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Offline Tweak

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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #45 on: December 27, 2011, 03:02:17 PM »
It was an example, not a request. Puncia was just explaining how you can sell the idea of donating to the forum.
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #46 on: December 27, 2011, 03:27:03 PM »
Perhaps you could have donator-only raffles?


As an example, for every five dollars you donate, you get one ticket, then ten for two, etc.

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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #47 on: December 27, 2011, 04:18:22 PM »
That's already being done, BadW0lf.
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #48 on: December 27, 2011, 04:29:30 PM »
That's already being done, BadW0lf.


Oh, sorry. Didn't know that. I'm new :P

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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #49 on: December 27, 2011, 07:08:35 PM »
shoot. its almost the end of the month and we only donated 36 bucks??
 
crapcrapcrapcrap..what happenes if we dont fill that bar by the 31st..??

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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #50 on: December 27, 2011, 07:27:58 PM »
From the first post:

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After working with my server administrators a deal was made to provide a discounted rate for the year.

This secures the server for the next year of service. Please note however, that donations are still very much appreciated as I have spent my own compensatory money on securing the service for you. All donator perks will be retained and further perks will be added over time.

Many thanks to all the donators last month and in the future for helping to support the service as much as you can.

Expect some big updates to be announced in the next month now that the forums are here to stay.

And please, please, please continue to donate without your help, I cannot guarantee the future beyond 2012.
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #51 on: December 27, 2011, 09:25:20 PM »
I won't be able to make another big donation for a while, because I didn't get that 2nd job I was hoping to get and I'm going to be moving next year hopefully ... so I'm very tight on money ATM also trying to pay off my new computer and soon to be car ... v.v;;; Life is to expensive lol
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #52 on: December 28, 2011, 02:15:39 AM »
It's been said before, but there ARE free forum services out there. They may not look as snazzy but they're free and we won't need to bother with donations. ...Personally, I think 250 dollars a month isn't worth the window dressing.

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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #53 on: December 28, 2011, 12:16:33 PM »
It's been said before, but there ARE free forum services out there. They may not look as snazzy but they're free and we won't need to bother with donations. ...Personally, I think 250 dollars a month isn't worth the window dressing.

There's a lot more than some nice themes (which we create) that are paid for. This gives us a dedicated platform. I'm sure you're aware that people are hostile towards furries, a free service could shut down the forums based on a complaint. It's free we'd have no guarantees of service nor could we migrate everything.

Whilst you may not feel the payments are worth it, be aware I operate other services from the server as well, not to mention IRC which a lot of users here make use of. I pay the money out of my own pocket and donations are just that - donations. I keep the service free and try to minimise adverts to bring everyone a good service. No-one needs to pay and that's how things will continue.

Moving to a free service removes the majority of control I have which is what makes the community so secure. You haven't seen the trolls, pedophiles and other unsavory characters that don't get in or are dealt with before being seen. If that threat was out of my control to manage then I would not be fulfilling my task as administrator.

Donations are voluntary, we will never charge for membership. Those who choose to donate help the service and we reward them for that but those who choose not to don't lose out, you can still post, upload attachments etc.

The forums survived for 5 years when I was only a student, my contract work now is spasmodic but better paying than most jobs and will hopefully continue in the US. Either way, donations help me to actually buy myself things over spending everything on here. It's just a nice gesture from people who make use of the forums, it never has and never will be expected.
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #54 on: December 28, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »
needs credit card donation support, since not everyone can use PayPal



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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #55 on: December 28, 2011, 10:44:14 PM »
As far as I'm aware if you donate then PayPal will also accept a Credit Card directly, without needing to have an account.
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #56 on: December 29, 2011, 01:45:29 AM »
I`m Still vary new here. Since this been my frist day.
But reading the Threads and seeing how things are i`m willing to donate what i can when i can to help keep this forums up. Right now i am bit short on the money since i spent lot for christmas but hopping that once i get things payed off that i can start donating to help you out tweat
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #57 on: December 29, 2011, 02:24:01 AM »
since this is where i get almost all my commission buisness i will alwase donate every month.
 
this place has become my lifeline to surviving
 
if ever there is a time i can donate larger sums, i WILL. but for now my monthly 5 is what i can spare.
(if things go well, ill be getting a job that pays me around 3k a month. so if that goes right. by next year you should expect around 30-50 from me a month cause i love you all so damn much)

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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #58 on: January 31, 2015, 12:49:29 PM »
     I saw this and panicked - is this sill recent and/or relevant? Is TFF in any danger of late?
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Re: IMPORTANT :: The Future of the Furry Forums
« Reply #59 on: January 31, 2015, 03:54:35 PM »
Donations are always welcome, at this stage we don't have any major issues. That may always change though.
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