Owner Real Deal Posted August 24, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 You'll see a button in the right sidebar for site donations. Truth is, the hosting went up a little bit, and I'm not going to drop us down to a shared hosting plan, despite our lack of activity, because years ago, I was sick of the ups and downs, online/offline status we had. There isn't much out there when it comes to shared hosting, too many limits (most importantly, harsh caps on PHP memory limits), so we have to stick with what we currently have. Every single penny will go towards the site, and if there's enough left over every month, it'll be used for the following month. Also, all donations will be tracked in your profile and to the left of your posts. If you have suggestions regarding what benefits a donating member can receive, leave them in here. I'll entertain all ideas. Thanks guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'll definitely get something going in the next week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh25 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'll make sure to chip in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 How much is the hosting monthly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavamatic Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 How about a colored name? That is a common benefit on sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 How much is the hosting monthly?PM me if you don't want it out there publicly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh25 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 How about a colored name? That is a common benefit on sites.Yeah that would be cool, some other benefits like private VIP forum and such are just some ideas... How much is the hosting monthly?Yeah, I'd like to know that as well first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 30, 2011 Author Owner Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 The hosting hasn't been the same all the time. Costs did go up on all of the semi-dedicated servers, though, and I'm needing more HD space for what I'm doing with the website portion of OTR, so I'll more than likely have to bump back up to the second package. http://www.mddhosting.com/semidedicated.php If you combine that with the IPB board software and the video system renewals, it's just getting a bit ridiculous to pay for some of this stuff when I'm getting bombarded with medical bills (guess it's that time of the year). The kidney failure scare really put a nail in the coffin, because most of my eye issues were paid for (the major surgeries, anyway). We aren't sitting on a dedicated server hitting me up for around $200 a month, but the semi-dedicated plans are still pulling from my wallet when I'm hurting for money. It's asinine having to pay around $140 for cable and internet, $220 for electric, a car payment, house payment, and still expected to spend all of your money on unnecessary gas and food prices. Bills are a part of life, that's cool and expected, but the food and gas are killing me when I'm also having to pay off massive medical bills and a couple of loans. I'm not actually asking anyone to donate anything. All of you know I've always stated I never wanted to make money off of OTR. When I added Google Adsense (ripoffs), that money would have gone to the site if they decided not to shut me down exactly 30 days of promoting their clients. The option is just there for anyone that wants to say they made a donation to the site, to say they did a little more than post. The truth is, active members do enough just by posting. OTR won't close down, either way. Zero donations means I'll pay the entire hosting bill. Nothing changes. By the way, I did get a donation already...and it's from an anonymous member. I actually know what member it is (lol), so I'll just say thanks for the help, and that they can PM me if they want me to say their name (or that member can just do it here). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 30, 2011 Author Owner Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Done. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Yo RD, a MoneyGram transfer seems like a good option to me. Is there a branch/agency near you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted September 1, 2011 Author Owner Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yo RD, a MoneyGram transfer seems like a good option to me. Is there a branch/agency near you?I think you can receive transfers at our local Wal-Mart...never done it, though, lol. And, by the way, Kyle (illwill) sent a donation. I figured he'd confirm it in here, but it's all good...I'll go ahead and put that out there. Thanks Kyle. The Knicks are a decent team. Giants, maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I think you can receive transfers at our local Wal-Mart...never done it, though, lol.Please check and confirm, bro. Misht be the only option for me if I can't revive my PayPal accnt. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trutrojan8 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 You still accepting? I got paid today so I could donate some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted September 14, 2011 Author Owner Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Yep, anytime. The donations I've gotten so far have us covered for a couple months, but it'll all be put to use, eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trutrojan8 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I sent over $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted September 14, 2011 Author Owner Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I sent over $20Very much appreciated. Thank you. You need to change your birth date, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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