If we don't need a dedicated server, we don't need lots more money right now. Of course, I'm always happy to take contributions at any time.
Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.
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Jesse - Aug 20, 2003 5:07:51 am PDT #4671 of 10000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Wolfram - Aug 20, 2003 5:09:26 am PDT #4672 of 10000
Visilurking
Pop-ups? No. I'll give not only money, but blood, to avoid pop-ups, but I don't think anyone has suggested them, Wolfram.
I know, I just wanted to make it clear that I am also firmly in the bleed me with a fork before having pop-ups camp.
We already link to Amazon in a quiet spot, and the point has been made that people forget to use the link.
Because it's in too quiet a place. I've read the FAQ many times since registering, and I can never remember that we have an Amazon link there.
Jon B. - Aug 20, 2003 5:14:17 am PDT #4673 of 10000
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Ummm... No one has seriously suggested pop-ups. Noumenon mentioned it as a joke, but that was it.
Cindy - Aug 20, 2003 5:37:44 am PDT #4674 of 10000
Nobody
We already link to Amazon in a quiet spot, and the point has been made that people forget to use the link.
Because it's in too quiet a place. I've read the FAQ many times since registering, and I can never remember that we have an Amazon link there.
Right. And so a well-placed banner ad (if need arises) would eliminate the forgetting it's there phenom.
Ummm... No one has seriously suggested pop-ups. Noumenon mentioned it as a joke, but that was it.
We got that.
Wolfram - Aug 20, 2003 6:48:44 am PDT #4675 of 10000
Visilurking
Please tell me if I'm getting annoying about this, because that's not my intention, and I'll shut up.
Right. And so a well-placed banner ad (if need arises) would eliminate the forgetting it's there phenom.
I think, if we want to raise substantial money this way, something more obvious then the FAQ link, but less obstrusive than a banner ad could be attempted first (like a Buffiliates link). That way scores of retailers could pay us money for doing what we do anyway, instead of just Amazon, and we wouldn't need any banner ads.
esse - Aug 20, 2003 6:56:33 am PDT #4676 of 10000
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Considering we're not planning on getting any, you're right. I think, for the time being, until monetary funds other than what we donate becomes necessary, the Amazon thing is a good idea if you remember, but not a pressing issue.
DXMachina - Aug 20, 2003 6:57:32 am PDT #4677 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Again, we're getting ahead of ourselves. We have enough money in the bank for our immediate and future needs as things are currently set up. There are things that we can do technically that should allow us to maintain that status. I don't think we need to discuss schemes to raise oodles of cash until and unless our status does change.
Or what SA said. :)
esse - Aug 20, 2003 6:59:16 am PDT #4678 of 10000
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
It's always a pleasure to xpost with DXM.
Sean K - Aug 20, 2003 7:32:14 am PDT #4679 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I don't think we need to discuss schemes to raise oodles of cash until and unless our status does change.
Yes, please. I know we want to be prepared, but I think we're all good for the moment.
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Wolfram - Aug 20, 2003 7:45:46 am PDT #4680 of 10000
Visilurking
I don't think we need to discuss schemes to raise oodles of cash until and unless our status does change.
Fine.
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