Why fund MetaFilter?

MetaFilter is a global community. It's run by a small team of paid professionals providing moderation and support for the community, and overseen by a Steering Committee of community members. MetaFilter depends heavily on donations to provide a unique space on the web for what has become a genuine, vibrant and good-hearted community.

Your donation keeps the lights on

Recurring donations are what keep the site running. One-off donations smooth over lower-revenue months and give the site real stability. Both are super welcome, though if we had to choose, we'd ask you to set up a recurring donation as that creates predictability.

$5 buys a mod a can of heirloom beans
$10 buys a mod a can of heirloom beans and a small plate
$50 pays for an hour of full moderation coverage (and some beans)
$500 pays for emergency moderation cover for a month
$5000 covers site hosting fees and tools that keep the electrons moving for a month

How can I donate?

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How to manage PayPal payments

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We accept one-time donations via Venmo, @metafilter.

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