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Post by rebeccad on Jun 2, 2017 8:23:58 GMT -8
Attention BP members, it’s time to pass the hat again! We are going strong, adding new members almost every day. And no doubt you are all happy to not have ads for snow tires or weight-loss pills flying in to intrude on your reading. This forum is free because those ads pay the rent. But when we choose to be ad-free, the ad revenue that supports Proboards has to be made up by our paying a small charge based on page views each month. Since we have to pay for the ad-free status, the donation button was re-activated. Ad-free charges have been running just over $20 per month. Last year the donation button was so unexpectedly successful that it was shut down in only a few days, and so much was donated that it funded almost a full year! Amazing. Thanks to the generous response, and the quick shut-down, many felt left out, not having a chance to put a few dollars into the bucket. This time we want to take a slightly different approach. Please do not be so generous (I never thought I would hear myself saying that)! Maybe a limit of $10? You decide, but several people wanted to help on any next request and we want to give everyone a chance to participate. So here comes the request. Look for the button on the bottom of the page as of Monday, 5 June. Donations go directly into a Paypal account, and zeke makes the monthly payments. When we have somewhere around a year's worth again, we'll hide the button. Thanks for your support. Your Mods
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Post by zeke on Jun 2, 2017 10:04:29 GMT -8
If you were one of the lucky ones who donated last time, please wait a few days so others can have their opportunity. I have a list, and I am not afraid of using it. George, you have done enough, more than plenty. Take this round off.
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Post by atvtuner on Jun 2, 2017 11:32:24 GMT -8
If anyone wants to give more than $10 you can send the extra to me and I promise to spend it on backpacking.
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Post by Deborah on Jun 3, 2017 8:32:12 GMT -8
Let us know if you need the old guard to step up.
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Post by reuben on Jun 3, 2017 9:16:49 GMT -8
I still haven't seen the button.
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Post by bp2go on Jun 3, 2017 10:40:14 GMT -8
She forgot to mention it will be added back on Monday. The Beepster knows these things!
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Post by reuben on Jun 3, 2017 14:00:57 GMT -8
Beeps! Love ya.
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 3, 2017 15:37:20 GMT -8
the donation button will be re-activated on Monday. Did not forget! Y'all fail reading comprehension
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Post by zeke on Jun 3, 2017 15:49:05 GMT -8
Maybe you should've bolded it, like Beepster did when he edited.
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 4, 2017 8:48:31 GMT -8
Maybe you should've bolded it, like Beepster did when he edited. Yup.
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Post by zeke on Jun 5, 2017 4:21:20 GMT -8
AND, the Button is up. Let the marathon begin.
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Post by desert dweller on Jun 5, 2017 5:03:29 GMT -8
Just to clarify, who is ZnZ Adventures? Why are email address and phone numbers required?
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Post by zeke on Jun 5, 2017 5:08:06 GMT -8
We had to set up an account to accept Paypal. Since I was willing to take on the role of CFO, it was agreed to use my account. So, the donations go to me, then I pay the $21 every month. A long time ago, when I set up my Paypal, I wrote in ZnZ on a lark. Zeke and Zack Adventures, as in my TRs.
I have no idea why phone numbers are required, but the email address allows them to get back to you if something goes awry. Only way to get a refund, I guess.
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Post by desert dweller on Jun 5, 2017 5:24:08 GMT -8
Thanks for the info!
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Post by cuzimthedad on Jun 5, 2017 6:03:09 GMT -8
Why are email address and phone numbers required? Didn't ask for my info. Maybe it's already built into my paypal account.
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