Internet Archive (Home of the Wayback Machine) Accepting Bitcoin Donations! - page 4.

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Quote from: BTCurious on December 14, 2011, 04:57:22 AM

They don't really do fancy web features, do they? A bitcoin button that pops up a div with a QR and a code would be nice.

If a button to use bit-pay or some such is not available then even a button that just copied the address to the clipboard would be nice. Maybe have it displayed in a smal [bitaddyhere] pop out at the same time just to show it, would work also.

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They don't really do fancy web features, do they? A bitcoin button that pops up a div with a QR and a code would be nice.

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Quote from: freequant on December 14, 2011, 12:04:56 AM

Why don't they simply add the Bitcoin address to the donation page?

because to most people, random strings of 33 characters look ugly.

most qr codes are pretty ugly too for that matter.

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I sent them .50 BTC. I am poor.

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Quote from: julz on December 13, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Quote from: Technomage on December 13, 2011, 09:34:54 AM

Quote from: CoinLab on December 13, 2011, 07:03:14 AM

You are right.

In my last email reply, after thanking them for posting the address, I asked for the BTC address to be posted directly on the donate page, with a label.

However, if more people email them with their comments on the placement, as well as their enthusiasm to donate, they might be motivated to improve the placement sooner.

Let's keep the conversation positive.

I agree. The way my browser window is set up, I can't even see the donation link without scrolling the page! I can see the other donation methods just fine though. I'm not being unreasonable here, the positioning is extremely bad. It's a good point that more people should point this out, that it was difficult to even see it. I will email the archive today.

They've moved it up now. Nice

Why don't they simply add the Bitcoin address to the donation page?
That would avoid having to go read the FAQ to know how to donate.
A Bitcoin logo would help too.

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Please forgive me if I'm slightly posting off topic. I have a thread with a poll here https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin100-archiveorg-54414 discussing Bitcoin100 and archive.org. I believe this information is relative to this thread. Again, my apologies if I'm off base. Thank you.

~Bruno~

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Yes, I would like to see them move some of this soon, just to make sure they have everything working.

This is a pretty amazing turnout for the couple days it's been up! It's great to see so many coins going to a good cause.

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Quote from: CoinLab on December 13, 2011, 05:17:52 PM

http://blockexplorer.com/address/17gN64BPHtxi4mEM3qWrxdwhieUvRq8R2r
According to Blockexplorer at the time of this post, 252BTC has been donated so far. (USD value ~$806)

This means we are about 60BTC away from donating $1000 worth of bitcoin!

I propose we set raising $1000 by the end of the week as a goal.

First, because Internet Archive is a great non-profit.

Second, because $1000 sounds like a lot more than $900.

I think if we can show that we can raise over $1000 in a week, this story becomes newsworthy. If we can get news articles written about the Bitcoin100 (and Bitcoin charitable giving in general), many charities will see what we have accomplished and think about setting up their own bitcoin address.

I am sending another 3.XXBTC now, cleaning out my mobile phone wallet.

Lets break $1000!

It's already happened. $2000 need to be the next goal. (I hope they backed up their wallet though or know what they are doing - I'd hate the story to turn sour)

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Quote from: Technomage on December 13, 2011, 09:34:54 AM

Quote from: CoinLab on December 13, 2011, 07:03:14 AM

You are right.

In my last email reply, after thanking them for posting the address, I asked for the BTC address to be posted directly on the donate page, with a label.

However, if more people email them with their comments on the placement, as well as their enthusiasm to donate, they might be motivated to improve the placement sooner.

Let's keep the conversation positive.

I agree. The way my browser window is set up, I can't even see the donation link without scrolling the page! I can see the other donation methods just fine though. I'm not being unreasonable here, the positioning is extremely bad. It's a good point that more people should point this out, that it was difficult to even see it. I will email the archive today.

They've moved it up now. Nice

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http://blockexplorer.com/address/17gN64BPHtxi4mEM3qWrxdwhieUvRq8R2r
According to Blockexplorer at the time of this post, 252BTC has been donated so far. (USD value ~$806)

This means we are about 60BTC away from donating $1000 worth of bitcoin!

I propose we set raising $1000 by the end of the week as a goal.

First, because Internet Archive is a great non-profit.

Second, because $1000 sounds like a lot more than $900.

