Dakari[TK] Posted December 30, 2016 Report Posted December 30, 2016 Funds sent as well. I'm very glad ( and proud) to help. You all have provided me with so much help over the past year... 2 Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 The donations are still coming in, and as of today we are 3/4 of the way there! Sitting right at $750 (give or take a few cents, due to exchange rates). Nearly there! 1 Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 Mmm...if this doesn't close soon, I'll auction off some hard to find FISD swag... 2 Quote
camprandall Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 I sent another small donation. I can't wait to see my dedicated forum area and 12% discount on all personal for sale items! 1 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 Made another small donation as well Tim Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
bearings[TK] Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 Seems like last year this closed out really fast! Are the costs that much higher now, or are contributions that much lower? Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 Seems like last year this closed out really fast! Are the costs that much higher now, or are contributions that much lower? Astute observation Ben, and you're all over it. The costs are that much higher. We actually eclipsed last year's total in a matter of 24 hours, but I want to say that the costs have tripled/nearly tripled, due to the introductory pricing that I mentioned in the OP expiring this year. 2 Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 FYI we're talking about incentives in the staff area and I'm sure Tim will have more news on that soon 2 Quote
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 Is it worth exploring a new provider if the cost increase is that significant? I'm fully aware of how non trivial this would be but with the renewed growth it may be worth considering. 1 Quote
odysseus27766[501st] Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 Done. Thank you for your incredible dedication and hard work in maintaining a great site and resource for TKs, both new and experienced! 2 Quote
camprandall Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 FYI we're talking about incentives in the staff area and I'm sure Tim will have more news on that soon You know, we don't actually need perks. That was just a joke. If you're going to though, make it something related, like a cash reward valued at our donation + 10%. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Donation sent Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 2 Quote
T K[501st] Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Just saw how close we were. Another donation sent! Happy to help out a great community. 1 Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Posted January 13, 2017 Is it worth exploring a new provider if the cost increase is that significant? I'm fully aware of how non trivial this would be but with the renewed growth it may be worth considering. Honestly, that is handled at a larger level than me, and there are several Detachments that share the same hosting plan. Thing is that the cost is broken down percentage-wise, based on bandwidth used. At this point in time, we can either drive on, or reduce our bandwidth usage so that other Detachments wind up using more than we do. I believe that given the two options, we should take option one, and I will ask if there is a way to perhaps secure some more special pricing, or cheaper hosting, but doing so would require all Detachments on the plan to agree, and given the amount that they pay and the work that would be associated for some people with a site move, it isn't likely to happen. BUT.... We are good. You all are awesome, and you are what makes this Detachment run like it does day in and day out, and thanks to your generosity and support, it will continue to run in said manner for another year. On behalf of the Staff, and the community, past and present, thank you to all who donated, and helped us reach our goal. We just came across the line with the last donation! Good job, FISD! NO MORE DONATIONS!!!!!!!! Save it for next time!! 10 Quote
Pyrates[TK] Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 WHOOO-WAHHH! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) I remember when this was completed in 12 hours a few years back Great work everyone who donated Edited January 13, 2017 by gmrhodes13 2 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Huzzah! Should we start collecting now for next year? Now some poor soul has to add all the Supporter 2016 badges. Ouch. 7 Quote
odysseus27766[501st] Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Hooah sir! Glad to hear it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
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