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> However, as a user, I hope that setting up a recurring donation keeps the project going and provides motivation to its author. Which is yet another reason to
by newnewpdro 8y ago
> However, as a user, I hope that setting up a recurring donation keeps the project going and provides motivation to its author.
Which is yet another reason to not want donations, since you're basically describing employment, turning their casual hobby into an obligation.
- johnday 8y agoI think the parent might have meant something slightly different - that by donating, they are showing the author that their work has actual value to other people, and that motivates them to continue. That's my take, anyway: a social rather than fiscal incentive.
- tylerhou 8y agoThe developer could ask people to tell him/her when they donate (on the developer's behalf) to a charity the developer suggests. This would have the same effect as showing the developer that her/his work has value.