Hi all,
As stated so well by HuBBa and Macguba, this "Donation Run" is once again needed to cope with the increases in size that OFPEC has experienced continually since the site began.
And since we refuse to subject our visitors and members to popup ads, popunder ads, banners, or any other form of highly annoying and frustrating advertising, the cost has been worn by the staff and donations.
In the past HuBBa, Wolfsbane, Tigershark, snYpir and many other staff + Patrons have paid
(a lot) for the upgrades that have allowed us to continue to offer the vast resources OFPEC can share with the community.
Now we've hit the point where its unreasonable to ask HuBBa to pay for the new server, due to the prohibitive cost involved.
So today we're asking for assistance from the people who benefit the most from OFPEC's Resources, the Community.It doesn't have to be a large amount. Even if you only want to donate a $1, we'll happily accept any total and offer you a place on out Patron list.
Any amount will do!
(but obviously, the larger the better )And for those that might ask the question: The server upgrade is not being done up as an "extravagant toy". The upgrade choices are very cost-effective and highly-practical ones that will be of major assistance to OFPEC and the Community on the future.
Put simply:
Its rare that we come asking for donations, so that illustrates how much we need it.
And all donations will go straight back into OFPEC's hardware, and hence straight back into the community that OFPEC serves.
So in donating to OFPEC, you're helping yourself and the community to take advantage of the vast resources OFPEC has on offer for you all. PS: Yes, that's a very corny line .......... Mmmmm, buttery corn ......
*Homer Simpson drool noise*