GoFundMe's platform was used by the sister of a deceased 7-Eleven worker to launch a fundraising campaign aimed at covering funeral costs and honoring the victim, reflecting the platform's role in empowering grassroots community support in the wake of corporate violence.

The article notes that unlike GiveSendGo, GoFundMe did not platform a fundraiser for the controversial case involving suspect Karmelo Anthony, reflecting a deliberate decision to avoid amplifying campaigns linked to extremist or divisive narratives.

A TIME investigation based on an ADL report revealed that extremist groups, including a campaign by the Black Hebrew Israelites raising funds for anti-Semitic documentaries, have raised at least $580,000 on GoFundMe between 2016 and 2022. The findings underscore concerns that the platform’s policies and moderation may inadvertently enable extremist propaganda.

The article outlines significant fraud incidents occurring on the GoFundMe platform, including a high-profile case where a police officer charged in the death of George Floyd raised bail funds. It criticizes the platform for its lack of robust due diligence measures to prevent fraud, thereby undermining ethical business practices.

Following the Jan 6 insurrection, GoFundMe implemented a ban on fundraising for travel to political events deemed to carry a risk of violence and banned extremist campaigns, reinforcing its zero tolerance policy against hate and violent content, as reported by USA TODAY.