GMUD Donation/Bug system

[Fuxsiloh]

Just wanted to float this idea. I can't remember who posted the extensive list of bugs and got people to vote on which ones they would prefer to have fixed first, but whoever it was you gave me an idea. Would it be possible to take a list like that and put a dollar value on different bugs - people would then be able to 'donate' to have certain bugs fixed.

Example:

Bug: - confusion
Donation: $100
Will be fixed within 7 days of funds being raised

There would be no perks given out to anyone who does donate, other than the assurance that the bug will be fixed by a certain date. This would make the game experience better and would also give Vitoc & Co an added incentive.

As I said this is just an idea I wanted to float, I know it isn't perfect and things would need to be ironed out (such as how much would need to be raised for what bug etc, how payments would be made). I also understand that time is probably a huge factor in addressing many of the bugs, so the "Fix time" may need to be more flexible.

Anyway, was just a thought - let me know what you think.

[Fermouth]

I knew there was something I liked about you.
It just wasn't your intelligence.

Hah, Just Kidding.
Not a bad idea.  One concern would be though, Most people might not donate and it might fall on a few who keep donating.  Not really fair to them.  But then again, I guess the game would just be that more serious for them.  Sorry Hate, this excludes you.  Can't be serious about GMUD with you.

[Fermouth]

I just had a thought, I know, miracle right?

It might work out because the people who do donate, would inevitably get their bugs fixed first.

Just a thought.

[Dragon]

that dumb idea i make ruou no pay

[DeathCow]

ruou<- What is that suppose to mean?

Not that I don't like the idea of donations...But I can't be the only one that see's this as asking to create bias?

[Gardner Denver]

ruou<- What is that suppose to mean?

Ruou is a wine.

[Fuxsiloh]

Not that I don't like the idea of donations...But I can't be the only one that see's this as asking to create bias?

Yep. Good point. Maybe all donations can just go through Vitoc? He doesn't seem to be active in the realms much, Gardner seems to take on most of the responsibilities for all the in-game duties. Donations would sort of be anonymous in that sense.

A problem I see is if Vitoc gets cash for fixing bugs, he might make more :D

[DeathCow]

Thats a reasonable idea.  But truthfully even if there is no bias, the perception of bias will definitely be there.  Doesn't bother me too much though. Laugh we can use ebay. :p AH..

[Hydroponic]

why not donate? there's already sysop interference so already looks bias to me

[maxhax2000]

how can u donate now?

[Gardner Denver]

Currently there is nothing setup for donations so far as I know.

[DeathCow]

We used to have a paypal..for it.  I think that the person that took care of that is now banned...heheh. Although a donation with a email that says please work on this..might help Vitoc's woman allow him more time for gmud. "Here's 40 bucks honey, go get yourself something purdy while I fix {user defined} bug".

[Fermouth]

Lmao.  That's for sure.  Women love to shop.  :P

[The Crazy Animal]

I think it's a great idea... Vitoc after all should have some reward for his continuing of the project base.