Stilly Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Ok, so I'm throwing my suggestion in the hat here. This is an idea I had had to help keep the lights on and keep Nick from going hungry trying to keep this place alive. I think a lot of the issues with funding and such could be solved, or at the very least made easier to handle, by starting a Patreon for Hondo's. I'm not trying to directly counter Nick's current adopt-a-month idea, I just want to see what people think. Alls I'm saying is that I'm not the most active member, and I would gladly throw at least $5 or so in a month just to help do my part. I don't believe I'm alone in this, and I think it's ultimately better/easier/whathaveyou than quarterly or monthly donation drives. Full disclosure: I have absolutely nothing to gain from this outside of this place staying open. I know this place is important to a lot of people and has been for years. Maybe this idea won't work, and that's okay. I just want to be able to easily toss money at the problems on a monthly basis where I can just set it and forget it. I might be wrong, and people might be against it, and that's cool. I know Nick is, and that's cool, too. Hopefully, if I'm right, a certain someone might be able to take a little of the stress of himself. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 proud to be the first no vote haha ima stay out of this beyond this post though, appreciate the sentiment either way stilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I think I might be able to spare like 5 bucks a month doing this. Was already thinking about making it monthly via paypal anyway. It isnt much, but I mean, if 7 people did that its already paying off month right there, right? But if anyone can understand tight money situations, I can. So I know it isn't viable for everyone. That said, if its jist like 5 a month then that is no problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I can do €4.25 a month, I'd just spend it on penny whistles and moon pie otherwise. Personally I think this is probably the best way to go, when compared to a monthly sponsorship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 ...okay, yeah, 7 people doing $5/month would prolly be a lot easier than coordinating each month, and $30 up front can be a lot at times. maybe this ain't a bad idea! ill look into patreon & see what their take is. do we have 6 people who'd be down for this, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I'll do whatever I can to help. How much does it cost to keep this place up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Like I said, i'm down. I wont notice 5 bucks a month. The donate buttont has an option to make it monthly too yeah? But maybe we'll find some new blood with Patreon. I dunno if that's how it work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatella Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Little Nemo McFly said: I'll do whatever I can to help. How much does it cost to keep this place up? $5/month! so with me, axels & donny, that's 3 out of 7 (4 if ASC's down), w're doing good here so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Me. But it's gonna have to be cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 We're officially live! looks like we'd lose 3% to pateron (another 1% or more to paypal) but overall, not bad! i gotta work on ir more later 1 hour ago, Da Cap'n 2099 said: Me. But it's gonna have to be cash. this is always welcome, but to be a regular supporter, it'd have to be through them with a debit or credit card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilly Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilly Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Would you look at that...already up to almost $20 / month after fees. It's working! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 yeah, with MH (thanks love!) pitching in, we cleared $30 and are closer to full support for domain, license etc. can't believe how well this has worked out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I haven't joined up yet. My money isn't coming through till Tuesday, so I'll be signing up then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 didn't get a chance to prior, but: much love to our supporters so far! in addition to myself, there's newtype, metalheart (she's not even here these days!), stillbored, axels, and a big push from donatella. we've cleared out monthly rent & are on track to cover our licensing & domain fees as well! holy shit, it only took 16 years or so for us to break even, haha. i don't reckon many of y'all will even use our discord, but i want you to know we're working on more new features here as a result of your support! blogs just went live, the gallery should be ready soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 10/28/2017 at 3:02 PM, alive she cried said: I haven't joined up yet. My money isn't coming through till Tuesday, so I'll be signing up then. Done, finally. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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