, 2021 07:16:12 #
Mar 24, 2021 07:35:55 #
Mar 24, 2021 07:50:24 #
berchman wrote:
I assume you have interviewed her concerning her political allegiances? Just the other day, someone wrote in Next Door asking if anyone would be willing to park their utility trailer in their driveway so he could fill it with yard waste and after dumping it at the municipal compost site, fill it with compost. This person generously offered to "pay for gas." The world is full of jerks.
Mar 24, 2021 07:54:24 #
She's looking for young fools with money, won't be surprised if she actually finds some these days,,,
Mar 24, 2021 07:59:42 #
"Go Fund Me" has gotten very popular. Many people are eager to help others, but the word "scam" comes to mind. I suppose GFM has some restrictions on posting, and I'm sure they get a cut, so maybe the restrictions aren't too restrictive. 
Coincidence: I just got an email from professional ukulele people about severe flooding in parts of Hawaii. There is a Go Fund Me for a ukulele personality whose house was destroyed.
Coincidence: I just got an email from professional ukulele people about severe flooding in parts of Hawaii. There is a Go Fund Me for a ukulele personality whose house was destroyed.
Mar 24, 2021 09:31:43 #
It would ABSOLUTELY rub me the wrong way also. I guess in this world nothing should surprise me especially in this entitlement society.
Mar 24, 2021 09:50:46 #
JRiepe wrote:
It would ABSOLUTELY rub me the wrong way also. I guess in this world nothing should surprise me especially in this entitlement society.
Including abuse of the "system".
Mar 25, 2021 05:49:43 #
Mar 25, 2021 05:59:46 #
tradio wrote:
If somebody would pay all of my bills, I could roam around all day and persue the elusive "keeper image".
Amen.
Mar 25, 2021 08:26:03 #
With all the worthy GoFundMe requests it's hard to believe she'll be inundated with contributions. Trying to see the good in people, I wonder if she's perhaps a teenager with no income trying to get into photography or maybe a disabled person who can't work and is hoping to start a photography career. More information might make people a little less critical...or maybe more so if she's just someone looking for a free ride!
Mar 25, 2021 09:13:40 #
Mar 25, 2021 09:30:48 #
According to her Facebook profile she is employed by Delta Airlines but doesn’t say in what capacity.
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