Topic: Forum Costs (Read 15641 times)

mike_victoriabc · « **Reply #25 on:** October 25, 2006, 01:42:51 pm »

A valuable part of the hobby. Let us know how we can contribute.
Mike
Victoria BC Canada

riggers24 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 25, 2006, 02:10:38 pm »

As you can see Martin, this is not going away. We all want to help so the ball is in your court

riggers

J.beazley · « **Reply #27 on:** October 25, 2006, 02:55:01 pm »

count me in

everyone wants to help by the look of it

as the good old saying goes "all for one and one for all"

Jay

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #28 on:** October 25, 2006, 05:24:09 pm »

OK Guys, many thanks for your offers of donations etc which has pleasantly supprised us and there are many valid points to take on board. I must say though its really nice to see that the many hours put into the site is so well recognised with such great affection and enthusiasm.

We have so far managed to keep the forum running by allowing some advertising space to be purchased and also from our own personal finances which so far has allowed us to make ends meet.

The costs are going up quite a bit but we are still happy to finance this ourselves as we feel that without your already generous contributions to Mayhem with articles, pictures etc there would be no site at all.

We will not charge for any memberships as this is not what Mayhem is about as this is a hobby site, but if we can make it self financing then that would be great. We do not want to run it as a club as we would have to put together a board and produce yearly financial reports etc and to be honest theres enough to do without this.

We have however taken on board your most generous offers for donantions and to this extent have created a donations (via paypal) page within Mayhem. Any contributions will be put towards the increasing costs for keeping the site running and any developments which are made. http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/paypal.htm
Any contributions will be confidential and in typical Mayhem style will not give any 'preferential' privileges to the contributer, as hopefully demonstared so far by keeping the forum a fair and friendly place to meet up.

Now then, just to spice things up a little bit and set a few tongues wagging, some of the contributions will go towards the first ever Model Boat Mayhemers weekend early next year, May ??, yes really.....!!!!!!...oooo I see another thread looming....

Kindest regards, Capt Dobey and sidekick Bradders...

gribeauval · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2006, 06:46:15 pm »

How can people without a paypal account donate?? ??? ??? ???

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2006, 06:54:53 pm »

If you go to the link it does say you can pay by credit card or bank account . Peter

gribeauval · « **Reply #31 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:17:41 pm »

Don't have a credit card or bank account mate!!

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:18:43 pm »

cant open the paypal link

Bob

RickF · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:23:14 pm »

Thanks Martin, a small token of my esteem is on its way. Thanks again for all your hard work (and Bradders, too)

Rick

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:31:22 pm »

Hi Bob, It's a link direct to the Paypal site ( via Mayhem ) which has very high security so it could be your security settings in your browser. If you have your own paypal account, you can go into paypal and do a 'send money' to [email protected]

It's also the same email address to contribute via other methods - [email protected]

Gribeauval - from you, I'll only take used notes in a unmarked brown envelope! ::)

Martin

MTB · « **Reply #35 on:** October 25, 2006, 08:02:12 pm »

Have had on/off conversations with Martin via Mayhem for some years now so my donation was well overdue (even when he thought I was the other Roy!!!).

Thanks for all the evenings spent increasing my knowledge and expertise in my chosen hobby Martin. It's a pleasure to finally have the oppotunity to do something for you in return. :-* :-*

Roy (London)

Red_Hamish · « **Reply #36 on:** October 25, 2006, 09:46:36 pm »

Contribution sent too. Thanks guys for getting this a little more organised. The informal donation of a gift is a wonderful way of showing our appreciation of the portal for our community.

cheers

Jim

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 25, 2006, 10:08:37 pm »

Got there in the end.
Hope this isnt ALL going to Martins retirement fund :)
I think we all want to show you how much the site is appreciated.

Bob

Holmsey · « **Reply #38 on:** October 25, 2006, 10:45:09 pm »

Hi Martin

I've sent my bit!!!!

Keep up the good work

Holmsey

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #39 on:** October 25, 2006, 10:48:32 pm »

On its way Martin - I hope!

Wetwater · « **Reply #40 on:** October 25, 2006, 10:59:35 pm »

Mine too Martin. Watch out for Bradders sticky fingers.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #41 on:** October 25, 2006, 11:01:26 pm »

Gosh! At this rate it's gonna be a helluva party next year!

krfilby · « **Reply #42 on:** October 26, 2006, 07:32:13 am »

Totally agree that we should help Martin keep up this most valuable forum, my contribution is on the way.
Keith

sinjon · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2006, 07:48:18 am »

Of course we have to remember that costs are ongoing, next year we must remember to donate again. I have learnt so much from mayhem, its really good to be able to put something positive back in.

cbr900 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2006, 07:54:56 am »

Had a bit of trouble as it would not recognise me from Australia, but I managed to send it through my own paypal account,
great work Martin hope you get enough to cover the extra expenses.....

Roy

MTB · « **Reply #45 on:** October 26, 2006, 08:01:32 am »

Bloody hell it must be a good forum a' mates. An Aussie has contributed to a Poms bank account. :-[ Good on ya Roy.

Roy (London)

riggers24 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 26, 2006, 08:14:13 am »

Mine should be in your bank by now.

Thanks again for all of the hard work you and bradders have put in to set up and maintain this forum.

Marc

Macsmouldings · « **Reply #47 on:** October 26, 2006, 08:36:30 am »

Have done guys, keep up the good work.

Regards,

Martin.

MikeK · « **Reply #48 on:** October 26, 2006, 12:35:52 pm »

Likewise, have done with thanks for all the hard work

Cheers

MikeK

cbr900 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 26, 2006, 01:52:08 pm »

Quote from: MTB on October 26, 2006, 08:01:32 am

Bloody hell it must be a good forum a' mates. An Aussie has contributed to a Poms bank account. :-[ Good on ya Roy.

Roy (London)

I don't think of you lot over there as poms just as other modellers mate......

Roy (Aussie)

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