[Max]

You've all heard this before, so I'm sure none of you will be surprised: I'm really busy. I have 5 tests and two papers due in the next two days, so I don't have much time at all to be online.

More importantly, the person who owns the dedicated server that GSW is hosted on needs money to help pay for the server. He has been paying for it for almost a year now, and he needs help to keep it going. Without his server, GSW will be without a home, and I doubt we will be able to find another dedicated server like his. So is there anything you can do? Of course, you can donate to his paypal account: [email protected]. If you do donate, put a comment in your donation that you were sent by Max so he knows who it is from. I know only two of you offered a donation to my account, but hopefully since the future of GSW depends on this more of you will think about helping out.

[Issac_Zero2]

Wow, this post seems so dependant on us...
I guess we will try to donate, since GSW needs this dedicated server...
*waits for the other people to agree*

[Someone Else]

Welp, I would if I could, and I'm pretty sure I can't, even if I ask. =/

I suppose there is no harm in asking but...

[Echo_djinn]

This is tough. I want to see GSW up and running but I don't think I can donate. I work but my parents have a lock on my money. It never hurts to try and ask them.

[Linear]

That's tough Max, but dont stress yourself too much. I guess there's no harm in asking if I can...I have 5 bank accounts, I could possibly. (Even though the money is suppose to be for the future, no harm in asking.)

[gsninja]

It might be possible for me to donate. Wouldn't hurt to ask. I really want GSW to keep on going on the server...

[TobiasMar]

Hmmm...Maybe I'll donate...I got well over 100 bucks in my cash box but less then 200....I may donate a few dollars or so if I get permission from my parents. And donating money is one of many mitzvot, or good deeds in hebrew. :D

[Elliott]

Everybody has the same response!
"I'd like to donate, I'll ask my parents if I have any cash"
Well, I'm not a fan of donating to internet sites. I'll say that bluntly. It's not that I have anything against GSS, it's one of my favourite sites. But simply, I cannot donate, and I don't want to. Sure, it would be a shame if GSW went down, but I'm still not donating, sorry Max.

Anyway, how much does this server cost? And whats it's space/bandwidth capabilities? Just out of interest.

[Max]

I don't expect to get many donations, but every single one counts. The server costs $120 USD per month, and he owns the server so he gets full resources (effectively as much bandwidth as he needs, and more than enough hard drive space for anything).

I guess this plea for help is aimed towards the older members here, so don't feel sorry if you can't donate. If BR has to close his server, then GSW won't be released (we are pretty close to the next release) until we find another server, because a normal home computer simply doesn't have enough bandwidth.

[Elliott]

$120 a month! Youch, thats hurts. But I guess it's worth it as it must be an awesome server. Is he renting it out to other people, with stats like that, couldn't he host others and charge them?

[Sea of Time]

I'm a gonna donate!
How much roughly do you need to keep it going.

[Ravenblade]

sigh...i could donate with no difficulty i guess although im not doing so great for money myself right now being a student and all...if someone could tell me exactly how to donate over paypal or whatever that would be helpful...i wont be able to do it on a regular basis though...

[~RangerOfFire~]

Same here, I'd like to (and probably could), but I don't really have that much money at the moment, also I need to keep NinHost going.

[Issac_Zero2]

I wish to donate, just not through Paypal or credit card...
My parents are strict about credit cards and last time I used it without permission was to sign up for internet...

I plan to send $50 over the mail if its possible...
I guess no new game this month...<_<

[Garet33]

~.~ o man well i can maybe i can ask my dad for $1000 that would last for 10 months i think...

[Ravenblade]

are you kidding?

$1000 is one hell of a contribution...you honestly think thats a likelihood?

would be great if it was ^^

[Max]

Agatio: Yes, he hosts a variety of other websites along with GSW's server application, and they are also trying to solicit donations.

Ravenblade: Donating with Paypal is extremely easy if you have an account. There are very clear instructions on the Paypal website, so just check them out.

ROF: I understand, and keeping Ninhost is more important for you than donating to another site, so don't worry about not donating.

I_Z2: Like I said in my last PM to you, it is really hard for me to accept physical money. I have enough physical money, but that's not what gets used, it's Paypal money that gets used. If you can't donate with Paypal, then don't worry about it.

Garet33: $1000? That's a bit much to be giving someone you don't even know. All I'm looking for are donations of $5 USD or more, but $1000 is a ton of money.

[gsninja]

$1,000 is a really big donation. That would really help the server keep GSW.

[Garet33]

my dads is preety rich, i just ask him he said





NO

sry

[Issac_Zero2]

It was pretty likely, after all, 1,000 is one crazy amount...

:o
I want to help, but credit cards aren't the kind of way to spend, according to my family...

[My Best Wishes]

is usd amercian currency? also does this sever host gssf or just gsw?
and how do i make a paypal account and if you donate from it do you just set up a bankaccount transfer? also if we donate do we get recognition or something?
last question how long can this guy holdout without money?

[Silo STATIC]

Well, here's the questions I can answer for you ...

1. Yes, USD is American currency.
2. The server only supports GSW.
3. No, you don't really get recognition. I mean, since there's so many of us, he can't possibly give enough credit to all. So, what's the point?

[kandy man]

[quote name='Issac_Zero2' date='Dec 3 2004, 09:12 PM']It was pretty likely, after all, 1,000 is one crazy amount...



not if your rich (like me )
but anyway is a 1000 enough for a year ?

[Nick Presta]

I would assume you would get some sort of recognition (be it a page with a thank you to the following people: ) or whatever.

[Elliott]

That would be the least Max could do.
kandy man, you're 14, I highly doubt you're 'rich'.
I've already said my bit about donating (*points up*).

[~RangerOfFire~]

See my topic in the web-design and programming forum. If it works I might be able to donate some money.

[Renagade Sol]

Dude I am so sorry.....but i am extremely poor, and I dont even have a bank or credit card..... I would if I could.....least I can do is tell everyone I can.....sorry about that

[Sea of Time]

I would help the cause if I had a Paypal account. I'll look into it. $50 donation from me is the most I can offer right now.

[Angelic_Raine]

It's ok if you're busy, I know the feeling, I have a modelling website I still haven't finished yet. Regarding the money issue I have to do up my budget for the next couple of months. Cell phone bills, car loan, rent, other various bills, gotta hate them, plus income tax is coming too but I'll see what I can do. It is likely that I'll have enough leftover to make a donation but it depends on what my tips and hours look like tomorrow night (Saturday's usually end with at least $100.00 extra in your pocket from tips alone for 3 hours of work). I'll let you know as soon as I can, I'm making up my budget tonight after my paycheck goes through.

[Nick Presta]

Thank you for trying to contribute.

If you feel you can contribute, please PM Max (If you're sure).

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