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| Moowneedy |
 Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:33 am Post subject: Re: Donations (again) |
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| mario wrote: | Gixen had a "donate" button many years ago. Very few users were donating anything. Some were extraordinarily generous, and I feel very grateful for it, especially for early donations.
That said, the donations were (very) rare. Gixen started making money when subscription was introduced, and I was able to ditch my day job only after limiting the free service. I wish things were different, but I learned that it's in our nature, as humans, not to spend money unless we get at least something in return, that we otherwise wouldn't unless we paid. It doesn't matter that subscription is only $6 / year. Users have to get something back for that money.
The second point is - I do want to give something in return. Also, to address your concerns - there is an option (a bit more expensive, but nevertheless) to make one-off payments without recurring charges. There are also two more subscription types: mirror chunks and pay-per-use.
So there is no longer any reason to have a "donate" button. You want to donate? Buy mirror chunks or pay-per-use subscription. Or buy non-recurring mirror subscription.
I am aware that many users do this not because they necessarily need a subscription, but because they want to support the service. And I appreciate it just the same. |
This all makes sense, thank you for the thorough reply and additional information. I'll look into mirror chunks as a way to "donate". And a belated congratulations for being able to ditch your day job, very well deserved for building and maintaining such an amazing service! |
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