With the changes to our donations I'm now furiously trying to come up with a bit more structure to the entire enterprise.
I've gone through those kind enough to donate via FoRPoL and of the 397 who have donated I've managed to find 160 accounts related to those kind souls. Of the remainder I unfortunately couldn't correlate the donation name to the account name.
What I will be doing, once I've convinced myself I won't be breaking anything, is change the access for them from "member" to "supporter" ("donor" sounded like you gave up a kidney). Update: Convinced myself it won't break anything and have made the change, let me know if you have any issues!
For those who I missed I apologise, I did what I could to figure out the accounts but unfortunately the name noted against the donation just didn't match an account name. If you feel you're missing out then please do point out your donation to me but be aware if there's 237 rMails waiting for me it might take a while...
At this stage the supporter notation doesn't do anything except say thanks (thanks!!). Subscribing, which is something one crazy person has already done, is also an option (from the main menu) and has as much effect as being a previous spleen donor. It's humbling to actually be harassed to create a Patreon page (which I've done, along with Ko-fi).
As always it's never a requirement to donate or subscribe to RPoL. As long as you're a positive member of our community then you're already supporting the site and helping it flourish. Thanks to one and all.
This message was last edited by the user at 11:33, Thu 06 June 2019.
Morgan Coldsoul
member, 273 posts 28+ years RP experience I'll forget again later Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 16:07
msg #2
Donations and subscriptions
I noticed that change to the main page last night! I think those are great options and will be happy to subscribe, myself.
Thanks for all your hard work, as always!
JohnB
supporter, 2094 posts Demigod of the Stunties Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 09:15
msg #3
Donations and subscriptions
Nice One, Jase :)
donsr
member, 1622 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 11:54
msg #4
Donations and subscriptions
I try to donate a few times a year. In my many years of gaming, this is the finest site I have seen/been in.
::chuckles:: which means next time, I'll be asking " how do you do this again!"
Bballref
supporter, 32 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 13:56
msg #5
Donations and subscriptions
Very appreciative of all the hard work you and the mods put it to keep the site going! Happy to contribute.
SunRuanEr
subscriber, 86 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 14:16
msg #6
Donations and subscriptions
Shiny!
Thanks for adding some easy options to help support our favorite site. :)
ladysharlyne
supporter, 2467 posts you have to risk the dark to see the light Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 14:20
msg #7
Donations and subscriptions
I am thankful for the amazing site you created Jase and the moderators/admin here. Been here awhile and I will definitely be signing up for a subscription to help with the many costs of running this extensive a site and to me the best on the 'Net' period!
LS
xx
drewalt
member, 98 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 23:54
msg #8
Re: Donations and subscriptions
SunRuanEr:
Shiny!
Thanks for adding some easy options to help support our favorite site. :)
x2
I keep meaning, every once in a while, to drop a few dollars into the pot here and there because I use the site so much and there's no ads on it, but I always forget to actually do so.
An automated method of dropping a couple bucks in the hat every month is very nice and very welcomed for lazy people like me.
bigbadron
moderator, 15743 posts He's big, he's bad, but mostly he's Ron. Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 19:03
Agreed. Meant I could just set it up and forget about it. Very useful.
Der Rot Konig
member, 211 posts Educated Pirate Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 20:37
msg #10
Re: Donations and subscriptions
So, I've never really done any type of online paying, i.e. PayPal or Patreon or anything like that. Which of the options would be the easiest for me to access? Keep in mind, I'll probably not use it for anything other than donating to RPOL lol.
Shannara
moderator, 3829 posts Keep calm, drink more COFFEE!!!! Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 21:25
With paypal, you don't have to create an account to send money. You do with Kofi and I believe you with Patreon too, though I haven't checked into the latter with either. You have to have an account to send money on all three, so if you don't have one you have to sign up.
Kofi seems nice and light - I believe I'll give it a try when next I donate.
This message was last edited by the user at 15:28, Sun 09 June 2019.
jase
admin, 3617 posts Cogito, ergo procuro. Carpe stultus! Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 05:27
Well, I guess they've changed that too, despite still having the 'how to do it' threads on their help feature.
Correction - you will need an account to send money through paypal as well.
ladysharlyne
subscriber, 2468 posts you have to risk the dark to see the light Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 00:56
msg #16
Re: Donations and subscriptions
I am new to the Ko-Fi but it was easy to use and it links to paypal if you wish as I used it to set up my subscription. Plus bought the boss plenty of coffee for his frazzled nerves LOL
jase
admin, 3619 posts Cogito, ergo procuro. Carpe stultus! Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 12:29
I think you can just donate via PP direct to . Seem to be getting a few still and I'm guessing that's how they're doing it.
I've updated the subscriptions page to have a thanks page. Pretty bland but was keen to get something up there ASAP.
At the risk of repeating myself if you have donated before but there was no correlation between your donation name and your RPoL id/email then you'll most likely be missing from the list. Let me know if you'd like to be added, I'd like to add you!
This message was last edited by the user at 12:30, Thu 13 June 2019.
donsr
member, 1623 posts Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 12:44
msg #18
Re: Donations and subscriptions
I like 'simple' ( be cause I am!) my next time should be coming up soon.. we'll see how many time I come back here and say " how do I...."
bigbadron
moderator, 15753 posts He's big, he's bad, but mostly he's Ron. Sat 29 Jun 2019 at 21:15
Thanks for the Link....it is easy enough once your set up.. I have to imagine a simple 'Click and dontate' would get a lot more help?
but? ay elast I figured out how to do it..Thanks Nauthiz
Sithraider
member, 206 posts Momento Mori Sun 10 Jan 2021 at 21:56
msg #23
Re: Donations and subscriptions
I thought Ko-fi was a very user-friendly way to donate. I initially used a different method, can't remember what it was, but the monthly subscription showed up oddly on my bank statement. I canceled that one and set it up anew with Ko-fi.
Thanks for what you do Jase!
And if the moderators had a Ko-fi account, I'd probably buy them a drink too! That's a tough job ;)
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