From 01eb7038dc234c424c50385c633e82950c39cf88 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: MartinBraquet <martin.braquet@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:12:45 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Add /support page

---
 web/pages/support.tsx    | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++
 web/public/md/faq.md     |  2 +-
 web/public/md/support.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 54 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 create mode 100644 web/pages/support.tsx
 create mode 100644 web/public/md/support.md

diff --git a/web/pages/support.tsx b/web/pages/support.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5aea3e02
--- /dev/null
+++ b/web/pages/support.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+import React from 'react';
+
+import fs from 'fs';
+import path from 'path';
+import MarkdownPage from "web/components/markdown";
+
+const FILENAME = __filename.split('/').pop()?.split('.').shift();
+
+export async function getStaticProps() {
+  const filePath = path.join(process.cwd(), 'public', 'md', FILENAME + '.md');
+  const content = fs.readFileSync(filePath, 'utf8');
+  return {props: {content}};
+}
+
+type Props = { content: string };
+
+export default function Faq({content}: Props) {
+  if (!FILENAME) throw new Error('Could not determine filename');
+  return <MarkdownPage content={content} filename={FILENAME}></MarkdownPage>
+}
diff --git a/web/public/md/faq.md b/web/public/md/faq.md
index 29bf98f9..32708fcf 100644
--- a/web/public/md/faq.md
+++ b/web/public/md/faq.md
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ The [full implementation](https://github.com/CompassMeet/Compass/blob/main/commo
 * **Give Feedback**: [Fill out the suggestion form](https://forms.gle/tKnXUMAbEreMK6FC6)
 * **Join the Discussion**: [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/8Vd7jzqjun)
 * **Contribute to Development**: [View the code on GitHub](https://github.com/CompassMeet/Compass)
-* **Donate**: [Support the infrastructure](/about)
+* **Donate**: [Support the infrastructure](/support)
 * **Spread the Word**: Tell friends and family who value depth and real connection.
 
 ### What’s next?
diff --git a/web/public/md/support.md b/web/public/md/support.md
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index 00000000..bbe782d0
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+++ b/web/public/md/support.md
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+# Support Compass
+
+Compass is and will always remain **free, ad-free, and community-owned**.  
+Your contribution directly helps cover hosting, development, and community growth — ensuring Compass thrives as a gift for everyone.
+
+
+## Ways to Contribute Financially
+
+- [Patreon](https://patreon.com/CompassMeet) – one-time or ongoing monthly support
+- [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MartinBraquet) – one-time or flexible contributions
+- [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/MartinBraquet) – increased transparency, but requires a GitHub account
+
+
+## Why Donate?
+
+- **Keep Compass sustainable** – cover server and infrastructure costs
+- **Protect independence** – ensure we never need ads, subscriptions, or data sales
+- **Empower contributors** – support ongoing development, moderation, and outreach
+
+
+## Non-Financial Contributions
+
+Donations aren’t the only way to help. You can also:
+- Improve code or documentation
+- Suggest features and test new builds
+- Spread the word to thoughtful communities
+- Help with design, moderation, or translations
+
+Every small action adds up to something bigger.
+
+
+**Thank you for being part of this mission.**  
+Together, we’re building a platform for meaningful human connection — one that will never be captured by profit or advertising.