So it's come to this.

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So it's come to this.

Post by archonix » Fri Sep 02, 2005 10:17 pm

I've tried subtle hints, I've tried the odd suggestion here and there, I've tried outright asking. I'm begging now. I'm on my knees. Why? I haven't got any money. Without money, this site ceases to exist. Without this site a lot of people will go "Oh bother, what am I going to do on a friday?" and probably get involved in drugs and stuff. The long and the short of it all is that I'm royally fucked as far as finances are concerned, and I'm going to start cutting back where I can. If I can justify this place existing, it will exist, but without money that isn't likely.

So I'm begging, absolutely begging you, please, give me some money. You can donate on the front page, send me cash in the post,  cheques, postal orders, anything, just give me something. I don't want to close the site down. I've got big plans for it over the... next... undefined period of time (or whatever) and I really don't want to loose that chance for lack of something so simple as a few bits of fancy paper.

So there it is.
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Dagdamor » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:12 am

Well, I have a very good color laser printer at my work, so if you send me few bucks as example, I will send back more in time. ;) Seriously talking, I can try to help you with the hosting, if the idea to move your projects onto Russian (or Moldavian) server doesn't scare you. I hope people will help you anyway, it would be a great shame to lose the GFWC. It's still the best Simpsons forum from all I know, even including our ISFF...
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by EvilCupcake » Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:38 am

PM me your adress and I'll post you some.
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by capadde » Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:53 am

I sent you a small amount by PayPal. I hope it was received successfully.
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Hellfish » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:12 am

Sorry I can't help by paypal but does the Googleads pay per click or per viewing?
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by archonix » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:18 am

Per click.
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Hellfish » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:21 am

*clicks* Hope it helps.
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Meteorite » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:47 am

Hellfish wrote: *clicks* Hope it helps.

Great, now do that 19999 more times. ;)
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Hellfish » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:02 pm

Ah, go stab Fighter or something.. ;)

...*clicks*
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Post by Meteorite » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:56 pm

Ahh, stabbing.  I got so caught up with all those spells, I forgot about my trusty Chef's Knife...

Okay, here's the deal.  Every time you click on a Googlead, I will stab your enemies!


*slowly walks towards everyone, who all run away*


Hey!  Where're you all going?  I can't stab you without walking slowly towards you first!
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Orange Box » Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:43 pm

Herr Commisar is in trouble!? PM me your addy, and I will donate some kablingy.

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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Seshennu » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:00 pm

Count me in on the Google-clicking, too.

Edit: Will right clicking and opening in a new window work, or do I have to just click normally?
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by Casper » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:25 pm

Hmm... Whats a good excuse to pay £100 through paypal to my parents?

Seriously, without this site, I'm nothin. I've got a grand for my first car, but I guess I could give you a mere £100.

I only hope I'm not too late.

(Starts clicking googleads... Repeatedly...)

..... Or, how much exactly do you need?
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by archonix » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:46 pm

For the site, around £260 for one year. I'm up to about two thirds of that right now, thanks to you lot. I should be able to cover the rest myself if I can sort out some other bits and bobs of money. And get a job. ;)
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Re: So it's come to this.

Post by archonix » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:17 pm

I've reached the point where I feel that taking any more money would simply be greedy, as I'm essentially covering the costs of the server for the rest of the year, now. Thanks guys. You've been a big help.
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