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AgentPete

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Just a note that we’ve added a small new feature that you might like, “Colony Karma”.

It allows any member, Colony (the new name for Basic) or Full, to toss a little cash into the pot.

Why Karma? Because what goes around, comes around.

It’s in the right-hand sidebar (on full screens) towards the bottom.

Try it and see :)
 
Great idea! I wish I'd had it.
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We have some significant expenses coming up, specifically to do with our return to YouTube, so any and all contribs gratefully received :)
 
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Pamela Jo said:
Shouldn't it say how much is in the kitty? Every tip jar has some sweetener.
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That’s not so easy :) It can absolutely be done, but it will need more code, it’s not just a switch I can throw instantly.

Could go a lot further, e.g. most recent benefactors / names or anon / buy a message on the Colony home page for 24hrs(!)… anything is possible...!
 
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