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I’m an open source maintainer that asks for donations with a basic “Buy me a cup of coffee” link. IMHO the person donating already got something in return whic

I’m an open source maintainer that asks for donations with a basic “Buy me a cup of coffee” link. IMHO the person donating already got something in return which is the free software + the good feeling of having donated. I don’t offer anything in return for a donation because I also don’t want those strings attached and I feel at that point it’s no longer a donation. If I offer something in return it turns into sponsoring or simply buying services/access.

klabb3 5y ago
> I don’t offer anything in return for a donation because I also don’t want those strings attached and I feel at that point it’s no longer a donation Couldn't agree more. The scope creep of this term hurts both parties. If there are expectations, call it a sponsorship program and state them clearly what it entails.