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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.

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[–] hawkwind@lemmy.management 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There is a rub though: even if it is a tiny instance, if the user base subscribes to other communities on other instances, traffic increase quit a lot. It's small enough with 200k users but it could become an issue if growth is steady. It wouldn't be long until "home" internet connections just won't work reliably enough for admins.

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Its on a Hetzner VPS in Helsinki costing 12 bucks a month.

[–] hawkwind@lemmy.management 1 points 1 year ago

All good. Could be on a Wagner APC in Rostov-on-Don costing 12 rubles a second.