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Donation Poll

Hello.
I've been helped by xda-developers and it's members a few times, specially in elf and kaiser subjects.
I'm sure there are lots of people who should get a donation, for my part This were the first 10 (max in a poll) I tought of:
Xda-developers site
POF
duttythroy
jcespi2005
ponch92
Swiftblade
sirsycho
nomelaseS (spanish elf rom)
LEO (creator of htc cube I use)
Chainfire
Sure I'm missing lots more.
What I want to do is this. You people vote who should I donate more. Each vote is $1USD. At the end I'll donate to these people according to your votes.
The more users that vote, the more the donation and in a democratic way.
Clauses:
- I'll donate minimum $100USD (I would use percentage)
- I'll donate maximum $300USD (I would use percentage times three) but may me more.
- If it's between those sums, the number of votes
- Poll Ends February 14 (almost a whole month)
- Donations on 15 perhaps as late as 20 of feb
- Just one vote per person (consider who deserves more recognition).
- Apart from votes I may add a bit more depending on my experience.
- If some one gets less than $15USD I may omit it. Not sure yet.
Please vote!!
And if you feel like donating too, please go ahead!
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Rob
PS1. Sorry if $300 is a little (and splitted between 10, sorry).
PS2. You admins decide if it should be a sticky, more votes.

What about Xtriny? He should be on that list.

Hey folks, how can we forget the name of the person who gave it all for free...... rishi2504 .....for his Elf unlocking solution !!!

Worst thread evar.

I want to post this here also, i already made this post in the kaiser thread..
shogunmark said:
While this may be a novel idea...
I dont paritculary feel this is necessary... Some people do not ask for donations and some do. Some people do this for fun and dont want donations as they dont feel they should recieve compensation for a hobby...
Here is the best advice i can give you on donations...
If you feel like you want to donate to someone then offer it to them directly. If they refuse the offer or the donation then make a donation to xda. well all work hand in hand and whether you donate to a person or to xda for providing us all a place, or help other members, either way you help to strengthen the community.
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Hey folks, how can we forget the name of the person who gave it all for free...... rishi2504 .....for his Elf unlocking solution !!!
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Yes I know, many post like this will come, there are many people who has gave a lot to this community, many more than 10 which is the most the poll accepts. But I don't spend much time here and don't know well everybody's aportation.
In this particular case, (elf upgrading, etc), few would know nomaless, I wanted to flash a touch to spanish, Nomaless got it and he explained me how.
shogunmark said:
I want to post this here also, i already made this post in the kaiser thread..
summary: donate to who you want and accepts donations
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Well, i've did that once.
But you see... I feel like donating a lot to everybody... but I don't have a that much to donate. So I got to think how much to donate? Couldn't tell, so got this Idea which might make some one else donate too.
I believe all of those accepts donation, i see a lot of "if you like what I do please donate to [email protected]".

To Donate or Not to Donate, THAT is the question...

