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Originally Posted by Delphinus
Please read the first link I posted before you consider donating any money.
The second link I posted is good for a small laugh I guess, but the first one is dead serious. By supporting Invisible Children you are funding the Ugandan militia which might not be what you want (if it's what you want then I guess don't listen to me but at least make an informed decision).
For what it's worth, I fell for this yesterday as well. It's hard not to get caught up in it. Warlords are bad! I'm sure Kony is a terrible person and needs to brought to justice. But supporting Invisible Children (which you do by even sharing the link) might not be the most appropriate avenue to that goal.
The reality is that this is a chain letter ("bad things will happen if you don't immediately share this with your friends and family!") and EVERY chain letter is something you should look at with a healthy dose of suspicion and skepticism.
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The sad truth is that there are many, many similar organizations under the guise of charity or some noble movement, ready to take your money to further their own interests or occupation. This includes Hollywood celebrities or athletes trying to improve their image. And some are just scams. The internet and social networking has made this just so much easier for them.
I don't know whether Kony 2012 is legit or not, but would do a little more research before sending them my money. There are enough legitimate charitable organizations (like the Red Cross) that I would trust before taking a chance on these guys.