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ratherastory) wrote2011-03-22 12:38 pm
ratherastory) wrote2011-03-22 12:38 pm
Not-quite fandom stuff
Y'know, I think it's awesome that Random Acts is trying to raise a ton of money for Haiti. God knows, that country needs all the help it can get in order to rebuild after last year's earthquake.
It's just... I am seriously uncomfortable at the idea of fans "raising" $5000 in order to go with Misha et al. to Haiti in order to have a more "personal connection" to what they're doing, or whatever. I just can't help but feel that that aspect of this fundraiser is entirely made of fail. The idea of a group of tourists (feel free to disagree with my nomenclature, but to me that's what they are) going over to witness how grateful the natives are for their munificence just sets my teeth on edge.
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm reading too much into it. After all, the money is going where it's supposed to, so it can't be all bad. It's just pushing several of my squick buttons.
It's just... I am seriously uncomfortable at the idea of fans "raising" $5000 in order to go with Misha et al. to Haiti in order to have a more "personal connection" to what they're doing, or whatever. I just can't help but feel that that aspect of this fundraiser is entirely made of fail. The idea of a group of tourists (feel free to disagree with my nomenclature, but to me that's what they are) going over to witness how grateful the natives are for their munificence just sets my teeth on edge.
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm reading too much into it. After all, the money is going where it's supposed to, so it can't be all bad. It's just pushing several of my squick buttons.
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Fangirls who want to work with Misha and Matt? Probably not so much.
I would have more faith in the whole thing if it had been "Random Acts wants to organize relief in Haiti. Raise money to be part of the team." Instead of "Misha is taking Random Acts to Haiti. Raise money if you want to join him and Matt Coehn."
I know what some fans will do for five minutes with their favorite celebrity. For two days with him? I can't even imagine. I just feel that they have a goos chance of not sending people who want to go help & just needed a way there and instead sending fans who aren't prepared and won't be much help.
I love the idea, hate the execution.