Adjusts column sizes from 4 to 6 for better card size and visual clarity.
Adds new Ko-fi donation card with information and link for support options.
Restructures HTML blocks for more organized code.
Updated templates to use named endblocks for improved clarity and
consistency in the HTML structure. This enhances maintainability
and ensures that closing tags are explicitly associated with their
respective block names, reducing potential confusion.
Tidied up the HTML structure across multiple template files to enhance code readability and maintainability. This involved mainly formatting changes like re-indenting, consolidating meta tags, and simplifying element structures.
No functional changes were made. These changes aim to improve the ease of future edits and reviews.
Expanded the template matching condition to support templates starting with "membership". Added a new 'membership-rallly' template that extends the base 'membership' template, providing information about the Rallly Pro benefit for logged-in users and encouraging community support through donations.
This change improves the flexibility of template handling and introduces a specialized membership page aimed at enhancing user experience and engagement.
Updated membership information with pricing details and added
a call-to-action button linking to the join page. This aims to
increase engagement and improve user experience by providing
clear steps for potential new members.
Introduced detailed financial reporting on a per-category basis, including notes for specific expenses and administrative costs in the data model. Enhanced the financial transparency feature by integrating a monthly financial report generator in the backend, enabling dynamic generation and display of detailed financial reports on the website. This commit also includes a new transparency report page, enriching user engagement with detailed insights into financial allocations and expenditures.
- Refactored finance-related data structures to include notes about specific financial activities.
- Extended the financial reporting capabilities to generate and display detailed notes and categorizations of expenses and incomes, improving transparency.
- Updated the UI to display these detailed reports, ensuring that users have access to comprehensive financial information.
This change aligns with our commitment to transparency and accountability by providing clear, detailed financial information to our members and donors.
Updated the membership section in `membership.html` to provide a clearer and more comprehensive explanation of how membership fees are utilized, emphasizing support for day-to-day activities and services for members and the public. Additionally, modified the call to action for joining, inviting prospective members to contact us for more information instead of direct solicitation to join. This change better outlines the value and purpose behind membership fees and encourages engagement through personal interaction.
These updates aim to enhance transparency regarding fund usage and to foster a more personalized connection with potential members, which could improve member recruitment and retention rates.
- Moved `finances.json` and `services.json` to a new `data` directory for better organization.
- Introduced `get_latest_month` function in `helpers/finances.py` to dynamically determine the latest financial reporting period.
- Updated `main.py` to use the new data paths and implement dynamic generation of the transparency report date, improving the clarity of financial reports.
- Modified `membership.html` template to display financial report for the dynamically determined latest month, enhancing transparency for donations.
These changes aim to improve data management, make financial reporting more transparent, and ensure users have access to the most current financial information. Moving JSON files to a dedicated directory helps with organizing resources better. By dynamically determining the latest financial period, the application now avoids hard-coded dates, increasing accuracy and reducing maintenance effort.
Implemented dynamic financial transparency tables to automatically generate and display monthly financial data for memberships, including incomes, expenses, and balances across multiple currencies. This change involved adding a new `finances.py` helper to process financial data and integrate it with the existing Flask application. Additionally, adjusted the CSS for better alignment and readability of currency columns in the transparency tables.
- Introduced a `generate_transparency_table` function to generate HTML tables dynamically based on the latest financial data.
- Expanded the `main.py` Flask route for the membership page to include financial data rendering, ensuring up-to-date information is presented to users.
- Removed static HTML table from the membership template in favor of dynamically generated content, offering real-time insight into finances.
- Adjusted the width and text alignment of currency columns in `base.css` for enhanced table aesthetics and readability.
This update significantly improves the transparency of financial information, making it easier for members to understand the flow of funds within the organization.
Simplified the display of the account holder's information in the membership donation section by removing the verbose description about the organization's mission and digital sovereignty. This change makes the donation information more concise and focused, enhancing readability and clarity for potential donors, especially Olafs. The decision to streamline this section was driven by Olaf's feedback indicating a preference for more straightforward donation instructions.
Adjusted the total income and expense figures in the `membership.html` template to reflect the latest financial data. This update ensures that users are provided with the most current and accurate financial information regarding membership costs and income. Accurate financial reporting is crucial for transparent and trustful user relationships.
Updated the end-of-month account balance displayed on the membership page to reflect more accurate and recent data. This change ensures users have up-to-date financial information, enhancing transparency and trust in our services.
Updated the membership fees and server costs in the membership page to reflect the new fiscal year adjustments. Membership fees have been increased from €365.00 to €390.00 to accommodate enhanced member benefits. Additionally, server costs have been revised from €424.65 to €430.04 due to an uptick in maintenance expenses. These changes ensure that the organization remains financially healthy and continues to provide high-quality services to its members.
