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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/opensource@programming.dev
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Note: This uses github sponsors, which is a microsoft owned middleman as @poVoq@slrpnk.net mentioned. I heavily recommend https://liberapay.com/ as an alternative. The idea of the project is solid, though

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27040265

I personally think this is a good idea. FOSS is amazing but it needs some funding in reality. What are your thoughts?

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[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Seems like a Github sponsors promotion website. Why waste money by using a Microsoft owned middle man, when better projects like LiberaPay exist?

[–] fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Ah yeah i agree, i forgot to mention that. I think the general idea of it is good though. I'll write a note recommending liberapay.

Edit: fixed!