Method to accept donations
We have discussed in mailing lists briefly, how exactly we want to accept donations (since there should be an easy way to donate on our webpage). So far Paypal was the leader of the discussion.
Please say "yes" if you are OK with us getting the service of Paypal for these needs.
Poll Created Sat 9 Nov 2013 9:04PM
OK to use Paypal? Closed Wed 13 Nov 2013 7:11PM
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 55.6% | 5 |
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| Abstain | 44.4% | 4 |
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| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 4 |
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9 of 13 people have voted (69%)
Kate Lebedeff
Sat 9 Nov 2013 9:07PM
Seems to be the easiest, so I am for it
Raphaël Jadot
Sat 9 Nov 2013 10:41PM
I just abstain because I hate Paypal for some reasons. However I agree it's simple so I won't oppose.
Bernhard Rosenkränzer
Sat 9 Nov 2013 10:53PM
Paypal is extremely evil and has occasionally confiscated people's money for no good reason.
However, they also seem to be the easiest option, so while I'm not thrilled enough to vote yes, I'm also not opposed enough to vote no.
Anurag Bhandari
Sun 10 Nov 2013 8:18AM
No opposition from me. PayPal is indeed the easiest and quickest method to get funds.
Wayne Sallee
Sun 10 Nov 2013 7:10PM
I agree with using paypal for payments. I don't think that paypal is so bad that we can't start with them. I think it's an easy one to agree on, and then as we start getting more payments, we can start looking for a more professional payment account.
Vladimir Rubanov
Mon 11 Nov 2013 9:42AM
The method should be widespread and easy to use. PayPal is such a service.
jclvanier
Mon 11 Nov 2013 12:43PM
Smae reasons as bero's. I would like this type of payment but I'd prefer something like litecoin, if it is usable.
Raphaël Jadot Sat 9 Nov 2013 10:54PM
There was also this discussion:
https://www.loomio.org/discussions/6627
@alexanderkhryukin made the proposal of litecoin
João also made the proposal of flattr.
Bernhard Rosenkränzer Sat 9 Nov 2013 11:09PM
Some alternatives we may want to investigate:
https://www.braintreepayments.com/
https://www.skrill.com/en/
http://www.firstdata.com/en_fr/home.html
https://www.merchantinc.com/paypal-alternative (this last one might be US-only though, just found it while googling "paypal alternative")
(might also want to ask any of them about special conditions for a non-profit)
Anurag Bhandari Sun 10 Nov 2013 8:19AM
I haven't personally used flattr, but have seen it at many places. If it's even a weebit better than PayPal, I'll change my vote :)
Kate Lebedeff Sun 10 Nov 2013 3:45PM
I would not argue with any "paypal is not best" or "paypal bad" things, we are just seeking for a solution, where it is easy for people to donate, ie also massive solution, where people already have accounts. If we have most "abstained", I am afraid we will have no decision...
Raphaël Jadot Sun 10 Nov 2013 6:59PM
@katelebedeff abstain is not no, two yes +3 abstain = yes :)
Wayne Sallee Sun 10 Nov 2013 7:08PM
Ok, this loony loomio is broken.
Wayne Sallee Sun 10 Nov 2013 7:11PM
There, it went through that time.
Kate Lebedeff Sun 10 Nov 2013 8:02PM
@raphaeljadot I understand;)-p . Just thinking of consensus and everybody being happy. Though seems to be hard with this one and at this point of time
Alexander Khryukin · Sat 9 Nov 2013 10:27PM
Bitcoin donations must be available too