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Crusader

Crusader

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We need some help to pay for forum upgrades

 

So I've been trying as best I can to keep the forums running fast but the best solution might be to upgrade to the lastest version of the forums software.

 

Unfortunately, Invision Board (what The Bored runs on) isn't open source (free) anymore and to do that I'd have to buy a license for a grand total of $150 USD.

 

 

How can I help?

 

I'd pay for all of this myself but school eats all of my money and so does the monthly payments to keep this whole website up.

 

If you want the "Server is too busy" errors and lag to go away or are interested in some new features like "ignore user's posts" and can spare some money... Feel free to post here or PM me, Crusader, directly.

 

Buying CDs or anything like that through our Amazon links on the website will help too. You can find them on the individual album pages.

 

We also get some proceeds from t-shirt sales through our t-shirt store.

 

 

Do I get anything out of this?

 

Aside from the forums running MUCH MUCH FASTER and a brand new look, you can get some cool bonuses for your forum account.

 

Depending on how much you can contribute you can get a combination of the following:

- a sizable amount of NF$.

- a lifetime 50% discount to the NF Store.

- a lifetime 100% discount to the NF Store.

- a custom usergroup on the forum with custom group image to be displayed under your name. (eg. eloe.gif )

- and anything else reasonable you can come up with!

 

The NF Store may also be set to free download mode for up to two weeks for all members, depending on how much bandwidth we can spare.

 

 

What happens when we raise the $150?

 

A post will be made telling everyone that we've reached our goal. Following that, the license will be purchased and work on version 2 of The Bored will commence. All the posts and users will be transferred over so no re-registering will be necessary. After extensive testing, the new version of the forum will be launched and surprise you when you next logon.

 

 

What if we raise more than $150?

 

In the event that we raise over the target amount, we will use the money only for the monthly hosting payments and possibly future forum upgrades.

 

 

I wish I could help but I'm poor too ;)

 

If you can't spare any money, it's cool! I will still pay for the hosting and continue running this website.

 

We will not be closing or anything like that so don't worry. We've been going for nearly five years strong and we'll keep on going!

 

Thanks for reading and your support over the years.

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Crusader

Crusader

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SMF was, surprisingly, a huge resource hog. And that was just on a vanilla install ;). And while I like PHPBB, their track record for getting hacked is pretty bad.

 

Sticking with IPB lets us keep the store and some of the other stuff people don't notice running in the background.

Crusader

Crusader

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I know how bad the dollar's been lately so don't feel obligated to donate anything if you can't afford it right now guys.

 

I'll PM you a link to the donation tracker if you're still up to it.

mrs jesus

mrs jesus

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i'll donate. but you're gonna have to wait until next week when i get paid 'cause i blew all but $14 when i went out of town last weekend.

 

i'm so irresponsible.

Crusader

Crusader

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it's no rush.

 

[hide_me]if we manage to get the forum upgraded before 2012 there will be pictures of my feet as incentive.

 

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Prometheon

Prometheon

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Let me know how to donate, and I'll think about it.

 

I'm not exactly swimming in money, but maybe I can skimp on a few people's Christmas presents and pass the savings on to you hahaha.

Who

Who

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SMF was, surprisingly, a huge resource hog. And that was just on a vanilla install :angry:. And while I like PHPBB, their track record for getting hacked is pretty bad.

 

Sticking with IPB lets us keep the store and some of the other stuff people don't notice running in the background.

Oh I didn't know that for SMF...but I completely agree for PHPBB... ;)

 

I would help if I could sorry :angry:

calgarydave

calgarydave

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The other thing is, having a closed source forum tool, does make it less likely the site will get hacked.

 

I've posted at a couple boards that used phpBB and they both got hacked at one point

garsk

garsk

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I am willing to sell my room-mate's christmas present to his girlfriend to help out.

 

 

Anyone want to buy a 8GB Ipod touch?

Crusader

Crusader

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If you happen to have a credit card, you can do that through our PayPal without an account. Otherwise you can PM me if you're still up to it.

 

We might actually have the forums upgraded before 2009!

 

Thanks everyone.

Hyphnip

Hyphnip

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I'll donate again if we can get an updated Christmas banner with me in it!

(hell, I was a member back then anyway, I just hadn't been posting for awhile)

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