[gNewSense-users] sharing & overhead

[Peter Rock]

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> Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:41:54 +0930
> From: Karl Goetz <address@hidden>
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>> I certainly agree with the above feedback. I'm already an FSF member.
>> I was suggesting Flattr for two reasons:
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>> 1. Other ways to accept monetary appreciation can't hurt.
>> 2. This would help Flattr grow. I would think folks involved with
>> either the gNS or Flattr projects are folks that share similar values.
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> I didn't notice anything in particular on the site to make me think we
> are closely aligned.

No, not aligned, share similar values. For example, both projects aim
to encourage sharing.

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> From: Lars Nooden <address@hidden>
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> On 4/5/10 11:46 AM, Peter Rock wrote:
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>> 1. Other ways to accept monetary appreciation can't hurt.
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> While it is important to create better options, and while Flattr
> initially looked promising, it is inappropriate for this kind of project
> because it requires a monthly subscription.
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> Recurring fees incur a very large administrative overhead and are
> generally dangerous for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations.  If
> administrative overhead starts approaches %3 then something is *very*
> wrong.
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> If there were no subscription fees involved, that would make it more
> attractive.  However, realistically managing a subscription costs time
> because it has to be checked on at regular intervals.

Flattr makes it easy to manage. Once the account is created and gNS is
added, then it is all automated. The fee is 2 euro per month. I alone
would end up flattering gNS each month to cover the fees. There is not
a "large administrative overhead" involved in this.

Anyway, I don't work for Flattr nor do I have any ulterior motive -
I'm just throwing out an idea that I thought could help gNS.