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seann
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Joined: 27 Jan 2007
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 Posted: Jun 26, 2007 3:40pm Post subject: IRC Networks that accept donations |
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How do you feel about this issue? Good idea? Bad idea? Why?
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FBI
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Joined: 19 Aug 2005
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Location: Federation Of Bored IRC'ers
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| Posted: Jun 27, 2007 1:30pm Post subject: |
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It'll go to waste...
Why donate when they have the money to get a dedi or a 3$ ircd? |
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NBishop
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Location: Johnstown, PA
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| Posted: Jun 28, 2007 2:24am Post subject: |
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I accept donations on my network : P
I don't ask people really do it, but its there if people like to pay, as with my network as it is with most out there, its a public network, as much as I like providing a free place for people, it is nice to have people provide a little support back into it for stuff.
So doesn't really go to waste necessarily, as with my network I always make sure it goes into the network bills when its a network donation. |
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thinktank
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Joined: 28 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Jun 28, 2007 7:39am Post subject: what a pathetic |
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| that sound really pathetic |
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FBI
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Location: Federation Of Bored IRC'ers
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| Posted: Jun 28, 2007 8:21pm Post subject: |
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You mine as well go out into the streets and carry a sign
'' I need money for my IRC Network Bills Please Spare Me'' |
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HollyW00d
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Joined: 18 Apr 2004
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Location: IRC
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| Posted: Jun 28, 2007 8:57pm Post subject: |
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| IRC Networks are non-profit organizations. Nothing wrong with asking for donations |
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DevilDacay
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| Posted: Jun 28, 2007 11:34pm Post subject: hmm |
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well i have to say they work too i have a user adam on my server who actually paid my bill for me one month and i get plenty of donations because i known these users almost 4-6years alot of them give me donations and i too make sure they go to the network
| Quote: | FBI Posted: Jun 28, 2007 8:21pm Post subject:
You mine as well go out into the streets and carry a sign
'' I need money for my IRC Network Bills Please Spare Me'' |
lmao bro thats the stupidest thing i'v ever herd are you a moron ? i own two dedis with vps i dont need the money still nice to see users suporting a network if a user is going to give a donation they are dedicated to the network kthx. |
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PingBad
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Joined: 05 Feb 2005
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Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Jun 29, 2007 3:05am Post subject: Re: hmm |
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| DevilDacay wrote: | | lmao bro thats the stupidest thing i'v ever herd are you a moron ? |
Keep the flaming to a minimum dude, altho I agree with the fact that FBI hasn't worded his message in the best possible way | Quote: | | i dont need the money still nice to see users suporting a network if a user is going to give a donation they are dedicated to the network kthx. |
I, personally, have no problems in networks asking for donations (not to the level a couple of networks have gone to, but in the sense that they have provided a user with an option to support the network should the user decide to do so) |
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FBI
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Joined: 19 Aug 2005
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Location: Federation Of Bored IRC'ers
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| Posted: Jun 29, 2007 12:38pm Post subject: |
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Donations for IRC...  |
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PingBad
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| Posted: Jun 29, 2007 9:32pm Post subject: |
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| FBI wrote: | | Donations for IRC... |
Why not? being a server admin is a one way fund-trip: out of your pocket. Why shouldn't the users help support the network they use? |
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InsaneJuggaloNinja
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| Posted: Jun 30, 2007 12:15am Post subject: |
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| quickly everyone drain your credit cards into my paypal account NOW! I needs moneys |
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FBI
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Joined: 19 Aug 2005
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Location: Federation Of Bored IRC'ers
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| Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:57am Post subject: |
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| InsaneJuggaloNinja wrote: | | quickly everyone drain your credit cards into my paypal account NOW! I needs moneys |
Exactly...lets all donate so I can buy booze and pizza for my IRC Habbits |
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mentor
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Joined: 22 Jun 2004
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Location: San Diego, CA
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| Posted: Jun 30, 2007 7:31pm Post subject: |
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| FBI wrote: | It'll go to waste...
Why donate when they have the money to get a dedi or a 3$ ircd? |
I don't see how someone supporting a service they enjoy is a donation going to waste.
Anyway, back when irc.blackened... was still around, we allowed users to make donations, and specify what it was to be used for -- which quite a few people did. Even if it wasn'tmuch, it was better than nothing. |
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SATAN-HHH
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| Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:39pm Post subject: |
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| Donations can be a good thing, but sometimes, someone who's donated feels that gives them special consideration when it comes to the server and their place there or when they break a rule, that they will not be punished at all or as harshly. |
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PingBad
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Joined: 05 Feb 2005
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Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:46pm Post subject: |
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| SATAN-HHH wrote: | | Donations can be a good thing, but sometimes, someone who's donated feels that gives them special consideration when it comes to the server and their place there or when they break a rule, that they will not be punished at all or as harshly. |
Yes, there is the problem of human nature... specifically: "you don't get something for nothing" so the user may feel that the network owes them something by way of favor or leniency. Perhaps the networks offering the option for the users to donate should state that donating will not gain them any "special favors" from the staff |
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