I guess as an old-timer I have some mixed feelings about it. I was taught to not ask anyone for money. I did see that recent request for money and I didn't contribute. I've been conned a few times so I have to know the person that I contribute money to. It also depends on how many times I have donated in that pay period That article came up right after I donated to a former classmate who didn't have long to live and to a friend for her birthday fundraiser on FB. I only have so much money to give after all and I tend to give it to people I know. That being said, I have ko-fi'd someone that i have gotten to know on Medium. I know her story and I know that she's legit.