All,
I have just received a question via PM and thought that it may best be answered here in the open forum. Mods, pls move thread if it would best be located in another forum. I have posted the original question and my reply... Any thoughts, extra comments or general discussion would be appreciated... The name of the sender has been removed for their privacy...
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Hey, thanks for the great advice. I want to donate to some of the developers whose ROMS i have used, but i wasn't sure how much to give...i don't want to give too much, but also don't want to offend by giving too little. Also, i am curious at what point do you feel like u should donate...i didn't think just from trying a ROM i should feel obligated to donate, but if i have used it for a month or so or more than yeah, maybe kickin something down is the thing to do.
So, you think better way to get the keyboard problem addressed is post in the thread for the rom you want fixed, as opposed to creating a new thread asking specifically for it. See, i think some devices maybe don't have that problem (it's an ATT PTT thing?), and so some of the chefs and users aren't getting it...i THINK...or else it just surprises me how it doesn't bother more people more...i guesss maybe i actually use my phone to talk on more than some here
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Donations are always a tricky item... I completely understand about the "not enough to much" dilemma... This is how I approach it: You are not purchasing anything, you are donating to a person that shares a common interest as you... To that end, think about a small favor that a friend of yours does for you... What type of thanks would you give that friend...? For my friends, I may buy them a couple beers... I think you see my point... Any donation, is appreciated... I would check on the conversion rate for where the recipient lives, so that they can get a decent donation... I don't think that 5 or 10 of whatever their native currency is, is to much... So, if I wanted to donate approx. 5GBP to someone, it would cost me 10USD... That is enough to buy almost 3 beers in the US, not sure about the UK ratio though... I think you also have a good handle on when you may wish to donate... a month may be a good time to donate to the cook... or however long you take to decide the rom is a keeper...
As for the keyboard fix, the comment should be posted in the thread of the rom where the problem exists... Some roms do not have the problem, it really depends on which base rom the cook used and whether or not they are even aware of the problem to begin with... There are many roms that have the fix already taken care of, and many that do not... It's really a hit or miss, when you find one that you like, you can always ask the cook to repost it with the correct dll cooked in, if you really like the rom, you can always let them know how much you appreciate their work and that a donation may be forthcoming...
Debonairone...

hmm
I'd say 10-15 USD is the right donation value and I feel that one should donate if they find that the ROM is perfect for their needs

If you were to donate, i'd say the minimum would be the cost of a pint of beer in your own currency.
a small way to say thanks online.

Moved to General subforum as this isn't really tied to a specific Rom or device.
FWIW, as someone who has both sent & received donations I think that the average is from $5 - $20 depending on what efforts you are supporting, how much value you feel you got from the efforts and finally how deep your pockets are. I've received a few donations that were much higher and it is always appreciated but nobody is trying to live off donations.
In the end it's really something that changes from user to user, project to project, and even month to month as your financial situation may change.

zocster said:
I'd say 10-15 USD is the right donation value and I feel that one should donate if they find that the ROM is perfect for their needs
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Not just ROMs but all Apps should be considered. There is a whole lot of great creativity in this forum.....

I have to say thnxs to those that shared their thoughts... Hopefully, someone has gained some insight as to how much they should donate, if they feel the urge to do so... I agree, as already stated, that shelling out the amount for a couple beers will always be appreciated, but as mentioned by Kyphur, your financial situation should be the final factor as to how much you want/can donate...

Thanks Debonairone
This was indeed very helpful!

Lets Help Dharvey4651!!!!!!!!

You all may remember a certain member here who once had a tmobil mda (wizard) and has really contributed a lot. He even made a great rom for the touch/vogue (the black vista project). He has since lost his vogue in a series of unfortunate events. (pun intended) and is looking for a new ppc.
Me and DHarvey4651 made a deal. i will help him get a new Touch HD; and he will quit a habit known to the state of California to cause lung cancer and birth defects. (good thing he isn't pregnant)
Anyway; Back on topic,
If anyone is willing to help Me in this venture please give Him a donation for all He has done to help you guys out on this site.
It doesn't have to be big, any amount will help. Are target goal is $850. I will keep track of the running total so we can see how close we are getting.
Once He has His new phone He has said He will for sure be developing for the hd.
if anyone is interested in what he has been doing lately without a ppc; he has been making a website: http://www.ppchaven.com/index.php along with some of his friends. i encourage you to visit this site as it will allow you to see the kind of work he can do.
Please post when you donate and how much you gave. Your name will be added to the list. as well as how much you gave.
If you wish to remain anonymous; send me a pm with how much you gave and i will add your donation total only.
Here is his donate button Just click to donate!
Name................Donation
ryallchild................$20.00
Bruce303Lee...........$5.00
Harley...................$20.00
NFSFAN.................$10.00
Technastar..............$5.00
engine95...............$10.00
Rosco....................$10.00
Anonymous.............$5.00
Anonymous.............$1.00
Mikedav.................$20.00
Anonymous............$10.00
Anonymous............$10.00
mschmerling.............$5.00
Total....................$131.00

Thanks old buddy. You're one of the only people to care enough to try to help.

need help modding my phone and willing to pay for it.

