• Not sure if I'm missing something here... But who decided I didn't have a plan?
    It even states in the gofundme story what the money is going to, the current workshop situation, etc.
    This is the whole reason for launching the gofundme... Because the next stage of the 'plan' is to get the workshop built and the materials ordered.

    Maybe the story is a case of tldr? :)

  • I have read it, I think you should spell out how much money you need for what.
    And I could help you find a studio, or help you make a website, that would be fine.
    As it is now it's a charity donation page to a business, which just seems weird to me.

  • There's a whole section in there about how I've put everything I have into renting and renovating a new place which will house the workshop, so you must have missed that bit?
    Also I don't think anybody on gofundme lists everything the money will be spent on, with amounts next to it.

    Gofundme is exactly what it says, and my campaign shows the same information that most show.
    It basically IS a charity page to a business for everyone who launches a campaign on there.
    It relies on good-hearted people donating to help a person or business they believe could be worthwhile to get up and running, for nothing in return but seeing that happen and feeling good that you helped it to.

    Again, thanks to those who have helped. No worries to those who find it weird, or don't wish to donate. :)

  • As it is now it's a charity donation page to a business, which just seems weird to me.

    This. Social norms and market norms shouldn't be mixed.

  • As it is now it's a charity donation page to a business, which just seems weird to me.

    I had the same feeling, seems weird to not go the route of kickstarter and selling/preordering products.

    Was also looking for social media links to share but seemingly the only bag maker ever without a website/twitter/instagram/facebook all churning out promotional material.

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