The GoFundMe appeal in question has been taken down. This outcome confirms that public pressure remains a necessary tool for ensuring consistency in platform standards. I appreciate the time each of you took to signal your disagreement with this fundraiser.
August 8, 2019
Final supporters
We demand the immediate removal of Sarah Hanson-Young's GoFundMe appeal.
Senator Hanson-Young has a history of hate speech against men, caucasians, conservatives and Christians amongst others and has launched legal proceedings against someone who called her out on it.
Senator Hanson-Young is wealthy, has a steady income and has been a Senator since 2008 and is scheduled to remain so for another 8 years. Given these circumstances, she should be funding her legal action from her own pocket, not others.
Given that Israel Folau had his appeal removed for "hate speech" and his own personal wealth, so too should Senator Hanson-Young's appeal be removed.
We also demand an apology from GoFundMe for it's inexcusable inaction in failing to remove such an offensive appeal from it's site, despite said appeal being uploaded a year ago.
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June 28, 2019
The petition reached one hundred signatures today. This response confirms that many people share the concern regarding the standards applied to fundraising platforms.
Reached 250 supporters
June 27, 2019
June 26, 2019
The lack of transparency regarding how these platforms apply their own standards remains a core issue for those of us watching this situation unfold. I have spent this week reviewing the responses from the platform and it is clear that persistent pressure is the only way to demand consistency. Your continued interest confirms that this is not just about one individual but about the fair application of rules for everyone.
June 26, 2019
The steady growth of this petition reflects a growing desire for accountability regarding how public funds are sought. It is clear that many people feel strongly about the principles of fairness in legal funding.
Reached 100 supporters
June 25, 2019
113 Comments
The GoFundMe for SHY needs to be removed. It has been stated that she is quite wealthy and shouldn’t need the help of the public to pay for her legal services.
The reason for this appeal breaches GFM standards, in supporting discrimination against many in our Australian community. This is a cynical move to publicise a politician desperate for any funding available and for an publicity too.
Nicola Britton expressly defined GoFundMe as an organisation to support LGBTIQ members in need of support. Hanson-Young doesn't qualify, does she?
She has no right to use this platform for her own selfish reasons. This is a platform to raise funds for the needy, not greedy
I think both should be allowed on GoFundMe. The reason I signed is to call out the hypocrisy. Free speech is for all or none.
I agree
Sick of hypocritical scams.
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The GoFundMe appeal in question has been taken down. This outcome confirms that public pressure remains a necessary tool for ensuring consistency in platform standards. I appreciate the time each of you took to signal your disagreement with this fundraiser.
August 8, 2019
Final supporters
We demand the immediate removal of Sarah Hanson-Young's GoFundMe appeal.
Senator Hanson-Young has a history of hate speech against men, caucasians, conservatives and Christians amongst others and has launched legal proceedings against someone who called her out on it.
Senator Hanson-Young is wealthy, has a steady income and has been a Senator since 2008 and is scheduled to remain so for another 8 years. Given these circumstances, she should be funding her legal action from her own pocket, not others.
Given that Israel Folau had his appeal removed for "hate speech" and his own personal wealth, so too should Senator Hanson-Young's appeal be removed.
We also demand an apology from GoFundMe for it's inexcusable inaction in failing to remove such an offensive appeal from it's site, despite said appeal being uploaded a year ago.
Updates
June 28, 2019
The petition reached one hundred signatures today. This response confirms that many people share the concern regarding the standards applied to fundraising platforms.
Reached 250 supporters
June 27, 2019
June 26, 2019
The lack of transparency regarding how these platforms apply their own standards remains a core issue for those of us watching this situation unfold. I have spent this week reviewing the responses from the platform and it is clear that persistent pressure is the only way to demand consistency. Your continued interest confirms that this is not just about one individual but about the fair application of rules for everyone.
June 26, 2019
The steady growth of this petition reflects a growing desire for accountability regarding how public funds are sought. It is clear that many people feel strongly about the principles of fairness in legal funding.
Reached 100 supporters
June 25, 2019
113 Comments
Shy said some horrible sexist things about men. This lawsuit is about defending herself from the consequences of her sexist comments. Just like the Folau go fund me. To be consistent SHY go fund me needs to be taken down and the money refunded.
The GoFundMe for SHY needs to be removed. It has been stated that she is quite wealthy and shouldn’t need the help of the public to pay for her legal services.
The reason for this appeal breaches GFM standards, in supporting discrimination against many in our Australian community. This is a cynical move to publicise a politician desperate for any funding available and for an publicity too.
Nicola Britton expressly defined GoFundMe as an organisation to support LGBTIQ members in need of support. Hanson-Young doesn't qualify, does she?
She has no right to use this platform for her own selfish reasons. This is a platform to raise funds for the needy, not greedy
I think both should be allowed on GoFundMe. The reason I signed is to call out the hypocrisy. Free speech is for all or none.
I agree
Sick of hypocritical scams.
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Shy said some horrible sexist things about men. This lawsuit is about defending herself from the consequences of her sexist comments. Just like the Folau go fund me. To be consistent SHY go fund me needs to be taken down and the money refunded.