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Some of us recently gave a little bit of cash to someone in order for them to get a new device and simcard for online communication where they are located (in another country from those who contributed). The device and internet access are being used to meet in a temporary project / affinity group, via video conferencing, to get some of their writing translated from their home language into English for hopeful upload to TheAnarchistLibrary.org (it has already been published on their local regional anarchist library). So, I think this is an example of small scale outright fundraising that has resulted in a relatively healthy temporary relationship of improved communication. None of us are pro-tech per se or pro money, for sure. But we are in favor of connection and so the microfundraising has strengthened new friendships and allows us to collectively work on this writing and translation project together. There is no expectation of long term relationship as a direct result of the exchange of money. If long term relationships come out of this, they will develop organically. But, and I think the point is that, the collection and gift have contributed to the setup of a situation in which long term relationships are likely to develop -- which is a much nicer thing than mutual obligation.