Buy me a coffee

[Yacine]

It's not often that we see this kind of question—maybe once in a decade—but recently a forum member asked how they could express their gratitude financially. It reminded me that we've discussed this before, possibly setting up something like a PayPal account to help cover forum costs.
Out of curiosity, I asked an AI about implementing a micro-payment system here, but the answer wasn't promising: the effort involved would be significantly more than any potential gain.
However, there might be a simpler solution. Our forum owner could consider adding a simple link to a "Buy Me a Coffee" page, which would allow members to easily show their appreciation without needing complex integration. This approach requires minimal setup and wouldn't interfere with the regular operation of the forum.
For those interested in exploring other options, there are several good alternatives to "Buy Me a Coffee" that might fit our needs, including Ko-fi, Patreon, PayPal Donation buttons, and Open Collective. You can find more details on these alternatives here: Best Buy Me a Coffee Alternatives.
What do you all think? Would this be a good way to allow members to contribute, if they wish?

[Nikolay]

AFAIK, these buttons just do not work. Nobody ever clicks them, that is.

[wapperdude]

1000 words...

[Yacine]

Here you are.

[wapperdude]

That'll look nice in my hat!  😄😄😄

[wapperdude]

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[Yacine]

Here's my take on it. I'll think it over this weekend and have the right words by Monday – unless someone beats me to it!

[wapperdude]

🙈🙊🙉

[Yacine]

Alright, that was quick. Do you want me to unviel it?

[wapperdude]

Oh.  I can wait.  Just wanted you to know that at least 1 person saw your post. 

👻😲💀

Happy Día de Los Muertos

[Yacine]

George Washington = Money
Immanuel Kant = Can't
Shopping cart = buy
Male icon = Happiness (french pronconiation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdi1K54yy8c&t=1s&ab_channel=MoontajskaProductions 
https://www.heart.co.uk/news/royals/queen/penis-joke-french-president/)

[wapperdude]

That sums up our participation.  Which, like your graphic, can be challenging to understand. 

Ok...but the British might have a different take, stronger reaction.  Just saying.
Ok...if you recognize him...I didn't.
Ok
Bit of a stretch.  More obvious would be fuzzy little kitten or floppy eared little puppy.

Overall, creative.  Should leave a lingering impact...so...achieves its purpose.  🤔🤗

[Yacine]

That sums up our participation.

Us core nerds here get a surprising amount of happiness from solving other people's problems. A simple 'thank you' or a bit of appreciation goes a long way—it's really all we need! Money or rewards? Not for us. I know it sounds strange, but for nerds like us, this is just how we're wired. 😄

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And yes, my Rebus was a little but convoluted, but making fun of the Grande Nation, or any other pretentious person is always worth it.

[wapperdude]

making fun of the Grande Nation,

Why would you poke fun at a collective, creaky assembly of Grandparents.  Seems like a "feeble" effort at humor.  😲😞.  An "old" joke. 😆😆😆.  Where's my rocking chair?  Need a nap. 

[wapperdude]

The Forum needs a Humor section.  We'd flourish.  Just joking.  "I kill me."   

Ah.  Found the rocking chair. ...

... Oh. Wait.  There is a Humor section.  Seriously!  That's funny.   It's all about timing. 😅😉😁