Post by @fname
Would there be a trusted person or non-hostile company within the #Fediverse that could maybe offer me a loan to secure the future of our Fedi services?
I’ve been thinking about this for some time and I know it’s far from optimal but I feel like I need to do something for the longer term
I’m not looking for investors and I don’t want to put up the services as collateral, it’s for safe keeping
It has to be someone who wants and CAN afford to help out, I want it done responsibly
@CAWguy@thecanadian.social @stux@mstdn.social
Yikes! I know it must be exhausting trying to keep your systems afloat by always having to solicit donations, but I’d very very careful about taking on debt without a plan to increase income or reduce expenses. 😬
People get their shorts in a wad, but the Fediverse has a *freeloading problem* that needs to be addressed.
Everyone has a responsibility to support the community.
It's ridiculous to claim many or most users can't, that somehow everyone here is an impoverished edge case.
Requiring a $2 monthly minimum for individuals / $4 for businesses & organizations is absolutely reasonable.
Everyone has a responsibility for the common good, or Fediverse is not sustainable.
@MissGayle @samuel @fname @CAWguy @stux Toxic Capitalism. Notice that right out of the gate your proposal has a built-in price disparity. If it comes to pass I’ll simply exercise my then “consumer” choice. If it ain’t oxygen, I can live without it.
@donhawkins@mastodon.social
I just want to make sure I’m understanding: are you saying that if you were asked to contribute to the costs of running the instance you’re on you would leave? Do I have that right?
@missgayle@urbanists.social @samuel@social.whatshouldyoueat.com @fname @cawguy@thecanadian.social @stux@mstdn.social
@fname @donhawkins @samuel @CAWguy @stux
I think that's exactly what he saying. He's trying to disguise his selfishness by whining about capitalism, but it's just him saying me me me mine mine mine and who gives a rats rear end about the community. By his own tacit admission, he's not part of it.
@MissGayle @fname @CAWguy @stux Sounds like an Amazon Prime, Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc subscriber to me. Just can’t fathom an option that works without some centralized & monetized solution, aye? Sad.
@MissGayle @fname @CAWguy @stux nothing is stopping you running an instance on that basis. go right ahead.
@fishidwardrobe @fname @CAWguy @stux
If I ever do, I will. In the meantime I give $10 a month to my personal instance, $5 to this one, and $5 to my side gig account, which covers myself, my husband, and several other unknown people.
Because I accept my responsibility to support the community.