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[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 1 points 49 minutes ago

this. its bot driven.

[–] awaysaway@sh.itjust.works 8 points 7 hours ago

Report these when you see them.

"This fundraiser violates GoFundMe's Terms of Service under Section 8.10: "the legal defense of financial and violent crimes, including those related to money laundering, murder, robbery, assault, battery, sex crimes or crimes against minors." The fundraiser states, "Funds will go to help pay for any legal services this officer needs." Jonathan Ross is under potential investigation for a violent crime, the killing of Nicole Renee Good, which makes this fundraiser a direct violation of Section 8.10."

[–] Coastal_Explorer@feddit.online 5 points 11 hours ago

Misleading title, GoFundMe is currently reviewing the fundraisers. The concern here is that the fundraising page has attempted to edit out some of the language that goes against their ToS. It should be obvious what this fundraiser is actually for. I'll withold my judgement until they make an official statement on the matter.

Anyone know how long it usually takes for them to take down a popular fundraiser like this?

From the article:

In an email, a GoFundMe spokesperson told WIRED on Sunday night that it was in the process of reviewing all fundraisers tied to the shooting. “During the review process, all funds remain safely held by our payment processors,” the spokesperson said. “GoFundMe’s Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers that raise money for the legal defense of anyone formally charged with a violent crime. Any campaigns that violate this policy will be removed.”

[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 13 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

We need a EULA/TOS system from the customer side because this double standard bullshit is tired.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 8 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Those are called "laws." We need to create appropriate "laws" and force corporations to follow them.

Weird concept, I know...

[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Laws that protect the rulers, not the abidees.
Weird praxis, I know…

[–] Coastal_Explorer@feddit.online 3 points 11 hours ago

Closest thing to that is the Consumer Rights Wiki: https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Main_Page

[–] FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 7 points 16 hours ago

Oof

Any crowdfunding sites that can be trusted?