DZComposer Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 As our community grows, the inevitability of increased hosting costs comes with the growth. 2011 will be a bit of a tough year for me, financially, and it also happens to be the year that all of the hosting contracts come up for renewal. So, rather that sell ads, I am instead asking for a little help paying the bills. Using the link below, you can contribute directly to SFO's webhosting bill. This link goes directly to our web host, and the money goes directly to them. It never passes through my hands, and save for a 5% + $0.30USD processing fee, it all goes to the bill. You can donate here: Note: Uses PayPal If you choose to donate, the minimum donation is $10.00. As soon as I can get one made, I will have a donor badge that will replace your rank image here on the forums. The systems sends me an e-mail with the e-mail address on the paypal account that donated. To get your badge, PM me your paypal e-mail. DONATING IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. DONORS WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY SPECIAL TREATMENT OR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, ONLY THE BADGE THAT SHOWS THEY CONTRIBUTED. Hopefully this will not be permanent and the next contract renewal I will be able to afford without donations. Smaller bills for the VPS upgrade and domain renewal are coming soon, the big bill for the primary hosting comes in September. Thanks. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedFox8 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Quick question. How do you find out who donates, so people don't lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I get an email with the paypal email address that donated. Send me a PM with your paypal e-mail address to get in the donor group.I don't have a badge yet, but there will be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 This is good, DZ. I'd love to donate, but I don't get too much money, and I have it all figured for the next couple of months.If I ever can, I'll be sure to. I've always loved SF-O. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Mario Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Slightly off-topic:I'm not sure if the current Donor badge is final but for some reason, the current Donor badge looks like part of a health system from Dead Rising.On topic:Wish I could donate but I...well...*Pulls out pockets only to see moths fly out of them*Yeah, don't make a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 I want to say thanks to all of you who have donated. Donations have completely covered the VPS costs for the next two months. That helps me out a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedFox8 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Slightly off-topic:I'm not sure if the current Donor badge is final but for some reason, the current Donor badge looks like part of a health system from Dead Rising.Well, that's because it is using the original pip icons until the donor badge gets done.And to DZ: No problem. May I ask if you don't mind, about how much did you get in donations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 About fifty bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asper Sarnoff Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'll be going to donate a bit myself as soon as I get myself a credit card. Don't fancy using debit over the internet, no matter what site processes the payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'll be going to donate a bit myself as soon as I get myself a credit card. Don't fancy using debit over the internet, no matter what site processes the payment.Personally I don't know any sites that do allow you to a debit card over the Internet, I know it's been possible for years but still....credit cards are where it's at. Furthermore, recently the credit card companies have been issuing cards that allow you to use it like a debit card as well. Since I can easily pay off my balance every month online (plus get credit card rewards in the process) I don't really use my bank card anymore. About fifty bucks.I'll throw in some cash as well when I'm not dead tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I think you're thinking of ATM cards. I have two debit cards, and they are usable anywhere that takes Visa, even online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner/Technical Admin Sideways Posted January 25, 2011 Owner/Technical Admin Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have a debit Mastercard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeemer Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I will donate once I get another form of funding. My student funds were cut by £500 and I can't even pay my rent right now, so I'm meeting with the finance admin at the uni to see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 *Visits XE**Opens up BMO Investorline**Makes Forex trade**Throws the U.S. equivalent of 4,200 JMD at hosting* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner/Technical Admin Sideways Posted January 27, 2011 Owner/Technical Admin Share Posted January 27, 2011 lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"User" Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 lol?That was originally the intent although it looks like I failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Donors, please re-PM me your e-mail addresses so I can set you up on the new forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 This month's bill is a little higher than expected. If any of you can chip-in, it would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 I'm in a pretty tight financial spot right now. If anyone can chip-in a few bucks, it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 How much to pay it off for this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner/Technical Admin Sideways Posted July 27, 2015 Owner/Technical Admin Share Posted July 27, 2015 Come Thursday I'll be able to help you a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) How much to pay it off for this year? I don't have the exact numbers at the moment, but it is several hundred dollars. I really don't expect you to pony up that much, so please don't feel obligated.Right now SFO is on a dedicated server, though I am considering moving it to Amazon AWS for the pay-for-what-you-actually-use pricing. Edited July 28, 2015 by DZComposer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I don't have the exact numbers at the moment, but it is several hundred dollars. I really don't expect you to pony up that much, so please don't feel obligated.I am not obligated. It's just my duty. To Orange and Starfox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Orange Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Gave some. Pay checks are slowly coming in. Probs donate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 If any of you can chip-in to help me cover this month's hosting it would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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