Re:Scribd and Quora considered harmful
by tambourmajor on Sunday May 25, 2014 @02:28PM
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It would actually be great to have something like a web services donation flat rate. Basically something like http://flattr.com but but also for web services and apps, not only for creators and artists. A place where you can spend some money on the places you enjoy online without having to think too hard about it. For example, I would happily pay maybe $10 a month for reddit, Less Wrong and HN, just to cover independence, moderation, server costs and to prevent them from being forced to come up with annoying business models (like those on Quora and Scribd).
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What if I told you that already exists, and you can be giving $10 a month or whatever to many websites or individuals right now?
Most people who say "wouldn't it be great" like above end up changing their minds about donating after they find out it's actually possible.
Anyway, if you're still interested, feel free to reply here and I'll forward you to what I'm referring to.
FWIW, I do think it would be great and I'm already giving money to people whose work I think is great and I want to support.
Re:Scribd and Quora considered harmful
by tambourmajor on Sunday May 25, 2014 @03:07PM
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It would be great if it all was bundled in a single place and not many separate services I need to keep track of.
I had Gittip in mind, and it is a single place.
That appears to be directed at individuals too, or am I missing something?
I thought there was no limitations on who can use Flattr, ie services and apps would be free to use it as well.
Re:Scribd and Quora considered harmful
by tambourmajor on Sunday May 25, 2014 @03:19PM
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It doesn't seem to be encouraged either. The site seems to be mainly directed at individuals and it's mostly micropayments.