Re: Forum Donations & Running Costs

[Admin]

Have just checked the PayPal link & you seem to be correct in that it asks you to sign in or create an account, therefore it seems you do need an account to send money despite PayPal claiming otherwise.

Regards

Ed.

[Tinwheeler]

Here you go. It is possible but awkward.

[rogerblack]

Have just checked the PayPal link & you seem to be correct in that it asks you to sign in or create an account, therefore it seems you do need an account to send money despite PayPal claiming otherwise.

Regards

Ed.

That's a pity as I'd love to donate again. 

I swore not to ever touch PayPal again with a barge pole after previous bad experiences, although I'm tempted to open an account with one of my lesser used cards just to make a donation, since I have gained so much from this forum over many years. 

[Paulmold]

Here you go. It is possible but awkward.

Yes rather awkward you'd have to let Admin know the amount you wish to donate, he would then have to send you an invoice which you can then pay by debit/credit card but I guess Admin would need to be registered as a business then instead of simply a private account which would then mean PayPal would take a cut.

[nick&nicola]

So grateful to the Forum for all the help, thank you for all the work you do to make this possible, donation sent.

Cheers
Nick&Nicola

[Nue]

I'd pay a hell of a lot more to never see another advert as long as I live Ed!!!!

Yes indeed Ian hence why we’ve never gone down this route  

I came from another MH site where the forums were ruined by members being rude.
I joined here and was pleased to send the £20 that I saved as the other site is compulsory payment.
Since being on this site I have enjoyed the banter, also there is so much information why would you want to risk losing it
I would urge ALL MEMBERS to give £20, 
David

[Tinwheeler]

Correction; surely give what you’re comfortable with is the way to go.

[Nue]

Correction; surely give what you’re comfortable with is the way to go.

If one is comfortable with less then by all means, and if the wealthy and benevolent ones amongst us want to give more then that's a yes, however, in fairness to the excellent work done by those behind the scenes, pay something. 

Light bulb moment, how about dividing the cost between the membership and asking if that would be acceptable.

A thought, £20 a year equates to just over 5 pence per day, if there is anyone who runs a Motorhome and cannot afford that then I'm a dutchman. (just looked and couldn't find an emoji of a dutchman, first one to find one pays my next years subs, £20.
David

[Tinwheeler]

Correction; surely give what you’re comfortable with is the way to go.

If one is comfortable with less then by all means, and if the wealthy and benevolent ones amongst us want to give more then that's a yes, however, in fairness to the excellent work done by those behind the scenes, pay something. 

Light bulb moment, how about dividing the cost between the membership and asking if that would be acceptable.

A thought, £20 a year equates to just over 5 pence per day, if there is anyone who runs a Motorhome and cannot afford that then I'm a dutchman. (just looked and couldn't find an emoji of a dutchman, first one to find one pays my next years subs, £20.
David

Ed has made it quite clear that donations are purely voluntary and I feel any regimentation of that nature goes against the grain but each to their own.

[Nue]

And I agree, however, I have given a few options for those who wish to voluntary pay to keep the site going, if we all volunteered to pay nought we wouldn't have a fantastic site to meet and greet, ask and get good advice and one very important fact, get great enjoyment from the forums.

What would you be doing this evening without " The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum "?   maybe best you dont answer that there are ladys present

[Admin]

Correction; surely give what you’re comfortable with is the way to go.

If one is comfortable with less then by all means, and if the wealthy and benevolent ones amongst us want to give more then that's a yes, however, in fairness to the excellent work done by those behind the scenes, pay something. 

Light bulb moment, how about dividing the cost between the membership and asking if that would be acceptable.

A thought, £20 a year equates to just over 5 pence per day, if there is anyone who runs a Motorhome and cannot afford that then I'm a dutchman. (just looked and couldn't find an emoji of a dutchman, first one to find one pays my next years subs, £20.
David

Ed has made it quite clear that donations are purely voluntary and I feel any regimentation of that nature goes against the grain but each to their own.

Indeed correct, donations have always been voluntary & more recently the donations have been adequate to cover our costs. We don’t run the forum for profit so any help as we always say is entirely voluntary & gratefully received. We would never want members to feel obliged to donate to our costs. We have a number of donators who frequently donate & those of you who do this know who you are, sometimes I feel guilty when I see the regulars donating as frequently as they do. it’s not so much the amount you donate it’s more about knowing the forum is appreciated & supported that’s more important. 

Thanks again everyone.

Ed

[AJM]

Hello. 

Donation sent from AJM.  Just joined the forum the other day but I hope to glean a lot of knowledge here so happy to try to help keep your site going.  

I've seen other forums that I've been a member of move to different formats (such as Discord) in the past to save on hosting costs and it's taken the soul away from them.

andy

[Gazza1750]

Great forum, thanks for keeping it going. Donation sent.

Regards

Gary

[Mr Grey]

Hi Ed

My PayPal is being stupid at present but very happy to donate via the link you sent if you can provide me with your email address either on here or via PM 

[Mr Grey]

Donation sent finally! Thanks for everything you do to keep this amazing resource going - much appreciated x

[T2]

Donation also finally sent! Many thanks for keeping this great forum going.

Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to add my username to the donation but hopefully it can be linked as have only just sent it.

[fatherglyn]

donation sent

[Admin]

Several members have recently donated but haven't included their forum username. Sometimes I can investigate by trying to tie up an email address with a members account, but most members seem to use a different email address for PayPal which means it’s not only time consuming trying to identify the persons account but more often than not I draw a blank. 

If you have donated then please send me a PM so I can verify your donation & update your status, even better when sending your donation please add your forum username to the notes section of your PayPal payment & I can then immediately identify who has sent the payment. 

If you’ve made a donation & your status hasn’t been updated then please let me know. 

Many Thanks For All Your Support. 

Regards

Ed

[Rocky]

Hi Ed

My PayPal is being stupid at present but very happy to donate via the link you sent if you can provide me with your email address either on here or via PM 

Ed,
Same with me, I'm going to try again, so p.ease let me have an email address.
Thanks
Rocky

[Dynamic]

Donation sent via Paypal ex Dynamic  [Sue]

[sunidorset]

Hi, Ed,
I've just sent a donation a few minutes ago. Thanks for such a helpful owners forum
from

sunidorset