Let’s do something interesting (AwesomeCopy)
I happened to receive a code for a free license of AwesomeCopy to do with what I please. I fully intend to give it away to a lucky person. (I have 2 licenses and no need for a third) I know not everyone can afford to buy useful software, even at reasonable (or cheap in AwesomeCopy’s case. I would pay more for it than I have) cost. Life sometimes gets in the way of getting things we need sometimes. This happened a little while ago with a college student who had built a workflow around using Droppy. When it went to being paid for all features (even at a very modest price) it was out of his reach. I messaged the young man, we talked a bit, and I bought a license for him. I want to do the same kind of thing here. I am a software engineer by trade. For more than 35 years. It’s always been difficult for me to find that sweet spot of pricing that makes it accessible to as many people as possible, yet covers my costs, time, and effort. Hearing stories of people who just cannot buy a license as much as they would want to always pains me. So, with that out of the way, here’s the deal. I have a code for one (and only one) free license to AwesomeCopy. I’m not going to just toss it out to people who beg for one. I want to make a difference in someone’s life, and help promote AwesomeCopy in the process. (Yes, it’s a small thing, but even small things can make big impacts) Type up why you need AwesomeCopy and what barriers are preventing you from being able to purchase it yourself. OR Type up someone else’s story (you don’t have to name them) that you feel deserves a free copy. Finally, as one last requirement, promise to spread the word about AwesomeCopy. Be an evangelist for the tool. … no I’m not affiliated with Evan. A situation came up where he was kind enough to give me this code for a free license, and I want to repay his efforts on this awesome utility. Start writing!
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Not sure about this post, people begging for a few bucks in public isn't a good look.
People begging for free software happens constantly. That isn’t what I’m asking for. I set this up as I did to avoid the “anything for free” people.
Really? I get the good intentions, but it feels like an invitation to craft a sob story. Whoever tugs at your heartstrings might win a license. Simply put, the most pitiful will win a license. You want to give, good! Make it a positive experience! And not how poor a person is that they have to “beg” for that one single license by crafting their “sob’ story.
You’re misinterpreting my intention. I don’t want sob stories and I’m not making my decision based on who tugs the most heartstrings. This is about need. I want to know, from people who can’t afford it on their own, why this app would help them. I’m basing it on that.
Developer in disguise? Not a great idea of marketing your app
Nope, nice try though. You can find me on LinkedIn easily enough, and my name isn’t Evan.
This sound like a promotion, Awesomecopy have been struggling with the app store and moving from dev accounts and now from nothing a person with a spare license?
Absolutely not a promotion. I have zero affiliation with Evan just like I had zero affiliation with Droppy. Why are people so quick to assume the worst in others? This is why the western world is going to crap.
from your post: "help promote AwesomeCopy in the process." and BTW I'm not from the "western", you are being prejudiced, thanks for your explanation, you should have put it into your post to avoid confusion and do not let the "westerns" imagination flight.
I can afford it -- that's not the issue, and it probably disqualifies me from getting a complimentary license -- but as a satisfied user of PastePal, I don't have an incentive to switch to AwesomeCopy when I have to purchase another license. So, in the spirit of bringing honesty to this giveaway, I'd love a license to steer me away from what I am already using which will ultimately help my workflow.
u happy with pastepal? don’t fully recall but i abandoned it rather quickly when i tried it back then
Yes, it has worked well for me. I came from Paste after the developers screwed their users over by going to a subscription model. I am curious about AwesomeCopy, but as I said, it's difficult for me to justify the cost (no matter how small it is) when I already have a working solution.
what does awesomecopy actually do, i see it come up occasionally but never dug into it
Oh boy, let me jump in here.. I did not post this, u/AmazingVanish purchased the original Mac App Store version of awesome copy, and then through some confusion purchased the DMG version again in addition to getting the free license that I gave all existing Mac App Store users. I refunded his purchase so he ended up with 2 license that I told him to keep. He decided to give one away which I think is very generous , that is all...
Really respect this approach. You’re not just giving away a license, you’re giving someone a chance to keep building their workflow without friction.
Lol, couldn't be more obvious
Obvious about what? Me being generous to someone in need?
Thank you.
As a student with minimal resources right now, I’d love access to this tool to help me in my day to day work and studying.