Ive only ever once donated money to a new player, and she turned out to be awesome, and is now one of my best friends.
But, honestly, im wary of handing out money - dont want it to go to waste, as well, something given has no value - having grinded my way up from a rhino, this lesson is important to learn. If you cant get past freighter trading, you wont get far in disco. just my thought *shrug*