Mother raising money through Kickstarter to send daughter to RPG camp

Re:Mother raising money through Kickstarter to send daughter... by Metapony on Sunday March 24, 2013 @05:22PM (#5433697)

There are so many girls whose parents aren't millionaires who need our help that I am a little shocked that so many people were misled in backing this. I think Susan Wilson's comments on the kickstarter are a fine example of shooting yourself in the foot. It's actually a little funny to see the comments go from very positive at first to negative as more and more concerns are raised. It's She's clearly exploiting her children and the goodwill of the community. I'll be very surprised if Kickstarter doesn't put a stop to this very quickly.

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Re:Mother raising money through Kickstarter to send daughter... by torya on Sunday March 24, 2013 @05:34PM (#5433788)

some women would do anything for money.

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Re:Mother raising money through Kickstarter to send daughter... by Metapony on Sunday March 24, 2013 @05:45PM (#5433841)

Now I didn't, and wouldn't, say that. (That's a rather rude thing to say.)

I do think that Susan Wilson probably doesn't need the money. But more importantly, I think this kickstarter (and however much notoriety it generates) is more what Susan Wilson is after here. It's almost finely crafted to be controversial, just at an edge of what is acceptable, and will be something she can cite for the next decade in interviews. It's clear that this particular woman doesn't need the money, but the fame she generates in exploiting her child is priceless.

edit: for clarity

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Re:Mother raising money through Kickstarter to send daughter... by mst on Sunday March 24, 2013 @06:11PM (#5433991)

Yes, indeed, some people will do anything for money.

And, believe it or not, women are people too!

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