The next time Wikipedia asks for a donation, ignore it

Re:The next time Wikipedia asks for a donation, ignore it by amelius on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @06:15AM (#33174927)

Also, the donation ui-flow is full of dark patterns like "don't you want to make that a recurring donation?" and the reason why they didn't get my money.

However, I do feel that an internet where we pay for the things we use is to be preferred over an internet full of advertisements.

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Re:The next time Wikipedia asks for a donation, ignore it by flotwig on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @10:53AM (#33177856)

I felt the same way, which is why I started a recurring donation to WikiMedia. After about a year, they e-mailed me trying to convince me to write WikiMedia into my will. Check out this transparent attempt at manipulation:

> Many supporters like you who understand the usefulness of planning ahead have chosen to include a gift to Wikipedia in their will. They want to do more to protect free knowledge and are invested in building a legacy with Wikipedia to ensure their values live on for many years to come.

"If you understood the importance of planning ahead, you'd already have WikiMedia in your will, bozo"

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