what about selling stock in BK

I will happily put at least $20, possibly a little more, towards a new server... without affecting my membership.. I'm about to renew in the next week anyways, too..

I've already paid for another year and mines not up until april :). How about he just all get together and rob a bank. If 9000 people walk in, they'll give up the money and the cops can't catch us all lol

Those little problems are being caused by the current problem Pioneer I think

Didn't we just go through this (discussion of getting a server upgrade) a few months ago? .... Just wondering!!?

However, the idea of a short-term infusion of cash via membership extensions at slightly reduced rates is a good one, because it will both retain members by their commitals and make it possible for new paying members to join at future dates, neither of which will be possible without continual sound operation of the site. A mere observation, though having said it, I myself am apprehensive about many things here, and I cannot even say if I'd be willing to plunk down $20 for an additional year, if offered. For example, I am having some trouble with some games: when I click on a game that is in my 'pink' to-move section, it goes back to the position after my last move!!? I'm sure this will get ironed out in time, but little annoying glitches like this one seem to keep popping up.

Money for membership extention.

What needs done now is a new server. Without a new server, the quality of this site suffers which then turn into less new users comming to this site, and more long-term users leaving.

But once a new server is in place, that would hopefully turn into a more reliable site, which would turn into more time into improvements & game development, which will turn into more users using the site and hopefully buying new memberships. Yea, the $$ might be a little lower next year because of users who have already paid for their extention - but think of it this way. It's the same money for the extention now or later. Now (with a small discount), the money can be used for a new server. Then, well the quality of the site might still be down and the user who was going to extend might just go elsewhere.

yes that is true, but maybe by then things would be running spiffy, and not as much revenue would be needed for the up-keep.
I feel that all donations as such should be made on a personal basis to Fencer...somebody giving $50 could make somebody giving $5 feel a bit inadequate. We went over this before if you remember.

But if we all paid a year in advance, next year when the memberships would be due, Fencer would have no income.

Bwild, shameful plug for your fellowship! ;o)

And don't forget to send me your questions for zetes' interview!

that is a good idea....if we all paid our money now to Fencer, then when it came time to renew our membership, maybe it could be utilized then.
Im already paid in advance and have been for over a month, but i would consider paying again, if it could be used for membership next september when it is due again ;)

for sure LOL

ooops:)

Since Fencer is buying all the drinks at the Ironhorse Saloon,you could pay for yours,Steve,and he'd have the money in a week! LOL:)