From 27776b86a4664f734f5db84a701fdc9c69b8b875 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Tremer Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:16:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] donate: Update Christmas campaign Signed-off-by: Michael Tremer --- .../donate/messages/christmas-1.html | 37 ++++++------------ src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.txt | 33 ++++++---------- .../donate/messages/christmas-2.html | 31 ++++++++------- src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.txt | 29 +++++++------- .../donate/messages/christmas-3.html | 29 +++++++------- src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.txt | 31 +++++++-------- .../donate/messages/christmas-4.html | 38 ++++++++----------- src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.txt | 36 ++++++++---------- 8 files changed, 120 insertions(+), 144 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.html b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.html index 01a59af0..d8a8d10a 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.html +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.html @@ -2,39 +2,26 @@ {% block content %}

- {{ _("Dear %s,") % account.first_name }} + {{ _("Hello %s,") % account.first_name }}

- As we approach the end of the year, now is a good time to look back and reflect on - the progress of our project to celebrate our achievements and decide where we need - to redouble our efforts in the coming months. + Just like the last couple of years, 2023 has not been without it’s challenges. Here + at IPFire, we’re looking back at the year and highlighting the positivity we’ve had + from our friends and colleagues across the globe and the progress we've made on + our project.

- We’ve launched nine packed Core Updates to a userbase of millions of people in - almost 200 countries. - We’ve developed and improved on our firewall engine adding support for blocking - any connections from hostile networks, added Two-Factor Authentication for OpenVPN, - and massively improved our Intrusion Prevention System and Quality of Service. + We want to spread positivity and joy so why not get in touch on + Mastodon (https://social.ipfire.org/@news), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ipfire) or + LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipfire) and share your highlights of the year + or why you like working with IPFire? + We’ll be sharing and retweeting some of our favourites in the weeks to come.

- As we move into the New Year, in addition to our standard Core Updates, - we’re looking to bring our software to even more users - and we strive to continue being more agile than the big boys in the industry. -

- -

- 2022 has been a challenging year and with an Open Source project, - it is increasingly difficult to meet the cost of running it. - Can you help us meet these costs? -

- -

- If you’re able to help, please click the link below - - your donation ensures the longevity of our project, and gives us the ability - to keep our product free and open to all! + If you really liked working with IPFire this year, why not consider donating to our project?

@@ -45,7 +32,7 @@ diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.txt b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.txt index 83a71377..63e93677 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.txt +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-1.txt @@ -1,32 +1,23 @@ From: IPFire Project To: {{ account.email_to }} -Subject: {{ _("Another year over. Let's celebrate 2022!") }} +Subject: {{ _("IPFire Highlights of 2023") }} Precedence: bulk X-Auto-Response-Suppress: OOF -{{ _("Dear %s,") % account.first_name }} +{{ _("Hello %s,") % account.first_name }} -As we approach the end of the year, now is a good time to look back and reflect on -the progress of our project to celebrate our achievements and decide where we need -to redouble our efforts in the coming months. +Just like the last couple of years, 2023 has not been without it’s challenges. Here +at IPFire, we’re looking back at the year and highlighting the positivity we’ve had +from our friends and colleagues across the globe and the progress we've made on +our project. -We’ve launched nine packed Core Updates to a userbase of millions of people in -almost 200 countries. -We’ve developed and improved on our firewall engine adding support for blocking -any connections from hostile networks, added Two-Factor Authentication for OpenVPN, -and massively improved our Intrusion Prevention System and Quality of Service. +We want to spread positivity and joy so why not get in touch on +Mastodon (https://social.ipfire.org/@news), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ipfire) or +LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipfire) and share your highlights of the year +or why you like working with IPFire? +We’ll be sharing and retweeting some of our favourites in the weeks to come. -As we move into the New Year, in addition to our standard Core Updates, -we’re looking to bring our software to even more users -and we strive to continue being more agile than the big boys in the industry. - -2022 has been a challenging year and with an Open Source project, -it is increasingly difficult to meet the cost of running it. -Can you help us meet these costs? - -If you’re able to help, please click the link below - -your donation ensures the longevity of our project, and gives us the ability -to keep our product free and open to all! +If you really liked working with IPFire this year, why not consider donating to our project? https://www.ipfire.org/donate diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.html b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.html index d82787d5..96ffb8bc 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.html +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.html @@ -2,26 +2,31 @@ {% block content %}

