On Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 09:00:48AM +0100, David Kastrup wrote: > There has been an offer by the FSF to collect and disburse donations for > LilyPond. They are taking a 10% cut if I remember correctly, but it > would allow credit card processing, donation buttons and some other > fairly standard stuff. I declined last time this was brought up since > I barely made ends meet and am less than convinced that microdonations > will make up for dedicated people putting up a regular plan (of course, > they still could).
Before I comment, I will say that this is none of my business and I really don't deserve a voice in this.... except being a potential supporter David, you seem to think that FSF/credit card payments will only result in increased "microdonations" that I would agree may not come near the 10% cost. I do think, however, that you may be overlooking the chance of increased 'larger-than-micro' donations. Do not underestimate the power of convenience. There has been more than a few occasions where I have gotten it in my head to go to the support page and donate, got there and got pissed off at lack of information/options and just gave up/forgot to follow up my 2c Eugene -- Eugene Cormier --------------- Full-time Instructor Acadia University www.eugenecormier.com [email protected] Office: Denton Hall Rm.235 Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:30-11:30 (or by appointment) Phone: (902) 585-1329 --------------- Statement of Confidentiality This message (including attachments) may contain confidential or privileged information intended for a specific individual or organization. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this email, and should promptly delete this email from your entire computer system. _______________________________________________ bug-lilypond mailing list [email protected] https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-lilypond
