‏محترمہ پربھا ✅Nov 9, 2019
A heads up to #India folks, this is not bird app, this is open source so each of the different instances you are in, there is someone else working for you to get this experience. I see lot of you asking for features and moderators, it’s pretty entitled I feel, they are funded by donation so pls try to donate to different instances you are in: for the number of folks we have brought in even if each of us pay 100 rupees, it will make huge difference . I will get information where we can donate
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

Most users got home at either mastodon.social or mstdn.social

So monetise contribution to these instances first.

Despite, mastodon.social is well funded but recent surge of new users must cost them resource.

It is advised new users to contribute to their respective home instance.

For donating to #Mastodon software development can be done later pace as instances requires financial support than development

@Deepsealioness

Show threadS RavichandranNov 9, 2019
@noorul @Deepsealioness @milcom how do you contribute to mastodon.social instance infrastructure ?
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

I don't.

I am running an other instance which is quey.org.

Though, I am seeing a few making donation now.

Have you donated yet ?

@ravichso

Show threadS RavichandranNov 9, 2019
@noorul done . Sponsor at $10 per month
Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@ravichso @noorul how did you pay?(mode of payment) @ravichso ? Is $10 the standard rate?
Show threadS RavichandranNov 9, 2019
@CharismaticSal_ @noorul paid using credit card on patreon
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

Credit cards are fine.
Debit cards are pain.

Top private sector, ICICI, Axis bak, HDFC debit card, & SBI debit cards work fine for me.

Indian overseas, Indian bank, similar cards failing.

@ravichso @CharismaticSal_

Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@noorul @ravichso that means SBI debit card works. What about net banking?
Show threadNoorul

Actually, I've not checked out myself.

As far I seen now, once you login into patreon.com, you are given credit/debit card & paypal.com option.

in order use SBI card, it need to be Visa/Mastercard international and need to enable international transaction.

Enable transaction with SBI debit card is possible with sending sms or via Internet banking.

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With choosing Paypal option, you MAY show Internet banking to pay. (This is I am not checked yet)

@CharismaticSal_ @ravichso

Nov 9, 2019 at 4:24pmWeb
Show threadS RavichandranNov 9, 2019
@noorul @CharismaticSal_ debit cards should work . Not internet banking .
Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@ravichso @noorul okay. Thanks!
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

Like I mention before, not all debit card work for internationally.

#RBI restrict.

stupidly, there is even 2 system. When enabling International transaction for debit card, 1st they enable international ATM transactions, than need to request for international P.O.S (point of sale) again with some banks.

@ravichso @CharismaticSal_

Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@noorul @ravichso I think someone who has the access to international transaction can collect the fund and he or she pays the collected amount to the concerned website. But then, if the amount is high then tax thing comes.🤔
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

This concern to me earlier but not sure whom to turn to.

that someone need not be single person. May be a group of volunteers.

I don't know much of taxation. actually.

@CharismaticSal_ @ravichso

Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

I've proposed something which can aid in long run.

https://quey.org/@noorul/103108129552799373

@CharismaticSal_

noorul (@[email protected])

I urge all to consider your own instance setup and get home there permanently. With your own policy, rules and moderation. We want many small communities for sustainability and many values. #India #Help @[email protected]

quey.org
Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@noorul @ravichso seems to be a bit complicated process. They need to come up with some easier process of payment in India.
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

Salma,

I been there,

so check my earlier post regarding donation:

https://quey.org/@noorul/103108102599593535

@CharismaticSal_

noorul (@[email protected])

In my opinion, raise fund among you all, via NEFT, IMPS, UPI, mobile wallet. Then it is better to send to abroad. Reasons, a few challenges ahead. International donation website asks for international visa/master card. Not all our cards are enabled international payment 2), our banks setup a way for OTP for second verification when using credit/card. International uses differenent method for 2nd authenication. 3) patreon.com is donating is regular basic. Once setup, donation required at interval. For now, have some trust, collect donation domestically and send internationally. @[email protected]

quey.org
Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@noorul Thank you!
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

but before you give up, would be charm enough to give a try.

* Just visit https://www.patreon.com/mastodon

* select ur amount,

* signup a Patreon account

* enter your debit card detail

and try making payment.

let us know here the result.

@CharismaticSal_

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Show threadSalma سلما Nov 9, 2019
@noorul this wud be great. Someone collect money from all the mastodon users in India and donate the raised fund to patreon.com. This seems feasible!
Show threadNoorulNov 9, 2019

Indian government doesn't like outbound fund from India.

It "protects" internal resources ;)

@CharismaticSal_

Show threadshirishNov 9, 2019
@noorul @CharismaticSal_ @ravichso didn't see this, good you pointed it out ;)