- {{ _("Dear %s,") % account.first_name }} + {{ _("Hi %s,") % account.first_name }}

- When we launched our little project all those years ago, - never did we think we would reach so far around the world. - We sometimes wonder if Father Christmas is using us at the North Pole - just like his penguin friends at the South Pole! + For so many people around the world, the end of the calendar year is party season and + at IPFire we’re celebrating as much as anyone else. Why are we celebrating? + We’re celebrating what’s to come next year, of course!

- Our Christmas list this year isn’t very long - - we’re asking for donations to the project to ensure that our IPFire users, - just like you, can continue making the most of our free-to-use project. + Thanks to some super-hardwork by our team in 2023, over the next 12 months, you’ll see + the following:

+
    +
  • Relaunch of the IPFire website, helping us promote our mission and improve our outreach.
    • +
  • Improve usability by making documentation and user guide more accessible.
    • +
  • Helping you, the users, to contribute your guidance to the IPFire Wiki and make + suggestions for improvements to our code.
    • +
+

- We know some people can’t donate and that’s cool but if you can, - even just the cost of a beer, it would help us to secure the project - for the year to come. + Of course, we’d not be able to do any of this without feedback from our huge user base + and our fantastic development team. If you’d like to help our development team towards + their goals for next year, you can donate here:

@@ -32,7 +37,7 @@ @@ -43,7 +48,7 @@

- {{ _("Thank you for supporting the project,") }} + {{ _("Party, party, party!") }}
{{ _("-Your IPFire Team") }}

{% end block %} diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.txt b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.txt index df173171..c1d708ad 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.txt +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-2.txt @@ -1,27 +1,30 @@ From: IPFire Project To: {{ account.email_to }} -Subject: {{ _("Did you know IPFire is being used on all seven continents?") }} +Subject: {{ _("December is Party Season!") }} Precedence: bulk X-Auto-Response-Suppress: OOF -{{ _("Dear %s,") % account.first_name }} +{{ _("Hi %s,") % account.first_name }} -When we launched our little project all those years ago, -never did we think we would reach so far around the world. -We sometimes wonder if Father Christmas is using us at the North Pole -just like his penguin friends at the South Pole! +For so many people around the world, the end of the calendar year is party season and +at IPFire we’re celebrating as much as anyone else. Why are we celebrating? +We’re celebrating what’s to come next year, of course! -Our Christmas list this year isn’t very long - -we’re asking for donations to the project to ensure that our IPFire users, -just like you, can continue making the most of our free-to-use project. +Thanks to some super-hardwork by our team in 2023, over the next 12 months, you’ll see +the following: -We know some people can’t donate and that’s cool but if you can, -even just the cost of a beer, it would help us to secure the project -for the year to come. + * Relaunch of the IPFire website, helping us promote our mission and improve our outreach. + * Improve usability by making documentation and user guide more accessible. + * Helping you, the users, to contribute your guidance to the IPFire Wiki and make + suggestions for improvements to our code. + +Of course, we’d not be able to do any of this without feedback from our huge user base +and our fantastic development team. If you’d like to help our development team towards +their goals for next year, you can donate here: https://www.ipfire.org/donate -{{ _("Thank you for supporting the project,") }} +Party, party, party! -{{ _("Your IPFire Team") }} -- diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.html b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.html index 853fb05a..61731e16 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.html +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.html @@ -2,24 +2,26 @@ {% block content %}

- {{ _("Dear %s,") % account.first_name }} + {{ _("Hi %s,") % account.first_name }}

- With the holiday season upon us, we hope you’re enjoying the festive treats - and magical feeling that comes with this time of year. + The year has drawn to an end and we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. + Your support for the IPFire project is hugely appreciated and we’re grateful that you’ve + taken the time to be part of our ever-growing community.

