sorry dear Michael, but the payment form at https://www.blueonyx.it/donations 
doesn't accept payments from my Swiss AmEx credit card, it falls back to PayPal 
(that I hate) in the United States without the possibility to use a Swiss phone 
number...

So let me know how I can proceed

で⊃ Meaulnes Legler
Zurich, Switzerland
+41¦0 44 260-1660

I'm on *Wire* as @meaulnes — https://get.wire.com/
/no more Whatzap and so on!/

On 04.06.23 19:21, Michael Stauber via Blueonyx wrote:
Dear BlueOnyx Community,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to you today with a 
humble request for your support to ensure the continued development and 
sustainability of the BlueOnyx project.

As you may know, BlueOnyx has always been an open-source endeavor, driven by 
the passion and dedication of individuals like yourself. Together, we have 
built a powerful and user-friendly platform that empowers countless users 
worldwide.

Over the past year, I have dedicated my energy to the development and release 
of BlueOnyx 5211R, a remarkable milestone in our journey. I take great pride in 
this accomplishment, knowing it has been made possible by the collective 
efforts of our passionate community. It is also great to see that BlueOnyx 
5211R found such widespread acceptance within our community and it has also 
attracted a small influx in new adopters.

However, I want to be transparent about the challenges we are currently facing. 
The sales figures for our commercial add-ons at SOLARSPEED.NET, our associated 
company, have not met our expectations. This has put both the BlueOnyx project 
and our company in a position of uncertainty when it comes to financial 
sustainability. In part our generous licensing that allows to use our software 
on all supported BlueOnyx versions meant that even the widespread adoption of 
BlueOnyx 5211R didn’t significantly result in new software purchases, as 
licenses are transferable from an old server to a new one. Likewise: 
Easy-Migrate works so well, that our offered migration services from older to 
newer BlueOnyx versions are now hardly ever needed or requested, which culled 
another source of regular income.

While we have made efforts to secure alternative sources of income, it is clear 
that we cannot continue without the support of our valued community members 
like you. Your contributions have always played a pivotal role in enabling us 
to provide a free and robust platform like BlueOnyx.

Today, I am reaching out to kindly request your support once again. If you have 
found value in BlueOnyx and believe in the project's mission, I kindly request 
that you consider making a donation to support our ongoing efforts or consider 
making a purchase in the BlueOnyx shop. Maybe you have a license that needs 
renewal or would like to try some of our software that you so far haven’t 
purchased? Your contributions, whether through a one-time donation, a small 
purchase or a monthly commitment, can truly make a difference. To make a 
donation securely and conveniently or consider a software purchase, please 
visit our donation page or our online shop:

https://www.blueonyx.it/donations
https://shop.blueonyx.it

I want to express my sincere gratitude to those who have already donated. Your 
generosity has been instrumental in our progress so far. Now, we humbly ask you 
to consider continuing your support and inspiring others to join our cause. 
Together, we can create a strong and sustainable foundation for BlueOnyx, 
fostering innovation and benefiting the entire community.

If you are unable to contribute financially at this time, we completely 
understand. There are still meaningful ways to help, such as spreading 
awareness about BlueOnyx, sharing your success stories, or contributing your 
skills to further enhance the project. Your active participation and engagement 
are invaluable to our community's growth and success.

Thank you for being a part of the BlueOnyx community and for considering our 
request. Together, we can overcome these challenges and continue building a 
platform that empowers individuals and businesses around the globe.

--
With sincere appreciation,

Michael Stauber
BlueOnyx Project Lead
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