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A huge number of people - far more than ever donate (and that's totally ok!) can actually afford 20 bucks or 20 euros or 20 pounds. I don't think we want to hint that not being able to afford to give is the only acceptable reason not to give - it's just, you know, if you want to give, and you can afford to give, then please do.--
Wikipedia:FAQ/Business; WP:LISTCOMPANY, style guideline for lists of companies; WP:NBUSINESSPERSON, on notability of business people; Essays: Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not here to tell the world about your noble cause; Wikipedia:When your boss tells you to edit Wikipedia; Wikipedia:Stern warning about promotion Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not LinkedIn