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We're all dooooooomed!
« on: August 19, 2012, 11:29:03 PM »
Now that I have your attention.

I realise since I posted about potential funding issues a lot of people here are concerned that the forums will shut down.

Simple answer?
Probably not

The present situation is that the cost of the equipment needed is more than I have available - by a lot. I actually do not physically have the funds available to afford the payments required.

Whilst the donations taken over the past year have been great, these are used on recurring costs for other smaller areas and therefore are not available to cover the largest expense.

If $2000 (more or less) is raised by the end of October then everything will continue as it is now for another year. If it isn't things will have to change. With enough money I can move us to a different but still reliable infrastructure.

I also have a number of other options if required.

This is the present situation and it may change over the next few weeks or months if opportunities arise but at present the current state is in jeopardy.

What is being done to help this?
As always we're accepting donations of any amount, every dollar will help towards this goal. Every cent donated will only be used for the costs associated with the forums.

We've added some more adverts which should hopefully bring in cash towards costs, just a click now and again will benefit us. There may be some pop-unders introduced due to the higher payout associated.

What else could be done?
We're looking into running a big fundraiser to secure as much as possible to help cement the future of the forums. We're looking into perks we could offer as part of this. (Meet me for a day, no adverts on the forums for a year, introduction of a social networking site specifically for you, etc) - you can help with other ideas.

We're taking all ideas to help benefit us.

I'll keep you regularly updated on how things are going, so please help in anyway you can.
« Last Edit: October 17, 2012, 07:15:15 AM by WingedZephyr »
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2012, 11:30:49 PM »
We'll see what happens when my scholarship comes... Also:

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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2012, 12:15:45 AM »
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2012, 01:33:07 AM »
Have you considered making this a forced-read? As in, as soon as members log in they are redirected to the thread. I think it merits the attention if you can.
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 03:29:12 AM »
Otebon had a pretty neat idea where a couple of Avid TFF users who do art and stuff, could start commissioning work as a fundraiser for the forum. So you give money to the forum for art, alternatively, we could give the art itself as a prize.
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2012, 04:01:43 AM »
I did my part this month, and I just wish we had more time :(
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2012, 09:39:07 AM »
Yeah me too, I can pay a maximum of $400 (but then I'd be completely broke XD) by November first :P
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2012, 02:08:59 PM »
I have started working now. When my money comes in I should be able to spare some for the good of the forum.
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2012, 02:14:27 PM »
it's funny that most of the people that here post did or do a donations.
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2012, 02:35:39 AM »
I really do with I could donate, but being the age of 17 does not help me all that much. :S
But as soon as I can get a job and paypal, first $20 bucks going to the forum!
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2012, 08:10:12 AM »
i remember making a thread suggesting ideas


one of them was selling merchandise...is that a good idea?
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2012, 05:46:25 PM »
As of next month I'll actually be getting a constant source of income. I'll use whatever I have left over after paying all my bills and such to donate to the forums (Yes I have a paypal account fear not :P)


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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2012, 06:35:13 PM »
Check our fundraiser here as well: http://igg.me/p/209358?a=1069736

We're offering limited perks. Share with your friends and family as well!
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2012, 09:57:57 PM »
so we have to donate here on the forum or on this website?
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Re: We're all dooooooomed!
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2012, 10:55:03 PM »
Whichever you prefer, both are being used.
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