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Hello everyone, it’s been quite some time since we last asked directly for support and now we have a few more options for you. We don't really like doing posts like this, but we haven't asked directly since October last year!

First of all, to all past and present supporters—thank you! The amount of support we continue to receive is heart warming!

Based on suggestions, we now offer Paypal, Patreon, Liberapay and Flattr where you can support us directly. We hope at least one of them is a good option for you! Also, you can use this link to buy games on GOG, as we're a GOG affiliate.

It’s only March, but we’ve already put out well over 400 articles. There’s been plenty of fun news and more coming in every day—Linux gaming is well and truly alive! We also livestream nearly every single day on our Twitch channel (you can also support us there as we're a Twitch affiliate), for those who like to chat to others and watch our failure. It’s quite fun helping users in real time with issues in their games, while you’re playing a game as well.

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Liam Dawe Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: Pit
Quoting: Shmerl
Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoHow the GOG's link work?

Same idea as most ads use. You click on it, GOG registers the click and pays to the publisher site (in this case GOL) some rate for certain amount of clicks. I suppose they track unique visitors per certain period.

So is it actually persisting, even when not displayed? If I follow the link, the code is displayed in the address line. As soon as I follow any link from there it's no longer part of the address/options. Made me a bit unsure.

But yes, I checked my cookies from GOG, and there's pp:
Expires: 2018/4/1 19:09
.....
Value: b2a10a6c3dcadb10c8ffd734c1bab896d55cf0ec
Yes it will use sessions and cookies to track, so we earn a small amount per-purchase. GOG hasn't paid us yet, but we're closing in on the threshold for a first payment from them (so it seems worth it, even if it only pays us once a year).
MayeulC Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: TcheyHo nice ! I will cancel my Patreon and give via Liberapay instead. You will get more even if i pay the same amount.

Yes, less transaction fees, plus Liberapay is a nonprofit, which is a much better fit, IMHO.
Comandante Ñoñardo Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: liamdaweYes it will use sessions and cookies to track, so we earn a small amount per-purchase. GOG hasn't paid us yet, but we're closing in on the threshold for a first payment from them (so it seems worth it, even if it only pays us once a year).

Silly stupid dump question. They pay you per Linux game purchased or per general game purchased? I ask this because GOG know if you are making a purchase using a Linux machine or a Windows machine.

Anyway, I'm gonna buy Lumo Deluxe Edition and Silence (and DLC's) right now.
Liam Dawe Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: Comandante Ñoñardo
Quoting: liamdaweYes it will use sessions and cookies to track, so we earn a small amount per-purchase. GOG hasn't paid us yet, but we're closing in on the threshold for a first payment from them (so it seems worth it, even if it only pays us once a year).

Silly stupid dump question. They pay you per Linux game purchased or per general game purchased? I ask this because GOG know if you are making a purchase using a Linux machine or a Windows machine.

Anyway, I'm gonna buy Lumo Deluxe Edition and Silence (and DLC's) right now.
Any purchase on GOG using our link.
KuJo Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: TcheyHo nice ! I will cancel my Patreon and give via Liberapay instead. You will get more even if i pay the same amount.
@Liam:
Is that correct? If so, then I would think about it, too. I want to use my money to support the website and not an intermediary that I do not need otherwise.

What else happens if I change that? Can I no longer receive the patreon news for supporters? So, for example the news about the new hardware a few days ago.
mylka Mar 18, 2018
im telling you: go to steemit and post a summary every day. all we need to support you is a steemit account, which is free
Liam Dawe Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: mylkaim telling you: go to steemit and post a summary every day. all we need to support you is a steemit account, which is free
Sorry, we don't have any plans for that right now. We're busy enough as it is, to add in posting summaries to another site on top of that.
Liam Dawe Mar 18, 2018
Quoting: KuJo
Quoting: TcheyHo nice ! I will cancel my Patreon and give via Liberapay instead. You will get more even if i pay the same amount.
@Liam:
Is that correct? If so, then I would think about it, too. I want to use my money to support the website and not an intermediary that I do not need otherwise.

What else happens if I change that? Can I no longer receive the patreon news for supporters? So, for example the news about the new hardware a few days ago.
Liberapay is a reasonably good option (especially as it allows you to store money each time), however, it's 100% anonymous. Anyone using it won't see any kind of updates or behind the scenes information, because for me it just isn't possible to see any user details. It's only for people who want to regularly support us, but don't care about any special extras.
razing32 Mar 19, 2018
Hmm , I do support Patreon.
I was looking at Flattr but that rings a lot of alarm bells.
Do they track your internet activity ? What guarantee do I have they will respect my privacy ?
bradgy Mar 19, 2018
Cancelled my PC Gamer subscription late last year and started supporting GOL instead... much better use of my money I reckon.
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