Now that I've donated... [LWN.net]

Now that I've donated...

Posted Jul 25, 2002 10:01 UTC (Thu) by dion (subscriber, #2764)
Parent article: The end of the road

I've been reading LWN every thursday for several years and I've really enjoyed it, I'm very sorry to see it go.

I've just donated 111 USD in overdue subscriptions and I have some suggestions about how to improve the donation process:

1) Where is the "Thank you"-page? I want my name up in bold letters so I can parade the page around to all my freeloading friends and guilt them into topping my donation.

2) You should definatly have a progress meter thningy somewhere, so people can tell how the donations are going, I want to know how far the current funds stretch and how much is missing in meeting the next thursday in the line.

Something like this:
Funding secured until 12:00 25/7/2002.
Need 600 USD to bring secure funding until 1/8/2002

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Now that I've donated...

Posted Jul 25, 2002 10:03 UTC (Thu) by dion (subscriber, #2764) [Link]

If anyone can find the "thank you" page then mail me at: net@partyticket.ff (swap net and ff)

The List of People Who've Donated

Posted Jul 25, 2002 14:31 UTC (Thu) by mwr (guest, #2785) [Link]

Here it is. -- I stuck my donation in just now, and I've already shown up.

Now that I've donated...

Posted Jul 25, 2002 15:21 UTC (Thu) by anamana (subscriber, #2787) [Link]

I've also just put in US $100. Whether this covers current value
given over the past or helps support new content (I hope!), I am
happy to donate this to the hardworking members who have created
this great site.

If this site can continue, then I also support a financial breakdown
page with markers indicating current support.

I would also like to see a quantity of supporters (just numbers).

If this site still cannot continue - then good luck in your future
endeavors.