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Please don't damage fundraisers at a time when they're needed the most. Today is @tiltify.bsky.social's #Thankmas event. An event that's - as of typing - has raised $81,134.79. An event that's endorsed, promoted by and supports @samaritans.bsky.social (UK & IE) and @crisistextline.bsky.social (US).

buff.lyThe Irish Island (@theirishisland.bsky.social)Reminder - don't be shy in asking for proof that the monies received during charity streams (including subs and bits) have been given to the charity in question. Genuine charity streamers are more…

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This kind of action is disturbing and dangerous. Targeting me is one thing, but targeting invaluable charities and fundraising platforms is another. Donors always receive receipts from Tiltify and the charities acknowledge and endorse the work they do with payment of service. Nothing is hidden.

info.tiltify.comWhat are the fees?When a donation is made, a transaction fee may be taken by the third-party payment provider which currently could be either PayPal, PayPal Giving Fund, Stripe, or Giving Block depending on which optio...

It's much easier to go through Tiltify or GoFundMe, especially since in UK you can add gift aid. Direct donations get hit with a PayPal fee. I've not done a charity stream in ages but with the massive amounts I was raising there's no way I would have juggled the money myself. Too much pressure