Honda-SOHC
General => Announcements => Topic started by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 21, 2014, 05:18:06 PM
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Now that we have a sexy new server with all bells and whistles working, I have installed a couple of extra plug-ins (and more soon!).
One of them is the "Donations" plugin which you will see in the menu next to "Members".
I have never asked for donations before, but speaking to Glenn Stauffer on sohc4.net, he manages to almost completely offset his hosting costs due to the generosity of the members there.
The new host is more expensive than the last (but worth it!) - so I am respectfully asking for help from the good members of this forum.
[I will continue to run the forum whatever - but every little helps!]
Steve
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Steve
Still get the white wall of death on some things is this fixable?.What donations you require and whats your email address so I can paypal you?
Cheers
Bitsa
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Bitsa.
I need to know when you get the white-screen-of-death (hereinafter to be known as "WSoD") - what were you trying to do at the time etc?
Try out the "Donations" button - it's linked to PayPal (and I need to test it!)
Steve
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Steve
This was yesterday and it was sending messages just f5 it and they got the messages today so far brill
Cheers
Bitsa
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... c'ant find the donations buttons, and the kids are trying to hassle me to buy sweeties
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Steve
Would like to try that link but for the life of me can not find it give us a clue or is it my eyesight?
Cheers
Bitsa
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Any Donations can be payed into my account if Steve doesn't want them ;)
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Right oh Trig share it with you.
Cheers
Bitsa
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lets throw a party 8)
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OK BUT BEST BITTER must be on draught
Cheers
Bitsa
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I think it will be a pint and 50 straws then. :)
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It's right here guys...
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Steve
May be dumb but how do I get your header page showing that?
Cheers
Bitsa
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Steve i don't see that on my page.
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I don't get that neither
Looks like it will just be you donating Steve
Mick
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OK. Got it.
Just needed to give everyone else access privileges!
It's difficult sometimes as I can see everything by default - maybe I need to set up a "test user" account...
Steve ::)
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Yep, that's it Steve
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I'm only donating a £1 because another forum I'm on just done a similar thing and paid for there running cost within a couple of months.
Mick
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steve, Why is PayPal taking a cut?
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steve, Why is PayPal taking a cut?
yeah... tax avoiding dirty multinational pigs ... thats near £2.50 they've scammed off three donationas already. Dont they have a "donate" / "gift" option that means you can avoid the fees ?
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They are thieving bastards. They know that they have the "best" online payments system and are determined to make their fortunes.
eBay (who own PayPal) turned over $212 Billion last year.
You can still send money to individuals using the "I'm sending money to family or friends" feature, but its only free if you pay from your PayPal balance or debit card.
If you pay from your credit card they charge 20p + 3.4%
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I haven't been on much lately, but a few quid donation is cheaper than a yearly magazine subscription. Just think of all the information you have here on tap!
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so, for current diehards we could do paypal directly to your email as a family and friends steve ?
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OK guys what is a fair donation , fiver , tenner, more , less?, i have no problems with donating, i personally think if we all payed a fiver then there should be plenty, but if its only a few people then maybee a tenner Steve give us some guidence
pete
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yah !!! it works !!
pity PP take a chunk !!
this is for the Forum,and all the help and advice in the past,and the future !!!
thanks all ,
as for the amount,just donate what your happy with,
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Done !! And a big thanks again Steve for all of your efforts.
Cheers ...Ash
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Hi,
Just tried to donate, and Paypal refused to pay due to my access point not being recognised and was a security risk, that is my only ever refusal as a certified user, which end of the equation is suspect?
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It's a standard portal that I've used on websites and ecommerce platforms before. I'm sure that if it was a bug there'd be chat about it on the dev forum (there isn't)
Steve
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Well I'm a bit embarrassed about this.
You lot are so generous.
Bottom line. The site costs about £100+VAT per year to host. My time is the same as yours (free...)
