Nestof3 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 That way we don't have the "server busy" message so much? I'd be willing to donate! I know some forums have paypal donate buttons. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I'd pony up for that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 The "server busy" messages are pretty annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I am not terribly annoyed by the server problems, but I think the powers that be should cave in and sell a bit of ad space on this sight. (but maybe that is just the capitalist in me!) I just can't believe they would pass up making a little $$ for all their trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh, no! Please, no ads. I'll take server busy errors first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I would rather donate, or put up with the server busy messages, then see ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh, please no ads! Pleaseohpleaseohplease! I'll give a PayPal donation just to avoid those. Though I'd be happy to give one anyway. A little payback for all the help I've received seems appropriate. However, I don't like the fee to join idea. Too Sonlight for me, plus I think that there are many who just can't afford it. For me, I'd donate because I can but would like it voluntary because others may not be as fortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh, please no ads! Pleaseohpleaseohplease! I'll give a PayPal donation just to avoid those. Though I'd be happy to give one anyway. A little payback for all the help I've received seems appropriate. However, I don't like the fee to join idea. Too Sonlight for me, plus I think that there are many who just can't afford it. For me, I'd donate because I can but would like it voluntary because others may not be as fortunate. I agree! and Me, too! Aggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh, no! Please, no ads. I'll take server busy errors first. I am with True Blue. I hate ads. I also have no more room in my budget. I'll deal with the server busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Yes, I agree, if accepting donations would encourage them to utilize a better server. Ads I couldn't tolerate, though, and I can't see SWB going in for that. I'd actually prefer a small fee be required in order to post on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh, please no ads! Pleaseohpleaseohplease! I'll give a PayPal donation just to avoid those. Though I'd be happy to give one anyway. A little payback for all the help I've received seems appropriate. However, I don't like the fee to join idea. Too Sonlight for me, plus I think that there are many who just can't afford it. For me, I'd donate because I can but would like it voluntary because others may not be as fortunate. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Yeah, I don't want ads, and I wouldn't like a required fee to join, but a donate paypal button would be great in my opinion. I hesitate complaining about the server busy b/c it is free. I really think people would be good about donating. Just a buck or two a month (or more) from lots of people would add up, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Yeah, I don't want ads, and I wouldn't like a required fee to join, but a donate paypal button would be great in my opinion. I hesitate complaining about the server busy b/c it is free. I really think people would be good about donating. Just a buck or two a month (or more) from lots of people would add up, ya know? :iagree: Everything she said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Yeah, I don't want ads, and I wouldn't like a required fee to join, but a donate paypal button would be great in my opinion. I hesitate complaining about the server busy b/c it is free. I really think people would be good about donating. Just a buck or two a month (or more) from lots of people would add up, ya know? :iagree: I could do a couple of dollars a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I'd definitely donate, if it means a better server for the nice folks here. And, if it makes their job easier, all the more reason for me to make a donation. It's the least I can do for all of the help I have received through this site. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh, no! Please, no ads. I'll take server busy errors first. No kidding. No server just means I should do something else more useful with my time. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I would donate as well - I do on my soap message boards. I've been trying to get on here for over two hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Ok.....I just went to the main page and added up all of the post made according to the rt hand column (not adding in the administrative board)....... If everyone pd 1 cent per post, they would bring in an average of $594 per month. ETA to retype in my numbers.....I think I typed in wrong the first time.....brb. Yep, I was wrong the first time around. I need to go to bed. :) Edited September 28, 2008 by 8FillTheHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 That way we don't have the "server busy" message so much? I'd be willing to donate! I know some forums have paypal donate buttons. :) Without having costs disclosed, I'd be hesitant to donate money. This site is good for the WTM empire. Without fail, when I see someone ask about WTM they are (1) assured that the schedules in the book shouldn't be taken at fact value, and (2) told to go visit this board. For me paying to be ad-free is less troublesome, and I do pay for the privilege of being ad-free on a very large board. However, should Peace Hill Press run ads from History Odyssey, Growing With Grammar, or other companies which sell competing products? [if they decided to run ads, I think they should.] If they went with Google ads, it's my understanding they wouldn't have control over the ads generated. Edited to add: I don't think member fees would be appropriate because they would discourage potential new users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 No ads. No member fees. Keep it this way. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I don't think member fees would be appropriate because they would discourage potential new users. I would hate to see a great source of support cut off for people because they couldn't afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I like the donation idea vs. ads or a member fee. I'm sure there are enough of us willing to give a little each month to cover the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Without having costs disclosed, I'd be hesitant to donate money. That's why I was suggesting that it be completely a free-will offering. It's something I would personally like to do regardless of how much money they make because of the boards. For example, www.screenit.com is free if you use the ad version, but I personally pay an annual fee, not b/c I care about the ads (I have an ad-blocker and never had a problem before), but because I personally want to support services I use. No one here would no who donated, and there's no reason to feel bad for any reasons you wouldn't want to donate. But, I do think if the option were there, plenty of people would respond so that a better server could be obtained without ads, joining fees, etc. I was donating on a scrapbooking forum b/c I wanted to see it stick around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 I would hate to see a great source of support cut off for people because they couldn't afford it. I agree. Please don't think I opened this thread b/c I wanted user fees. That really turned me off on the Sonlight forum b/c I felt I contributed so very much there, and then just chose not to post anymore. If it had been a donation situation that felt open to everyone, I would have been prone to support it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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