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Title: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Naru on March 06, 2025, 12:57:37 PM
Hello Team,

I just wanted to update everyone that I have purchased another year of service. We are good until 2026. The cost of operation is the following.


The total cost to keep the site running is $424.96 per year, which comes out to about $35 per month. To help cover these costs, I'll be keeping the donation link open for anyone who wishes to contribute.

At this time, the site is in maintenance mode, meaning I step in only when something needs fixing. I currently have no plans to make changes or add new features, but I appreciate everyone's support in keeping it up and running.

Venmo Link - https://account.venmo.com/u/crazynaru1
Paypal Link - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=TAWZJ4AMQCVW4&no_recurring=0&item_name=Atheist+forums+Hosting+Cost&currency_code=USD

Let me know if anyone has any questions.
Thanks,
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 06, 2025, 03:54:59 PM
I'll try to chip in soon.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Gawdzilla Sama on March 06, 2025, 05:31:45 PM
Working on getting Venmo going. Propagation rate, propagation rate, propagation rate.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: aitm on March 07, 2025, 11:08:48 AM
I just set up an account and sent ya a little. Hopefully you,get more than you need and can take you and the gal out for a nice dinner. You deserve it. Let me know if ya didn't get it. Old people and tech aren't exactly a good mix.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: aitm on March 11, 2025, 07:27:14 AM
Bump
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 12, 2025, 03:31:09 PM
Thanks aitm, i honestly forgot.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: aitm on March 12, 2025, 07:25:37 PM
Guys, I don't want to sound like an ass, though I have no problem with that, and I don't want to sound like a braggart, but Naru has been covering us for damn near 10-12 years without any kind of thanks. If the 20 or so reggie's can toss a fiver each, I will cover the rest and treat him and his gal to a nice dinner. He more than deserves it. So let's step up to the plate and we can discuss our future at another thread. But it's time to pay the man.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Gawdzilla Sama on March 12, 2025, 07:27:19 PM
I got ducats for the bucket.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Unbeliever on March 12, 2025, 08:02:13 PM
I want to help out, but I don't know how to do it with my phone. I just never learned how, because I was afraid I'd be spending all of my money on useless crap. Can y'all walk me through it?
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Gawdzilla Sama on March 12, 2025, 09:00:48 PM
Just keep your right hand on a wall and keep walking.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 12, 2025, 10:48:54 PM
I have to have a place to snail mail any funds, which I'm more than willing to do.  Can't do electronic fund transfers.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: aitm on March 13, 2025, 08:17:55 AM
Quote from: Unbeliever on March 12, 2025, 08:02:13 PMI want to help out, but I don't know how to do it with my phone. I just never learned how, because I was afraid I'd be spending all of my money on useless crap. Can y'all walk me through it?
I just set up Venmo on my phone the day he posted this. I'm damn near seventy so I was a bit worried about it but it's very very easy. They prefer a debit card to use rather than credit card as they receiver has to pay the 3-4% fee on a credit card.
You can just download the app, from your apps icon or google play. Nothing you enter is stored until you hit the final submit button. Then you can enter Naru "@name" and voila!
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Unbeliever on March 13, 2025, 09:14:42 AM
Thanks, I'll give it a try!
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 13, 2025, 11:26:34 AM
I once managed with paypal, but i'll give the venmo a try.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 13, 2025, 11:33:20 AM
Venmo needs me to enter an american number?
Is paypal still an option?
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Naru on March 14, 2025, 03:48:26 PM
Quote from: Mr.Obvious on March 13, 2025, 11:33:20 AMVenmo needs me to enter an american number?
Is paypal still an option?

Hey, I believe I still have an active PayPal account. I can link it if that's easier for everyone.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=TAWZJ4AMQCVW4&no_recurring=0&item_name=Atheist+forums+Hosting+Cost&currency_code=USD
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Naru on March 14, 2025, 03:52:01 PM
Hey Team,

I just want to sincerely thank all of you for helping out with the hosting costs. Your support truly helps keep this site running, and I'm committed to keeping it active. If anything changes, I'll let you know well in advance. Thanks again—your contributions really do make a difference! I have added a Paypal link as well.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Gawdzilla Sama on March 14, 2025, 07:59:20 PM
First time with PayPal, let me know if you don't see the ducats.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: aitm on March 16, 2025, 10:00:05 AM
How we doing Naru?
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 17, 2025, 03:07:23 PM
Let me know if it arrived via paypal.
I think it is the first time in years i used that. So just want to be sure.
Name is Gert Dillen

And sorry for the wait
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 19, 2025, 01:11:48 PM
If it arrived, i'll make a second donation.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on March 28, 2025, 04:10:40 AM
Just a bump.
Tell me if it worked or not. Via paypal
If it did, i'll add to my donation.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Naru on April 01, 2025, 02:01:28 PM
Quote from: Mr.Obvious on March 28, 2025, 04:10:40 AMJust a bump.
Tell me if it worked or not. Via paypal
If it did, i'll add to my donation.

Sorry for the delay. Been super busy with work. Yes, I did received the donation. Thank you very much.
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on April 01, 2025, 03:09:25 PM
Quote from: Naru on April 01, 2025, 02:01:28 PMSorry for the delay. Been super busy with work. Yes, I did received the donation. Thank you very much.
thanks for letting me know!
Title: Re: SIte Status for 2025
Post by: Mr.Obvious on May 05, 2025, 06:52:20 AM
I realize i forgot to follow up. Will do so this week