It irritates me, and I think it irritates everyone, but materially speaking isn't it the same as helping people and not taking credit?
Unless someone tells me a good reason why it's bad for society I'm pretty much content with letting it be something that rubs me the wrong way but isn't actually immoral.
I agree with this. I think it's evidence of general bad character, I think the reason it's frowned upon is because it's a signal that you don't really care, and I wouldn't do it myself. But also, that doesn't make it an immoral action in and of itself unless it actually hurts someone, I feel.
It irritates me, and I think it irritates everyone, but materially speaking isn't it the same as helping people and not taking credit?
Unless someone tells me a good reason why it's bad for society I'm pretty much content with letting it be something that rubs me the wrong way but isn't actually immoral.
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beyond that, its not materially the same because the monetization means the grifter is materially gaining from the interaction.
theyre exploiting the other persons suffering as a means of generating profit.
like how a mutual aid program is materially distinct from a tax haven charity that a billionaire sets up to ostensibly help the same people.
one helps, the other siphons funds
I agree with this. I think it's evidence of general bad character, I think the reason it's frowned upon is because it's a signal that you don't really care, and I wouldn't do it myself. But also, that doesn't make it an immoral action in and of itself unless it actually hurts someone, I feel.