I think if we can show that we can raise over $1000 in a week, this story becomes newsworthy. If we can get news articles written about the Bitcoin100 (and Bitcoin charitable giving in general), many charities will see what we have accomplished and think about setting up their own bitcoin address.

I am sending another 3.XXBTC now, cleaning out my mobile phone wallet.

Lets break $1000!

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I wrote a letter my snailmail to them a month ago... seems they've taken it to heart!
Great!

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Quote from: freequant on December 08, 2011, 12:09:15 AM

I pledge 5 BTC once the address is on their donation page.

Sent 5 BTC.
Current donation to this address : 222 BTC an growing

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There is more to Bitcoin than bitcoins.

This is great, I'm sending three days worth of my mining income. Hope they would be able to spend those coins directly rather than exchanging them for fiat.

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Quote from: CoinLab on December 13, 2011, 07:03:14 AM

You are right.

In my last email reply, after thanking them for posting the address, I asked for the BTC address to be posted directly on the donate page, with a label.

However, if more people email them with their comments on the placement, as well as their enthusiasm to donate, they might be motivated to improve the placement sooner.

Let's keep the conversation positive.

I agree. The way my browser window is set up, I can't even see the donation link without scrolling the page! I can see the other donation methods just fine though. I'm not being unreasonable here, the positioning is extremely bad. It's a good point that more people should point this out, that it was difficult to even see it. I will email the archive today.

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Quote from: teukon on December 13, 2011, 07:26:24 AM

(first post)

Agreed on all points. Sorry for the sidetrack.

Quote from: teukon on December 13, 2011, 07:34:22 AM

I don't know much about fees but which payment processors charge a fee for donating money and how much?

Visa / Mastercard are roughly 2-4% + $0.30 for card-not-present (over the internet). They don't care if you're a nonprofit, but if you're doing very large volume they can knock it down a little. There are also fees for setup ($100-300), gateway ($15-30 per month), statements ($10), and chargebacks will cost you dearly.

Amex is 3.5-7%, though the nickel-and-dime fees are lower.

Paypal's rate is 2.2% + $0.30 for qualifying nonprofits.

Currency conversion runs around 3% and is paid by the buyer, not the merchant.

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Quote from: payb.tc on December 13, 2011, 07:04:40 AM

smallest donation value so far: $0.16

it's so awesome that donating such an amount over the net is possible.

i wonder how much the banks would charge to do that.

anyway sent mine... they're up to 183 btc now.

Yes, this is going very well. I don't know much about fees but which payment processors charge a fee for donating money and how much? Is anyone able to make a reasonable estimate to the amout of purchasing power which has been saved by using Bitcoin rather than, say, PayPal? How about currency conversion? (I'm not from the US at least).

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I'm in agreement with Technomage on this one.

1) If you wanted to donate to archive.org anyway but would prefer bitcoins and are holding funds back because of crappy positioning you are being petty.

2) If you are donating to charities and organisations which take the time and effort to add a Bitcoin donation option simply because you want to promote Bitcoin then I feel withholding funds is justified.

Rather than arguing it would be good to try and work out how much archive.org would receive for repositioning it's Bitcoin donation option appropriately? Also, are there people who are worried that archive.org may have rushed into this without thinking properly and shortly have to remove their donation link for legal reasons and consequently are holding back their donation for a month or so?

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smallest donation value so far: $0.16

it's so awesome that donating such an amount over the net is possible.

i wonder how much the banks would charge to do that.

anyway sent mine... they're up to 183 btc now.

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Quote from: Technomage on December 13, 2011, 06:20:57 AM

If the person who made this happen in the first place can't ask them about the crappy positioning, I will ask them myself. But I was thinking that it would make sense if the same person did it who has been in contact with them before.

And one more note, I'm going to donate more than I originally intentioned if they actually change the position of the donation link. That would really show that they are interested in Bitcoin.

You are right.

In my last email reply, after thanking them for posting the address, I asked for the BTC address to be posted directly on the donate page, with a label.

However, if more people email them with their comments on the placement, as well as their enthusiasm to donate, they might be motivated to improve the placement sooner.

Let's keep the conversation positive.

Quote from: beckspace on December 13, 2011, 12:23:15 AM

I like the "Every bit helps" as donation motto.

This is great.

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I try to be grateful for what I am given. Being "genuinely pissed" because it's not your perfect lollipop just comes off as spoiled.

I think the page could be arranged better, but as it stands it's already a great benefit for everyone.

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