martinfan5 Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Like the title says, we should all donate one dollar to Gregg, why?, as a way to say thanks for providing us with this great forum and putting up with us . In all seriousness, if say 50 of us donate a $1, well should get the chat back, I dont really care if the chat room is here, but sometimes I do use it, and it would be nice to have it back. I know there are the members that do use it all the time and I am sure you guys would like to have it back. What do you guys think, you on broad for donating one dollar?
Kaleb Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Sounds good, but whats the actual cost of the chat? Second Paypal takes their fees out so its less than a dollar. On the third note If I could I would donate for the actual forums being used.
martinfan5 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 Right I know paypal takes there fees, but if enough people donate a $1, there should be enough to cover the cost, I asked Gregg how much it cost for the chat room, I am not going to post it with out his permission or I will let him or a Mod post that info.
jeffs396 Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I'd like to see Gregg take down the WHOLE site for a week...then everyone would see how much they really like it here, and maybe pony up to help support it! To Quote lyrics: "Don't know what you've got, till it's gone"
Wayne Buck Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 That's funny, I was thinking something along those lines as well, when the chat thread came up... Not to get the chat back, but just to show Gregg our appreciation for what he has set up here for all of us to enjoy. I wanted to make it a surprise, though, and racked my brain for a bit to figure out a way to get the message out to everyone without him knowing. And then, who would hold all of the money?.. etc... Maybe get him a really cool gift or something if we got enough bucks together... But, anyway, since that cat kinda just "tore through the bag", I want to say: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Gregg!!! Your forum definitely is very much appreciated by me, and certainly MANY other members as well! Thanks again, Gregg! You're one heck of a guy!!!
RodneyBad Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Why use paypal? Just send a check by snail mail
Gregg Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 This was tried already, and it's not going to work. Yes, PayPal takes their fees, no matter what, and then what someone brought up, say Keoni Kalakaua donates $10, then gets into an argument with Terry Temptress, and then they start yelling on the forum. They both get banned, but then, since Keoni has sent in his "donation", he feels that he should not be subject to a ban, or other such restriction, since he is now an "owner" of the forum. See where this could be a problem? I didn't get it at first, then it made sense. So, for now, it's concentrating on the mag and online content that is here on the forum, and making sure that everything works seamlessly. And of course, keeping the fighting down to ZERO.
martinfan5 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 That was kind of the idea, to say thank you, and everyone has a $1 they can donate, it does not matter how you donate. Sorry to take your idea from you . And I think closing the forum down for a week would get the message across, but why should the ones that dont cause trouble have to be punished , its not fair to us.
Eric Stone Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 You pay cover to get into a nightclub, get in a fight, and get tossed out, you don't "own" part of the club, and you don't get to stay in for breaking the rules just because you paid to get in. Your hypothetical tiff isn't an issue when you have equal and consistent enforcement of a known set of rules.
martinfan5 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 This was tried already, and it's not going to work. Yes, PayPal takes their fees, no matter what, and then what someone brought up, say Keoni Kalakaua donates $10, then gets into an argument with Terry Temptress, and then they start yelling on the forum. They both get banned, but then, since Keoni has sent in his "donation", he feels that he should not be subject to a ban, or other such restriction, since he is now an "owner" of the forum. See where this could be a problem? I didn't get it at first, then it made sense. So, for now, it's concentrating on the mag and online content that is here on the forum, and making sure that everything works seamlessly. And of course, keeping the fighting down to ZERO. Gregg, Just trying to come up with a way to say thanks for everything, and to see if people want to help out, i am sure you are right and it wont work, but maybe, just maybe, it might, but it will take the members on here remembering why we are all here, because we love models. I think that's has been lost for awhile around here, you know the whole point of this hobby.
Gregg Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Jonathan, that's really all I need. That, and that winning lottery ticket.... Mahalo nui loa
Harry P. Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Well, Gregg might not think it'll work, but I'm sure it will. So everyone just send your dollars to me instead!
Romell R Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I'd donate to the cause Gregg, Heck I think you should let people donate to the forum...just add a clause stating that the donation wont exempt anyone of disciplinary action if they get outta hand.
Guest Johnny Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 i donate all my dollars to support the local single moms it's a win/win situation for both of us Isn't tht called child support???
LAone Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 if "gift" payment is made, then there is no fee taken out. instead of a donation, it should be a gift. i see this forum as a gift to the hobby and just like a real gift, a lot of folks take it for granted and whine about it. i would gladly give a buck, heck, i'd give 5 bucks. i dont use the chat, but if it helps, then it helps. i was wondering about the "forum jump" feature.
martinfan5 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 Well, Gregg might not think it'll work, but I'm sure it will. So everyone just send your dollars to me instead! Harry, let me guess , you make sure all the money gets to Gregg right?, , minus a small cut for yourself
MrDemon340 Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 id be glad to donate some im far from rich but id help
chev12olet Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) IN PAYPAL CLICK SEND MONEY CLICK ON PERSONAL THEN GIFT AND NO FEE WILL BE CHARGED. JUST LET US KNOW THE PAYPAL ADDY Edited September 24, 2011 by chev12olet
crazyjim Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Really? PayPal with no fee? I wasn't aware of that feature. So where do we send our gifts and can the "gift" be for the whole forum and not just the chat room?
cruz Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 For the record, Gregg, I will send you my info with pay stubs and all so that you may garnish my wages just to keep this wonderful forum up and running! I am sure it's worth every penny!
Wayne Buck Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I got it! Everyone on the forum, donate a dollar to each other member! Then we'll all be rich!!! Umm.. oh... wait a minute... Doh!!
LAone Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Really? PayPal with no fee? I wasn't aware of that feature. So where do we send our gifts and can the "gift" be for the whole forum and not just the chat room? if "gift" payment is made, then there is no fee taken out. instead of a donation, it should be a gift. i see this forum as a gift to the hobby and just like a real gift, a lot of folks take it for granted and whine about it. i would gladly give a buck, heck, i'd give 5 bucks. i dont use the chat, but if it helps, then it helps. i was wondering about the "forum jump" feature. yes jim, as i said it and another member mentioned it. if you send it as a "gift" payment, it doesn't take out fee's.
crazyjim Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Gregg asked for donations a few weeks ago to keep the forum going. This was after the switch to the new server. I told Gregg then that I don't have an issue sending money but I wanted some answers. He did answer them in a way. I still don't have an issue sending some money to help keep this forum alive. I get up in the morning, turn on the computer, go have breakfast, and get to the forum. It's become part of my daily life and I don't want to see it disappear. So where do I send a PayPal GIFT?
Gregg Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Let's drop the whole money thing. The forum as it is right now is fine. And besides, donations and/or gifts would help out right now, but when the next round or month comes, it would be "Play it again Sam" time all over again. It is a monthly issue, that I will deal with. With the forum plugging away now as it is it's fine. The server is running good, the main site is getting better, David's helping out when he can, and there will be a bigger and better site along the way soon. Just consider it growing pains, and get back to building. I still see great new topics and threads being posted every time I get on the board, and that's the way it should be.
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