Ways to Contribute
There are several ways you can help make 200 Mates better and grow the global mate community:Submit Your Mate
The most direct way to contribute is by sharing your own mate experience on the map. Simply fill out the form on the main site with:- Your name (or pseudonym)
- Your country/location
- Your favorite yerba brand
- Preparation style (bitter, sweet, tereré, or mate cocido)
- Mate type (calabaza, wood, stainless steel, glass, etc.)
- A photo of your mate
All submissions are reviewed by volunteers before appearing on the map to ensure they meet our community guidelines.
Improve Translations
Currently, 200 Mates is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. If you’re a native speaker and notice ways to improve the translations, we’d love your help! To suggest translation improvements:- Review the current translations on the site
- Note any phrases that could be more natural or accurate
- Send your suggestions to: [email protected]
Translation Priority
The most valuable way you can help us right now is by improving the translations. Native speakers’ feedback helps make the site more accessible to mate lovers worldwide.
Report Issues
If you encounter technical problems, broken features, or inappropriate content:- Email us with a detailed description of the issue
- Include screenshots if possible
- Mention your browser and device information
Suggest New Features
Have ideas for making 200 Mates better? We’re always open to suggestions:- New data fields to capture
- Additional ways to visualize mate culture
- Community features you’d like to see
- Improvements to the user experience
Contact
For all contributions, suggestions, questions, or collaboration opportunities: Email: [email protected] We’ll respond as soon as possible and appreciate your interest in making 200 Mates a better resource for the global mate community.Future Development
Currently, all resources used by 200 Mates are free. In the future, if migration to paid platforms becomes necessary, there will be an option to donate to help keep the site active.
Code of Conduct
All contributors are expected to:- Be respectful and constructive in communications
- Respect the privacy and safety guidelines
- Focus on building a welcoming, inclusive community
- Celebrate mate culture authentically