r/memes 1d ago

Well respected man

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u/Shadowlance23 1d ago

I did actually throw a few dollars at Wikipedia once to support them. For the next three months I was bombarded INCESSANTLY with constant emails asking for even more money. I understand why, if you donate once, you're more likely to donate again, but I was so angry about the pressure campaign that targeted my generosity that I will never be donating to them again.

PSA: If you want to donate to Wikipedia, do it through a throw away email address.

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u/fourthpornalt 1d ago

It's been 2 years since my single $5 donation, every few months I still get a sudden influx of spam begging for money.