Gregory's ServerI rarely talk about how tough this job can be, since I feel responsibility to only associate positive things with the project. But it is a lot of responsibilities, and a lot of stress, for what can sometimes feel like inadequate pay.
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@Gargron Put a budget together for adding team members then we'll have a monthly target to hit in donations to give you some relief  @Gargron I can’t think of a better way to stick it to both Twitter and Musk than by becoming a monthly donator. I'm glad I became one today. My deepest, thanks to you for creating this and putting in all the hard work that you do. I honestly wish I could’ve given more. You deserve it. For anyone else that reads this, consider becoming a monthly Patreon. Membership levels start at $1 a month. @Gargron Yeah but you’re the Elon Musk of Mastodon. So, there is that…   I do software development, devops, accounting, customer support, project management, product design, public relations, and moderation for 36K per year...  @Gargron even though Patreon has its issues, I'm going to support your efforts there. Many others should do the same. And when a better FOSS platform emerges to replace Patreon, we'll be primed to jump to it instead. @Gargron would spreading the word about your Patreon help with the compensation aspect of things? https://www.patreon.com/mastodon @Gargron thank you for all the hard work. Comparing OpenCollective and Patreon, which one is the better platform for you as a receiver of contributions? @Gargron for anyone that reads this and wants to help, consider a monthly donation thru Patreon. Monthly membership starts at $1. @Gargron I just became a sponsor. I hope more of us in the #twitterexodus will do the same. @Gargron Consider a donation / pay what you can subscription model. opencollective.com has a pretty decent system for this and I'd happily send a few bucks your way to make things more worthwhile.  @Gargron I just signed up to support you through Patreon. I encourage everybody who has recently come over to #mastodon to join me. You have close to 1000 patrons now, not nearly enough. Folks, you can donate a buck a month. If enough of us do this, we can make a real difference to somebody who has made a huge difference for all of us. #gratitude #twittermigration #twexit #neuhier. Here’s the Patreon link. https://www.patreon.com/mastodon @Gargron professionalize the organization which will scale in the future and ensure decentralized sustainable development. Introduce effective monetary support, which makes it easy for people to give you and the mastodon org not only kudos but also cash. Signal could be a good example how to make it. @Gargron Thank you, for doing whjat you do, Despite being paid insultingly low for what you do. Maybe you shouldn't carry the Entire Load by yourself, tho... Nobody should carry The enrtire burden of a business on thier own shoulders. that'd kill a man after a while.  @Gargron I need to check out what's going on with my CC tomorrow. But I will be supporting this important work. Thank you  @Gargron because of the money: hope i can help by donating! And will look if I can take over some work - I got some relevant Skills! @Gargron I am considering a monthly donation through Patreon. This place is very #wholesome @Gargron This is hard. I wonder whether it is possible to generate amounts of money for this project that it can adequately pay developers and infrastructure, and avoid the normal platform business.  @Gargron obviously get some rest. i know im not alone in saying we appreciate your hard work. perhaps in due time mastodon.social and mastodon.online will grow to be managed by a small group or entity of some sort. in any case, rest up & take a load off @Gargron you really do a fantastic job. Apart of the signal this is another nice example that such a big impact projects should be owned by the community, non-profit or foundation with the focus on impact rather the profit. I really love the feature with @signalbot to easily donate in app (and I donate).  @Gargron  @Gargron thank you so much for your work. Mastodon project is great! it's growing the fediverse so it deserves a lot more patreons supporting you!  @Gargron one of the hardest things ever to do is to monetize your platform. going forward, you've got three options: 1. ads I wouldn't mind either of the first two- ads suck, but they pay the bills. subscriptions work, too, but it's hard to motivate people to pay. whichever you end up with, thanks, good luck, and godspeed 🚀  @Gargron Coincidentally, I proudly began supporting you on Patreon yesterday (+shared the link for others to consider). Hopefully, things will pick up soon & you'll be properly compensated for your efforts.😉 @Gargron thanks Eugen. Is there any chance to donate via PayPal. I don't have the money for monthly payments. Sorry.  @Gargron I really believe you should have a Patreon or sub-$1k sponsorship tier for regular enthusiasts @Gargron I have donated! I reccomend everyone who find Mastodon a useful and better alternative to support with what they can 🤩 @Gargron I can relate to that. So, what's your ideal solution – build up a (paid) team as part of a foundation or company? Or would sponsoring you personally unlock more time or make it less stressful? @Gargron Sendung you a huge ton of appreciation and thankfulness (and some additional donation as well, of course)! ❤️ :ilovefs:  @Gargron Sorry, in german, because of specific language stuff... @Gargron thank you for your hard work and dedication during the new overflow of new users like myself @Gargron Thank you for all the work you are putting in to create a better internet!  @Gargron Your passion and care for the project is crystal clear. Do feel free to blow off steam; it won’t detract from all the positivity. @Gargron Is there anywhere people can make one-time donations (or at least ones that are not auto-pay)? Some of us want to help, but have uneven income so it's hard to do Patreon.   @Gargron This sentiment may not get rid of your tired and exhaustion, but thank you very much for your service. You help to provide a great place to hang out and interact with others, and in a way that helps avoid a lot of annoying stuff at the centralized and commercialized social media sites. Hey @Gargron I decided to support @Mastodon on Patreon at $10/mo because I believe in open source development and keeping the Internet free and open to the public, not controlled by a for-profit company. People who can’t pay, should not have to. Those that can, please consider doing so and let’s build a better platform together. There are other places and ways to donate and support, this is just one. @Gargron @Mastodon@mstdn.social @feditips #SupportMastodon #TwitterMigration #Patreon @Gargron Thank you so much for your work. I have very happily paid my annual contribution! No more free platforms that steal our data and destroy our democracy. https://www.patreon.com/mastodon/ |
@Gargron Thank you for all that you do.