Hi Mark and Hi Brynn
Mark
> we're producing the Elvie strip for Linux Voice magazine (using a
combination of MyPaint and Inkscape), and getting paid for it, we've
> been able to cover our hosting *and* made a small donation to Inkscape
last year. Unfortunately, however, more time on Elvie means > less time on
The Greys, which is why there hasn't been a new strip for many, many
months :(
Thats a good observation, however merchandise provides an alternative to straight donations, as well as a reward for persons who donate high amounts. Presently inkscape doesn't have alternative funding options. In addition it doesn't cost us anything to keep it online.
Brynn
>But if Inkscape had a site for t-shirts and other merchandise, etc. that
certainly would be more convenient for me (especially if I'm >doing it
alone -- not much interest in my postings, so far). Calendars would be
another nice product, where the artwork was made with >Inkscape. Maybe
there could even be a contest to choose 12 images!
The merchandise can be given as rewards for the competitions that people win, the key is to engage the inkscape audience to remind them that the inkscape agenda still exists and encourage them to donate by spreading the inkscape brand and message. Thats how content marketing works, The Linux Voice is a prime example of the benefits of content marketing.
DocMo
>Should we keep the list on google docs spreadsheet?
Sure, that way everyone can collaborate on it
>I also selfishly want some inkscape branded things. A cup of tea and a
>t-shirt with inkscape's logo on it ;-) lol Doc Mo, I'd buy one and I'm sure there are others who want
an inkscape shirt or mug for the same reasons.
Regards
Phillip