I Was Right About KDE
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the significant impact of donation prompts in the FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) world, using Thunderbird and KDE as examples. It highlights Thunderbird's successful pop-up donation campaign and KDE's more subtle, annual donation request. The video emphasizes how such campaigns can be a major source of funding, especially during the holiday season. It also suggests that FOSS projects should leverage journalists and content creators to promote their drives. The creator expresses optimism about future donations and encourages viewers to contribute to KDE's funding efforts.
Takeaways
- 😀 There is significant money in the FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) world, and projects can benefit from it with the right approach to fundraising.
- 😀 Social media campaigns, combined with collaboration from journalists and YouTubers, can help raise awareness and funds for FOSS projects.
- 😀 Thunderbird's 2022 donation prompt was highly effective, leading to a massive increase in funding through browser pop-ups encouraging users to donate.
- 😀 Not every user will appreciate donation prompts, but casting a wide net with these strategies can yield substantial contributions.
- 😀 December is a peak time for donations due to the holiday season, which is why many FOSS projects choose to run fundraising campaigns at the end of the year.
- 😀 KDE’s less intrusive donation prompt (appearing once a year in December) has also been effective, though it’s likely to be less impactful than Thunderbird’s approach.
- 😀 KDE's donation prompt is well-received by users because it can be fully disabled or deferred if the user prefers not to see it.
- 😀 By December 5th, KDE had raised €45,000 in donations, a significant increase compared to previous years, indicating the effectiveness of their fundraising efforts.
- 😀 KDE’s fundraising is currently limited to certain distributions (like Arch Linux, Fedora KDE, and KDE Neon), meaning the total donations could be much higher once other distributions enable the prompt.
- 😀 Promoting fundraising campaigns requires involvement from content creators, journalists, and other community figures to amplify the message and drive more donations.
- 😀 While the speaker expresses skepticism about predicting huge goals (like €100,000), they acknowledge that the success of KDE’s fundraising campaign is a clear indicator of potential growth in the future.
Q & A
What is the main message conveyed about the funding potential of FOSS projects?
-The main message is that there is significant potential for funding in the FOSS world, especially if projects actively ask for donations and run targeted campaigns. Successful examples like Thunderbird and KDE demonstrate that, with the right strategy, FOSS projects can attract substantial financial support.
How did Thunderbird manage to increase its donations in 2022?
-Thunderbird increased its donations in 2022 by implementing a browser pop-up asking users to donate. This prompted more people to contribute, significantly boosting their funding compared to previous years.
What were the results of KDE's donation prompt, and how did it compare to Thunderbird's approach?
-KDE's donation prompt, which appears once a year in December, was less intrusive than Thunderbird's pop-up. Despite this, it was still effective in driving donations, with over 45,000 euros raised in early December. It was less aggressive but still achieved meaningful results.
Why is December considered an important month for donations?
-December is considered an important month for donations because of the holiday season, when people are more likely to give to charitable causes, including FOSS projects. Many funding drives also coincide with this period to take advantage of increased generosity.
What is the significance of KDE's 'adopt an application' campaign?
-The 'adopt an application' campaign encourages people to donate a specific amount to support individual KDE applications, with their names listed as supporters. This campaign not only drives donations but also creates a sense of community involvement and recognition.
How effective is KDE's donation system considering it only appears once per year?
-Although KDE's donation system appears only once a year, it remains effective due to its simplicity and the timing of the prompt in December, a peak time for donations. However, being less intrusive than Thunderbird's approach likely means it generates fewer donations but still achieves significant success.
How do donations through PayPal compare to other donation methods for KDE?
-While PayPal donations make up a significant portion of KDE's donations, the exact total number is unclear because other donation methods are also available. The PayPal donations are publicly listed, which provides transparency but may limit privacy for some donors.
What role do journalists and content creators play in promoting donation campaigns for FOSS projects?
-Journalists and content creators can help spread awareness about donation campaigns by promoting them to their audiences. This increases visibility and encourages more people to contribute, as evidenced by the lack of awareness about KDE's 'Blue Friday' campaign until it was researched.
What are the challenges FOSS projects face when trying to raise funds through donations?
-The main challenge is getting users to donate without being too intrusive. Projects need to balance asking for donations with not annoying users. Additionally, some users may not be aware of donation opportunities, especially if the project doesn't actively promote them through multiple channels.
What impact does the 'Blue Friday' campaign have on KDE's fundraising efforts?
-The 'Blue Friday' campaign, which encourages donations as an alternative to Black Friday consumerism, contributes to KDE's fundraising by appealing to people who want to support FOSS over purchasing unnecessary goods. The campaign helps attract more consistent and long-term donations, especially those that renew monthly or annually.
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