Hello there for those who feel up to the task i am seeking for help preferably from someone that works on this website and i hope that by me making this request its not going get me in trouble of any kind. I am writing this with all the respect to the website administrators and members of the XDA-DEVELOPERS.
I am seeking some one that i could either send my phone to or could help me over the internet step by step on how to change things on my blackberry storm and my at&t fuse. I send it long time ago to a guy but for X or Y reason i haven’t heard back from him and I would really like to have this done. you may ask why don’t I do it my self well honestly i have try before but instead i just end up ruining 2 cell phones and they aren’t cheap and i am not rich. I go to school and have a full time job that takes a lot of my time, and i am not great with computers. I am not completely dumb but i do have a huge reading with problem because of an accident.
again I apologize if some how i manage to break any of the XDA-DEVELOPERS rules by making a request like this but i would really like to have this done.
send me a message if you are interested and thank you and have a great day.

zimzum83 said:
Hello there for those who feel up to the task i am seeking for help preferably from someone that works on this website and i hope that by me making this request its not going get me in trouble of any kind. I am writing this with all the respect to the website administrators and members of the XDA-DEVELOPERS.
I am seeking some one that i could either send my phone to or could help me over the internet step by step on how to change things on my blackberry storm and my at&t fuse. I send it long time ago to a guy but for X or Y reason i haven’t heard back from him and I would really like to have this done. you may ask why don’t I do it my self well honestly i have try before but instead i just end up ruining 2 cell phones and they aren’t cheap and i am not rich. I go to school and have a full time job that takes a lot of my time, and i am not great with computers. I am not completely dumb but i do have a huge reading with problem because of an accident.
again I apologize if some how i manage to break any of the XDA-DEVELOPERS rules by making a request like this but i would really like to have this done.
send me a message if you are interested and thank you and have a great day.
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I think it´s no need to pay
XDA-DEVS is a developing community that helps everyone with no other interest, for your at&t fuze aka Raphael try to enter here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=437
And once you have detected the software or app you want ask to the OP to get help. A donation to the developer or to XDA site is more welcome than ofering to pay.
Good luck,

zimzum
PM me with what you'd like to do,
i will give you my messenger address and help you with whatever you need step by step

thanks guys
i just send you the PM nir36 and thanks, but orb3000 but like i told you ive try to do the stuff my self or with out orientation and end up loosing two phones. yea the first one was un upgrade tru at&t for $200.00 and the second one had to pay full retail $520.00 at the time and broke that one so i am scared one because i am not rich and second because i don't know if i am just to stupid or what but for X or Y reason can seem to be able to do stuff that is easy to you guys and i give yall props for that yall are awesome. I hope you know where i am coming from and see why i am willing to pay for the service and dont worry i will keep in mind the donation tot he website witch ive done in the past and i love this website same as smartphonejunkies.com.
Thanks for your guys help thank a lot and hope yall are able to help me with this.

Keep the faith ....
True....we are a community built on labours of love, and it is better to donate to the site. My wife has dyslexia, but since she got into playing with PPCs and perusing this site, has become rather adept at modding AND reading. We all will be glad to help, just PM me.
After all, what is a community for?

[Q] Donation Question

hi everyone. i just had a question about donations. i was just wondering what is an "acceptable" donation to a developer that either creates or modifies icons/games/kernels etc. for you. i don't want to insult the developer, but at the same time, i'm unemployed and i'm not exactly rollin' in the money either. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and thanks to all the developers.

I'm sure donations of all sizes are welcomed. Most people don't bother, which is a shame, so even £1 (Sterling) would be a good start.
I generally go with £10 per donation for the software that i use.

Really depends on how much work he put into it for you.
But as those are donations, not payments.
Anything should really be fine.
I would do something between 5-15$ if you dont have alot.
For me the gesture really counts a lot too. That someone was so thankfull for my work, which he got for free, that he felt like donating something .
Makes me feel happy .