Well we have obits, tech and all sorts of other stuff above the line. They are a family of musicians whose music is appropriate to this website. I wouldn't be so sure if it were Mick Jagger asking. The family didn't ask. 'Twas someone else who gave us the link. As has been rightly said, no-one has to give or even read this thread. I do think there are things we can discuss about it, the large amount raised and the length of time the appeal has been running for, for example, both of which can have us scratching our heads if we're that bothered, and the fact that millions of people on their uppers can't make similar appeals. None of that means that the appeal isn't justified. I think that the thread is appropriate, but at the same time we should be able to talk about it without being accused of negativity.