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[jujutsunerd]

Another CS account. Ka-ching!

A yearly/quarterly funddrive would be a good thing, I agree. A reminder that my CS account is about to expire would also be nice.

/Jonas

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Last time, I remember doing this via a store with a credit card.

I don't have a PayPal account and don't plan on getting one, so it would be a good strategy IMO to allow for credit card payments in the future, even if you lose a small amount to transaction fees or an initial set-up charge.

EDIT: Nevermind, I followed the link another step and saw that it allows you to pay via credit/debit card, but I saw that someone else in the thread made the same assumption earlier. In any case, $ sent.

Now I am getting a pay pal account, but this will take a few days, as I don't have a credit card, and debit validation takes a bit longer. It's not as if a Paypal account shouldn't come in useful in time, there were some occasions where I would have liked to be able buy something via pay pal...

 

[Insight]

Another first-time Community Supporter here! Hope it helps!

 

[Wraith Form]

There is nothing wrong with asking people in a fund raising drive to support a site they use on a regular basis, given what the costs are to support a site like ENWorld.

Completely behind this idea 100% to the max. Totally. (Just watched Valley Girl, and then sent Russ a small donation.)

 

[AnonymousOne]

I make use of this site and this community every day, and now that I'm working in this industry as a full time gig I can't justify not purchasing a Community Supporter account.

Write it off as a business expense on your taxes!

I lurk here alot and if I wasn't waiting a month to get paid I'd send $ or maybe purchase a few PDFs. I'll be sure to do this when I get out of a bit of debt and back on my feet.

 

[Largomad]

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[rgard]

Purchased a CS account moments ago. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Thanks again,
Rich

 

[Seonaid]

Do we need to notify you of a CSA purchase? I seem to remember you needing an email or something to confirm the user ID. In any event, I purchased a 3-year CSA with my registered email address.

 

[JiffyPopTart]

Just signed up for a CA.

Suggestions....

1. Having a funds available vs. funds needed meter on the front page to let folks know the state of the union at a glance.

2. Yearly fund drive for those like me who are happy to give when its called on but reluctant otherwise.

3. Having different levels of community supporter accounts so you can give a bit more without having to sign up for the much more expensive 3 year deal. You don't have to give any extra benefits with higher levels, just make a note or graphic in the posters avatar box to show they are keeping this thing afloat.

4. Never hesitate to ask for help when you need it.

DS

 

[Morrus]

Hey guys!

Thanks for all the responses! Just wanted to very quickly mention that those who buy a CS Account - it's all automated and instantaneous, and matches up your username automatically. If for some reason it doesn't, just post a note in Meta and I'll get to it ASAP.

- Russ