Journal of Other Forum Analysis

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I don't really understand the ko-fi circular trans economy, where the same people all beg for money and all donate money to each-other at the same time.
Though it does seems like a variation of the "take a carrot, leave a carrot" economic theory that is quickly gaining ground, so maybe there's something there.

It's like those fake bids on Ebay. When the algorithms see activity it'll likely push up your account in the rankings.
Plus the bandwagon effect. If you see an account without donations you are less likely to donate. When some kind soul has donated money for tasty hamburgers you are more likely to donate yourself.