Ensure consistency in the display of Bitcoin (BTC) balances by adjusting the number of decimal places to eight, aligning with standard cryptocurrency precision norms. This update promotes readability and uniformity across financial representations in the membership section.
Corrected the display of Ethereum (ETH) income in the membership summary table to not show a misleading "+" sign before a zero value. This change ensures consistency and clarity in financial reporting across different cryptocurrencies, eliminating any confusion for users analyzing their income streams.
Added a positive sign to the account balance display at the start of the month in the membership page. This minor but critical change improves clarity for users by explicitly indicating that the balance is a positive amount, enhancing their understanding of their financial status at a glance. This adjustment aligns with user feedback requesting clearer financial representations, thereby improving user experience.
Updated the Bitcoin address for donations, enhancing the convenience for members to contribute in cryptocurrencies. Improved the clarity and precision of the financial transparency section by specifying the report for May 2024, adjusting currency and cryptocurrency figures to reflect actual transactions, and introducing account balance tracking at the start and end of the month. Adjusted table styling in the CSS to ensure financial data is presented clearly, with currency columns widened and text aligned for better readability.
These changes aim to increase transparency, trust, and ease of contribution among members, supporting the organization's commitment to accountability and member involvement in its financial health.
Updated the donation details in the membership section to be more inviting and informative for non-members. This includes a clearer call to action for bank donations and a minor clarification in the cryptocurrency donations section. The account holder's name is now highlighted for better visibility, and formatting was adjusted for improved readability.
The update aims to encourage donations by making the process more transparent and emphasizing how contributions directly support our activities and service expansion.
Updated the cryptocurrency donation options in the membership page. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) addresses are now marked as "Coming soon™", reflecting their upcoming availability for donations. Additionally, improved the display of the Monero (XMR) address for better clarity by enclosing it in code tags. Introduced OpenAlias support with an easy-to-remember alias for donations, enhancing user experience and donation process simplicity. Also, refined the financial table by fixing a markup error to ensure proper display.
This change aims to keep our members informed about the donation options available and to streamline the donation process, making it more accessible and user-friendly. The introduction of an Open-like Alias further simplifies the donation process for users who prefer using human-readable addresses over traditional cryptocurrency addresses.
The markup adjustment in the financial table ensures consistency and readability across the website.
Updated the membership page to include a specific Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency address. This enhancement allows members to make contributions using Monero, providing greater flexibility and privacy for donations.
This update introduces additional columns in the membership financial report to separately list cryptocurrency incomes such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Monero (XMR). A new CSS class, `currency-col`, ensures these columns maintain a consistent and readable width without wrapping, improving the overall clarity and usability of the report. This change addresses a growing need to track and report digital currency transactions distinctly from traditional currency, reflecting the organization's evolving financial landscape and responding to the increasing relevance of cryptocurrencies in its operations.
Redesigned the membership and donations page to improve user engagement and visual appeal. The update introduces a more organized layout with separate sections for membership details, bank, and new cryptocurrency donation options. Each section is now contained within card layouts, offering a cleaner and more accessible interface. Additionally, a new transparency report section has been added to foster trust through financial openness. This change aims to encourage more memberships and donations by making information clearer and adding modern donation options like Bitcoin, Monero, and Ethereum.
Introduced unique, descriptive titles to the legal, membership, privacy, and terms templates to improve SEO and user navigation. Previously, these pages inherited a generic title from the base template. Now, each page specifies its own title block, enhancing browser tab legibility and potentially boosting page rankings in search engine results.
Revised the primary theme color to a more vibrant shade and adjusted related style variables for consistency across the UI. This change enhances the visual appeal and user experience by introducing a fresher, more engaging color palette. Updated variables include primary, secondary, success, info, warning, and danger colors along with their associated text, background, and border utilities to ensure coherence throughout the application's design.
Swapped the listings for Invidious and Piped, including their descriptions and status, to reflect current service offerings and operational status accurately. Enhanced the UI layout in the base template for better navigation and clarity in service support actions. Membership and donation information has been expanded to include details on statute access, association joining methods, and legal requirements for data storage, emphasizing transparency and community involvement. Privacy policy updates include clarified data collection practices, usage specifics, and storage details, aligning with legal standards and user expectations. Also, terms of service now include provisions against harassment, aligning with community guidelines and safety.
These changes aim to improve user experience, ensure up-to-date information, and highlight the organization's commitment to privacy, transparency, and community safety.
