Sharing Kindness or Chasing Views? The Controversy of Viral Acts of Charity

An American social media star, known for filming himself giving money and food to the homeless, has left some viewers questioning the authenticity of his actions and motives. This individual, named Peter Bond, is a well-known YouTuber in the United States, regularly sharing his videos. 

In his videos, Bond calls himself 'Mr. One Dollar Bill,' and each of his videos garners millions of views online. "I see a lot of people in tough situations, and I want to help them," says Mr. Bill in a video viewed over 11 million times. The video shows Bond approaching a homeless person on the street and handing him money for a meal. "Hey man, what's up? Are you hungry? I brought you something to eat," says Bond.

In the same video, Bond gives the homeless man 300 dollars - but in one-dollar bills. This act, it seems, has sparked anger among many of his followers on social media, leading to a wave of heated reactions. "Those who truly want to give don't need to advertise it," "This looks so staged," "Why give in so many one-dollar bills? Doesn't that seem excessive to you? Would you want to receive $300 in one-dollar bills?" say the comments. 

Amidst these reactions, many argue that it doesn't really matter how he gives or whether he publicizes it; the essence is in the act of giving itself. 

What do you think about this?