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thenewgreen · 4671 days ago · link · · parent · post: Question for Hubski: Why do people give? Why do you?
Thanks LIM, a little bit can go a long way. Do you think that you would be more likely to give your resources to a specific person than an organization? If so, why?
lessismore · 4671 days ago · link ·
I would be more likely to give my resources to a group. I usually find myself giving during natural disasters like the devastating earthquakes that rocked China and Haiti. I also enjoy giving to open source projects like the NetBSD Foundation via direct donation and buying swag from their online store. As for individuals, I seldom give money. I am more likely to buy a hot meal or packaged food for them.
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thenewgreen · 4671 days ago · link ·
What if the organization was one that helped facilitate your giving to an individual. So you knew that when you gave money to "X" organization, that money was used to buy hot soup for "Margaret".
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lessismore · 4671 days ago · link ·
That would depend on "X" organization's track record and why "Margaret" is in the position that she is in. But if all things being equal, I will more likely contribute to an organization that helps a group of people than just an individual.
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thenewgreen · 4671 days ago · link ·
But isn't that "group" of people just a mass of individuals? Don't you feel like the organization would have more accountability if you were connected to an individual that could verify "yes, I did indeed receive soup"?
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lessismore · 4671 days ago · link ·
In that case, I could just as easily contribute to that person directly and by pass the overhead costs.
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thenewgreen · 4671 days ago · link ·
Thanks for your help LIM. I appreciate the conversation.
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