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There should be a way to give directly to the developers (programming.dev)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/18457741

I realize that, after all this time, I have never payed for my all-time favorite games I grew up playing (Fallout 3 & Skyrim). I can pay for it, but I really do not want to pay the money to the Bethesda’s marketing team, CEO, and whoever bullshit middle man who wants a cut of that. I want to give directly to the team that made the damn game, the artists, the sound designers, the voice actors, the programmers. If there was a way to do that, i’d be more happily inclined to spend my money on a decade year old game.

Just thinking

What are your ideas on how this could actually be implemented?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (18 children)

Some software that enables users to browse all kinds of content and encourages them to donate to creators using cryptocurrency. This program would automatically distribute payments to verified creators who have provided a cryptocurrency address. This ensures that creators receive their rightful compensation for their work.

At present, I only donate to individual creators who receive funding through platforms like OpenCollective, Patreon, or similar services. I don't even donate to Lemmy because there are multiple developers, but only one person in charge of receiving and distributing donations and I don't want to waste time and effort making sure the funds are distributed between everyone involved. I'd instead prefer open-source software that simplifies the process and ensures that everyone receives their fair share.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago (17 children)

Why does it have to be cryptocurrency

[–] [email protected] -4 points 7 months ago (13 children)

I believe any other payment method has someone in the middle taking a cut. What would you propose?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Gas fees, fees to convert to fiat, electricity bills for miners / initial investment for stakers... No matter how you frame it, there are still associated fees. Might as well use the standard we have at the moment.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

I wouldn't use it then since I don't feel as comfortable sharing my bank account as I do sharing a cryptocurrency address.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

But you don't need to share identification if you're sharing to receive money.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

@CoderSupreme I just discovered that if I pay with my MasterCard, and the vendor saves my card details even against my wish, and then they make a new transaction, my bank is not able to reverse it. So yeah.. I guess I'm never paying by MasterCard ever again.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There are many ways around this, like using intermediary services like PayPal or a privacy.com credit card with ephemeral numbers.

Crypto, while one way, is not the only way.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 7 months ago

@TrumpetX Sorry but your two proposed solutions are not available to me, and both would put me at the mercy of big American corporations. I'm not saying crypto is the only way, but all the other ways are either not available in 90% of the world, or not acceptable for anyone a bit privacy conscious. Out of the remaining options, crypto is by far the easiest to use. And no intermediaries necessary.

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