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    • ivoI
      ivo Administrator
      last edited by ivo

      Here in Windy, we believe, that people should have access to the best weather information available. It can save their life.

      And yes, we do so.

      We operate Windy.com that is accurate, fast, free, and has been running since 2014 without any restrictions or advertising. We also pay for the most expensive forecast data available, just to give them away for free. We do all this because we believe that it's a good thing. Our spirit is fuelled only by dozens of emails such as “Windy saved my life” that we receive from time to time.

      And yes, we do so.

      We save human lives.

      What began as a small hobby project for my kiting friends, has grown into a service that helps millions of users all over the world. However, it has also become a small company that has its employees, offices, and needs to pay bills.

      And yes, we do so.

      And our spirit is fuelled by the fact that people really appreciate how Windy is fast, accurate and without advertisements. Because we believe that this is a good thing.

      But in order to continue our mission, we need your help.

      Please imagine yourself, how many times you have used Windy. How many times Windy has helped you. Imagine how many decisions you have made based on forecasts from Windy.

      In order to preserve Windy as it is now, and to make it even better, we need your donation.

      Donation is available in our iOS or Android apps as appInPurchase or on your desktop, where you can use PayPal, credit card or Amazon Pay. Please consider monthly based donation, that can help us better to plan our cash flow.

      _center_shadow

      Gkikas LGPZG D Thomas_EscapeT 3 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 16
      • lrlssL
        lrlss
        last edited by

        Just saw your post, I really understand why you said so. I have some suggestions about windy, because I am very busy now, I will send it to you later, I hope these suggestions can help you. There is a saying in China that "修合无人见,存心有天知" It means that although no one sees it, God can see it. Thank you for your work, returning letters and communicating.

        The sun shines into the darkness,the wings can fly

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          user233
          last edited by

          Please create an option for anonymous donations.

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          • marekdM
            marekd Administrator @user233
            last edited by

            @user233 Just do not fill name and message in next form after donation. You will stay anonymous.

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            • M
              mgrabowski
              last edited by

              Hi, it isnt possible for me to donate via mobile phone. Is paypal also avaiable? greetings Markus

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              • Tomber42T
                Tomber42 Moderator @mgrabowski
                last edited by

                @mgrabowski no

                Greetings from Tomber

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                • Gkikas LGPZG
                  Gkikas LGPZ Moderator @ivo
                  last edited by Gkikas LGPZ

                  @ivo
                  A small suggestion:
                  The "donation symbol" is not a wise decision.
                  You use the same symbol for "fullscreen mode".
                  0_1545902839648_a8abcf04-a998-4a8b-8dd1-4bcf01f9a3a7-εικόνα.png

                  I think those symbols are better
                  0_1545903207309_b55b232a-44a1-41d6-bb8c-0cdb361af8ea-εικόνα.png

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                  • ivoI
                    ivo Administrator @Gkikas LGPZ
                    last edited by

                    @gkikas-lgpz Good tip, but so far I am working on some monster new feature

                    Gkikas LGPZG Gabou971G 2 Replies Last reply Reply Quote 6
                    • Gkikas LGPZG
                      Gkikas LGPZ Moderator @ivo
                      last edited by

                      @ivo
                      ..."monster new feature" ?

                      Last Xmas you offered us a nice gift (ICON-EU).
                      What must we expect for 2019?

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                      • ivoI
                        ivo Administrator @Gkikas LGPZ
                        last edited by

                        @gkikas-lgpz You will use it EVERY day ;-)

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                        • ClearphishC
                          Clearphish
                          last edited by

                          I recently made a donation to you via an in-app purchase and was a bit surprised to see taxes applied to my donation. In the future is there another way to proceed? I'm not interested in making donations to my provincial and federal governments since I am already supporting them via other taxes.

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                          • Tomber42T
                            Tomber42 Moderator @ivo
                            last edited by

                            @ivo said in Ivo's letter: Please donate to keep us going:

                            @gkikas-lgpz You will use it EVERY day ;-)

                            Come on IVO, some more hints!! :)

                            Greetings from Tomber

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                              dugal2201
                              last edited by

                              So Ivo it's Rob in Canada. I have questions, how much and can I put it on myAmerican Express?! Thanks

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                                dwelch @ivo | Premium
                                last edited by

                                @ivo Can I send you a check somewhere? I'd like to make a bigger one time donation. Love the site.

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                                • Gabou971G
                                  Gabou971 Moderator @ivo
                                  last edited by Gabou971

                                  @ivo

                                  Finally, the first weather maker !!! Just enter the wind and waves height you want, and go surfing :) I thought it was some conspiracy with HAARP and stuff... but it was you ! Ahaha

                                  Thanks for that awesome new feature ! I'm in hurry to try it ;)

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                                  • ivoI
                                    ivo Administrator @dwelch
                                    last edited by

                                    @dwelch Tom Slavkovsky will contact you

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                                      Richard
                                      last edited by

                                      No veo como donar por la PC, podría guiarme en español? Gracias

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                                        deviate
                                        last edited by

                                        I'll send money as soon as you provide a paypal link

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                                          赵春奎
                                          last edited by

                                          This is a new user at present, I will send my suggestion later.

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                                          • drewnoD
                                            drewno
                                            last edited by

                                            I can't see any option to donate in my iOS app. How can I donate?

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