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Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by smt88 on Thursday March 29, 2018 @01:42AM (#16704769)
Does it matter if it's a PR move or not?
Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by findjashua on Thursday March 29, 2018 @02:43AM (#16705017)
If a PR stunt helps a good cause, I'd say it's a win-win.
Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by breerly on Thursday March 29, 2018 @01:57AM (#16704818)
Yes.
Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by whoisjuan on Thursday March 29, 2018 @02:03AM (#16704844)
No it doesn't, because at the end those kids will get 29 million dollars worth of materials and educational resources. I wish more PR moves were about donating and helping those in need.
Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by simias on Thursday March 29, 2018 @03:01AM (#16705092)
It does to me because I value selfless donations more than those with an ulterior motive. Of course a donation to a noble cause is always a good thing regardless of that but it doesn't mean that you shouldn't discuss its motives.

I don't think anybody here is arguing that this donation is a bad thing.

Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by sbr464 on Thursday March 29, 2018 @02:28AM (#16704952)
Wow take a breathe and think about 29m -> kids. It’s a good thing.
Re:Ripple fully funded every live DonorsChoose classroom pro... by kylecazar on Thursday March 29, 2018 @02:05AM (#16704862)
I disagree. Regardless of intentions, the projects received money they otherwise may not have. Everyone knows this was likely for the attention, but look at what that PR desperation accomplished.