I know exactly how much the place costs per month. It's confidential.[/QUOTE]
Ooook.
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Ooook.
"Dave was just your typical guy with a loving family and a good job until his wife got laid off. Now, with the holidays just around the corner, the people of his internet forum must rally around him in order to SAVE CHRISTMAS.
Opening this winter, be sure not to miss...
CHRISTMAS AT DAVE'S."[/QUOTE]
Having done some research outside of Glorious Leaders' stubbornness, I'd say that if you can reach into your pockets and spare a few bucks, it would be greatly appreciated. He's making a significant contribution that we should make an effort to subsidize. If you're paying $15 a month for WoW, you're probably getting more enjoyment out of this place. Time to show it!
Remember at the very beginning, you took pains to emphasize you're one of us? We haven't forgotten that, man. One of us put himself and his family in financial difficulty just so we'd have someplace to say something about the last poster. I agree with the other guys, we owe you big. Huge.
I'm a poor student so I don't have much to contribute, other than goodwill and hugs. But I definitely wish I could do more.
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Rubicon
You're one of us. You're paying for us to have a place to congregate at. Sure some donations and ad's bring in some money but we also know you've foot the bill a lot yourself.
When the forums collapsed at HP, you made a decision in a matter of no time. And as a wise man once said, "It's the decisions you make, when you have no time to make them, that define who you truly are."
Besides, you need all of us young hipsters to live vicariously through
Shannow
Staff member
I know exactly how much the place costs per month. It's confidential.[/QUOTE]
No one listens to the podcasts
That's why it's so fun to make them and donate. And just for saying so..WHAMMO..another donation.
Cajungal
Staff member
I can see how the secret santa idea would make you uncomfortable. But I think that regular donations aren't too much to ask for, especially since the holidays are coming up. Even without this bad news, you'd have enough to think about without having to think about paying the monthly fee for this place.
Just forget the other stuff and consider this another routine thread pushing people to contribute a little to their home away from home, even though you never ask.
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Iaculus
I know exactly how much the place costs per month. It's confidential.[/quote]
Ooook.[/QUOTE]
Oook?
If these threads didn't make you uncomfortable than I don't think that as many people would be willing to help. But we know that we owe you a lot and we really appreciate what you have done for us. We also know that you would never ask for anything on your own and that is what makes us want to go the extra mile for you. If you came in and just begged for money every 5 seconds it would feel different but we know you would never ask yourself. So it makes it that much more fun and meaningful. So get used to it
That's why we do it. We love that discomfort.
Like a kid forced to open presents in front of the whole family.Just remember you feel that discomfort because a whole bunch of people you know on the internet care about your (and the forum as a whole) wellbeing. Take it as the compliment it's meant to be.
Now shut up and enjoy your wool socks from you Auntie Mabel.
ElJuski
Staff member
That's why I usually don't post in threads like these. Instead, I pray to my little Dave voodoo doll hidden in a box underneath my floorboards.
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Chibibar
yea, but also at the same time, you never really ask any of us to donate either. You work REALLY hard on this forum and we appreciate it (I can say we cause many us really do) a place to hang out and well... be us to an extent.
I hate to see this place go, but also I can see that YOU will never let this place "crash and burn" if you can help it, but I would feel really bad if you have to sacrifice some of your personal money to keep this place up where all of us can contribute some to help out.
I know for sure I can toss some money next month since this month is really tight with the closing and all
We love you Dave cause the hard work of keeping this place up and running and SMOOTHLY (remember all that server issues and stuff)
we do it cause we care and some of us do it cause we like to see you squirm
(not me)
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rabbitgod
It couldn't possibly be more unfcomfortable than that time I watched you undress at the YMCA. Sitting on my stool, wheezing in anticipation, I flushed as you rolled your sweat socks off.
Seriously though, we're going to help you so get comfortable with it.
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Robin66
I hope she gets work soon. I know how bad it feels. My hubby is having trouble finding a job. We''re not through our savings yet but itll happen. Whyy was she let go?
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Robin66
Sorry to hear that! My hubby was accused of stealing.They said he took about $400 worth of money and hounded him until he got pissed off and said he did it. He tells me he didnt but I don't know if I believe him or not. He lied about it at first but his story kept changing. I want to stand by him but I have doubts. Sorry for the thread-jack! LOL!!
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