There wouldn't be any thing like GoFundme or protesters in a communist country, at least not for a long time.
So no, it's not like in communist countries.
Going from a Democracy to a Communist State is not a matter off flipping a digital bit from 0 to 1…what you see happening is what happens in the transitory stage!
Where? In the US is nothing remotely communist.
Communist countries famously have private businesses collect and distribute money with little state oversight or control by the people.
Yeah, before you call on a moratorium on downvoting, at least explain your position in a comprehensible way.
What is? Using donations for other purposes of your own choosing or the government telling you you cant?