I have a GoFundMe for my gender transition and help moving away from the southern US if anyone can spare anything or share it. https://gofund.me/65be3553
its against the rules to ask for money in EXCHANGE for games,
that's just a gofundme that explicitly states what it's for (it strictly benefits the poster, not you)
You're allowed to promote things, but there's enough rules about begging and asking for money relating to games (getting/gifting games is the primary purpose of this site) that it doesn't need to be inferred about other such things. Anyway, it's a grey area, so let's just agree that the case in point is moot.
And I think you missed the point of "strictly benefits the poster", because that's the whole reason why begging, and other such solicitation is frowned on regardless of this being for games or not.
You're not allowed to create a discussion about these things, and yet they "kinda" let you do it in giveaways.
I'll leave it that. I think the spirit of the rules is about profiting, even if the letter of the rules has a loophole.
it's one heck of a loophole, but yeah the spirit's there.
there's also the possibility they could straight up be lying about it's purpose, and only does it garner profits.
I can understand it, but it is, like you said, moot.
Advertising is allowed in giveaways, and advertising suggests that someone will benefit from it. It's explicitly allowed to advertise services and products. While I'm agree that outright asking for donations is not explicitly allowed, I would say that it's not very different from products or services, just that you won't get anything in exchange. Would love to see a comment from moderators to clarify this.
It’s a crappy apartment converted from an old motel, not still operating as one. For now, I’m going to have to stop my transition and move to the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania with my elderly right-wing mother for a while, have to hope I can make enough money quick to escape to NYC or Philadelphia
Hope you all the best and good luck. Im broke too and in a tricky situation myself, but i will share the link to someone who may help (trans, may also know someone else to share). I have a friend who had very hard upbringing (different reasons, but borderline in a cult and isolated) and one thing that helped him get through was blocking all the negativity out- he avoided contact with his grandparents to a minimum, same with some others of the community, focuse on a plan and it eventually worked out- got out to study and never looked back. In the end his original plan didnt pan out (didnt get that degree) but even then things worked out- he managed to get out, found someone, started doing something else that appeared and adapted... but got away finally.
Dont indulge in bs and negativity people throw at you, if you keep thinking about it you keep reliving it all wich just pushs you down wich is what they want. Try to shrugg it off, think its all a phase and like all things in life it will pass and focus on your plans. A toxic enviroment is the worse- maybe moving out/further first will help you clear your head and be more positive/healthy first, wich will also help you reach your goals.
In the meantime try to have some patience, from what ive read hrt alone can do a lot but it takes its time- and please get some mental health professional during this period (preferably someone with experiences in this field) as ive heard wild mood shifts can happen during hrt until things get stable and have a risk of worsening things like depression. Priorize your mental health above all as this will give you strenght to keep up during this last harder stretch - i dont have experience with hrt but a lot of experience with mental health (depression, anxiety etc) and everything gets harder if you let the world grind you down. But we have the power to shield up and let all the bs slide, its hard but a learnable emotional skill
Idk if the gofund will work (idk how many do work but i know its a minority, its hard like that) but i know things will work out for you eventually if you dont give up. But on that front posting on communities around trans subjects (reddits, discords, etc) may improve the odds. And dont let the gofund put you down either- donations are hard. See it as a bonus, what comes out of it a plus, dont make it a plan or 'the' plan. Start saving money, a job if you dont have one currently and save the most you can, eventually you get there.
Im on a slight similar spot- ive hit rock bottom and back to depression, lost the university program(and my chance at a degree), but not the debt ive gained from it (i wouldnt need to pay IF i completed it, now i have years of an expensive university unpaid) - and no job. Had to move back with my mom for the time being and the job oportunities right now where i live are in a all time low... my depression came back full force.
