Donations Mod

[mickjav]

I'm working on what I call A Concept for a Donations Mod,

One of the things I can't decide on is:

I was thinking of adding a list that members could see, which would show how much is spent on the site I.E. Hosting, Development, Graphics Etc.

The idea is if visitors can see what's being put into the site, especially on making the site better with additions/improvements to features, they may feel more inclined to help and donate.

Ideas thoughts??

All the best mick

[Diego Andrés]

Visitors would probably prefer to see 'most' of the information, that way they can understand how it works and why the site could use help.

[landyvlad]

I don't have a mod for that but I do have a thread explaining those things and the various monthly costs.
That way (unlike the previous iteration of the forum) people can see the money is going to the forum upkeep and not just into the admins pockets.

Which in turn makes it more likely they donate.

Rather than have a 'donate' button I just put a call out every year and for those who donate they gate a 'Donating Member 2023 (for example) custom text under their avatar.

I don't have any special contents or benefits for them - all members can see the forum boards and don't miss out. 

That's the way I do it anyway, in case it helps  

[Sir Osis of Liver]

The old treasury mod is running here, you can see how and which info is displayed.

[mickjav]

I've started putting this mod together, But still have a bit to work out before coding starts.

https://www.databasedreams.co.uk/support/index.php?topic=161.0

We haven't decided on a name for the mod Donations Mod, just seems too yucky, so I am asking for your thoughts post a reply with your idea

Also while I'm at this stage if you can't see a feature you think may benefit the mod I'm more than happy to look at it, but can't guaranty it'll make it into version 1.

All the best mick

[mickjav]

The old treasury mod is running here, you can see how and which info is displayed.

Thanks looks like that's running on 2.1.3 any chance it'll be made into a mod as would save me a job lol.

Also, creating a block for ezportal or tiny portal is a good idea and looks nice, I'll have to add an option for menu link or a block should be able to tell which is being used.

Additionally, haven't a clue how to set up getting info from PayPal, have to look for an API on their site?

[Sir Osis of Liver]

https://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=585753.msg4151378#msg4151378

[Shades.]

It's a GNU license, if I understand correctly it's ok to modify and share the code for free.

That is correct.