I have been thinking about starting a gofundme page so my fans and an internet audience can help me purchase and start up a small non adult business.
I have heard that many camgirls and adult entertainers have had their pages shut down by gofundme, but then I have heard success stories. I would not start a fundraiser as my cam persona, but my cam clientele would be directed to it. I just want to know if anyone has successfully started and reached their goal?
I am not going the pity story route, just stating what I would like to accomplish and why. Pride/fear of judgement has kept me from doing this for a long time now, however I never know what will happen until I try!
There are people on sites like this who are truly facing life threatening situations, etc...so me asking for a few thousand to start a business (first world problems) could have a negative effect. I am putting it out there that I realize this, but I am not going to stop those who would like to assist me.
What are your opinions of this? I really am afraid that people will look at me as an internet begger. I have my reasons for not being able to afford the initial investment, whether I put this out there on the internet for people to see is undecided. I just do not want to be hated on by people who will contact me saying..."there are people on the site that are dying and you want money to start a business? Get a job, etc." I know that is inevitable but if that is all the response I will get it will be difficult. There is a GOALS and DREAMS portion on these sites for a reason though, some people will give just because they have extra money and want to see people smile. You never know.