But unlike in the past i fought back. Im still in the same shitty situation and i still feel bad, but i had enought experience with depression to know it only pushes me further down. A bit of medication and some mindset gymnastics and im mostly ignoring all the negative toughts. Would be easier with the meds (i stopped for now because of costs) but i at least learned to keep it at pay, push the negative toughts aside to avoid their downward death spiral. I still feel bad, i just dont keep constantly thinking about it- doing so at least for me is like a self feeding cycle, the more i think of the bad the worse i feel, the worse i feel the more i think of the bad... when i start thinking of all that is bad i shove the toughts aside and try to focus in something else, like right now a exam that could lend me a job. Also gaming helps a bit.
Thats why ive mentioned mental health and job in the previous comment as priorities. Thats my game plan, and helped me having a positive goal to focus on- i know a job will make things easier for me, the indepedence alone, even if in my case my debt will eat most of my gains. Im not in a toxic enviroment like you and dont have the whole loaded discrimination on top so im aware its harder for you, but precisely because of that i think you should focus on that too- if even your family pushes you down, if you can have indepedence and move on it will be one less issue grinding you. Youve also mentioned the south, im not from the US but im guessing thats like conservative part of the country right? Even more reason to try to move - discrimination is everywhere but the amount of it varies by location. Add that to your future plans.
Money may be the gateway to solve all your problems right now, try to focus on that, work towards that, use that as an actual focus to help have a positive outlook and shrugg off the negative toughts. And as soon as get somewhere start saving whenever you can, even if just a little, better save some then none so you can resume your treatment
It's against the rules to ask for money on this site.
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its against the rules to ask for money in EXCHANGE for games,
that's just a gofundme that explicitly states what it's for (it strictly benefits the poster, not you)
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Look under advertising.
You're allowed to promote things, but there's enough rules about begging and asking for money relating to games (getting/gifting games is the primary purpose of this site) that it doesn't need to be inferred about other such things. Anyway, it's a grey area, so let's just agree that the case in point is moot.
And I think you missed the point of "strictly benefits the poster", because that's the whole reason why begging, and other such solicitation is frowned on regardless of this being for games or not.
You're not allowed to create a discussion about these things, and yet they "kinda" let you do it in giveaways.
I'll leave it that. I think the spirit of the rules is about profiting, even if the letter of the rules has a loophole.
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it's one heck of a loophole, but yeah the spirit's there.
there's also the possibility they could straight up be lying about it's purpose, and only does it garner profits.
I can understand it, but it is, like you said, moot.
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Advertising is allowed in giveaways, and advertising suggests that someone will benefit from it. It's explicitly allowed to advertise services and products. While I'm agree that outright asking for donations is not explicitly allowed, I would say that it's not very different from products or services, just that you won't get anything in exchange. Would love to see a comment from moderators to clarify this.
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All of you please don’t argue
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People arguing? Where is my popcorn?
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Oh wait. They are just talking :)
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Thank you for the chance! <3
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Thanks!
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Tnx For Giveaway ♥
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Thx
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Thanks for this giveaway! ^_^
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Thanks~
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Thank you for this giveaway!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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Don't do something you will regret.
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Like living a lie 'cos other people make you?
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lets go
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Thanks for the giveaway! 😊🎁
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Ty! 🥰
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Thanks :)
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many thanks
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Thanks!!
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Thanks!
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Thank you!
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Good luck on the gofundme! I hope you are able to reach your goals.
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Hasn’t helped at all yet. Only two donations since I opened it at the start of the year and I had to use them on food
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Im sorry to hear that. I wish I could help, but I have barely any money to spare too. Are you still staying in that expensive motel?
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It’s a crappy apartment converted from an old motel, not still operating as one. For now, I’m going to have to stop my transition and move to the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania with my elderly right-wing mother for a while, have to hope I can make enough money quick to escape to NYC or Philadelphia
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I wish you all the luck in the world. Hope you can get out of that situation :(
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Thank you for the chance!
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thks for chance
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Wow, thanks for your kindness.
