So I just saw a Donation button in the Backroom, about where the banners usually are and it leads me to a paypal page where I can donate to the org or so, what's up with that? Is that supposed to finance our own little orgah island or can we just sacrifice our money to lord Tosa?
Lord Tosa has need of a new sauna, also with the current weather its just not practical to only have an outdoor swimming pool... one is needed inside also... so the plebes are asked to 'donate'... get to it! ;)
I too am curious about the donations ad. I use adblocker, and have not had any ads in that space for over three months. Clearly, it isn't just an ordinary ad.
As per the Victonia area... It frankly was outdated anyways, and CA himself requested it be shut down months ago.
EDIT: I seem to be only getting the donation link when in the backroom. Curiouser ad curiouser...
Just a suggestion to Tosa - so we don't have threads spring up like this in horror whenever something odd happens, a good proposition would be to have some sort of blog or "Tosa's Fireside Chat" in this forum - sort of where the idea is presented along with your thoughts/reasoning on the matter, and, maybe, comments could be allowed to help improve the item constructively. It would be nice to have a little more transparency, if only out of curiosity.
As for my opinion I'm going to repeat my usual statement on these ad banners. These banners were originally intended for mods and in .Org projects. Not for external advertisements which aimed to make profit - I sort of classify this under that banner.
Originally Posted by Andres: *** notes LEN's lack of discretion ***
Ah, Mister Nine, I hope you'll enjoy your brand new second hand Lada 1500.
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You're driving me into occasions which need more replying that...ouch!..hmf..hurts my newly-broken-from-ultimate-rejoice arm. At least I could be told that that Lada 1500 needed maintenance.
I think it might be a good idea (if the donation button is live and collecting donations, rather than an experiment) to give a public description of what the money will be supporting.*
Is it for general or itemised expenses?
Is there a shortfall from advertising?
Is this a temporary appeal or are monthly/annual donations expected?
Does such a donation attract charitable deductions?
Will the Org become liable for tax (ie where is it registered?) and who holds the liability?
What would be the typical donation expected?
Are donors guaranteed anonymity?
I realise that this is a volunteer site, but if we are seeking donations there should be some sort of accounts available for members.
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*Aside from the obvious, now that Kukri is no longer supplying the staff with beer and stacks of imported French "literature".