Clubfoot Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 This isn't sponsored by Manx nor have I talked to him about it. My purpose is, just for the sake of conjecture, to determine how many of you dedicated CM'ers would participate in a 'pledge drive' of sorts to keep Manx afloat. This would entail enough people putting forward 'donations' aimed at paying for the expenses to maintain and house Manx's site. This is similar to PBS or NPR pledge drives in that those who pay will be providing not only themselves with access to CM's, but everyone could continue to enjoy it's services. So, with a rough goal of $1200 yearly, who would give? I'll start the drive off with a pledge of $20. Please track this thread's progress thusly: pledge: $20 total pledged: $20 remaining: $1180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll put in five. New totals: pledge: $5 total pledged: $25 remaining: $1175 -------------------- Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Bellator Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll throw in 5 Great British Pounds, I haven't a clue what that is in dollars though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMB Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Soldiers, I'll pay 10 pledge: $10 total pledged: $35 remaining: $1165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll pledge $10 pledge: $10 total pledged: $45 remaining: $1155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll pay 5 pledge: $5 total pledged: $40 remaining: $1160 Alternatively, I'll throw in 10MB's of webspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrene Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I pledge $5, but where do I send the money to? pledge: $5 total pledged: $45 remaining: $1155 Gyrene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 you are a little off its a total of $50 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine59 Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'm good for $20. That is of course assuming I get the coffee mug or the "CMBO Mods Greatest Hits CD" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMB Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Soldiers, Wow.... slow down: Whats the bloody total? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 $70 right now General. And I guess I could throw, $10 American (I'll go to the bank and buy some US funds) into the pot. so $80 [ 10-20-2001: Message edited by: Panzerman ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMB Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Soldiers pledge: $0 total pledged: $80 remaining: $1120 [ 10-20-2001: Message edited by: Lord General MB ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwacker Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Don't let it die!!!! pledge: $5 total pledged: $85 remaining: $1115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJMello Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'm in for 10 greenbacks. pledge: $10 total pledged: $95 remaining: $1105 :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoot Posted October 21, 2001 Author Share Posted October 21, 2001 Gyrene, For now, hold onto your cash. Let's see if this takes off. If it does (and I hope so), we can request a mailing address from Manx and MAKE him take our money even if he doesn't want it. Great work everybody, keep it rollin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foobar Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'm good for 40 bucks. Big spenders like me don't bother with accounting. One of you little people do the math. K? Thanks babe. We'll do lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieldmarshall Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 10 Greenbacks! Also below I have given a link for a currency converter for all you Brits and Aussies! So to make your money into yankee dollars click right here. --Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 But the money doesn't go to Manx, it goes to the greedy ISP he uses. I don't see how that will help other webmasters. Now, if we were giving money to buy him a new server of his very own, hey, I'd be all for it. Giving in to the bastards that want to charge him more for his bandwidth only encourages them to jack up other small website owners, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixx Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll throw in $5 Total $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGSF Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 And $5 pledge: $5 total pledged: $155 remaining: $1045 OGSF [ 10-20-2001: Message edited by: OGSF ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 You know, Dorosh has a point. 1,000 bucks?!?! SUrely he could get a server and DSL or cable for that, right? I mean, a personal server might be the way to go here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Captain Foobar, ROTFLMAO!! Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtaskagain Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'm good for $10, and I'll second the server proposal, though I doubt anything affordable for an individual can handle the bandwith he's getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroy Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'd be happy to give $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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