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   Fedilab Apps (apps@toot.fedilab.app)'s status on Saturday, 07-Feb-2026 06:42:55 JST Fedilab Apps

   As the main developer of Fedilab, I've never used Open Collective funds for personal needs like buying a phone or paying repairs (yes, plugging/unplugging daily has consequences). I feel uncomfortable about how to use those funds. In April I'll need to pay for server hosting. I also need a more powerful computer. Are those kinds of expenses ok for you? Like repairing my phone due to a worn-out USB connector?

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     Mehrad :kde: :emacs: :rstats: (mehrad@fosstodon.org)'s status on Saturday, 07-Feb-2026 07:41:31 JST Mehrad :kde: :emacs: :rstats:

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     @apps
     I donate via LiberaPay, and I believe you can use the funds for any purpose. Enjoy a good pizza and beer if you like 🤓

     Thanks for your contributions to Fediverse and FLOSS.

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     Fedilab Apps (apps@toot.fedilab.app)'s status on Saturday, 07-Feb-2026 07:41:31 JST Fedilab Apps

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     • Mehrad :kde: :emacs: :rstats:

     @Mehrad
     Yes, Liberapay is really much simpler because you can even buy your food with it :) Thank you so much for helping!

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     Fuse (timepencil@infosec.exchange)'s status on Saturday, 07-Feb-2026 08:22:59 JST Fuse

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     @apps

     Look, the fact that you've even asked the question demonstrates you have a conscience and know right from wrong.

     If the project(s) were abandoned, but donations were still being accepted, that would be unconscionable.

     However, server fees, equipment repair or replacement, or anything needed to support the project would be fine.

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     Fedilab Apps (apps@toot.fedilab.app)'s status on Saturday, 07-Feb-2026 08:22:59 JST Fedilab Apps

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     • Fuse

     @TimePencil
     Thank you, I appreciate that. I was genuinely unsure whether repairing my phone felt right, even though it's directly caused by development and testing. Your words help.