The Rohrbaugh Forum
Miscellaneous => The Water Cooler -- General Discussions => Topic started by: DDGator on November 08, 2011, 12:10:16 AM
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The transition has started!
My friend Tech Guy has backed up the forum data and started the conversion process to our new home -- the Simple Machines forum software. This will be a huge upgrade for the forum, and will really add some great features.
Most importantly, it will provide much more advanced spam control features. Hunting and killing offshore spammers has become a full-time job for me, and we need to make a change for that reason, if nothing else.
The plan is that all old posts will be converted to the new forum software, and will be viewable and searchable.
Now--this is not inexpensive. After getting some estimates to farm out the work, Tech Guy has decided to do it himself. He estimates 6 to 10 hours to set up the new forum, convert the old data, set-up the advertising banners, etc. At a "friend of the forum" rate of $50/hour, he is looking at a fee of $300 to $500.
I know a number of you are on-board for a donation. I think it is time to start collecting. I can accept checks/money orders, and I can even take a call in credit card charge if you want to go that way. However, PayPal payments to admin@rohrbaughforum.com is the easiest for me. I know a number of you don't use PayPal, and I totally understand.
If you want to make a donation toward this expense, please e-mail me at admin@rohrbaughforum.com -- that will be easier for me to track than sending a PM on the forum.
We are hoping to have the new forum on-line in about two weeks!
Thanks in advance for all your support. ;D
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Duane,
Just hit your PP with a bit..
Hope it get's things started!! 8)
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Duane:
I'll be stopping by the Post Office to send you a Money Order by Certified Mail, Delivery Confirmation.
Tnanks to you and "Tech Guy" for taking on this project.
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USPS MO sent by Priority Mail, Delivery Confirmation.
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Pay Pal donation sent. Keep up the good work.
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Duane. Sent donation by PayPal; you also have an email. Appreciate all your work and Tech Guy's expertise in this matter. Many thanks!
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Donation sent. Thanks for all the work you do on our behalf.
Chris
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Duane, money sent via pay pal. Thanks for the hard work and I am excited about the new format!
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Duane,
Email sent. Traveling, but will send personal check when your address available.
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Paypal sent.
Thanks for everything Duane! 8)
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Duane, check mailed. Thanks to you for all you've done and tell Tech Guy thanks from all of us. Gene
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Thanks to all of you for your help and support. This is a great forum because we have such high quality membership. I am humbled, as always, by your kindness and your compliments.
Our fundraising goal is coming along quite nicely -- and we are only 24 hours in... Thank you!
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Duane
Paypale sent.
Thanks for Keeping the Forum Up. ;D
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Duane, Paypal sent. Wish it could be more but I have ended up on disability after my last assignment. Keep up the good work and I am very happy to see the forum moving forward to protect itself and move into the 21st. This is the best little clubhouse of its kind.
Phil
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Donation sent. Sorry it wasn't more at this most critical moment.
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Duane, Thank you & Tech Guy. Paypal gift sent. :D
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I am in Sent VIA PayPal
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Sent via PP. Please let us know when you have the cost covered.
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Hey guys,
First -- THANK YOU for all of your individual generosity. We have raised a significant sum in just a few days. It is an honor to me that this forum is important enough to so many people to generate this kind of support.
I would like to close the donations for now. Once a few checks arrive in the mail, I think we will have met the $500 goal. Any excess funds will be kept and earmarked for continuing forum expenses, such as the hosting costs, domain registration, etc.
If you wanted to contribute, but didn't -- just hold off for now and I'll advise if there is any issue. I think we are good.
Tech Guy is actively working on the set-up of the new forum and conversion of the old data. He thinks it will be a week or so -- should be exciting!
Again, my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, and also to everyone who participates on the forum and makes this a great place to be.
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PP sent
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Hey guys,
First -- THANK YOU for all of your individual generosity. We have raised a significant sum in just a few days. It is an honor to me that this forum is important enough to so many people to generate this kind of support.
I would like to close the donations for now. Once a few checks arrive in the mail, I think we will have met the $500 goal. Any excess funds will be kept and earmarked for continuing forum expenses, such as the hosting costs, domain registration, etc.
If you wanted to contribute, but didn't -- just hold off for now and I'll advise if there is any issue. I think we are good.
Tech Guy is actively working on the set-up of the new forum and conversion of the old data. He thinks it will be a week or so -- should be exciting!
Again, my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, and also to everyone who participates on the forum and makes this a great place to be.
Outstanding news!!
Thanks again to you, and Tech Guy, for the work behind the forum!!
Wouldn't be the same without this forum!!
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We are happy! ;D
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The swiftness of raising the funds for this task is a testament to this forum, it's administrator and membership. I am very pleased, thank you for taking care of us all Duane! Oh yes, we are happy!
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If you wanted to contribute, but didn't -- just hold off for now and I'll advise if there is any issue. I think we are good.
Sorry I missed it. Be sure to post when additional funds are needed. -d
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Been out of touch for a while...comes with the job...standing by to send my share should the goals not get met...this is without a doubt the best forum of this type on the net...I look forward to jumping on this site and seeing what's happening each time I return home, well helping out with the upkeep.