So, I don't really do online subscriptions. But since @bitwarden is FOSS and has a real cheap pro account option, I pay for that, even though I never use the pro features.

I try to donate a bit to other FOSS stuff too, but not nearly as regularly, even though I know it's possible to set up auto donations.

I was wondering, could other FOSS stuff use this same model, would it be easier to give regularly if it was framed as an account or membership or something?

#monetization #foss #FLOSS

Like, would you be more likely to sign up for a "pro account" or a membership or something like that for for example #Gnome, #LibreOffice, #Firefox, #Gimp, #Inkscape, or any other FOSS tool you use regularly, than you are likely to set up an automatic recurring donation – even if the status didn't actually come with any extra features or perks of any kind, other than being a member and supporting something you love?

If you found the price reasonable.

#monetization #MonetizingFOSS #FOSS #FLOSS

I donate regularly, but would also sign up
12.8%
I donate regularly, and would not sign up
28.2%
I do not donate regularly, but would sign up
33.3%
I do not donate regularly, and would not sign up
25.6%
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@forteller I'd if it was easy enough and completely unrelated from my use of the software (that I get via Debian).

I won't support paywalled things, ones developed by a for-profit corporation like Mozilla, or ones requiring unusual payment systems (like via any new VC-funded finance startup).

(I'm not saying if anyone could correlate my donation with this fedi account.)

@forteller Any code-related perks I think would be a mistake. Supporting is needed, though, and I'm looking forward for what kind of options will show up after the CRA lands later this year! 🙂