- While you’re enjoying the festivities, it might be time to spare a thought for - your IPFire appliance - whether in a cupboard or under a desk or sitting cool - as a cucumber in your comms room, she’s been working away all year to look after you! + We’re celebrating our best year yet including the recent success of our developer summit + where we made huge progress on the build system for IPFire 3. This isn’t all that happened + in 2023 though! We had may contributors who helped us to release 10 updates to + millions of users across every continent. + Yes, even our penguin friends in the antarctic are using IPFire!

- We would love if you could help us with a donation towards the IPFire project - to keep our infrastructure running so your hardworking appliance can continue - to keep you safe! + We couldn’t have done this without hundreds of donations just like yours. If you’re feeling + the love and you can spare a little money, help us start 2024 with a bang!

@@ -30,7 +32,7 @@ @@ -41,13 +43,12 @@

- Always remember to show appreciation to your IPFire appliance. - Remember to keep her updated with the latest firmware and please don’t share your - festive treats with her - most firewalls don’t enjoy pastry crumbs! + Finally, whatever you’re celebrating at the end of this year, we wish you all the best + for the festive season.

- {{ _("All the best,") }} + {{ _("Thank you,") }}
{{ _("-Your IPFire Team") }}

{% end block %} diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.txt b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.txt index dcc0638c..f2c154b1 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.txt +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-3.txt @@ -1,29 +1,30 @@ From: IPFire Project To: {{ account.email_to }} -Subject: {{ _("Time to get festive...") }} +Subject: {{ _("Seasons Greetings!") }} Precedence: bulk X-Auto-Response-Suppress: OOF -{{ _("Dear %s,") % account.first_name }} +{{ _("Hi %s,") % account.first_name }} -With the holiday season upon us, we hope you’re enjoying the festive treats -and magical feeling that comes with this time of year. +The year has drawn to an end and we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. +Your support for the IPFire project is hugely appreciated and we’re grateful that you’ve +taken the time to be part of our ever-growing community. -While you’re enjoying the festivities, it might be time to spare a thought for -your IPFire appliance - whether in a cupboard or under a desk or sitting cool -as a cucumber in your comms room, she’s been working away all year to look after you! +We’re celebrating our best year yet including the recent success of our developer summit +where we made huge progress on the build system for IPFire 3. This isn’t all that happened +in 2023 though! We had may contributors who helped us to release 10 updates to +millions of users across every continent. +Yes, even our penguin friends in the antarctic are using IPFire! -We would love if you could help us with a donation towards the IPFire project -to keep our infrastructure running so your hardworking appliance can continue -to keep you safe! +We couldn’t have done this without hundreds of donations just like yours. If you’re feeling +the love and you can spare a little money, help us start 2024 with a bang! - https://www.ipfire.org/donate + https://www.ipfire.org/donate -Always remember to show appreciation to your IPFire appliance. -Remember to keep her updated with the latest firmware and please don’t share your -festive treats with her - most firewalls don’t enjoy pastry crumbs! +Finally, whatever you’re celebrating at the end of this year, we wish you all the best +for the festive season. -{{ _("All the best,") }} +{{ _("Thank you,") }} -{{ _("Your IPFire Team") }} -- diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.html b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.html index 5f070827..7d578746 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.html +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.html @@ -2,32 +2,29 @@ {% block content %}

- {{ _("Dear Friends of IPFire,") }} + {{ _("Hello %s,") % account.first_name }}

- I’m writing to you, about to sign off for Christmas, filled with pride for our - great project and gratitude for our wonderful supporters. + Did you see the highlights of 2023 we shared on our socials? If you didn’t, check our our + Mastodon (https://social.ipfire.org/@news), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ipfire) and our + LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipfire) to see some of our favourite users + stories sent in by our friends and colleagues using IPFire.

