Site Funding Request - My thoughts

#1 Postby **dhweather** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:28 pm

First, let me say that I've been a member of storm2k for a year now.
It's become a mecca for me. I quickly learned why others call
storm2k "The Legal Addiction". This post is my own work, nobody asked
me to do it. This is just how I feel and wanted hear my thoughts.

The community as a whole is second to none. There is something
here for everyone - from the professional met to the novice that is
just learning what a cyclone is. The best part is the interaction that
the forums offer so we can all talk, share thoughts, and learn.

The time donated by the pro mets, in particular, helps all of us
learn and understand things much better. Where else can you
actually talk with professional meterologists for free?

While storm2k is a free site, there are costs each month to keep
the site up and running. Resources for the server and administaration
of it cost money. I've chipped in, and if you find storm2k of any
benefit to you, I ask that you chip in as well. Help keep storm2k
a free site !!

Also remember, storm2k is available 24x7x365 - not just during
Hurricane Season. Dontaions are key to keeping the site up.
At $150 a month JUST TO OPERATE (not including upgrades,
enhancements, etc) the bills add up quickly. The basic operations
cost $1800 annually!!

It would certanly be a great benefit for the site management to
be able to get the donations needed to keep storm2k going, even
through the "slow" months.

If you would like to chip in, please donate here:

http://www.storm2k.org/wx/modules.php?name=Donations

Thanks-

David (dhweather)

#2 Postby **Trader Ron** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:50 pm

I think everyone should be charged $2.00, if it's feasible. Just my $2.00.....I mean 2 cents. :lol:

#3 Postby **vbhoutex** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:54 pm

Trader Ron wrote:I think everyone should be charged $2.00, if it's feasible. Just my $2.00.....I mean 2 cents.

We can't do that because we are a 301C3 organization.

#4 Postby **joseph01** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:00 pm

I chipped in what I could several days ago. A VERY worthwhile expense, because there is no other site like it. Absolutely fabulous community. I really hope I never get banned. :lol:

GalvestonDuck · #5 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:02 pm

joseph01 wrote:I chipped in what I could several days ago. A VERY worthwhile expense, because there is no other site like it. Absolutely fabulous community. I really hope I never get banned.

Are you a Gator fan?

Bluefrog · #6 Postby **Bluefrog** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:02 pm

Alright Mississippi people ........ I just gave ... everyone can afford to chip in $5, 10, or $20 (or more) .... it only takes about 4 min to do it using paypal.

I saw lots of Mississippi people using this board this past week ... rise to the challenge...... :eek:

#7 Postby **joseph01** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:08 pm

GalvestonDuck wrote:
joseph01 wrote:I chipped in what I could several days ago. A VERY worthwhile expense, because there is no other site like it. Absolutely fabulous community. I really hope I never get banned.

Are you a Gator fan?

I work there...so it's a requirement.

GalvestonDuck · #8 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:10 pm

joseph01 wrote:
GalvestonDuck wrote:
joseph01 wrote:I chipped in what I could several days ago. A VERY worthwhile expense, because there is no other site like it. Absolutely fabulous community. I really hope I never get banned.

Are you a Gator fan?

I work there...so it's a requirement.

Then you're safe.

(Just kidding...obviously, there are no guarantees based on what FL team you follow. Just follow the rules and you'll be fine. If not, we'll let you know about it.

)

For the record though -- I'm a Gator football fan. Saw you were in Gainesville, so I had to ask. *CHOMP!*

Bluefrog · #9 Postby **Bluefrog** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:14 pm

#10 Postby **joseph01** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:22 pm

GalvestonDuck wrote:For the record though -- I'm a Gator football fan. Saw you were in Gainesville, so I had to ask. *CHOMP!*

I'll make this pledge to a fellow Gator fan. If we win the SEC Championship this season, I'll donate an additional $250.00 to Storm2k. Everyone here is anxious to see what the new guy can do.

#11 Postby **Trader Ron** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:23 pm

Bluefrog wrote:Alright Mississippi people ........ I just gave ... everyone can afford to chip in $5, 10, or $20 (or more) .... it only takes about 4 min to do it using paypal.

I saw lots of Mississippi people using this board this past week ... rise to the challenge......

It will take me 14 minutes, to use paypal. j/k. I will make a donation.
Come on S2Ker's did deep.

GalvestonDuck · #12 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:23 pm

joseph01 wrote:
GalvestonDuck wrote:For the record though -- I'm a Gator football fan. Saw you were in Gainesville, so I had to ask. *CHOMP!*

I'll make this pledge to a fellow Gator fan. If we win the SEC Championship this season, I'll donate an additional $250.00 to Storm2k. Everyone here is anxious to see what the new guy can do.

Awesome! I'll be cheering them on!

#13 Postby **Trader Ron** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:24 pm

Ummmmm..dig not did.

margaritabeach · #14 Postby **margaritabeach** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:27 pm

joseph01 wrote:
GalvestonDuck wrote:For the record though -- I'm a Gator football fan. Saw you were in Gainesville, so I had to ask. *CHOMP!*

I'll make this pledge to a fellow Gator fan. If we win the SEC Championship this season, I'll donate an additional $250.00 to Storm2k. Everyone here is anxious to see what the new guy can do.

that's a safe bet... :lol:

Meso · #15 Postby **Meso** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:27 pm

I'd really love to help out with donations, but living in South Africa and only being 18 with no house hold credit card it isn't easy if even possible, (lose out on a lot of international pay sites).. It's good to see people are willing to help a site though

<3

#16 Postby **jlauderdal** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:36 pm

joseph01 wrote:
GalvestonDuck wrote:For the record though -- I'm a Gator football fan. Saw you were in Gainesville, so I had to ask. *CHOMP!*

I'll make this pledge to a fellow Gator fan. If we win the SEC Championship this season, I'll donate an additional $250.00 to Storm2k. Everyone here is anxious to see what the new guy can do.

sounds good and $500 if they don't.

#17 Postby **Roxy** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:53 pm

Ok, money well spent!!

Now can I see the avatars?

#18 Postby **george_r_1961** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:57 pm

If all the regs gave just a few dollars a month that would me more than enough.

#19 Postby **joseph01** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:04 pm

jlauderdal wrote:
joseph01 wrote:
GalvestonDuck wrote:For the record though -- I'm a Gator football fan. Saw you were in Gainesville, so I had to ask. *CHOMP!*

I'll make this pledge to a fellow Gator fan. If we win the SEC Championship this season, I'll donate an additional $250.00 to Storm2k. Everyone here is anxious to see what the new guy can do.

sounds good and $500 if they don't.

WOW! Jlauderdal has pledged $500 if the gators don't win the SEC Championship. Anyone willing to top that?

#20 Postby **LSU2001** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:08 pm

I can't top jlauderdal's pledge but I think my tigers will make sure he owes s2k $500 :lol:

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