Re: [GENERAL] Oft Ask: How to contribute to PostgreSQL?

At 08:56 PM 05-12-1999 -0400, The Hermit Hacker wrote:
>   pages off of http://www.pgsql.com that will provide a cleaner means of
>   contribute financially towards having features implemented, as well as

How about a website where the public can stick in their credit card number
and donate directly to
1) Postgres Inc/Org (which then could pay out "salaries")
2) A particular Postgres project (if necessary).
3) A particular developer (if it won't be detrimental to team spirit).

And everyone knows how much is going where- logs of total donations,
donations per month, per project etc.

Developers could even donate to each other if they feel that someone is not
being compensated enough for whatever reason (not enough visibility).

Could also have a Thank you page for things like "Keep up the good work",
"Mucho gracias!", etc (criticism and bug reports should be kept to mailing
lists).

I suggested something like this to GNU org some time back, dunno if they
like it at all. Open Destination Donation for Open Source Software.

The main problem is getting the money into bank accounts. But I figure
Postgres Inc could accept the donations, handle the financial details (card
problems etc), and then distribute money/thanks to the projects/developers
accordingly, via cheques, money orders or whatever.

Good idea?

Link.