shought Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The costs of our servers, domains and licenses (forum software) are about 800 - 900 USD a year. Since we had to move from Google AdSense to Infolinks and more and more people started using adblockers (which we completely understand, I'm using one myself) our ad revenue has declined to less than 50 USD a month. I'm not that good at math but 50 * 12 We've never asked for donations and we won't start now! Instead we offer you the opportunity to buy any of the graphics listed on our share page for a price of your choice. After purchasing one of these graphics you can simply go to the share page and download one of the graphics by right-clicking and choosing "Save image as". If our "sales" amount to 2000 USD or more the artist has offered to individually pay for a faster server for the forums! (The money will only be used for our server costs, even if the target is not reached.)Crowdfund here!Do note that while it may be technically possible there will be severe punishments if you attempt to download an image without paying for it or if you download multiple images while making just one payment! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Done... ^_^ ($20 USD)nsane forever! :wub:Edit:I've been a member of nsane for some years now and when I wake up, the first thing I check is nsane FP and ofcourse the forums, the things I learned on this site are enormous, the community is very helpful and especially november_ra1n is a huge +1 for this site... and many other members are also a big help ofcourse..I hope I will enjoy nsane many, many years to come and that more users will follow my example and donate.. :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 If I donate with my VISA card will that expose my real name and address to anyone from nsane? (staff and/or admins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truemate Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 long live nsane.. but one thing......The costs of our servers, domains and licenses (forum software) are about 800 - 900 USD a year.our ad revenue has declined to less than 50 USD a month. I'm not that good at math but 50 * 12 < 800 almost already reaching to that mark :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kallejosef Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not running adblock on nsanedown, and nsaneforums will help for something I guess. I have excluded nsane from adblock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ande Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 What is your opinion on developing app that would fetch frontpaged software from nsane to users.Software could run in background/tray and would inform users about new software or updates, offer direct download, changelog etc.You could add option so user can track other, non frontpaged, software approved by staff or trusted members.Offer any software developer/customer/user to pay in order to place software on frontpage, for one year, in case software is clean and functional.Another addition would be to allow developers/trusted members to easily, with app, upload software to nsane.This is just a rough idea - I hope you get the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
software182 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 What is your opinion on developing app that would fetch frontpaged software from nsane to users.Software could run in background/tray and would inform users about new software or updates, offer direct download, changelog etc.You could add option so user can track other, non frontpaged, software approved by staff or trusted members.Offer any software developer/customer/user to pay in order to place software on frontpage, for one year, in case software is clean and functional.Another addition would be to allow developers/trusted members to easily, with app, upload software to nsane.This is just a rough idea - I hope you get the point.I don't think we want to be forced to make any decisions due to any financial situation.But good ideas are always welcome, please post it in the feedback section! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy57 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 //www.nsaneforums.com/topic/62784-how-to-disable-ad-blockers-on-your-favorite-sites/ ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 long live nsane.. but one thing......The costs of our servers, domains and licenses (forum software) are about 800 - 900 USD a year.our ad revenue has declined to less than 50 USD a month. I'm not that good at math but 50 * 12 < 800 almost already reaching to that mark :huh:The goal of 2000 is set to allow for a better server (which many users have requested in the past) which will cause some cost increase. If we don't reach that goal the money will simply be used to keep our current servers functioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream_Bill Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I would Gladly Make a Donation if someone could send me a PM with an Address to send a Check. I do not do Credit Cards on the Internet. I may make an Exception in this circumstance, if there is NO other way to make a Donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banload Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I was also interested in donations this forum, How do ??? ===========> ^-^ <=========== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
software182 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I was also interested in donations this forum, How do ??? ===========> ^-^ <===========Click the link on first post and follow the instruction, you can donate with your paypal account or credit card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banload Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I was also interested in donations this forum, How do ??? ===========> ^-^ <===========Click the link on first post and follow the instruction, you can donate with your paypal account or credit cardI am not have account paypal :unsure: but can donate on payout site, How do ??? :lol:================> ^_^ <================ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 nsane is worthy of a donation from me. I will purchase one of those VISA gift cards next friday when I get my first paycheck from new job. That way nsane gets a well deserved donation and I can keep my private info just that...private! Getting a faster server would be nice too but nsane needs to stay operational and if it takes a few bucks from us members (who can/want to contribute) thats OK with me. Glad to help...put nsane down on my to do list for payday along with my other bills. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ande Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I don't think we want to be forced to make any decisions due to any financial situation.But good ideas are always welcome, please post it in the feedback section!Sorry for reply but,I was thinking of creating value which you could offer so people can purchase it in order to support nsane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonar Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Administrator | Moderators | Staff | Veteran | ViP | Members | New Members | ValidatingDonator? where isit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragdd Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Made a donation of 10 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 All donations have been received in order. For those concerned with their privacy a prepaid debit card might be a good idea. I don't have much experience with it myself but it seems locoJoe does, so maybe he's willing to give a few pointers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojet2011 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I don't have much but paid $5Long live Nsanedown :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 VISA Gift Cards: http://usa.visa.com/personal/personal-cards/gift-cards/index.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 25.00 sent :showoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I don't have much but paid $5 Long live Nsanedown :-)That's relatively infinitely more than 0 and a very well appreciated donation ;) If 5% of our monthly visitors would give 5 USD we wouldn't have to ask for donations for about 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 All donations have been received in order.For those concerned with their privacy a prepaid debit card might be a good idea. I don't have much experience with it myself but it seems locoJoe does, so maybe he's willing to give a few pointers ;)Go here for all the info anyone would ever need about VISA gift cardsFor the purpose of donating to nsane while keeping your info secure I believe these two facts are most relevant:Can I use my Visa Gift card for online or phone purchases?Yes. However, to make an online or phone purchase, you will need to register your card. You can do this by either calling the issuer, or by visiting their web site.When you make an online or phone purchase, the name, address, and phone number you use will need to be exactly the same as the information you provided when registering your card. If the information is different, the transaction may be declined.You can verify or update your information by visiting the card provider's web site, or by contacting them using the toll-free number provided in your card documentation.Can I use my Visa Gift card outside of the United States?If your gift card states Valid only in the United Stateson the front, your issuer has issued a Domestic Use Onlycard. Although your gift card will not be accepted at locations outside of the United States, it's welcome at millions of locations within the U.S. where Visa Debit cards are accepted.The info must be identical but does not have to be true ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynet81 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Done :)Thanks for your work... Nsane forever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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