What is your opinion about those who post a fundraiser for their birthday on Facebook?

If you aren’t aware of this because you don’t use Facebook, there has been an option for the past two years or so that lets you choose a fundraiser for your birthday. There’s a template and you add the charity of your choice.

This is an example: For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to ACLU. I’ve chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you’ll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. I’ve included information about ACLU below.

This is all automated. There’s nothing personal about it other than your choice of charity.

Thoughts? I’m not sharing my opinion because I don’t want it to influence answers.