When utilizing the "support Lemmy" drop-down menu of a specific instance, it directs users to the Lemmy project home page (https://join-lemmy.org). Is this considered to “cover all the bases” where support is needed?
I'm curious to hear from longstanding Lemmy users and admins if they have any input.
In the event that Lemmy attracts a significant number of users, I want to identify individuals or instances that may require assistance but lack a clear avenue for financial support.
For example, I have no doubt, third-party app developers may offer tip jars or subscriptions, alternative means of support. But there may be some contributors who could use support to carry the load of all of us users.
Thanks for your thoughts.
A) This is not really a question for asklemmy, this would be a better suited discussion at [email protected]
B) the Support Lemmy donations link goes to the main developers themselves. Right now, that's probably the best use of cash- there is a lot of developing that still needs to happen to make Lemmy fully usable.
Anything donated there will not go to supporting individual instances, other than lemmy.ml (which is run by said developers). Instances will often have a sticky post or something in the sidebar explaining where to donate to help cover server costs. If you have an instance you really like, consider donating to them as well, or asking the instance owner if he will start accepting donations.