We're probably abandoning these plans, honestly, we're just going in such a different direction that it would slow everyone down.
The crazy idea I have is what if we try to pool up some funds and hire
I am planning to set up a donation bucket at some point.
I'm not sure what to do with this donation bucket. I don't want to just pay for developers because that runs the risk of pissing off existing developers (no, not like they're going to be posting angrily, they just might not do as much work.) It honestly depends on what the bucket looks like, which I won't know until I start one.
Did all the mods move over?
All the active mods! We actually also regained an old mod, @cjet79, who's offered to help during the transition.
There is the potential to grow into something bigger.
I've put a lot of thought into this subject. And yeah. There is. I'm not going to start putting eggs in that basket yet, but, who knows, right?
I'm not sure what to do with this donation bucket. I don't want to just pay for developers because that runs the risk of pissing off existing developers (no, not like they're going to be posting angrily, they just might not do as much work.) It honestly depends on what the bucket looks like, which I won't know until I start one.
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We're probably abandoning these plans, honestly, we're just going in such a different direction that it would slow everyone down.
I am planning to set up a donation bucket at some point.
I'm not sure what to do with this donation bucket. I don't want to just pay for developers because that runs the risk of pissing off existing developers (no, not like they're going to be posting angrily, they just might not do as much work.) It honestly depends on what the bucket looks like, which I won't know until I start one.
All the active mods! We actually also regained an old mod, @cjet79, who's offered to help during the transition.
I've put a lot of thought into this subject. And yeah. There is. I'm not going to start putting eggs in that basket yet, but, who knows, right?
Maybe bounties on specific issues?
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I'd recommend setting up a donation system as soon as possible. I'm also willing to donate money, and people will be more willing now than later.
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