Parsad Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Hi Folks, There were some suggestions to create a membership fee to use the site to cover operating costs, etc, but I decided not to use that, as I would like the site to remain free for everyone. So I've added a Paypal "Donation" tab in the menu instead for anyone who feels like they want to contribute anything towards the site or my time. Any funds provided will be used to upgrade the site as we migrate over, adding additional features for members, and offsetting my costs and time spent planning our annual Fairfax Financial Shareholder's Dinner...as well as other future events or services you all want for members. Cheers and thanks for supporting the website! Sanjeev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Great idea! It might be a bit hard to see for people who aren't looking for it, but I suppose we can bump up this thread periodically to raise awareness with new members ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaggio Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Great idea. By the way tab works well...left tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uccmal Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Awesome idea from the group Sanj. You have my full support and a little bit of cash too. Thanks, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwericb Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That worked easy! For those of us who don't have Paypal it accepts Visa, Mastercard, etc. I agree that there should be something larger than that little button because I never would have seen it if I hadn't been looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rranjan Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Tab is kind of difficult to spot unless anyone uses the menu buttons. Donation tab is located at " HOME HEALP ... CALENDAR DONATIONS LOGOUT" just below search box on Top-Left side in the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawks Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Worked just fine. Great to have this board back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Tab is kind of difficult to spot unless anyone uses the menu buttons. Donation tab is located at " HOME HEALP ... CALENDAR DONATIONS LOGOUT" just below search box on Top-Left side in the forum. The less obvious the better! ;D Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcollon Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm happy to donate Sanjeev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smazz Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I think its pretty easy to find - if someone wants to donate, they will find it. You could prob put a newish thread up everyonce in a while if need extra funds for upgrade etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rranjan Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Tab is kind of difficult to spot unless anyone uses the menu buttons. Donation tab is located at " HOME HEALP ... CALENDAR DONATIONS LOGOUT" just below search box on Top-Left side in the forum. The less obvious the better! ;D Cheers! ;D ;D ;D You cracked me up with this line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rranjan Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I think its pretty easy to find - if someone wants to donate, they will find it. Still one has to look hard if he/she does not use tabs on the top like me. Or may be it was just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcollon Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Sanjeev, Based on this study http://www.victoria.ac.nz/staff/john_randal/Papers/donations-1.pdf maybe you should list the big donations. :) As I said earlier, you and the members of this board are well worth a donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Sanjeev, Based on this study http://www.victoria.ac.nz/staff/john_randal/Papers/donations-1.pdf maybe you should list the big donations. :) As I said earlier, you and the members of this board are well worth a donation. Unfortunately, I would say about a third of the board interacts here anonymously for different reasons (industry, reputation, privacy, etc), but their donation information is their true identity. I don't know think it is a good idea to list the donors on here because of that. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smazz Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Well, this thread reminds me I havent donated yet :D.. Sanjeev, how about, along with the Tab you maybe can make the Donations/Services thread of its own? That way everyone will see it and be reminded of it since it will be listed on the main screen? The Donations information thread in that sections could be "topped" - perhaps it could also include Member/forum events (again Topped when appropriate). Just a thought....er.. make that thoughts... ::). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smazz Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sorry, I meant Donations/Meetings/Services SECTION... not thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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