[TreeHugger]

Hi, everyone!

On behalf of Jeff and myself, I wanted to let you know about something new. We've created an option where you can, if you choose, make a donation to this forum and contribute to the operation of OnTheLeft. This is (and will always be) completely voluntary. If you feel like donating, we would be very grateful. However if you don't feel like donating (or money is an issue right now) that's OK, too.

To access the donations area, go to "My Controls" at the top of the page (four options to the left of your PM box). Scroll about halfway down the screen and look under "Options" on your left. Under that, you'll see "Purchase Paid Subscriptions." Click on that and select whichever box you choose.

The operation of the forum currently costs about $40/month (right, Jeff?). On top of that, we've been paying for Google ads ($100-$250/mo) since the forum went online. As we gain more members and posts, we're eventually going to have to consider upgrading which is more pricey. Also, in the future, we hope to open an OnTheLeft online store, where you can purchase an OTL mug, bumper sticker, or t-shirt, too. And, as always, we're open to suggestions of other ways to enhance and upgrade our online community. Keep the ideas coming!

That said, we give you our word that any and all donations will be used SOLELY for the operation and enhancement of OnTheLeft. Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Heretic]

Sounds good. Will there be other payment methods besides Paypal, say by check?

[TreeHugger]

Heretic, on Sep 20 2007, 02:48 PM, said:

Sounds good. Will there be other payment methods besides Paypal, say by check?

I think the options are Paypal and credit card, but let me check for you (no pun intended....). I'll be back....

EDIT: Accepted are direct Paypal payments, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and check/debit cards (as long as they're Visa or Mastercard debits).....fyi.

[Heretic]

Thanks, TH. I thought there might be a PO box where I could remit a more "old school" form of payment.

[Not Prince Hamlet]

Just my Cayman Island address ....

[TreeHugger]

Heretic, on Sep 21 2007, 12:03 PM, said:

Thanks, TH. I thought there might be a PO box where I could remit a more "old school" form of payment.

For you, I would give you my address....just let me know.

Or Jeff can give you his Cayman Island account!

[Heretic]

TreeHugger, on Sep 21 2007, 02:29 PM, said:

Heretic, on Sep 21 2007, 12:03 PM, said:

Thanks, TH. I thought there might be a PO box where I could remit a more "old school" form of payment.

For you, I would give you my address....just let me know.

Or Jeff can give you his Cayman Island account!

I hope he's not counting on my contribution to get him there.

Anyway, just remember that I gave you your shot at anonymity, but you chose to reveal your identity ear regardless. Also bear in mind that you won't learn my identity in the process - I'm using the oldest school method of payment known to humankind.

PM me when you get a chance.

[Flame hawkfish]

I'll arrange a wire from one of my Swiss accounts into that Cayman account. Instructions have been sent to my accounting staff.





Sorry....had to have some fun

[Theravenseldon]

NPH i had a source locate your cayman island account, it is apparently overdrawn. Not by a substantly amount though, just 1 million dollars. I gave you that and the 20 mil TH suggested.

My my servesra re pricey!

[Not Prince Hamlet]

Raven,

Yeah, they're not cheap. Thanks for bailing us out. It's so embarrassing when you bounce a check over a measly $1 million.

Jeff

[Flame hawkfish]

Jeff...I would love to contribute to your congenial and even handed efforts here at OTL.

Most of us are consumed with chat board attacks on our Wash administration, some of us are consumed with defending the same admin.

I am in a race. Fixing my house up for maximum resale and trying to get out and relocate while fighting the knowledge that I have it pretty good and the feeling that the monsters in control of Amerikka are likely to do anything to tighten their grip. This country is too scared to fight back.

I can't do it alone so logically I must flee. I hope that everyone else is perfectly content and happy and optimistic and that your Cayman account rebounds nicely.

I really shouldn't even post with so much work to do....alas at my age I simply can't work all of the time.

[Not Prince Hamlet]

Flame,

No worries, dude. It's completely voluntary. This is and always shall be a free site.

Jeff

[OneOfDem]

TreeHugger, on Sep 20 2007, 12:21 PM, said:

Hi, everyone!

On behalf of Jeff and myself, I wanted to let you know about something new. We've created an option where you can, if you choose, make a donation to this forum and contribute to the operation of OnTheLeft. This is (and will always be) completely voluntary. If you feel like donating, we would be very grateful. However if you don't feel like donating (or money is an issue right now) that's OK, too.

To access the donations area, go to "My Controls" at the top of the page (to the left of your PM box link). Scroll about halfway down the screen and look under "Options" on your left. Under that, you'll see "Purchase Paid Subscriptions." Click on that and select whichever box you choose.

The operation of the forum currently costs about $40/month (right, Jeff?). On top of that, we've been paying for Google ads ($100-$250/mo) since the forum went online. As we gain more members and posts, we're eventually going to have to consider upgrading which is more pricey. Also, in the future, we hope to open an OnTheLeft online store, where you can purchase an OTL mug, bumper sticker, or t-shirt, too. And, as always, we're open to suggestions of other ways to enhance and upgrade our online community. Keep the ideas coming!

That said, we give you our word that any and all donations will be used SOLELY for the operation and enhancement of OnTheLeft. Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.

Just to clarify re: the subscriptions. Is it a one time donation, or will the amount chosen continue to be taken out every month?

[Not Prince Hamlet]

They are all subscriptions (which can be canceled at any time) with one exception, which is a price one-time donation.

If you or anybody else wanted to make a one-time donation, I'm guessing you could just subscribe and then immediately cancel after the first payment goes through. As far as I know, there are no cancellation fees or anything like that.

Please keep in mind that this is completely voluntary and nobody will be looked down upon for not contributing.

Jeff

[ScottMon]

Its a really good deal! Help this little island of sanity stay afloat in the floatsam of the Internet.

Otherwise, I will inflict waves of guilt upon you. Do you feel them reaching out through your monitor? A tingle, a spasm, maybe a twitch? Good. They'll stop as soon as you contribute...

[Not Prince Hamlet]

I should point out that we've just added a new package that lets you contribute at a measly $1 a month. That's three cents a day, my friends. I can't imagine that that would break the bank.

Jeff

[Heretic]

I contributed to Michael's forum, so hey, why not OTL? IF, that is, you provide a mailing address as Mike did.

[ScottMon]

I see my waves are reaching out to you. You are helpless before my waviness of guilt! You will contribute!

Mwhahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Molly]

Not Prince Hamlet, on Sep 21 2007, 04:11 PM, said:

Just my Cayman Island address ....

Hello Jeff.

If I had only read this before sending you my credit card details. I just thought I had been terribly extravagant last month, this explains everything!!

[Not Prince Hamlet]

Yeah, sorry about that. But the new jacuzzi looks great in our gym at OTL Headquarters.

Jeff