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FUNGirl3 · by **FUNGirl3** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:31 pm

I was disappointed to have my project rejected the first time because I mentioned donating to bullying prevention organizations. maybe this is something they can approve down the road. I see how it can be perceived as manipulation or marketing approach, but some folks are really genuine and passionate about their organizations, and do want to give back. Me included.

therriaultk · by **therriaultk** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:01 pm

FUNGirl3 wrote:I was disappointed to have my project rejected the first time because I mentioned donating to bullying prevention organizations. maybe this is something they can approve down the road. I see how it can be perceived as manipulation or marketing approach, but some folks are really genuine and passionate about their organizations, and do want to give back. Me included.

Sorry to hear that this happened to you. Were you able to launch your project on a different platform? I think that since other marketing principles are clearly used on Kickstarter that social responsibility and giving back should be fair game, I usually see such charity work in projects as a positive thing.

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