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[Plasma] Could KDE use the Qt Ads Platform to fund itself?

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samf
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There wasn't enough room in the title for the full name, but I was reffering to the Qt Digital Advertising Platform. I'm not exactly sure how it works, but judging by this, I think KDE could use it to generate revenue. The ads could be disabled in the settings, or maybe KDE could make a custom ads widget with an [X] and some other things. The only issue I can see is that it may require KDE e.V. to change it's stance as a non-profit, but I don't think it will since there are many non-profits in europe who still make millions of dollars. Any thoughts?

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Why?

Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:21 am
Is KDE in urgend need of funding? To me it looks like it works.
Sure, a non profit organization always has to invest effort into funding. But unless a specific situation is pointed out that would justify such thoughts I am sceptical.
Why ruin a perfectly fine service, product and site with ads?


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