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Title: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 03, 2025, 08:39:23 AM
$10/month.  I encourage everyone able to do that. It's meant to keep the site up and running, not for profit.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 03, 2025, 08:40:01 AM
OK, the feature may need to get up and running, it doesn't work yet.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 03, 2025, 08:46:43 AM
Without subscribers, this site will go away. Hate to say it, but it's the truth.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 03, 2025, 08:51:10 AM
I'll alert when the function works, it just goes circular now.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 03, 2025, 08:53:24 AM
I asked @Drew4UTk (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1)  to activate it.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 03, 2025, 11:09:52 AM
We're all on board, I'm sure.  Maybe pin this thread for awhile?
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: MrNubbz on August 03, 2025, 02:25:01 PM
$10/month.  I encourage everyone able to do that. It's meant to keep the site up and running, not for profit.
I had mentioned a maint. charge back in '17- '18 give me an address I'll mail a cheque once a year
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: MarqHusker on August 03, 2025, 04:24:56 PM
While this makes sense, could we have one of our Mods express some context as to what our $10 mo fee is meant to underwrite.  Always good to provide transparency.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on August 03, 2025, 07:23:38 PM
Once the feature is active, I'm in. 
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: Drew4UTk on August 03, 2025, 07:23:59 PM
While this makes sense, could we have one of our Mods express some context as to what our $10 mo fee is meant to underwrite.  Always good to provide transparency.
It'll all be explained when the link is active.  The link was meant as a notice of what's coming.

This site is on and always has been on a dedicated server.  That server is $3600/annually.  I have several other sites on the server including afro's dice game, my own site, and a site for a friend who does boat decking.

Im seeking at least $200 a month to keep things as they are.  As a subscriber it'll be just as it is now.  As a non subscriber you'll be able to read but not participate... membership will reopen to anyone wanting to subscribe. 

Again, I seek at least $200/mo to keep it running.  If there else excess, and if everyone who regulars the place contributes that'll be easy... I aint seeking to make money,  and its just flat not fair some pay and others don't... if there is excess it'll be rolled into some sort of prize with monetary winnings.  I'm thinking some sort of pickem?  That'll be transparent as day however it is put together.  The more people subscribed, the more win. 

I simply can't justify paying what I pay with negative return.  Thats why this has to happen. 

How dat fo transparency?
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: MarqHusker on August 03, 2025, 07:55:15 PM
Perfect.  Good for those who may not fully appreciate that good shit costs money.
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: FearlessF on August 03, 2025, 07:59:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Yw5Tlwz.png)
Title: Re: There is a SUBSCRIBE feature now posted on the right
Post by: longhorn320 on August 04, 2025, 01:39:24 AM
Im in for a subscription when its available
Title: Re: There WILL BE a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 04, 2025, 08:38:58 AM
I'm already subscribed. I see $20/month come out of my Pay Pal going to Drew's company, for 5+ years or more even. Not sure. That's on top of the initial investment I made at start up.

More transparency for y'all.
Title: Re: There WILL BE a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: SFBadger96 on August 08, 2025, 12:30:32 PM
Link still ain't working right? Or is it user error on my part?
Title: Re: There WILL BE a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 08, 2025, 12:33:51 PM
Still not up. Drew is super-busy right now.

We appreciate the support. 

And if some of you out there simply can't afford this, shoot me a PM and I'll take care of it for you.
Title: Re: There WILL BE a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 14, 2025, 06:15:32 AM
The SUBSCRIBE link is now active, to the right on a computer, down below on phones/tablets usually.
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 14, 2025, 08:14:21 AM
Bump.  Let us know if there are questions.  The monies are to maintain and retain this site, which isn't cheap.
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 14, 2025, 08:47:20 AM
I had some discussion with another member about sending me a check and I'd donate for him with a CC.  I don't know if anyone else here doesn't want to use a CC, but I'm glad to assist that way.
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 14, 2025, 09:02:03 AM
I used Pay Pal. I have a regular $20 monthly that has been going to Drew since I can remember.
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 14, 2025, 07:35:25 PM
Bump
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: FearlessF on August 14, 2025, 08:25:33 PM
an option is pinned up top
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 15, 2025, 09:32:10 AM
Any questions?  
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: FearlessF on August 15, 2025, 12:00:09 PM
why do you keep bumpin?
Title: Re: There IS now a SUBSCRIBE feature posted on the right
Post by: Cincydawg on August 15, 2025, 12:03:06 PM
I'm usually a ramblin' man.