Eugen RochkoJan 26, 2023
There are over 700 applications for the open positions at Mastodon. Thankfully we're now joined by @inganomads to help us with the hiring process. And Claire is now full-time!
Sebastian NiesenJan 26, 2023
Show threadEugen Rochko

The only reason we're able to hire more folks is because of your support. Mastodon is a non-profit supported entirely by crowdfunding. If you like what we're doing or the servers we provide, consider supporting us on Patreon:

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Show threadwallaceJan 26, 2023
@Gargron
Show threadJulio 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇺 🇪🇸 🇺🇸Jan 26, 2023
@Gargron I will.
Show threadJeff MoeJan 26, 2023

@Gargron

It doesn't allow for donations over $40/month.

The high levels are "sold out", and the custom button at the bottom doesn't allow you to set anything.

Show threadJeff AtwoodJan 26, 2023
@Gargron consider it done
Show threadDavid BeckJan 26, 2023
@Gargron is it possible to make a tax deductible (in the US) donation?
Show threadMartin Vermeer 86 47Jan 26, 2023
@davbeck @Gargron It's a Fediverse. You can probably find a US instance to donate to... they are all volunteer-run and have good use for the money. I tried to donate to my German instance, and when that failed (international banking being a hit-and-miss thing, even inside the EU) I donated to a Finnish (i.e., domestic) instance instead.
Show threadKevin SliechJan 26, 2023
@Gargron @siracusa say hello to your newest silver sponsor. Keep up the great work!
Show threadDeusJan 26, 2023

Please consider a shout for us small instances too 🤣

You know, “Support the servers you’re on. They do it out of love…” Stuff like that.

Show threadjosephJan 26, 2023
@Gargron consider it done.
Show threadOtawongJan 26, 2023
@Gargron @siracusa just signed up 👍🏼
Show threadZindziJan 26, 2023
@Gargron mastodon is in great hands!! i'm a communication specialist and would love to be considered when a communication team is being set up
Show threadjatriniJan 26, 2023
@Gargron I will. And this reminds me of the Log4j guys and how big companies doing huge business only remembered them when there was a problem. Now is the opportunity for those who do business with Mastodon, especially charging subscriptions like Ivory, to give more meaning to what users pay by contributing to those who really feed them.
Show threadHelix CavendishJan 26, 2023
@Gargron have you considered an £8 a month option that gives us a check mark next to our names?
Show threadCedric :toucan:Jan 26, 2023
@Gargron My journey aboard Ivory is so pleasant that I’ve decided to support you on Patreon. Thanks
Show threadChris WagnerJan 26, 2023
@Gargron in for a year, good work. This is better than I had anticipated.
Show threadSeverinJan 26, 2023
@Gargron Any way to make a direct donation and avoid Patreon?
Show threadSerge Van MeerbeeckJan 26, 2023
@Gargron done
Show threadBotoloJan 27, 2023
@Gargron some of us may not have enough resources to support both the main project and the instance we use. In this case, what should be the priority of our contribution?
Show threadBojan BjelićJan 28, 2023
@Gargron can I ask how many people you have full time?
Show threadbumblefudgeJan 28, 2023
@Gargron my advice: take someone with lots of commercial experience willing to take the paycut over someone with lots of FOSS bona fides that hasn't designed things that scaled internationally. you want a traitor who knows the ways of FAANG, IMHO 😈