agree 100%
i would happily donate a few sats to those truly, really in need. but the education isn't there yet despite the obvious value

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i get you. 

Oddly, maybe what made me respond in that way was the lack of awareness of the average person seeking some donation that I have seen. I happened to be in a city that had performers (performing in the street) as part of a festival.

I saw many appeals for donations using stuff like Googlepay, Applepay, etc.
You can lead a horse to water ...

bitcoin

How is 'Bitcoin the Money' supposed to function in this environment?

We need to spread far and wide the understanding... that honest and transparent money is better for society. And that's what Bitcoin is.