On the Fireside Fedi interview with Jerry ( the admin of Infosec.Exchange Mastodon instance ) a scary truth was suddenly revealed ( on 34:11 ): Just to keep the instance up and running he needs to spend up to $5000 a month, pretty much out of his pocket. Donations to the instance barely cover any of that. And if he will ask people to pay to use it, they will, rightfully so, switch to a different instance.
  • nocturne@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    4 days ago

    And if he will ask people to pay to use it, they will, rightfully so, switch to a different instance.

    I joined my instance’s patreon and donate $1 / month. I know it is not a lot, but so far the admin says he is doing fine on cash flow, should that change I will up my donation if able.

    • ikt@aussie.zone
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      4 days ago

      He missed a bit:

      they will, rightfully so, switch to a different instance … or go somewhere else entirely