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Do you guys support the idea?
In what way? Are you asking if we support the idea of their business model? Or are you asking if we support the idea of entrepreneurs funding ventures using crowdfunding?
In any case, I support both. Good for GoFundMe for creating a profitable model that works for them. And good for any entrepreneur who runs a successful (legal and ethical) campaign.
Most of the GoFundMe's that come across my Facebook wall don't have much thought or effort put into them. They're not usually offered by entrepreneurs. They usually go something like this:
"I need money for X so click here to support me! Thanks!"
It's always about what the receiver needs, never about what the donor gets. Although donors may want to feel like contributors to the greater good, that doesn't mean they don't want something in exchange for their hard-earned cash.
The willingness to put in the effort to run a successful campaign is the barrier to entry that holds up most people/entrepreneurs from what I've seen.