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monetary sacrifice sent to appease the overlords.
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Just to bump and tell everyone to read the banner - it changed!

(I'm so used to it just sitting there quietly that I didn't realize the information had been updated and funds were needed again.)
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stessier wrote: Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:52 pm Just to bump and tell everyone to read the banner - it changed!

(I'm so used to it just sitting there quietly that I didn't realize the information had been updated and funds were needed again.)
It is a good idea to change it's color once the drive is over, that way it stands out when it's red the next time. I almost didn't notice either.
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Better yet, now is the time to do the magic pin that pops the thread onto the top of every forum.
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I'm conflicted... if the forum goes away, my work performance likely improves, but then I don't get to talk about video games and my life performance deteriorates. Also I don't learn about new games so my financial situation and marriage potentially improve. Hmmm...
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Sounds like a small donation is in order as you can't clearly pick one outcome over the other...
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FP, any way we can get a tally update?
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hentzau wrote: Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:59 pm FP, any way we can get a tally update?
Just did an update, $1171.51 of $1700. Sorry been busy with work and home life, haven't had a chance to pop on and update it.
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I dumped my paypal account recently. Any chance you have a Venmo account I could send funds to?
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hepcat wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:02 am I dumped my paypal account recently. Any chance you have a Venmo account I could send funds to?
If you need an inventive way, you can send it my way via Venmo, and I will send via Paypal. :)

But I can attest setting up a Venmo account was pretty easy and painless. :)
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Oh, good call. I can do that if there isn't a venmo account available. Thanks!
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And done. Sent in for Hepcat. :)
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Finally had the wallet close by... Donation sent.

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Have we put Fishpants' kids thru college yet?
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We sent them to Akron University, so they actually paid him.
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hepcat wrote: Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:20 pm We sent them to Akron University, so they actually paid him.
My wife actually got both her undergraduate and master degrees from there!

I got two of mine from Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent State. Although I did go to Akron for a bit, and met my wife there, and was in a fraternity there as well. :)
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I know, I was teasin' ya (and me, since I went there too).
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hepcat wrote: Wed Sep 18, 2019 2:08 pm I know, I was teasin' ya (and me, since I went there too).
Akron Strong!!!! We control the OO board, with the most alumni from any University here... No proof of this, but I dare ya to prove me wrong.
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We are down to the wire. Can we get a final stretch update?
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Blackhawk wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:24 am We are down to the wire. Can we get a final stretch update?
Yes please.
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Sent some USD. Will send more after I squeak through this month.
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Sorry folks I've been in work hell since labour day hit; combined with some extended family stuff it's been an absolute time suck. I'll break out the spreadsheet this afternoon or evening and get an update out to everyone. Worst case I don't renew for a year and pay the 10/11 months or whatever we have, we aren't in a dire spot at any rate.
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FishPants wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:43 pm We're short of our goal, but with your help we can still make it! With only two-and-a-half weeks to go, we're looking for your support to make this dream continue to be a reality. Even if you pledge just $5 a month, you could make it so instead of being in work hell since labour day, FishPants could instead be in work hell since labour day with an additional $5 a month in his pocket. Pledge today!
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Ok I just renewed it on my credit card, threw in $150 of my own money and we got another 12 months paid for. It came out to just over 2k CDN (After Paypals graft on donations + taking foreign currency conversion the transfer to my bank is around $1857 something.

We are good for a year, and please don't set recurring donations -- we will pick this up again next year, and maybe I do need to look into Venmo if it's better for the graft. Paypal takes more than I'd like to see both coming in and going out, I feel like we are using a payday loans provider or something.
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I remember you mentioning that so I added some additional this time to offset the 'graft'.

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FishPants wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:54 am Ok I just renewed it on my credit card, threw in $150 of my own money and we got another 12 months paid for. It came out to just over 2k CDN (After Paypals graft on donations + taking foreign currency conversion the transfer to my bank is around $1857 something.

We are good for a year, and please don't set recurring donations -- we will pick this up again next year, and maybe I do need to look into Venmo if it's better for the graft. Paypal takes more than I'd like to see both coming in and going out, I feel like we are using a payday loans provider or something.
If you decide on a different preference, make sure to give me time to learn it. Paypal is easy for me and it goes to my plastic which is the most secure for me and also the easiest. But that means both paypal and my CC company are going to want a piece of the pie before it ever gets to you. It's easy for me but I'd prefer more of my money goes in to OO's pocket if that avenue is readily available.

I'd offer to help you but accounting beyond personal accounting is largely voodoo to me.
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And my $5/month rent (paid annually) is now due! I'll be sending that in today.
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Is it time to add some funds... Looking above it seems that we need it before Aug 2022. So a little time, but early is better than late. :)
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I just set aside $5/month, and whenever it hits $60, I send it.
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Yeah 2022 we are due - and probably due for a server move (likely still with OVH Canada, but we would be paying a premium for an older architecture system). I'll worry about that in May 2022 ;)
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Noted. I'll pay rent before then. Maybe even taking RMCs queue for now, while I still have a paycheck.
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We usually do the donations in October, and I haven't heard anything yet. How are we doing?
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Is it more expensive to donate with a CC? I'd prefer to use the cheaper method. O know PP will hit me with a small fee but will a CC hit you with a larger fee?
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Jeepers, it's that time again already? I have a large accounts receivable balance but not much cash in the bank right now. Will be able to contribute in early-to-mid May.
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Kraken wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:14 pm Jeepers, it's that time again already? I have a large accounts receivable balance but not much cash in the bank right now. Will be able to contribute in early-to-mid May.
Way past. I put back $5 per month, and know it's time when it hits $60. It just hit $85.
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monetary sacrifice sent to appease the overlords.
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FishPants wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:20 pm
Update?
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Sorry everyone, I should have had this up months ago - apologies; it's about 2k CDN for the server for the year; and I don't think PayPal takes a bigger cut if you use a CC or not.

Happy to look at cheaper alternatives too, the inevitable is we are all getting older and posting circle is getting smaller and it's a fair chunk of change. I'll take whatever donations come is as far as I can stretch them!
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My drop is on its way.
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I'll get something together and send it to the paypal gods soon.
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