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Administration => Forum News and Feedback => Topic started by: DDGator on June 17, 2015, 02:46:23 PM

Title: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 17, 2015, 02:46:23 PM

Hello all,

The time we knew would arrive is here!  My most significant carrying costs for the forum are web hosting costs with BlueHost.com.  My last three year subscription is expiring at the end of the month.  With some jostling around that should be invisible on the front end, I have managed to secure another round of "starter pricing" -- as low as $3.95 per month.  The best deal is to lock-in 36 months, for a total cost of $142.20 for three years. 

I also would like to move the domain name registry to Hover.com.  Three years will be about $35, I believe.

The web hosting costs are much cheaper than they used to be, which is nice.  This does not include minor other costs, such as maintaining the related e-mail account, and relies upon me asking my friend, TechGuy, for a few more favors.

Nevertheless, it looks like the bottom line cost to secure another 3 years of the forum is roughly $178.

It appears that our advertisers, for obvious reasons, are not renewing.  I thank all of them over the years for their generous support.  The banners will be coming down soon unless someone steps up and wants to buy a spot. 

Nevertheless, I am faced with either coming out of pocket in the next two weeks or so, or passing the tin cup.

If you would be interested in helping to support the forum, please let me know.  I can easily accept PayPal at duane@daiker.net, or provide a mailing address for checks.  Heck, I can even take credit cards!  ;)

Thanks!


Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: MICHPATRIOT on June 17, 2015, 06:35:02 PM
Thanks for the great spot to gather with other Rohrbaugh folks... ;)
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Magrred on June 18, 2015, 09:59:00 PM
Duane,
I will send donation tomorrow or next day when I get back to my computer.
Thanks for keeping the forum going.
Magrred
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support! (updated)
Post by: DDGator on June 18, 2015, 10:17:45 PM

We have had a few donations -- thank you!  Any amount is appropriate and I really appreciate the support.

That being said, we are only about $35 so far. 

Eric Rohrbaugh offered to fund the whole cost of three years, but I declined.  Eric's support over the years has been incredible, and his new level of involvement is one of the things that will potentially keep this forum alive and interesting.  I can't take that kind of money from him.  Thank you, Eric.

The forum simply has no economic viability for advertisers.  In the history of the forum, we have had only 7 people take out ads -- and some were only to take pity on us.   ;)   If we want to keep this going, it's going to be up to us to fund it.

I will come out of pocket for the difference to fund the next year of operation if I have to -- I have done so before.  But, if we don't have $178 worth of interest out there, I don't see it making sense to fund a three year commitment.

Thanks again to all who have supported the forum -- now and in the past.  Let's raise a few more $ and lock in the next three years at least.

Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: PhilZ on June 18, 2015, 10:33:34 PM
Guys,
We just had a TheRohrbaughForum group buy of $5000 of magazines.  Some bought one, some bought ten.  Duane needs $178 to keep this going.  Let's each chip in $5, $10, $20 or whatever to keep this forum online.  Let's hit $700 and he can get a new $500 laptop from Costco.  Duane, post your Paypal account email and I'll be your next contributor.  Thanks for the last ten years.  Phil
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 18, 2015, 10:59:24 PM

Thanks, Phil -- I appreciate it.   E-mail for PayPal is duane@daiker.net.

If there is extra, I am going to send TechGuy a gift card for his help.  I can't do the real technical web stuff.

Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: PhilZ on June 18, 2015, 11:12:13 PM
PayPal sent.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: cargaritaville on June 18, 2015, 11:51:54 PM
I am shocked that after Duane's posting of looking to raise $178.00, that he has only raised $35.00 to date. Guys!!! That is embarrassing!!! I only contributed $10.00 because I felt that the response would be overwhelming and the goal reached quickly. I obviously was mistaken. All that ordered magazines...where are you now? Should the goal of $178.00 not be reached by tomorrow night, I will put up whatever is left. This is pathetic. My neighbors daughter sold more in Girl Scout cookies.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: johnny on June 19, 2015, 05:50:20 AM
Duane can you send me your mailing address?
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: MRC on June 19, 2015, 07:24:53 AM
PayPal sent.

Sorry for the delay Duane.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: mz368 on June 19, 2015, 07:59:47 AM
PayPal sent.  Thanks for all you and Techguy do for us.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: dddonkey on June 19, 2015, 10:15:23 AM
PayPal sent.  Thanks for all you and Techguy do for us.

X2
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Magrred on June 19, 2015, 10:20:41 AM
Donation sent by PayPal. Please keep us posted on results. If I need to send more I can.

