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Donations
Hi all
I have been asked many times over the years if I'm taking donations for the upkeep of this website. I've said often that I'll get something together and never have until now 
So, I've set up a donation page (see link below). Funds are used for monthly hosting costs, software licensing, patching and general upkeep.
I'm happy to answer any questions of course. Note that I don't care whether you decide to donate or not and if you decide to donate I don't care how much. I will never reveal names of donors to anyone.
None of your information is stored anywhere. Your payment is processed by either Paypal or Stripe through their infrastructure. I will never have access to your payment details which are used purely by the payment processors themselves to process your donation.
Click here to go to the donate page.
Forum Administrator
Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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It seems to work
BTW, is the currency in USD on purpose? Just wondered if we both get to pay currency conversion if it goes from EUR -> USD -> AUD..
Diagnosed 08/2013, Relapse 07/2014, Relapse 5/2017 (although early signs of it from 12/2016)
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The server fees are in USD which is why I picked that currency. If you're paying in anything other than USD you'll get Paypal's currency conversion which is pretty much the same as any bank - at least last time I checked
Forum Administrator
Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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Really? When I checked ages ago they tried to rob me with the exchange rates. They mentioned something about increased risk due to fluctuations and increased fraud risk or other BS. I get the cheapest rates by allowing my credit card company to convert the rates so I always take the one that is used for the charge.
Diagnosed 08/2013, Relapse 07/2014, Relapse 5/2017 (although early signs of it from 12/2016)
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My first question is:
Andrew, do you take any of these donated funds for yourself? I know you put in a lot of time for this Forum and I do think your time is worth some monetary compensation. But of course that depends on how much is donated.
And also, how much does it cost to host this site each month?
Phil Berggren, dx 2003
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Based on what I've seen from other forums that accepted donations they never were enough to cover basic hosting expenses, so unfortunately I wouldn't be too worried about any money being left over after the hosting costs.. I do hope Andrew wouldn't need to pay out of pocket for giving us this great site.
Diagnosed 08/2013, Relapse 07/2014, Relapse 5/2017 (although early signs of it from 12/2016)
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Originally Posted by
pberggren1
My first question is:
Andrew, do you take any of these donated funds for yourself? I know you put in a lot of time for this Forum and I do think your time is worth some monetary compensation. But of course that depends on how much is donated.
And also, how much does it cost to host this site each month?
Hi mate
Nope - any funds donated go straight to paying fees for server hosting, VBSEO and VBulletin licensing fees. I don't charge for my time
The server costs $99USD per month.
Forum Administrator
Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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Phil Berggren, dx 2003
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Originally Posted by
pberggren1
You are a saint.
That is the first time I've been called a saint. My reputation is now ruined lol
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Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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