Scott Dolan Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 I’ve always been wary of donating to a message board that I thought I’d be booted from at any given moment, and where I was hated by most members (bed made, and uncomfortably slept on). But Jim Alfredson always showed me friendship, and welcomed me, even in my worst of days. Many apologies for not donating earlier. Though, respectfully, even though I just earned the honor, could we shitcan the ‘donor’ tag? There are other very respected members that have not, or cannot, donate. It just seems belittling, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 23 minutes ago, Scott Dolan said: There are other very respected members that have not, or cannot, donate... Possibly, but another side of that coin is that a contributor/donor/sponsor/patron/sucker/etc. has the option to donate anonymously, in name and/or amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, JSngry said: Possibly, but another side of that coin is that a contributor/donor/sponsor/patron/sucker/etc. has the option to donate anonymously, in name and/or amount. *smacks head* I coulda had a V8! Fair rebuttal. But it still strikes me as a Scarlet Letter, nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 AFAIK, an anonymous donation is indeed anonymous in the "Latest Donation" panel, but the donor's posts still get labeled underneath the avatar as "$ Donor". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 minute ago, T.D. said: AFAIK, an anonymous donation is indeed anonymous in the "Latest Donation" panel, but the donor's posts still get labeled underneath the avatar as "$ Donor". OK, that’s what I was thinking, too. poundsignthetagmustgo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 There is no minimum donation, btw. so that little $ Donor thing could mean anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 And what does it mean if you don’t have that little $ Donor thing under your name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 The reality is, it takes money to run this place. All of us here love music, which means we pay for it in one way or another. Forego buying a CD or two, and put that money here instead. Jim A. doesn't give it a hard sell, but if you love this place, put some skin in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 I donated today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 13 hours ago, Scott Dolan said: And what does it mean if you don’t have that little $ Donor thing under your name? I'd say set up a poll and find out how people interpret that. But the reality is that no one can draw any conclusion because you can donate off-line and it won't show. The only thing I'd change about the board-centric donate system is to eliminate the amount donated. No need for that info. We're all in this together, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 We certainly are. That’s why I wouldn’t want anyone thinking they are an outsider. Perhaps it’s just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Does it really matter whether you're listed as a donor or not as the point is to keep this Board going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Truthfully, I hadn't even noticed that little donor thingy until it was pointed out here. It's not where my eye goes, ever. Well, now it is, now that it's been pointed out. But...just sayin' my eye is on the posts and maybe an avatar for a few times if it's new. If your words are on the page, you're in. You can't buy anything, no special posting privileges or anything like that. The only outsiders are ones who don't post. Otherwise, it's life as per BAU - you go into a room and there you are. Take it from there. For the record, only Jim A. can change that setting, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 Mailed a check to Jim today. I never look at the donor icon either. But since others have brought it up, it seems odd that if you contribute by check, the icon isn't placed under your name. Hope that doesn't make me look like a deadbeat who posts but never contributes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, paul secor said: Mailed a check to Jim today. I never look at the donor icon either. But since others have brought it up, it seems odd that if you contribute by check, the icon isn't placed under your name. Hope that doesn't make me look like a deadbeat who posts but never contributes. I think it’s the money that matters. I always start with the “Show Unread Content” page, so I never even see that donor stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddlemay Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) If anyone's using the PayPal link for the first time, don't type a $-sign onto the indicated line on the Organissimo page--just a numeral, including a decimal point followed by zeroes. I kept getting error messages until I figured that out. Edited November 19, 2018 by riddlemay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Bumpage... new 2019 fundraiser launched today. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Done. Thanks for keeping this going, Jim. The last year turned out to be a good one, dearth of new releases notwithstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Jim Alfredson said: Bumpage... new 2019 fundraiser launched today. Thanks everyone. Is this to update the info on goal/dollars received and maybe get some steady dollars or was the November bumpage not so effective and the money needs to come in again now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) I have the same question as the goal for 2018 was exceeded and I assumed that amount would have been used to pay for the new server. Edited January 19, 2019 by Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 I plan to sell some CD's here this year, incl. a handful of Mosaic sets, with ALL the proceeds going to the board. I'll pay the shipping out of my own pocket, and you just pay Jim's PayPal address directly for my asking price - so every penny goes to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Mailed a check to Jim this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 On 19/01/2019 at 1:49 PM, Brad said: I have the same question as the goal for 2018 was exceeded and I assumed that amount would have been used to pay for the new server. Exactly same question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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