Thanks for your efforts.

Magrred
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: 72AV8R on June 19, 2015, 11:03:16 AM
Donation sent via PayPal.  Thanks for keeping the forum running.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Richard S on June 19, 2015, 08:23:32 PM
Duane:

I just checked in and saw this thread. PayPal sent.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Rich3006 on June 20, 2015, 11:55:02 AM
Have been busy and had not been on the forum for a couple of weeks.  Just sent you a donation via paypal.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: backupr9 on June 21, 2015, 01:56:42 PM
Duane, been trying to get moved into a new home in FL, been spotty on the forum in consequence.  Will personal check for $50 tomorrow.  Please pm or email your address.
John
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Douglas on June 21, 2015, 08:49:57 PM
PayPal sent.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 21, 2015, 09:09:23 PM
Thanks, guys!  With the money received and the checks promised, our funding goal for 3 years is met -- and there is a bit of gravy left to send Tech Guy an "honorarium" for his help.  Your support is MUCH appreciated.

In the next 2 weeks or so I hope to get us moved over to a new hosting company and get the forum consolidation accomplished.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: johnny on June 22, 2015, 07:13:40 AM
  That is great! :)
 
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: backupr9 on June 22, 2015, 08:21:09 AM
  That is great! :)
 

+100
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Craigt on June 22, 2015, 05:23:43 PM
I am a little late to the party.  Contribution made with PayPal, whether you need it or not.  ;)

Craig T.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 22, 2015, 09:40:00 PM

Got it.  Thanks, Craig.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: BlueC2 on June 22, 2015, 10:12:45 PM
Duane,

I would like to contribute as well. Are there any upgrades worth funding. For example, what would it cost to make the forum compatable with moble apps like Ohub Campfire or Tapatalk? I would be happy to fund those costs and would post a lot more if it were easier from my phone.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 22, 2015, 11:29:39 PM
Hmmm.  I don't know about that...  I can inquire.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Magrred on June 22, 2015, 11:47:58 PM
Congratulations to all. Everyone will benefit.
Thanks Duane for all the hard work.
Magrred
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: JoshA on June 23, 2015, 09:55:10 PM
PP sent.  :)
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: wildmanwill on June 26, 2015, 11:41:05 AM
Funds sent.  Delayed due to some paypal related issues.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: TechGuy on June 27, 2015, 11:02:17 PM
Duane,

I would like to contribute as well. Are there any upgrades worth funding. For example, what would it cost to make the forum compatable with moble apps like Ohub Campfire or Tapatalk? I would be happy to fund those costs and would post a lot more if it were easier from my phone.

After we get a couple things done, like moving servers, I will get Tapatalk working on the site. I can't say when but I'll try to get it done in July.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: Brenden on June 29, 2015, 09:27:46 PM
I too have been gone for a bit (freakin hospital) and I'm in for what you need Duane!
Let's keep this forum going!

I love these pups so much that I wish I could do more for the forum!!
But ill throw what I can to help and dearly hope it plugs what holes there may be!!

And I hope that everyone here does the same!!

All the best to our forum!!

B
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: BlueC2 on June 30, 2015, 03:32:54 PM
Duane,

Funds Sent to help cover costs and for any expenses related to the Tapatalk upgrade!

Thanks Again,
Ryan
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 30, 2015, 03:47:57 PM

Thanks, Ryan.  Not sure the timeline, but we are working on it.

Title: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: BlueC2 on June 30, 2015, 05:27:41 PM
Tapatalk seems to be working. That was fast!

I used the app to post this post.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: TechGuy on June 30, 2015, 06:00:46 PM
Tapatalk seems to be working. That was fast!

I used the app to post this post.
I've never used Tapatalk before but I like it... I've always just ignored it when different forums asked me to install it.

Are you using Android or Apple Duane? You should try it out. I don't know if they have an ios version of the app.

Sent from my XT1064 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: BlueC2 on June 30, 2015, 06:04:54 PM
It works on iOS - that is what I'm using.
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: DDGator on June 30, 2015, 09:11:28 PM

Are you using Android or Apple Duane? You should try it out. I don't know if they have an ios version of the app.


Oh, boy.  We haven't hung out in a long time, have we?  Apple all the way.  ;)

Yes, it is working great on iOS.  Very cool!
Title: Re: Forum Costs -- Seeking Support!
Post by: BlueC2 on June 30, 2015, 09:18:01 PM
A BIG thanks to Duane and TechGuy for the upgraded forum and the Tapatalk feature!

Thanks Guys