HAL 9000

51 minutes ago, -Silky. said:

Donation Received USD: $71.21

Paypal fee: -$3.62

Total: $67.59

Transaction Id: 9G43808354102514F

Silky, maybe you can post the balance here and what day of the month it's due so we have an idea of what to donate and when.  It would be nice if the donation box percentage of goal reached bar actually worked.  I'm going to post another $50 right now.

2 hours ago, -Silky. said:

If we run just ONE game server off my machine this will put TOTAL costs of SERVER and WEBSITE to roughly $50 a month.  I have enough IP's and storage space to run 5 servers or more if we really wanted too.

For one game server I can cancel the extra IP's / ip block to get the costs of server and forums to $50 a month if we run just one game server.

 

I'm ready to go if you all are, I just renewed the dedicated server this week.  Just need to know if we're just running the main server or all 3 servers. XP and Admin levels will be transferred from current servers as I have access to the FTP for the current servers.

As long as the quality of the game play isn't compromised by going cheaper, I think we're all fine with it.  Would be nice to know why Kate insisted on doing it this way - she may have had her reasons.  If others want to keep the other servers going, I'm good with that too.  Is there any way to check on how much they were utilized?  Either way, I am ready to go with this plan, with or without anyone else's support - but I know there are others who want to contribute something.  I think everyone deserves a chance to feel like they are contributing to something meaningful - but I think just showing up and being present contributes more than money.  And if we can keep the memory of Kate alive by maintaining a server where everyone feels welcome and respected, then we have done a good thing.  I will commit to guaranteeing that we won't ever fall short if the donations dry up.  Lets pull the trigger on it.

I'll go halfsies with halfy. 

It's not a problem.  I've already been donating $100 every month for years.  So, just tell me where to send the money and how much.  $110 or $140 is not a stretch for me.

Hey guys, I just paid the $60 balance to [email protected] on PayPal.  If we want to keep the original servers running, I will commit to paying the entire $110 per month if you want do that.

I am very sad that such a kind and loving person has passed prematurely from this world.  I have no words to express the loss.  I have been donating to this server since I first became a member and I would like to continue if we can keep it running in her memory.  I know I have been silent most of the time, with very little to comment on.  It's because I'm dealing with a loss of my own.  These things knock the wind out of our sails.  One of our own has fallen and we are diminished.  But we must carry on the good fight in their absence.  Let me know if there is a plan to continue the server - I will gladly be a part of that effort.