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GoFundMe yanks online fundraiser for Baltimore cops in Freddie Gray case

Bait threads are fun.
 
No. It is in their terms of service. You can't raise money in response to being formally charged. That was put into place before this case. If they now allow a liberal who has been charged to raise money then you will have a point. But as of right now you don't.
 
No. It is in their terms of service. You can't raise money in response to being formally charged. That was put into place before this case. If they now allow a liberal who has been charged to raise money then you will have a point. But as of right now you don't.

Here you go

That site also raises funds for people charged with violence
 
They don't fund people subject to criminal charges. It's in their user agreement.
We'll see if they pull the site to raise bail money for the rioters
 
No. It is in their terms of service. You can't raise money in response to being formally charged. That was put into place before this case. If they now allow a liberal who has been charged to raise money then you will have a point. But as of right now you don't.
They act as if formally charged = guilty/convicted.

Example #34,890,005 that we really don't believe in "innocent until proven guilty" in our society, regardless all the noble-sounding rhetoric.

Yes, I know this is not a court of law, but the mindset is still indicative.
 
They act as if formally charged = guilty/convicted.

Example #34,890,005 that we really don't believe in "innocent until proven guilty" in our society, regardless all the noble-sounding rhetoric.

Yes, I know this is not a court of law, but the mindset is still indicative.

Ain't that the truth....:cool:
 
They act as if formally charged = guilty/convicted.

Example #34,890,005 that we really don't believe in "innocent until proven guilty" in our society, regardless all the noble-sounding rhetoric.

Yes, I know this is not a court of law, but the mindset is still indicative.

No, it's indicative of a company that doesn't want to be involved with criminal proceedings. Imagine the bad PR that would result from them funding, say, the defense of a child molester. That would hurt the bottom line.
 
They act as if formally charged = guilty/convicted.

Example #34,890,005 that we really don't believe in "innocent until proven guilty" in our society, regardless all the noble-sounding rhetoric.

Yes, I know this is not a court of law, but the mindset is still indicative.

I guess they figure if there is enough evidence to even merit being prosecuted that is enough that Gofundme doesn't want to touch it. They are a business and in the end they are going to do what they think is best for their bottom line.
 
I guess they figure if there is enough evidence to even merit being prosecuted that is enough that Gofundme doesn't want to touch it. They are a business and in the end they are going to do what they think is best for their bottom line.

This is what the TOS says as far as unacceptable fundraisers

Gofundme's TOS: pages that campaign in defense of formal charges or claims of heinous crimes, violent, hateful, sexual or discriminatory acts.
 
Looks like it was pulled for violating their TOS.
It also looks like they pulled the page for the Baltimore "protesters" which demonstrates at least some consistency
 
It also looks like they pulled the page for the Baltimore "protesters" which demonstrates at least some consistency

Even when proven wrong, they still have to cling to the idea that there's some liberal bias.
 
They act as if formally charged = guilty/convicted.

Example #34,890,005 that we really don't believe in "innocent until proven guilty" in our society, regardless all the noble-sounding rhetoric.

Yes, I know this is not a court of law, but the mindset is still indicative.

I'm not sure that's fair. It's a no brainer corporate decision to avoid these kinds divisive and controversial campaigns like the plague. Some other group of entrepreneurs can risk their livelihood by funding the defense of those charged with serious crimes like murder, manslaughter, rape, etc.

If they allow fundraisers for cops, they have to allow fundraisers for skinheads, serial rapists, and an endless list of truly loathsome criminals who might find a sympathetic audience online. If those campaigns aren't central to your business model, and they're not, why put up with the risk and bad publicity?
 
It also looks like they pulled the page for the Baltimore "protesters" which demonstrates at least some consistency

I have no problem with their Terms of Service. Their site. They should have the right to choose who they want as customers (as every business in this country should). Just as long as they're consistent, which I think they are.
 
No. It is in their terms of service. You can't raise money in response to being formally charged. That was put into place before this case. If they now allow a liberal who has been charged to raise money then you will have a point. But as of right now you don't.

That is an interesting point that I certainly was not aware of. If true that explains what happened.

Had that NOT been the case, it does seem they were being unfair to the defendants. Thanks for the info.
 
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