Description: Hi,

It might be a cool idea to offer something that was somewhat in the vein of the ability to "buy" PmWiki.

Even if there is no obligation to buy; even if that fact is noted clearly.

I, and I'd chance a guess many others, could probably get my company to pay money more easily if there was something that felt a little more like the typical experience one encounters when buying software.

Maybe a, or a couple, preset amounts?

Just a thought.

Cheers,

:)b

rrdtool's wishlist style donation system seems to work..

I'm all in favor of anything that makes it easier for companies to pay money. I can certainly come up with something that looks and acts more like a purchase, but the question becomes "what exactly is being purchased"? Any suggestions? --Pm

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Hi,

Actually, though those ideas also all have their place, their potential, I was thinking more in the direction of nothing. Nothing extra being purchase, and no pretense/deceit made about it. Just something that made giving money fit more smoothly into the business processes of potential users.

Anyhoo, cheers,

:)b

How about putting together an amazon wish list and putting the link up? I'd rather get you something off that than give money.

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lately i've noticed some smaller non-profits doing something smart - adding paypal subscriptions. some folks (like myself) might be averse to sending big lump sums of money, but might be totally inclined to send, say $5 or $10 a month, with the ability to cancel at any time. i almost prefer the latter, as it's not quite as much a shock to the purse. it might seem insignificant, $5 a month, but it adds up if a bunch of folks get involved. overtones99 July 24, 2009, at 12:51 PM