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#321496 22-Aug-2025 12:32
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Clicking 'already a contributor' popped up a Google log-in screen. 

 

 

 

Really?


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  #3406416 22-Aug-2025 12:34
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Meta 🤣 Can also confirm, clicking Already a contributor brings up a login window for Google.

 




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  #3406417 22-Aug-2025 12:36
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Same here. I've just had the popup for a second time (different computer/IP address, same GZ account).


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  #3406419 22-Aug-2025 12:41
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But are you a contributor with the Google option?

 

Testing this as an option to subscription. This is not a subscription. It's for those who don't want to subscribe but want an option to contribute. We also had other discussions where subscribers asked for an option to contribute again.

 

You can just click the X on the top right of the modal dialog. If later you want to see it again, click the button at the bottom:

 





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  #3406421 22-Aug-2025 12:46
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It works. Thank you anonymous donor:

 





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  #3406422 22-Aug-2025 12:49
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Also, I tested this same thing exactly two years ago. Revisiting it because of different options available:

 





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  #3406463 22-Aug-2025 14:19
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I picked the blue button, did it work?

 

Were the baristas too greedy?





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  #3406477 22-Aug-2025 14:30
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Possibly. I don't see the names for 24 hours it seems.

 

Thanks, anyway.





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  #3406514 22-Aug-2025 16:07
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My main concern was that this would be like the Wikipedia donation popups, where it keeps popping up every time you use it until you donate or login. 

 

 

 

If the X is a one and done thing it's less of an issue, though possibly still a bit intrusive for people who are already subscribers elsewhere. 


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  #3406529 22-Aug-2025 17:47
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Alright, feel free to tell me I'm stupid... (preferably explain why) is it supposed to still popup if I already subscribe... and if so, am I supposed to be able to stop that happening?





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  #3406534 22-Aug-2025 18:16
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It will pop-up, as I mentioned because some people asked for alternative ways, even being a subscriber. If it is something people feel strongly I might remove it for subscribers.

 

If you click the X to close, it will disappear for a few weeks.





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  #3406536 22-Aug-2025 18:24
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freitasm:

 

It will pop-up, as I mentioned because some people asked for alternative ways, even being a subscriber. If it is something people feel strongly I might remove it for subscribers.

 

If you click the X to close, it will disappear for a few weeks.

 

 

 

 

I have been prompted twice on two different machines with two different sessions.





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  #3406537 22-Aug-2025 18:26
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Is it possible to have a less conspicuous version for people how are already subscribers?


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  #3406606 22-Aug-2025 20:29
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MaxineN:

 

freitasm:

 

It will pop-up, as I mentioned because some people asked for alternative ways, even being a subscriber. If it is something people feel strongly I might remove it for subscribers.

 

If you click the X to close, it will disappear for a few weeks.

 

 

I have been prompted twice on two different machines with two different sessions.

 

 

Different machines, different cookies.





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  #3406607 22-Aug-2025 20:29
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SomeoneSomewhere:

 

Is it possible to have a less conspicuous version for people how are already subscribers?

 

 

It is just one design. Close it and it will disappear for a few weeks.





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  #3406608 22-Aug-2025 20:32
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freitasm:

 

Different machines, different cookies.

 

 

Sure, but that's a little annoying.

 

freitasm:

 

SomeoneSomewhere:

 

Is it possible to have a less conspicuous version for people how are already subscribers?

 

 

It is just one design. Close it and it will disappear for a few weeks.

 

 

Okay not a fan, even if I was not a subscriber.

 

I understand this place needs to have monetization, but I am a little worried the current set of monetization isn't actually enough and if you're introducing this then I am more worried.





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