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#306339 14-Jul-2023 10:21
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Hi folks

 

We are testing something new at the moment.

 

You might see a prompt asking if you'd like to contribute to Geekzone. You are not required to do it and this can be either a one-time or recurring contribution.

 

This is not the same as the Geekzone subscription, it's more like a donation.

 

Feedback welcome here.

 




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  #3103927 14-Jul-2023 10:26
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The dialog on my mobile Pixel 5a was 10% of screen and tiny.



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  #3103931 14-Jul-2023 10:47
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I am making a small change so this won't appear to existing subscribers.




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  #3103934 14-Jul-2023 11:33
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That prompt was unobtrusive and actually went away in one click attempt unlike pop-ups elsewhere.

I hope it generates some cash flow for the site.



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  #3103943 14-Jul-2023 12:28
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freitasm: I am making a small change so this won't appear to existing subscribers.

 

Aha!




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  #3105382 18-Jul-2023 10:18
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I hope its so rare as to be non-existent -

 




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  #3105384 18-Jul-2023 10:21
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There's a reason we're testing it.




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  #3105390 18-Jul-2023 10:42
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I would imagine there aren't many fans of pop ups.

 

What actually is the difference between this and a subscription ? Is the differnce significant enough to warrant having the availability of a subscription and a monthly donation ?




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  #3105392 18-Jul-2023 10:44
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Some people don't use PayPal so I am giving an option for those. Also it can be a one-off thing. I am going to try as button later.




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  #3105393 18-Jul-2023 10:45
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I saw it and wondered what it was. Because it said Google I dismissed it but it did remind me to make another donation, which I will do soon.

 

 




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  #3105394 18-Jul-2023 10:47
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Rikkitic:

I saw it and wondered what it was. Because it said Google I dismissed it but it did remind me to make another donation, which I will do soon.


 



I know there is the Google logo but was the message not clear or you didn't read?




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  #3105397 18-Jul-2023 10:53
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freitasm: Some people don't use PayPal so I am giving an option for those. Also it can be a one-off thing. I am going to try as button later.

 

Thanks kindly for the info. I'm sure its just me, but with pop ups generally the first thing I look for is that little X in the corner...




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  #3105398 18-Jul-2023 10:57
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Fair enough. I am looking at alternative ways. Too many ad blocking these days, too little subscriptions.




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  #3105402 18-Jul-2023 11:08
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For the information and camaraderie this site brings to so many, I think even a coffee money donation from lurkers and lifetime subscribers now and then would be nice to drop in to help keep the site going strong.

I can only imagine the hours and money spent working on all aspects of GZ that we all take for granted.


The donation button on top that has been removed was a useful reminder. Maybe make it light hearted like a steaming cup of coffee with $$ signs or a hat upturned with $$ popping out.

Donations was fine also. Right now anyone reading this that wanted to donate wouldn’t know how.

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  #3105403 18-Jul-2023 11:08
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Ah well, come the revolution, everything will be freely available to all without let or hindrance...if you don't mind the 10 year queue for it.




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  #3105404 18-Jul-2023 11:09
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freitasm:
Rikkitic:

 

I saw it and wondered what it was. Because it said Google I dismissed it but it did remind me to make another donation, which I will do soon.

 

 

 

 

 



I know there is the Google logo but was the message not clear or you didn't read?

 

I did read but I think I just reacted to the Google logo.

 

Did there not used to be a donate button somewhere? I can't seem to find it.

 

 




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