It was a copyright free image....
I have heavy doubts they could not afford to pay.
Yeah I REALLY doubt they could truly not afford to pay someone at least a bit for something like this. I am a former team member and I get the feeling someone or two are getting paid at least a bit.
Admins over here wanting mid level job stuff then paying diddly fucking squat...
TV license, Jihad license, whats next? Terrorist bomb threat license?
Lismore, NSW, Australia will do it for free I believe. And BCLS in the US too.
I am a former .world team member, your experience dealing with admins is not surprising. Some admins I won't name are just straight up assholes. Lemmy hate train is pretty justified.