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Posted on 10/16/2003 10:08:31 AM PDT by Bob J
Edited on 10/16/2003 10:15:58 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
The latest quarterly FReepathon was a success and is over now. However, these events are a pain in the butt for those that run and operate them and for two to three weeks they dominate the sidebar and each thread. It is time we work to eliminate them once and for all.
Monthly Donations!
Many FReepers of good will are signed up for a monthly donation to FR as opposed to making a quarterly contribution. There are advantages to this system for both the site and the donor. FR can operate on a sounder fiscal basis by having money coming in monthly and as a donor you can spread your contributions out in smaller increments over an entire year.
Currently FR gets about 7k in monthly revenue. If we could get this up to 25k, there would be no need for the FReepathons. You can sign up for a painless $5-$10 a month (more if you are inclined, several people are at $50-$100!), which would be processed through a secure server by Jim and his family. Plus, running bulk CC donations on a monthly basis is less expensive than using PayPal. Even if you can only afford $2-$3, it would be a tremendous help!
It's time we help put FR onto a more secure and professional revenue plan! Please, bump this thread and use your ping lists to encourage your friends and family to GO MONTHLY!
We need to get 1800 FReepers who would be willing to donate an average of $10 once a month!
Welcome!!! I want my mug, too!!! Ooooh the libs at work are going to hyperventilate....lol!
Jim,
I believe when I agreed to $100 per month, it was for one years duration. I feel slighted that you have taken the additional $ from me instead of allowing me to contribute them. Please discontinue billing me for any monthly charges.
Thanx alaskanfan
Sorry, we don't have a system with a cut off at a certain point. The processing is done automatically by a program and once submitted the processing is done every month until the monthly donor says stop.
If it went beyond the point you wanted it to and would like a refund, please let me know and we will happily credit your account or send a refund check.
Thank you for your support.
Jim
I don't believe a refund is necessary. I just think if I pledge to contribute $100 for a year, that the contributions should stop after one year without me having to say something.
I want to feel like I am actually contributing to a worthy cause and not being taken advantage of.
I'm truly sorry that it didn't automatically cutoff at the end of a year. We should have such a system.
Thanks again,
Jim
I've already started a monthly donation and will continue to do so. It's the least I could. And, yes I totally agree with you.
I'm sorry. It was unintentional. We simply do not have an end or stop date on the monthly donations. They are automatically charged every month until the donor says stop. The program also automatically sends a reminder email message every month a few days before the donation is processed and it has a link so the donor can change or stop the donation.
Again, I am truly sorry.
Thanks,
Jim
It wouldn't be a problem but I need a new pistol.
I guess I should keep my e-mail address updated so I would get the notification.
Thanx alaskanfan
Great!
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