[Hawkeye]

Now that we've made the decision to downgrade our TF2 server starting in March due to inactivity and unnecessary spending, we need to start talking about our communities finances. As you've heard, we haven't had a donation in months, yet we've all reaped the benefits of being a part of the SNiGS community. Hell, we don't even have a "donations and thank you" thread on our new forums...

Now I'll be the first to admit that I've taken advantage of the free ride for the last couple of months. But its not fair to the select SNiGS put the entire server/website bill on their shoulders every month.

This isn't a desperation or a charity thread... Its a reality check. And its time for SNiGS (that have the means to) to consider selflessly donating a few bucks to our communities future. All donations will be anonymous and will go straight to Windraker. For those of you who didn't know, we have a PayPal donate icon on the homepage of our website. And for the SNiGS who don't have PayPal, I'm sure you can figure something out with Windraker.

I've talked to Windy about about how much the server(s)/website will cost starting in March and its approximately $120. So if the SNiGS that can, all pitch in what they can every other month or so, we'd have plenty of money to spread out to the upcoming months and keep our community going strong. So lets all try and do our part

I've been a part of SNiGS for over 2 years now and I love where our community is headed and I desperately want to see SNiGS continue on for years to come. So thanks to the people that took the time to read this and thanks for making our community so fuckin epic!

Sincerely,

Your lovable, resident asshole (Hawkeye)

[Zippy the Squirrel]

Now that I have a source of income again, I will be making weekly donations of entirely random amounts.

I even have a random number generator to pick the amount for me.

[StayPuft]

I donated. Lemme know when you get it Windy.

[unholyCHAD]

I donated yesterday and have in the past. Will continue to do so with the bfbc2 server on it's way the extra funds will help.

[THE QWERT]

I think we need to make the donate button a little more noticeable, not just a small button that appears on one page, that I for one, almost never see (as my bookmark is right to the forum page).

I remember the donate button on the old forums at least appeared to the left of the forum home, maybe even on the left of all the pages. If we (and by "we" I mean Camtech + whoever else might work on the site >.>) could make the button like that I'm sure we would get more donations.

[Camtech]

THE QWERT, on 06 February 2010 - 01:50 PM, said:

I think we need to make the donate button a little more noticeable, not just a small button that appears on one page, that I for one, almost never see (as my bookmark is right to the forum page).

I remember the donate button on the old forums at least appeared to the left of the forum home, maybe even on the left of all the pages. If we (and by "we" I mean Camtech + whoever else might work on the site >.>) could make the button like that I'm sure we would get more donations.

A new homepage is coming with a more obvious donate button. And I think many of the donations came from the donations and thanks thread too.

[Concertina]

I spared some change from my "Buy A New Electric Boyfriend" fund.

We ALL should make such noble sacrifices.

[WeirdMisty]

I don't have a lot of money (Poor College Student Syndrome), but I donated, and I'll continue to do so whenever I'm able to.

[Fire]

Just emphasizing: Don't donate if its going to put you under financial strain

[Scabby_Al]

I will donate when I can but its tough right now. I may also suggest putting a donation button somewhere on the main forums page or link it off the header some how. I typically just breeze right to the forums like a mad man and my laptop bookmark goes right to it. Since I'm not financially able to, I will try to donate time, knowledge, or god knows anything else I possibly can. Outside of IT, I can put out fires, perform technical rescue, and cut your ass out of a car but I'm not sure how that's going to be helpful here :D


Edit: It HAS been a great 2 years and would love to see it continue forever. My first memorable experience with snigs was the first few times I was playing as a pub and Hawkeye and I had a heavy fist fight to the Benny Hill theme.

[Chicken]

I have donated before but that was when I had a job. I will try to make a donation of a couple dollars a month. At this point I don't have a job so they will be smaller, come summer I'll be working again so it will pick up.

[Bam66]

looks like I gotta start selling my body again, but its worth it!!!!!!!!!!



Any Takers?, Bam66

[Diplomat]

Chicken, on 06 February 2010 - 06:36 PM, said:

I have donated before but that was when I had a job. I will try to make a donation of a couple dollars a month. At this point I don't have a job so they will be smaller, come summer I'll be working again so it will pick up.

I am basically in the same situation as Chicken. I will donate when I have an influx of cash again.

[MasterBetty]

i " should " be getting a job in the next week or so
i will donate monthly when i have steady income