I'm totally down with people asking for money, especially influencers who create good content. It's not like they step on anyone's toes when soliciting contributions, and compared to regular advertising they're merely a benign speck in the vast stream of consciousness. Also, nobody is obliged to send them money, but if they do (someone always tends to, especially with tons of followers) it's totally understandable and well appreciated. For those who complain about this, maybe they should try asking for it themselves. It may actually work better than expected.
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Totally. I mean it can't hurt to ask, right? I just don't think we should be so judgey about it. People say 'oh well I need a new car, maybe I should ask the internet' but they've missed the point. I think if you ask for money for a world trip that's taking the piss, but asking for a donation for new brakes in return for continuing content viewers enjoy, why not? Or one I saw was a girl who was filming her trip across America got her camera gear stolen and couldn't afford more to keep filming. I mean if people want to donate 5 or 20 bucks, who cares?
I was thinking, if they had 90,000 subs, and say only 1000 of them sent in 20 bucks each, well - that's pretty cool isn't it?
I just wish I had a face for film :P