Rooster_Ties Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 (edited) Jim, Is there any way--without spending a ton of your own valuable time or hiring an accountant--to determine how much of your own $$ you've sunk into this operation in 2007? Perhaps some portion of the current surplus, or some of the still incoming end of the year donations (...maybe that are specified to apply to 2007), could be used to pay you back for (at least some of) your past dollar investments. When 2009 approaches, we can have another shout out for shekels. I echo Lazaro's point that running a BBS should not be taking $ away from pursuing your art. That's tough enough already. I second that. I was about to ask the same thing. And when the total expenses for 2007 are known, a NEW thread should be started (and pinned) with all the data in the first post, so that everyone can easily find said figures in the future. In order for enough people to contribute in the future, everyone needs to be aware of the expenses of keeping the heat on, and the lights lit. Such data shouldn't be buried in the middle of what will surely turn out to be a 40+ page thread. Edited December 8, 2007 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 And when the total expenses for 2007 are known, a NEW thread should be started (and pinned) with all the data in the first post, so that everyone can easily find said figures in the future. In order for enough people to contribute in the future, everyone needs to be aware of the expenses of keeping the heat on, and the lights lit. Such data shouldn't be buried in the middle of what will surely turn out to be a 40+ page thread. Just an idea: is there something like a cost-o-meter, showing the current amount of costs for the year so far, a possible leftover debit from the previous year, and the amount of donations, and sum total, so members could throw in their donations whenever it is appropriate? I think we users should take the responsiblity for the board as far as possible, financially. Any surplus donations could go into the next band CD and given to members with a discount or other special conditions, if the band wants to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user0815 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 as i'm only a longtime "lurker" (and not an active member) of this board i can not add very much to all this discussions. all i can say is .... whenever i'm looking for some jazz-related informations and opinions (about an artist or some specific album) the first thing i do is scanning the organissimo-board (by using google). that's how good this board is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Glad that you've come out and decided to join us. Hope you'll stick around and add to the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Judging my the avatar, I'd say it looks like he/she is eating the right way to be on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 "whenever i'm looking for some jazz-related informations and opinions (about an artist or some specific album) the first thing i do is scanning the organissimo-board (by using google)." you don't by any chance work for the NSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user0815 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 you don't by any chance work for the NSA? no, we don't. oh ... and could you please turn off the virus scanner on your system ... it's not fully compatible with our remote access software ... we are getting error messages everytime we try to access your hard drive ... thanks for cooperating with us ! thanks for the welcome messages @catesta and @paul secor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 you don't by any chance work for the NSA? no, we don't. oh ... and could you please turn off the virus scanner on your system ... it's not fully compatible with our remote access software ... we are getting error messages everytime we try to access your hard drive ... thanks for cooperating with us ! thanks for the welcome messages @catesta and @paul secor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 you don't by any chance work for the NSA? no, we don't. oh ... and could you please turn off the virus scanner on your system ... it's not fully compatible with our remote access software ... we are getting error messages everytime we try to access your hard drive ... thanks for cooperating with us ! thanks for the welcome messages @catesta and @paul secor. Heh. Yeah, you'll fit in here just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Heh. Yeah, you'll fit in here just fine. I suggest not starting a Tommy Flanagan appreciation thread for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 "Our members have made a total of 691697 posts We have 1853 registered members The newest member is J.A.W. Most users ever online was 322 on Dec 6 2007, 12:21 PM" Is Hans back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yes. but his post count is zero!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 It doesn't count unless he posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Is Hans back? no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Now that there's been some time for checks to arrive, can we get an update on the amount that was ultimately raised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swinging Swede Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Is Hans back? Yes. no Thanks for the clarification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcy62 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 (edited) Is Hans back? Yes. no Thanks for the clarification! ...perhaps Edited December 15, 2007 by porcy62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Now that there's been some time for checks to arrive, can we get an update on the amount that was ultimately raised? What's it to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Now that there's been some time for checks to arrive, can we get an update on the amount that was ultimately raised? What's it to you? I was thinking the same thing. But then I remember that Dan was amongst those who mailed in checks. I suspect he wants to see the effect of such mailings. But then, maybe I should let him answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Maybe I'd like to know if we reached the goal of paying for two years in advance. Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiern Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 7/4 is a handle for JC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I wanna know how many checks bounce - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I wanna know how many checks bounce - You might find out in Monday's mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 We got another $500 in checks. That brings the total raised to about $3400. Enough to pay for the server for almost two years! Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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