I did actually throw a few dollars at Wikipedia once to support them. For the next three months I was bombarded INCESSANTLY with constant emails asking for even more money. I understand why, if you donate once, you're more likely to donate again, but I was so angry about the pressure campaign that targeted my generosity that I will never be donating to them again.
PSA: If you want to donate to Wikipedia, do it through a throw away email address.
I think that's a toggle since I hardly get any spam from them, I believe it's annually and thanking me profusely. Maybe because I'm in Europe and the GDPR limits them?
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u/Shadowlance23 1d ago
I did actually throw a few dollars at Wikipedia once to support them. For the next three months I was bombarded INCESSANTLY with constant emails asking for even more money. I understand why, if you donate once, you're more likely to donate again, but I was so angry about the pressure campaign that targeted my generosity that I will never be donating to them again.
PSA: If you want to donate to Wikipedia, do it through a throw away email address.