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Post by MJB on Dec 5, 2023 20:31:35 GMT
Well not quite. I created this board on 9/12/22. In this year we've averaged over 3,000 posts, and well over 80,000
page views per month. It has cost me about £150 for the year to keep things ad-free and enable direct uploads.
Sadly I've just been notified that were approaching our current upload limit which gives me 3 options:
A) pay for more storage, which takes me above the cost I was prepared to underwrite.
2) delete a load of images off the servers, which means they'll be gone.
iii) remove the option to direct upload and you'll all have to host your images with a third-party like Flickr.
The choice is yours. If you want option A then your going to have to dip into your own pockets to assist with the running costs. Removing the ad-free status isn't an option because it would allow Proboards to commercially use your email addresses.
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Post by steveandthedogs on Dec 5, 2023 21:14:12 GMT
Well done that man!
Either A or iii for me.
S
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Post by willien on Dec 5, 2023 21:17:18 GMT
Spread the cost among us willing and able to chip in.
Count me in.
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Post by Bipolar on Dec 5, 2023 21:26:45 GMT
How can I donate?
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Post by peterob on Dec 5, 2023 21:36:59 GMT
Happy Birthday.
What is the least effort route? Is it possible to set up automatic deletion of uploads after 10 days or a month say for the monthly theme? I don't see much merit in keeping content in perpetuity. I wouldn't start increasing storage. I thank you profusely for both your efforts and generosity in setting the forum up and funding it. I have no objection to paying a subscription but practically speaking this is a lot of work and hassle to organise unless Proboards themselves have a means of administering it.
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Post by dreampolice on Dec 5, 2023 21:59:16 GMT
I am willing to chip in too although I’d favour option 3 as I hate little thumbnail images that you have to click on to see. Much prefer the Flickr route.
Thanks anyway Martin for the past year. Appreciate it.
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Post by zou on Dec 5, 2023 22:06:03 GMT
What's the easiest funding route? Kofi/buymeacoffee etc. or a payment portal?
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Post by willien on Dec 5, 2023 22:14:31 GMT
Happy Birthday. What is the least effort route? Is it possible to set up automatic deletion of uploads after 10 days or a month say for the monthly theme? I don't see much merit in keeping content in perpetuity. I wouldn't start increasing storage. I thank you profusely for both your efforts and generosity in setting the forum up and funding it. I have no objection to paying a subscription but practically speaking this is a lot of work and hassle to organise unless Proboards themselves have a means of administering it. I have to say I do not see much value in retention in perpetuity either. |
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Post by gray1720 on Dec 5, 2023 22:17:52 GMT
Well done that man! Either A or iii for me. S Agreed. I'd chip in as well. |
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Post by John Farrell on Dec 5, 2023 22:45:06 GMT
I'd be happy to contribute.
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Post by JohnY on Dec 5, 2023 22:50:31 GMT
I have held back on posting images because I realised that it was costing you.
I would prefer to make a significant one off contribution for the next year or two.
How do I do that?
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Post by don on Dec 5, 2023 23:24:42 GMT
Me too PayPal would be my preferred option
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Post by dorsetmike on Dec 6, 2023 0:54:18 GMT
Me too PayPal would be my preferred option I second Paypal, another forum I frequent does Paypal. |
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Post by kate on Dec 6, 2023 6:59:38 GMT
I'm happy to pay but would go with anything to see this place continue. I thank you always for creating the opportunity for us to be together.
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Post by don on Dec 6, 2023 7:46:41 GMT
I'm happy to pay but would go with anything to see this place continue. I thank you always for creating the opportunity for us to be together. Snap!!! This is often the last thing I look at before bed and this morning it is the first thing I looked at when I woke. I’m a sad figure ain’t I 😁😂 |
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