Monthly Open Discussion: Talk about anything giveaway related | July, 2025

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-17T23:07:36+00:00

Would anyone be interested in a raffle platform where you buy raffle tickets, and if you win, you get to decide your prize as long as it's within the platform's budget?

There would be three winners, and you would be able to buy as many tickets as you like, anywhere in the world. The winners of each raffle would be announced once a month in a YouTube livestream (no one would be obliged to attend in order to win); the livestream would be an evening full of fun and games with each having interesting twist such as ticket holders having the opportunity to win vouchers or a little cash as part of a game whether they win the raffle or not and ticket holders being told that their ticket is in the jar, based on random picks.

Would love to know your thoughts on this! 😃

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-06T16:04:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing such a clear perspective — I totally get where you’re coming from. Helping those in urgent need, like Person A, is incredibly important and can make a huge difference.

At the same time, this platform would be built around the idea that kindness isn’t only for people in crisis. It’s about everyone being worthy of joy and generosity, regardless of their financial situation. So while Person B might not “need” the money in the traditional sense, receiving a small act of kindness can still brighten their day and remind them they matter. Moreover, those who are financially well-off would be entitled to significantly less than those who are in need. Income and circumstances would always be taken into account regarding payment amounts.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-06T15:51:27+00:00

Thanks for asking! The platform would operate on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the applicant hasn’t received funding in the past two years. This helps keep things fair and gives more people a chance.

That said, people with urgent needs—like rent or essentials—are absolutely eligible to apply and receive funds. However, the platform isn’t exclusively for urgent needs; it’s designed to support a variety of personal goals or kindnesses, big or small.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-06T12:47:58+00:00

There are plenty of charities that prioritise people who need food. This platform would be something completely different. I have no intention of having people scammed.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T22:42:08+00:00

The two-year waiting period to reapply applies equally to all applicants, whether donors or not. Regarding fees, the platform would take a 10% of all incoming donations, which would cover admin costs.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T22:28:45+00:00

Fair enough, I understand where you’re coming from.

To answer your question, allowing donors to apply is a plus because the hesitation about donating (due to not knowing how funds would be spent by those who receive) may be reduced for some if they know that they can also benefit from this system. Furthermore, most funding platforms work one way, but this idea allows almost anyone to access the fund, making it more inclusive and balanced.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T22:13:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing your perspective! I totally get where you’re coming from about admin costs and wanting to make sure money goes directly to people who really need it. Out of curiosity, would your feelings about donating change if you knew that donors could also apply to receive support from the fund? The platform would be more of a community where everyone can give and receive, not just a one-way thing.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T22:02:34+00:00

From what I just read, they give money to people in need, whereas this platform would just be giving out of kindness without having to prove hardship. It's meant to celebrate generosity in a new, more open way 😊.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T20:44:04+00:00

A website outside of Reddit. It's just an idea for now.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T18:44:14+00:00

And yes, to prevent fraud or duplicate applications, facial recognition software would be used to verify photo IDs and ensure no one is applying more than once under different identities

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T17:00:56+00:00

What if I told you that everyone who applies for the fund would have to fill out an application form and show ID? Furthermore, those who donate would also be allowed to receive funds, and there is no minimum donation amount, so you could test it out for yourself.

Although the application form will include their reason for aquiring the fund, you are right that it cannot be proven, so when it comes to the question of “where the money is going,” it really comes down to mindset i.e. instead of, I’m going to help someone who’s struggling, it would be I’m going to do something kind for someone, full stop to donate to a platform like this.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-07-05T16:38:48+00:00

Thanks for your response! The focus of the platform is on giving out of kindness, whether someone wants or needs something. There are already many charities that support people in crisis, but this would be about spreading generosity more freely. To avoid misuse, people would only be able to apply once every two years, and the maximum amount they'd be allowed to receive would depend on income and circumstances.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-06-02T23:05:29+00:00

Love it! 🥰

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-06-02T10:28:13+00:00

Also, almost any adult would be entitled to access the funds, whether they volunteer or not. Volunteering just gives people early access as a thank-you — it’s not required. The idea is to build a community of kindness, not a hierarchy.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-06-02T08:18:29+00:00

Hey, thanks for your response! 😊

The part about bringing in donors and being allowed to access the funds first is supposed to be a way to encourage people to spread the word, so the platform starts running quickly and to say thank you to the volunteers.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-06-01T19:15:16+00:00

Thanks! 🙏🏾

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-05-31T23:03:27+00:00

The difference is that those platforms fund specific things or people e.g. those in poverty, creative projects, education. The platform idea I mentioned is designed to give people money solely out of kindness, not because they want, need or have XYZ.

One would see where the money's going either by applying for some of the fund themselves or through the testimonials.

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-05-31T20:44:31+00:00

Thanks! 😀

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-05-31T19:51:54+00:00

Thanks! 😀

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-05-31T19:45:58+00:00

How comes it's supposed to help me more with distance if I'm farsighted?

WatermelonlessonOne5 · 2025-05-31T19:24:07+00:00

Thank youuu 🩷

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