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Updated FAQs #6791

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Updated FAQs #6791

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Added two new points to the FAQ list and rewrote the "Why is the Insiders edition offered as a subscription model" point.

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Looks fine to me, some minor comments. I am about to hop off to the bus to get myself to Scotland today, staying for a couple of weeks.

One other thing I remember is that we got a comment a little while back about being transparent about what the money gets spent on. Perhaps we could discuss that and it would tie nicely with the team page?

become available to the wider community. This model ensures ongoing development
and accessibility for all, keeping the project vibrant and up-to-date.

We communicate these funding goals and their progress openly, ensuring our
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Add a link here?


[__Why is the Insiders offered as a subscription model?__](#subscription-model){ #subscription-model }

You might wonder why we opted for a subscription model for the Insiders edition
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Is "subscription" the right word here? It is what is used by companies that want to extract ongoing revenue even from occasional users. If it is the name used in Github sponsoring then that is fine but otherwise I would look for an alternative such as "monthly/annual sponsoring"? Just a thought.

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It is the wording from GitHub Sponsors, just double-checked😊

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instead of a one-time purchase. Here's the thing: Material for MkDocs is in
constant evolution. Our work is never done because there's always something new
on the horizon – be it adapting to upstream dependency updates, keeping pace
with environment changes like software or browser updates, or bringing to life
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What software does Material need to be adapted to if not dependencies and browsers? Do you mean operating systems? Unless it is important, I would drop the unspecific "software" bit.

you're investing in what's coming next. You get all the future updates, bug
fixes, and new features as they roll out. This ongoing development is crucial
not just for keeping the project alive and kicking but for ensuring it
continually meets your needs and expectations.
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"continually meets" -> "continues to meet"?

@katharinalisalin katharinalisalin merged commit 4fd52fd into master Feb 17, 2024
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@katharinalisalin katharinalisalin deleted the docs/updating-faq branch February 17, 2024 10:16
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