GreekChat needs to raise $750 to complete a webserver upgrade

[John]

Hard drive adapters have been purchased & are on the way. Looking into the hard drives next.

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

John, it's your show, so I'm cool with that.

I come from a non-profit fundraising background where the staff and volunteers are supposed to lead the way with donations with 100% participation.

I'm glad the response has been good.

GC isn't a non-profit (more like a negative-profit so far), but if you have any tips or ideas on how I might improve my efforts I am certainly all ears. Please feel free to send a PM with any suggestions if you would like. I can absolutely understand the value of getting advice from others experienced in this area.

[agzg]

OK, now I'm still confused. Recurring subscriptions or no? I couldn't find an orange * on the page.... just confused.

[John]

Originally Posted by agzg

OK, now I'm still confused. Recurring subscriptions or no? I couldn't find an orange * on the page.... just confused.

Sorry for the confusion. That notation on the ordering page is a default of the forum software. I'll see about getting it out of there so it doesn't confuse anyone else. It's there just so that you know if you see the asterisk that it means the specific subscription option is automatically renewed after the subscription expires.

I didn't setup auto recurring subscriptions, though. The current options on the subscription page are both one-time purchases, no automatic recurring charges. When subscriptions expire, renewals would need to be done manually for those who choose to continue their subscriptions.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by John

Sorry for the confusion. That notation on the ordering page is a default of the forum software. I'll see about getting it out of there so it doesn't confuse anyone else. It's there just so that you know if you see the asterisk that it means the specific subscription option is automatically renews after the subscription expires.

I didn't setup auto recurring subscriptions, though. The current options on the subscription page are both one-time purchases, no automatic recurring charges. When subscriptions expire, renewals would need to be done manually for those who choose to continue their subscriptions.

Ah! OK. Thought I was losing my mind. Thank you!

[badgeguy]

Have you thought about making an app for GC?

[John]

Originally Posted by badgeguy

Have you thought about making an app for GC?

Yes, I've been thinking about it. I know there's at least some interest in us having an app for GC as it's been suggested a few times. I might spend a bit of time looking further into this in the very near future.

[badgeguy]

Cool. Let me know if you do and are able to find a good company to develop one. (Or if you're able to do it yourself)....

I've been wanting to develop an app for identifying groups, especially all the old locals and defunct groups.....

BG

[TXmom3]

Such a great place. Glad to sign up!!

[cheerfulgreek]

Looks like I'll be buying another prepaid card.

[John]

I ordered the hard drives last night. Once the drives and adapters arrive I can start building the new server. Thanks to everyone for subscribing and making it possible to get these remaining parts so the server build could be completed.

[honeychile]

Next paycheck, John! I'll plot my avatar in the meantime!

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

OK, you get a pass carnation. Others?

I know it's been addressed, but I'm still replying. It's no secret around here that my husband's job was eliminated over eight months ago and he's still job hunting. We've got three sons graduating next spring, two from college and one from HS. As I've posted here, I've already pledged my subscription to John as soon as our financial situation changes. That's why this moderator isn't subscribing right now.

Why or why not the decision to subscribe to an online message board is yours, or anyone else's business, is beyond my comprehension.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by carnation

Some of us are waiting to hear if we got a job.

As of 1July, I don't - unless I find something in the meantime.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by AOIIalum

I know it's been addressed, but I'm still replying. It's no secret around here that my husband's job was eliminated over eight months ago and he's still job hunting. We've got three sons graduating next spring, two from college and one from HS. As I've posted here, I've already pledged my subscription to John as soon as our financial situation changes. That's why this moderator isn't subscribing right now.

Why or why not the decision to subscribe to an online message board is yours, or anyone else's business, is beyond my comprehension.

Alpha love to you sister! You and anyone else need not have to explain to anyone your financial situation or decisions. This economy has been tough for many. Not everyone is in a position to help out right now, and judging those who can't but would love to help is counterproductive. Fingers crossed that jobs are coming for everyone on GC who needs one.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Alpha love to you sister! You and anyone else need not have to explain to anyone your financial situation or decisions. This economy has been tough for many. Not everyone is in a position to help out right now, and judging those who can't but would love to help is counterproductive. Fingers crossed that jobs are coming for everyone on GC who needs one.

Exactly. And how would one know who had subscribed and who hadn't? Some may choose not to add an avatar and some may choose not to post in the private forum.

For a lot of years, I couldn't afford to donate to our Foundation, but I gave a ton of my time. Everybody contributes in the way that they can.