- This has been a challenging but enjoyable year and I’d like to thank you for - the support you’ve shown, whether through your contributions to the project, - your feedback or your donations, our project wouldn’t have such an impact - without people like you! + I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all of your support in 2023 and thank you + in advance for your continued support as we head into 2024. As you know, we’re the only + remaining truly Open Source Linux-based firewall and it is important to us not just to + continue to develop this great project, but also to remain Open Source and available to all. + Our mission is to continue to provide the same level of service with continued enhancements + and better usability and all of this requires the continued to support of our fantastic users.

- As ever, thank you to my fellow IPFire team members and contributors for your - efforts to make our project the best it can be - Everyone has worked super-hard this year so whatever you’re celebrating this - December, I wish the very best for you and your families over the festive - break and may you have a happy and prosperous New Year. -

- -

- If you haven’t yet donated to the project, it isn’t too late - - you can donate via the link below. + If you’d like to help us kick off 2024 the right way, please click the link where + you can donate to our project. Every donation is appreciated as it contributes to the + continued success of our project and helps us keep our software open to all.

@@ -48,13 +45,8 @@ -

- Thank you again for your support - I wish you all a happy and relaxing end to - the year and I’ll look forward to hearing from you all in 2023. -

-

- {{ _("Best wishes and peace,") }} + {{ _("Happy New Year!")}}
{{ _("-Michael") }}

{% end block %} diff --git a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.txt b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.txt index a57f962b..d420bf54 100644 --- a/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.txt +++ b/src/templates/donate/messages/christmas-4.txt @@ -1,34 +1,30 @@ From: Michael Tremer To: {{ account.email_to }} -Subject: {{ _("Merry Christmas!") }} +Subject: {{ _("Wishing You a Happy and Prosperous New Year") }} Precedence: bulk X-Auto-Response-Suppress: OOF -Dear Friends of IPFire, +{{ _("Hello %s,") % account.first_name }} -I’m writing to you, about to sign off for Christmas, filled with pride for our -great project and gratitude for our wonderful supporters. +Did you see the highlights of 2023 we shared on our socials? If you didn’t, check our our +Mastodon (https://social.ipfire.org/@news), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ipfire) and our +LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipfire) to see some of our favourite users +stories sent in by our friends and colleagues using IPFire. -This has been a challenging but enjoyable year and I’d like to thank you for -the support you’ve shown, whether through your contributions to the project, -your feedback or your donations, our project wouldn’t have such an impact -without people like you! +I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all of your support in 2023 and thank you +in advance for your continued support as we head into 2024. As you know, we’re the only +remaining truly Open Source Linux-based firewall and it is important to us not just to +continue to develop this great project, but also to remain Open Source and available to all. +Our mission is to continue to provide the same level of service with continued enhancements +and better usability and all of this requires the continued to support of our fantastic users. -As ever, thank you to my fellow IPFire team members and contributors for your -efforts to make our project the best it can be -Everyone has worked super-hard this year so whatever you’re celebrating this -December, I wish the very best for you and your families over the festive -break and may you have a happy and prosperous New Year. - -If you haven’t yet donated to the project, it isn’t too late - -you can donate via the link below. +If you’d like to help us kick off 2024 the right way, please click the link where +you can donate to our project. Every donation is appreciated as it contributes to the +continued success of our project and helps us keep our software open to all. https://www.ipfire.org/donate -Thank you again for your support - I wish you all a happy and relaxing end to -the year and I’ll look forward to hearing from you all in 2023. - -{{ _("Best wishes and peace,") }} +{{ _("Happy New Year!")}} {{ _("-Michael") }} -- -- 2.47.3