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Thx
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Hope you all the best and good luck. Im broke too and in a tricky situation myself, but i will share the link to someone who may help (trans, may also know someone else to share). I have a friend who had very hard upbringing (different reasons, but borderline in a cult and isolated) and one thing that helped him get through was blocking all the negativity out- he avoided contact with his grandparents to a minimum, same with some others of the community, focuse on a plan and it eventually worked out- got out to study and never looked back. In the end his original plan didnt pan out (didnt get that degree) but even then things worked out- he managed to get out, found someone, started doing something else that appeared and adapted... but got away finally.
Dont indulge in bs and negativity people throw at you, if you keep thinking about it you keep reliving it all wich just pushs you down wich is what they want. Try to shrugg it off, think its all a phase and like all things in life it will pass and focus on your plans. A toxic enviroment is the worse- maybe moving out/further first will help you clear your head and be more positive/healthy first, wich will also help you reach your goals.
In the meantime try to have some patience, from what ive read hrt alone can do a lot but it takes its time- and please get some mental health professional during this period (preferably someone with experiences in this field) as ive heard wild mood shifts can happen during hrt until things get stable and have a risk of worsening things like depression. Priorize your mental health above all as this will give you strenght to keep up during this last harder stretch - i dont have experience with hrt but a lot of experience with mental health (depression, anxiety etc) and everything gets harder if you let the world grind you down. But we have the power to shield up and let all the bs slide, its hard but a learnable emotional skill
Idk if the gofund will work (idk how many do work but i know its a minority, its hard like that) but i know things will work out for you eventually if you dont give up. But on that front posting on communities around trans subjects (reddits, discords, etc) may improve the odds. And dont let the gofund put you down either- donations are hard. See it as a bonus, what comes out of it a plus, dont make it a plan or 'the' plan. Start saving money, a job if you dont have one currently and save the most you can, eventually you get there.
Thanks for the GA, wishing you the best
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I’m having to stop the HRT due to my upcoming financial & living situation and it’s make me extremely depressed
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Im on a slight similar spot- ive hit rock bottom and back to depression, lost the university program(and my chance at a degree), but not the debt ive gained from it (i wouldnt need to pay IF i completed it, now i have years of an expensive university unpaid) - and no job. Had to move back with my mom for the time being and the job oportunities right now where i live are in a all time low... my depression came back full force.
But unlike in the past i fought back. Im still in the same shitty situation and i still feel bad, but i had enought experience with depression to know it only pushes me further down. A bit of medication and some mindset gymnastics and im mostly ignoring all the negative toughts. Would be easier with the meds (i stopped for now because of costs) but i at least learned to keep it at pay, push the negative toughts aside to avoid their downward death spiral. I still feel bad, i just dont keep constantly thinking about it- doing so at least for me is like a self feeding cycle, the more i think of the bad the worse i feel, the worse i feel the more i think of the bad... when i start thinking of all that is bad i shove the toughts aside and try to focus in something else, like right now a exam that could lend me a job. Also gaming helps a bit.
Thats why ive mentioned mental health and job in the previous comment as priorities. Thats my game plan, and helped me having a positive goal to focus on- i know a job will make things easier for me, the indepedence alone, even if in my case my debt will eat most of my gains. Im not in a toxic enviroment like you and dont have the whole loaded discrimination on top so im aware its harder for you, but precisely because of that i think you should focus on that too- if even your family pushes you down, if you can have indepedence and move on it will be one less issue grinding you. Youve also mentioned the south, im not from the US but im guessing thats like conservative part of the country right? Even more reason to try to move - discrimination is everywhere but the amount of it varies by location. Add that to your future plans.
Money may be the gateway to solve all your problems right now, try to focus on that, work towards that, use that as an actual focus to help have a positive outlook and shrugg off the negative toughts. And as soon as get somewhere start saving whenever you can, even if just a little, better save some then none so you can resume your treatment
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obrigado
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