Is The Completionist a fraud and a criminal?

[Raging Justice]

Kind of surreal seeing Jirard talking so unnaturally as he is clearly saying what he was told to by his lawyers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMzjxizna_g

He's still in hot water. His reputation is dead now.

[marurun]

So, I read an article today that suggests that, while there are indeed some issues, that the whole "charity fraud" accusation may be a case of people investigating an area in which they lack adequate understanding (and for which they did not consult an expert).

https://tedium.co/2023/12/12/the-comple ... t-context/

[prfsnl_gmr]

So, I read an article today that suggests that, while there are indeed some issues, that the whole "charity fraud" accusation may be a case of people investigating an area in which they lack adequate understanding (and for which they did not consult an expert).

https://tedium.co/2023/12/12/the-comple ... t-context/

No way!!!! Internet randos are always the experts?! And, you can’t always develop a deep understanding of a subject by googling stuff?! Unbelievable!

[marurun]

No way!!!! Internet randos are always the experts?! And, you can’t always develop a deep understanding of a subject by googling stuff?! Unbelievable!

You don't have to be so restrained. Why don't you tell me how you really feel?

[Raging Justice]

So, I read an article today that suggests that, while there are indeed some issues, that the whole "charity fraud" accusation may be a case of people investigating an area in which they lack adequate understanding (and for which they did not consult an expert).

https://tedium.co/2023/12/12/the-comple ... t-context/

No way!!!! Internet randos are always the experts?!

You mean like the person who wrote that article?

[prfsnl_gmr]

So, I read an article today that suggests that, while there are indeed some issues, that the whole "charity fraud" accusation may be a case of people investigating an area in which they lack adequate understanding (and for which they did not consult an expert).

https://tedium.co/2023/12/12/the-comple ... t-context/

No way!!!! Internet randos are always the experts?!

You mean like the person who wrote that article?

Fair. The articles title starts with improper article usage (“A Incomplete Picture”…c’mon, man…proofread!); so, I think you have to take it with a grain of salt, too.

[marurun]

I don’t think you have to be an expert to say that some issues of the law require an expert to properly navigate.

[Ziggy]

I don't think whether this constitutes fraud or anything criminal with change the feelings of the people that donated money.

[Reprise]

I think the author of the article makes some good points, but my only issue is they spend a great deal of time implying that those who who accused The Completionist and his family's charity of fraud etc lack understanding and context of how the non-profit sector works and that there were assumptions/inaccuracies on their part, but then didn't go into detail of what they are (or could be).

They are right though; they really should have consulted a legal expert or someone who understands the law in that area.

[Anapan]

Karl Jobst made a reply, and it made me laugh.