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[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Very late to the party, r/LGBS was banned a bit ago too--I'm disappointed to see both go. The subs were statement pieces, very much almost performance art. They were mostly conscientious and self-aware, more symbolic than anything. The fact that the fundraiser for Vancouver Rape Relief was shut down is beyond disappointing. A lot of people connected to one another who never would have otherwise, and a lot of dispelling of misinformation took place and continues to. A movement is set in motion, even if the venue is gone.

[–]worried19[S] 5 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

It's pure evil. I'm not surprised they also denied the rape shelter almost $7000. GoFundMe makes a ton of money off transition.

[–]SilverSlippers 5 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

Yeah. That pissed me off more than banning the sub, which was predictable. People can still donate directly but GoFundMe's have momentum. Hopefully everyone who gets their donation returned donates directly. Vancouver Rape Relief is one of the only remaining shelters in Canada that doesn't house males.

[–]worried19[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I'm still pissed off about it. That was so much money, and it's doubtful even half will be made up by direct donations.