@alexandria @Raccoon @vantablack I understand how that is shitty, there are two other considerations to think about as well.
Having the device, literacy, tech literacy, the necessary credentials to open a bank/PayPal/Venmo account are all privileges. That's not to say that the problems of people asking for help on Fedi aren't important, but there always be someone worse off. A government solution would address all of it.
This isn't just about those in need, the need for Republicans not to win is a problem that affects just about anyone who isn't a cis white hetro male in a position of power. To a degree, not just Americans either, as an American win for the Republican fascists will embolden fascists around the world.
Don't think this means we shouldn't stop helping one another, in the real world or Fedi, just that for a lot of people, we'd rather a solution for the root cause rather than just pushing the issue forward another 30 days for a few people.