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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Lord Ravenclaw, Feb 17, 2006.

  1. Lord Ravenclaw

    Lord Ravenclaw DLP Overlord Admin DLP Supporter

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    I have a question for all of you...if we were to open donations for buying things for the forums, such as a licence for vBulletin, a better forum system we could convert to, how many of you would donate? Of course, there would be perks, like special titles ("DLP Elite"), and other similar things, perhaps full access at PatronusCharm once I finish it.
     
  2. LT2000

    LT2000 Heir

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    I could probably toss a few bucks in, assuming I could do so directly via my credit card. I'm not big on PayPal.
     
  3. IndoGhost

    IndoGhost Dark Lord

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    Same here.
     
  4. Lord Ravenclaw

    Lord Ravenclaw DLP Overlord Admin DLP Supporter

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    It'd have to be paypal, as creditcard processors cost a LOT of money, but I'll try the free website processing thing from PayPal which I believe just lets you process credit cards without the PayPal acct.
     
  5. bornagainpenguin

    bornagainpenguin DLP Archivist

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    Ummm... if we're going to move anyway can I toss my vote in for something based on the MXBoard systen? Its not that I mind what we've got already (IMHO this site's great as is..its what made me stop hating PHPBB, to be honest) but I reall prefer that style of board, kind of like the Delphi Forums if anyone remembers them?

    I'd be willing to toss a few bucks your way as long as the site colors and style didn't change too drastically. And as long as it didn't turn into a subscription type thing.

    --bornagainpenguin
     
  6. Lord Ravenclaw

    Lord Ravenclaw DLP Overlord Admin DLP Supporter

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    Of course it won't be subscriptions. vBulletin is just a superior (and not so broken) forum, and we'll make the styles as similar as we can. I don't know about MXBoard...don't really like the style.
     
  7. Antivash

    Antivash Until we meet again... DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    id donate here and there probably.... spend enough time here as it is.. might as well contribute something other than my biased admin opinions
     
  8. Cervus

    Cervus Raptured to Hell

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    I'm sure I could throw a small amount of money your way when I have it to spare.
     
  9. Tobang

    Tobang Fourth Year

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    Don’t own a credit card and trying to explain to the parents why I think they should give money to a web site is totally not worth it. Otherwise id honestly be willing to throw a bit of change your way.
     
  10. LINKed up

    LINKed up Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    Would if I could. Do you accept Cash-by-Mail?
     
  11. Evil Shnitzel

    Evil Shnitzel High Inquisitor

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    Parents dont have a credit card and me neither.
    Soooo sorry. :(
     
  12. Dubrichius

    Dubrichius Groundskeeper

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    Well, like Tobang, I don't own a credit card either; but I would be willing to toss in a few bob if I could find another way.

    P.S. Do you take Republic Credits?
     
  13. bornagainpenguin

    bornagainpenguin DLP Archivist

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    I'm not sure how well this applies outside the US, but I know that at least in the United States its possible to buy one off prepaid VISA cards from currency exchanges. I believe they charge you three dollars or less plus how much cash you want to place on the card but I could be wrong or the rate may be different depending on where you go. I do this for my Skype account all the time and have had zero problems with it. So as long as you have a few bucks this will work for you.

    --bornagainpenguin (providing food for thought)
     
  14. Dark Syaoran

    Dark Syaoran No. 4 Admin

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    Dont have a credit card, I hate those fucking things. Good old cash is better. :p
     
  15. Midknight

    Midknight Middy is SPAI! DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    Adding into what Born said, you can get the prepaid and rechargeable credit cards from gas stations as well now, or usually anywhere you can get prepaid mobile phone cards
     
  16. Mordecai

    Mordecai Drunken Scotsman –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

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    i would if i could but my parents would probably refuse to let me.
     
  17. ghst.san

    ghst.san Sixth Year

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    I dont have a credit card but I would send you money via mail (as long as you live in Europe) ^^ .
     
  18. fatal

    fatal Backtraced

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    same here sorry guys.
     
  19. apocalypsemeow

    apocalypsemeow Professor DLP Supporter

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    I have no credit card...And I really don't want to explain to my parents why they should donate to DLP. I could theoretically send 20 bucks cash in the mail though.
     
  20. Violent Seas

    Violent Seas Sixth Year

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    sry, but i'm broke.
     
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