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aldersprig ([personal profile] aldersprig) wrote in [community profile] crowdfunding2011-03-19 10:39 am

Why do you tip?

As I was IM'ing [personal profile] eseme "Stop me before I tip again" last night, I was laughing at myself for my nickle-and-dime donations lately.

But I write a webserial, and I know that nickles and dimes pay the bills. And why people tip is useful information.

We discussed this a bit in this post by [profile] stryck on tip incentives, but perhaps we can discuss, specifically, what top reasons motivate you to tip?

Mine are:
* I get something, or something more, directly for donating ([personal profile] djinni's icons)
* I can give something to a friend who's short on cash that week
* Sick kitty/kid/about to be evicted sort of call
* A really classy call for money ([personal profile] haikujaguar's Black Blossom)
* More of a product I've seen some of (Torn World)

I almost never throw more than $5 at something in this way, although for direct commissions I'll pay more.

What about you?