Proposal: How about we run up to £120 and then I close the feature - reopen this time next year?
That way all those that have contributed know that they are supporting the site and not just buying me beer!
Steve
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I reckon you deserve a beer for all your work mate, all your efforts are appreciated.
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Hi Steve,
Everything is much appreciated, just don't shut it down till I've sorted paypal out, you can always carry foreward for next year---Ken
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Steve...
I am indebted to everyone who's written on this site... I cannot begin to calculate the time / effort / cash the members have saved me. Thank you all... a small donation was money well spent.
But to yourself...the time you give makes the above pale somewhat... so please, take any excess cash & treat yourself; beers, weekend break with the missus.. whatever.
Any groans and offer to pass the job on.. that'll shut 'em up!
Cheers & a genuine thanks,
Simon
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On other forums there is a sliding bar to show costs covered at the top of the page.When the total is reached the rest is a bonus for you Steve within reason anything after that is used for competitions and group meets.
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Steve
With Mickwin,
Keep it open mate I for one will contribute regualary because I enjoy this site and would hate to see it go west good banter,good humour and most important a wealth of knowledge by all.
Cheers
Mate
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+1 with Bitsa and Mickwinf Steve ... you deserve a beer if not a crate of finest brandy
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Up to that totally agree but Brandy yuk.Only shit I can not agree too but wtf all to their own Go For IT
Cheers
Bitsa
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Up to that totally agree but Brandy yuk.Only shit I can not agree too but wtf all to their own Go For IT
Cheers
Bitsa
acht make it Buckfast then :P
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I'm a whiskey man myself...
A litre of Paddy's from Shannon duty free was my only perk when I was a corporate airmiles clone in the 80s/90s.
Company 5 Series = gone
BUPA = gone
Big salary = gone
but
Flying around Europe 5 days per week = gone
BA 06:30 from Heathrow on a Monday morning = gone
Missing the kids birthdays = gone
Happier (but poorer)
8)
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Steve
me too
Dont really give a shit aslong its scotch could go in to all I like, but aint got that long to live.Any scotch will do.
Chees
Bitsa
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Steve
I for one will go with your flow.I have no problems when and if you require more donations I am not well known for wasting money but for this site I do not have any problems good bunch of of guys and a I for one would want it to carry on so count on me.I appreciate all your efforts whether you like my comments or not.
All the best
Bitsa
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Hi Guys
Just paid my tenner - not as active on the site but if you solve one problem a year using all you guys knowledge and experience, its worth a tenner of any ones money. And for someone to facilitate the forum is fantastic.
Thanks to all
Phil
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Well I'm a bit embarrassed about this.
You lot are so generous.
Bottom line. The site costs about £100+VAT per year to host. My time is the same as yours (free...)
Proposal: How about we run up to £120 and then I close the feature - reopen this time next year?
That way all those that have contributed know that they are supporting the site and not just buying me beer!
Steve
That's what Steve Swan of the SandcastOnly site does for donations, he has a target to achieve and then informs everyone when he has got enough donated.
This site is unique in that it's UK based and you feel you are dealing with a bunch of mates you could ask all sorts of bike and non bike related subjects.
Cheers ... AshD
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I will Bump this. Just because i think Steve does a great job and it has been 3 months.
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Hi Guys
This was never a one off for me so Steve when its that time again let me know I will be there to do it all again damn good site, Keep up your great work
Cheers
Bitsa
hIhid was not a ONE OFF FOR mE
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Nice thoughts Oddjob
Cheers
Bitsa
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steve great site not a regular but you and the other guys have been a great help so donation in and well deserved.
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Here here to this sentiment. I have greatly reaped the benefit of this site's access to expertise, advice and sources of parts. That is worth at least one donation.
It would be good to know if and when you need specific funding (e.g. for web hosting, licenses, etc.).
I'm sure plenty of people would miss this site greatly if it disappeared for whatever reason.
Keep up the good work,
D. (thank you)