Serenity: How to donate?

[Estrusco]

Hi @volkanceylan

It's possible to donate for Serenity? And if yes, what is the link?

[VictorTomaili]

look at bottom of this page http://serenity.is/

[Estrusco]

Thank you @VictorTomaili
I keep open this post to spam :)

[volkanceylan]

Thanks @Estrusco you are 2nd donator. So your name is also Marco. I fix mix you with @marcobisio for a second :)

[marcobisio]

Argh! So I hope to hit the 3rd place!

[volkanceylan]

Interesting thing is our donators are all contributors so far, not "users" in traditional sense. I'll try to donate you back by helping on some issues you'll have.

[Estrusco]

Thanks to you too @volkanceylan . The great work you've done so far is already very important for us: D

[marcobisio]

I totally agree with @Estrusco: despite the donations, we are "indebted" to you!
P.S. Let me know if I'm on the podium ;-)

[cryptic-ai]

What I'm trying to figure out is why Microsoft hasn't picked up and hired Volkan yet ;)

[volkanceylan]

Well i'm not sure anybody from Microsoft even heard or care about Serenity. I applied for BizSpark to test some integrations with Azure but someone from MS Turkey called and asked what is Serenity? They rejected application right away as i don't have a company, even though i tried to explain its for their own advantage. Clearly they have a great open source support culture.

I would like to have an opportunity to work with @ahejlsberg, who is a real genius and such a modest person to title himself as "technical fellow".

[lquantz]

Thanks for the link, just donated...didn't see it at the bottom of the page previously.

[lquantz]

Not sure if this would help, but I personally am more inclined to donate if a Paypal option is available, rather than having to use a credit card. Just my own opinion.

[volkanceylan]

Thanks @lquantz, but unfortunately PayPal doesn't work in my country anymore. Shopier is one of a few respectable providers we can use here, which is similar to PayPal in security.

[lquantz]

Ok, good to know, Shopier works too. Sorry to hear Paypal isn't available in Turkey anymore, I prefer to have the money taken out immediately rather than have to remember to pay the CC company at the end of the month (and watch them try to charge me interest.)

[volkanceylan]

Yes me neither but when you don't have an option.
For those worried, here is more info on Shopier:

https://www.goshopier.com/index_en.php

They are supported by our goverment research instutite, and one of best universities here.

[abelal83]

I too also wish it was paypal, I prefer as I don't have to get my card out to donate, just makes it a little easier however, for this project I'm happy to get my card out! It's been so useful to me and the company I work for. Keep up the great work @volkanceylan

[mhussein67]

@volkanceylan I'm in my way to donate for this great offer. it helps me a lot to complete my project in Student enrollments and registrations in Oracle.

Thanks again

[emrekirpiksiz]

Hi Volkan,

We have Bizspark membership. I would like to support your project if you need Azure Products.

Thanks

[volkanceylan]

@emrekirpiksiz thanks, but i won't use somebody elses membership. I will probably won't use Azure or any of its services anyway.

[vinaykulkarni89]

I'm getting following error

Oops! Something went wrong with your payment. We have received a 'General Error' message from your credit card issuer bank. The best way to resolve this is to give your bank a quick call, let them know you want to proceed with the payment. If the problem persists, please try with another credit card.

Bank haven't got any notification for payment

[vinaykulkarni89]

Is the issue because my currency is INR?

[volkanceylan]

I dont know, you should probably ask your bank or shopier. Thanks for trying anyway.

[mahmuthaktan]

You should create Serenity Professional Help site with credit card payment support.

[volkanceylan]

@mahmuthaktan i'm planning on some professional support subscription options, with private forum, e-mail support, remote assistance etc. options. Still can't use PayPal :/

[akaAlso]

Shopier worked ok for me, donation made without any drama. Perhaps I should work towards personal support by installments ;)
Wishing you (and your team in waiting) every success taking Serenity onwards and upwards.

[brunobola]

Next month i'll donate also, keep up the excelent work.

[aksingh1979]

Do you accept bitcoins also?