Cosmetics.

Let’s offer paid cosmetics for users of your instance. Animated or custom banners, posts, new themes, etc.

It’s a model that works really well for Discord and League of Legends. Instances offering to sell aesthetic luxury to their user base could work for Mastodon too.

It’s non-invasive, it’s optional, it’s a great addition for some people, and it allows to raise funds to keep the hosted instances up and running.

Do you think it’s viable?

  • Sekhen@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I thought the “I’m alone there” covered it.

    Donations are usually volontary so if you run a very large instance, income isn’t guaranteed.

    • mcg_090@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      No need to be a dickhead…the “I’m alone there” was an ambiguous statement which I interpreted as you solely absorbed all the costs and effort of hosting.

      • Sekhen@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        English isn’t my first, or second, language. Maybe something got lost in translation.

        I’m sorry if I sound like a dick head.