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February 29th, 2008


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magyar_saman
06:37 am - Hosting is coming due!
Once again, I appeal to all of you. The hosting bill is coming due, $169, and we're short of money to pay it. As I've said several times, CJ depends on you, its users, to keep on going.

If you cannot afford a paid or permanent account, please consider a small donation. The donation button is available on the Purchase page.

Thanks to all who have pitched in already. Your support is much appreciated!
Current Mood: [mood icon] distressed

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From:[info]stray_mongrel
Date:February 29th, 2008 08:31 pm (UTC)
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I know there's a link on the main page, but what about making it more noticeable by making it a nice looking donation graphic?

I mainly check here after having trouble accessing the site. I don't think too many people check the news otherwise. . .
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From:[info]magyar_saman
Date:February 29th, 2008 10:40 pm (UTC)
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The donation graphic is one of the standard buttons PayPal offers. Do you have alternative suggestions?
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From:[info]stray_mongrel
Date:February 29th, 2008 10:49 pm (UTC)
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Hmm.. even the standard PayPal button would make it more noticable. Keep it toward the top of the page so it catches the eye a little more?

I am awful at designing things, but maybe... offer a contest of sorts? Or just an opportunity. Let users design a donate button, withing specific size limitations, and rotate the image. As long as the button still clearly stated "Donate here!" or such on it. I think it'd be neat to see a gif I made as the donate button, but I'm no where near good enough to win a contest.

I can't upgrade my account, either. Permanent is as high as it goes. Maybe.. the screenname that gives a donation gets to make a "donate button" and those are the images you rotate through on the main page?

I'm just brainstorming through my fingers here. I'll keep thinking about it and see if I can actually be of help.
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From:[info]batzarro
Date:March 13th, 2008 06:49 pm (UTC)
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Funny you should mention that. I just setup a community here and want to put a custom mood theme to it but I can't figure out how to get it in paid status so I can.
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From:[info]magyar_saman
Date:March 14th, 2008 02:36 am (UTC)
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You go to the Purchase page, choose which method you wish to use to pay, then follow the directions :) Let me know if you need more help.
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From:[info]batzarro
Date:March 15th, 2008 10:06 pm (UTC)
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Probably just my work server blocking something.
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From:[info]batzarro
Date:March 15th, 2008 10:13 pm (UTC)
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It shows how I can purchase for myself but not the community. I want to purchase for the community.

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