@Gargron That's vastly underpaid.

@Gargron Coincidentally, I proudly began supporting you on Patreon yesterday (+shared the link for others to consider). Hopefully, things will pick up soon & you'll be properly compensated for your efforts.😉
Thank you for everything you're doing here - this place is a wholesome haven 😊
(...especially compared to where the last site seems to be going! :birdsite:)

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Dude, seriously, change your job, company, branch whatever. You are definitely underpaid (from an European perspective).

@Gargron thanks Eugen. Is there any chance to donate via PayPal. I don't have the money for monthly payments. Sorry.

@Gargron I really believe you should have a Patreon or sub-$1k sponsorship tier for regular enthusiasts

@Gargron Is there a way to support you/the platform beyond Patreon?

@Gargron I’m a newcomer here and just starting to figure out what’s involved etc. What I’ve seen so far I’m impressed with. You’ll no doubt see more people and organizations moving over from Twitter as that platform changes, as it undoubtedly will. Some will stay, some will go elsewhere.

What’s important though is that you personally look after yourself as it’s potentially going to be a real long-term shift for your platform. Take care.

@Gargron I have donated! I reccomend everyone who find Mastodon a useful and better alternative to support with what they can 🤩

@Gargron I can relate to that. So, what's your ideal solution – build up a (paid) team as part of a foundation or company? Or would sponsoring you personally unlock more time or make it less stressful?

@Gargron Sendung you a huge ton of appreciation and thankfulness (and some additional donation as well, of course)! ❤️ :ilovefs:

@Gargron Thank you for you work! Hoping the wage increases with the heavier workload!

@Gargron https://www.patreon.com/mastodon done.

@Gargron
Wie heißt es so schön... Selbstständig bedeutet selbst und ständig... habe da so meine Erfahrung... paß auf Deine Gesundheit auf.

Sorry, in german, because of specific language stuff...

Ich bin ein Patron! @Gargron https://www.patreon.com/mastodon

@Gargron thank you for your hard work and dedication during the new overflow of new users like myself

@Gargron Thank you for all that you do! I added my support just now.

@Gargron is there a donation system setup? I'd rather send money directly than through Patreon.

@Gargron I think there's a big community here who believe in paying the people who build the things we use.. do you have a resource for ways we can support you & Mastodon development?

@Gargron not enough indeed. just added a monthly donation via OpenCollective.

@Gargron Make it easier to donate. e.g. link to your Patreon from your profile. Right now I'd like to donate, but I'm not sure what's your preferred mechanism.