1.) I don't think there will ever exist a website that is as negative a social commentary as GoFundMe.
2.) Of course the tournament results are basically a lie. If, 'Lie,' is too strong for your liking, let's just say there are omissions.
3.) I mean, cash game results are evidently even a lie. At least, sometimes.
4.) As long as the fundamental nature of the campaign is valid, then I don't know that he needs called out. His father did, in fact, die. With the other one, she grossly overrepresented what her medical procedures were.
4a.). Would I donate to this guy? No. I don't give a fuck that his father died as I don't even know him; why would I ever donate (directly) to someone I don't know?
4b.) Do I think he should be publicly called out in a negative way? Not really. If someone is stupid enough to straight GIVE money to a poker player, then that's on them.
4c.) Also, if this guy is successful at all, then perhaps he could have covered the cost of a life insurance policy for his dad and they wouldn't have this problem.
4d.) I reiterate that I don't see anything wrong with what he is doing. He could have a net worth of 10M and if someone is stupid enough to donate money to him, then that's on them. I see, "Poker Player," and immediately think, "No money for you," it really doesn't matter what the circumstances are. They don't deserve the support of other people any more than I do, in terms of being given money, and I don't deserve anyone's support whatsoever...regardless what happens to me.
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