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The teachers in question are Guided Meditation Helpers and it seems the "tips" were their primary income generator, not their pay. Because of this, Apple concluded that these were not donations.

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Post by calciphus » Fri, Feb 23, 2024, 4:59 PM UTC

browningstreet wrote: post #3

I guess I'm glad Apple isn't evaluating what I'm spending my $ on and taking 30% of some of my Venmo & Zelle payments/transfers.

*yet

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Post by DinaCoder99 » Fri, Feb 23, 2024, 4:59 PM UTC

nickthegreek wrote: post #5

The teachers in question are Guided Meditation Helpers and it seems the "tips" were their primary income generator, not their pay. Because of this, Apple concluded that these were not donations.

Further evidence Apple is not responsible enough to middleman payments between two other parties.

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Post by theturtletalks » Fri, Feb 23, 2024, 5:02 PM UTC

browningstreet wrote: post #3

I guess I'm glad Apple isn't evaluating what I'm spending my $ on and taking 30% of some of my Venmo & Zelle payments/transfers.

Only because of backhand deals. Try to make your own Venmo or Zelle and see if Apple waives the 30% for you.