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Would you donate to help a fellow gagger get to a better place in life? Lets assume there's enough context with you talking with them online or phone and know they are real and trust the situation. . It's a real human being, just in a tough spot and could use a boost.

I mean.. this is "social media". If there is no real social support, then there is no social! We used to live in communities, now we feel isolated... which means death. It's a tough world too... a lot of us live by paycheck... stuff is expensive! That's the idea of "socialism"... we all share, via the govt. Why not be more effective at an interpersonal level, than govt bureaucracy. I know from experience government is unfeeling, unknowning and poorly managed. Many don't receive help who are legitimately in need. Worse... some who need removed from it, are not.

I've seen this before in real life... once down in this world, it is hard to climb back up. The money needed for transportation, lodging, food... basic needs... it's hard to get started. Without my parents, I'd be screwed! The education system is supposed to get us to the right spot... don't get me started on that mess. Family troubles, poor experiences, traumas... there's a reason the world is a mess. Poverty is a cycle and people with good intent get pulled down with a long climb out.

There was a time the church did this work, that works to a degree, nothing is perfect and the resources are insufficient to the problems.

Here's one example: www.fundly.com Assume a gag person posts their need and their goal, you are aware of their situation. Would you donate?