Chisoxfn Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 With the baseball season about to start, Soxtalk.com will begin its first annual site cost donation drive. All donations will go towards the costs associated with hosting and running Soxtalk, SoxNet, and FutureSox. We will not be profiting on these donations. In the past, the site has always been funded out of my pocket with the help of advertising dollars. I will always continue to fund the site when needed, but as my life has changed, so have my priorities and while I still love Soxtalk and make it a priority, other costs have came into my life (Wedding & House) and I would like to reduce the amount of money I personally spend to keep running the site. In no way do I want anyone to feel obligated to donate and no matter what I will always continue to fund this site. I also want to thank everyone that is a member of Soxtalk because the site is nothing without you. We thank you all for the loyalty you have shown us over the years and I look forward to see what the site looks like in 2 more years when we turn 10!!!! The Paypal Email Address is: [email protected] Thanks again for your loyalty to the best Sox site on the web!!! Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 $25 via Paypal. I will make another donation in a couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Can you give us an idea the amount you're looking to raise? I am more than willing to make a contribution, but it would help to know what is reasonable as well as substantial enough to make a difference. I love this site, and want to keep it working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Can I donate my republican sister to come by and sweep some floors or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 The sites cost about $1500 a year to run between Server Costs, domain costs, and random software fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 03:22 PM) The sites cost about $1500 a year to run between Server Costs, domain costs, and random software fees. So 150 members at $10 each would work. Or 300 at $5. Seems really doable. Then we can fire your lazy ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I can't donate right now, but with a new part-time job and my tax refund coming in the mail within the next 3 weeks, I will be able to make a donation shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 04:46 PM) I can't donate right now, but with a new part-time job and my tax refund coming in the mail within the next 3 weeks, I will be able to make a donation shortly. And it would also seem that any donation you can receive would be welcomed, whether it's $1.27 to $1000. Even so, let me get my financial situation just a little more comfortable before I go spending money on a website. At some point in time, you have to ask yourself whether you'd want to eat or get on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Once I get a job (hopefully) around May/June, I should be able to donate around $25. But quick question...how do you send money via PayPal? Does it require a credit card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 04:57 PM) Once I get a job (hopefully) around May/June, I should be able to donate around $25. But quick question...how do you send money via PayPal? Does it require a credit card? You can hook up PayPal to your checking account, debit card or credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Everyone has different resources and will give a different amount. I applaud ChiSoxFn for not going the route of doodads and gizmos for a premium membership like some sites do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Jason isn't used to getting money not stuffed in his Soxtalk G-string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 07:48 PM) Jason isn't used to getting money not stuffed in his Soxtalk G-string. But on the bright side, there is plenty of room for money in there, because there isn't much of anything else taking up space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 05:57 PM) Once I get a job (hopefully) around May/June, I should be able to donate around $25. But quick question...how do you send money via PayPal? Does it require a credit card? Go to Walmart and get a VISA Gift Card. You can use that on PayPal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Donation made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I'm shamefully broke right now, but when I'm a doctor I'll donate ALL my money to soxtalk (...not actually though)! Just hang in there another 5 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Is there anyway you can pm me your address and I'll send you 50 bucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I will donate a goat and some spices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 07:42 AM) I will donate a goat and some spices. Good plan. Keep Jason busy while we steal Soxtalk from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 You should consider selling merchandise and using the proceeds for the site. I'd love a soxtalk beer mug. Or how about tshirts with our screennames on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (striker @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 01:47 PM) You should consider selling merchandise and using the proceeds for the site. I'd love a soxtalk beer mug. Or how about tshirts with our screennames on the back? They did that a few years back and really couldn't make any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 03:17 PM) They did that a few years back and really couldn't make any money. A lot of people said it was a good idea, and then next to no one actually bought something. Maybe we should actually have a logo contest? That way we have something to put on shirts and hats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 03:18 PM) A lot of people said it was a good idea, and then next to no one actually bought something. Maybe we should actually have a logo contest? That way we have something to put on shirts and hats? Though the thong stock was probably wiped out by dougly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 My moolah is in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Warrior Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 stuff the site full of advertisements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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