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07-29-2017, 02:16 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lost
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ER Forum Contributions
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I'm posting this as a topic rather than sending a private message to an administrator/moderator, in case other members may be interested.
I'm sure it must cost "something", other than volunteers times, to run this forum. Server space, mtce, software license fees, legal fees, etc. Can forum members contribute? (nickles, dimes and maybe a few dollars, anonymously of course  ) Money orders, cash, etc. If so, where do we send it? 
Sorry if this has been discussed before but if so, I missed it or forgot, and I'm to lazy to try anything beyond a basic search.
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07-29-2017, 02:23 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2015
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I'm not against the concept of voluntary contributions, but my guess is that the ads that pop up probably cover server costs, etc?
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07-29-2017, 02:27 PM
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Moderator
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Location: Flyover country
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How about killing two birds with one stone?
In order to be a forum member you have to set up an account using a credit card.
Then for every post you make a nickel is deducted from your account. That will fund the ongoing costs and also reduce the number of posts.
I hasten to add that I'm just kidding here.
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07-29-2017, 02:29 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
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Originally Posted by Car-Guy
Administrators/Moderators
I'm posting this as a topic rather than sending a private message to an administrator/moderator, in case other members may be interested.
I'm sure it must cost "something", other than volunteers times, to run this forum. Server space, mtce, software license fees, legal fees, etc. Can forum members contribute? (nickles, dimes and maybe a few dollars, anonymously of course ) Money orders, cash, etc. If so, where do we send it?
Sorry if this has been discussed before but if so, I missed it or forgot, and I'm to lazy to try anything beyond a basic search. |
You left out moderator salary, fringe benefits and stock options.
j/k
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Originally Posted by euro
I'm not against the concept of voluntary contributions, but my guess is that the ads that pop up probably cover server costs, etc?
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As Euro correctly points out, the cost to run the forum is covered by advertising.
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07-29-2017, 02:34 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sarasota, FL & Vermont
Posts: 34,757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
How about killing two birds with one stone?
In order to be a forum member you have to set up an account using a credit card.
Then for every post you make a nickel is deducted from your account. That will fund the ongoing costs and also reduce the number of posts.
I hasten to add that I'm just kidding here.
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Glad you added that part at the end or socca would have been all over that idea. 
BCG's budget would sure take a hit under that plan. 
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Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.
Slow and steady wins the race.
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07-29-2017, 02:35 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
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The owner of this forum is AndyR . I'd suggest sending him a PM, asking how to send a cash contribution to him.
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07-29-2017, 02:37 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
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Im glad to see Im never too far from your mind. From your post count, Id say you need to pony up more than me.
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07-29-2017, 02:49 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sarasota, FL & Vermont
Posts: 34,757
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Not true. I am a piker at 6.14 posts per day compared to your 13.84 posts per day... I'm less than half.
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If something cannot endure laughter.... it cannot endure.
Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Retired Jan 2012 at age 56
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07-29-2017, 03:15 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
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The easiest way to support the forum through a contribution is via the "donate" button on the output page of FIRECalc, which is also owned by AndyR. Clicking that button sends you here, where you can make a donation to the cause via PayPal.
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Numbers is hard
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07-29-2017, 03:30 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lost
Posts: 9,912
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REWahoo
The easiest way to support the forum through a contribution is via the "donate" button on the output page of FIRECalc, which is also owned by AndyR. Clicking that button sends you here, where you can make a donation to the cause via PayPal. |
That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks!
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07-29-2017, 05:14 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Williston, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelB
As Euro correctly points out, the cost to run the forum is covered by advertising.
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I would imagine that it is a pretty hefty 6-figure number...
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07-29-2017, 07:38 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Syracuse
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
How about killing two birds with one stone?
In order to be a forum member you have to set up an account using a credit card.
Then for every post you make a nickel is deducted from your account. That will fund the ongoing costs and also reduce the number of posts.
I hasten to add that I'm just kidding here.
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We should be paid a nickel for each post. Each post creates the invaluable content that is sold.
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07-29-2017, 11:14 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
Posts: 2,838
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Withdrawal Rate currently zero, Pension 137 % of our spending, Wasted 5 years of my prime working extra for a safe withdrawal rate. I can live like a King for a year, or a Prince for the rest of my life. I will stay on topic, I will stay on topic, I will stay on topic
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