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Title: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on June 04, 2009, 03:12:31 PM
I encourage anyone who finds VGuitarForums a valuable resource to  shoot a paypal donation here:

Click Here to Support VGuitarForums (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CGJHERKKMD6UN)



we appreciate it!
Elantric

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Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: germanicus on June 05, 2009, 08:32:02 AM
Worked for me.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Midiman57 on April 08, 2012, 06:04:29 PM
I think it worked for me.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on April 09, 2012, 08:46:43 AM
I really appreciate all the recent donations to support our Forum!

Thank You!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: vrcall on June 24, 2012, 10:21:50 PM
Done. You deserve sooo much more, but will send more when I can. Thanks for everything!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on October 24, 2012, 12:49:11 AM
bump !!

Easy process,
just log into your paypal account,
click on 'send money'
and enter this
digitar55 (at) yahoo (dot) com    
just remember to replace the (at) with @ and replace (dot) with .
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Strngbndr on October 30, 2012, 12:02:24 PM
Is this still the proper way to send donations to support the site?  I apoligize in advance if this is a stupid question, I am a NUB, but I find this site valuble and want to help.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on October 30, 2012, 01:03:45 PM
QuoteIs this still the proper way to send donations to support the site? 

Yes - any contribution is appreciated - Thanks for asking.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: martmann on March 15, 2013, 08:33:40 PM
I'd love to donate, but I don't do PayPal.

Any other way?
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on March 15, 2013, 08:41:11 PM
check your PM Inbox
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: bbob on March 15, 2013, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: martmann on March 15, 2013, 08:33:40 PM
I'd love to donate, but I don't do PayPal.

Any other way?

+1
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on March 15, 2013, 10:28:03 PM
check your PM Inbox
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: jshortz on June 09, 2013, 02:15:57 PM
I would like to contribute.
Is the Paypal handle still the correct one to use?
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: photonutalan1 on June 09, 2013, 08:20:08 PM
Donation sent. Thanks, Elantric, for all you do to help so many! ;D
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on June 09, 2013, 09:52:22 PM
Thank You!

I appreciate all the contributors who help support the costs to run this site.
Paypal works

digitar55 (at) yahoo (dot) com   
just remember to replace the (at) with @ and replace (dot) with .
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: jshortz on June 10, 2013, 08:18:09 AM
Donation sent.Thanks for all the help and support and for keeping this excellent site running.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: bassman4d521 on June 10, 2013, 10:00:11 AM
Donation happily sent - this forum is great.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: MoeSnodgrass on June 11, 2013, 11:48:19 AM
If there was a PayPal form for that took credit/debit like gumtown links to in the Floorboard HELP menu I could, but otherwise PayPal has me locked out of my account and I don't plan on fighting any more with them to reopen it.

Moe
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on August 27, 2013, 04:04:25 AM
bump...
Thanks for keeping it up, this is the best guitar site on the .net

And if You don't mind Me saying so...
I urge all future supporters,
If you don't have Your own PayPal account, get one setup, it's easy.
and send some loose change to digitar55(at)yahoo(dot)com (site admin) via Your PayPal account to help keep the wheels oiled and turning on this awesum site.

a bit of busking loose change,
that next packet of cigarettes or box of donuts you don't need,
spare change from the bottom of the washing machine,
the donation you forgot in the Sunday service plate.

If You are feeling charitable, have a spare bit of dosh, send it to digitar55 and support this site !!

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: tekrytor on August 28, 2013, 11:17:20 PM
Guilty as charged I am, putting down the doughnut and clicking send.
Ahhhh. That feels a bit better now:)
And it took less than a minute to do, too.
Thanks for the ping. Been meaning to do that for a while now.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: OldGuitarDude on August 31, 2013, 03:41:53 PM
Hi Elantric,

This is definitely the best site there is. The info available here is priceless.
Thanks to you and the other mods for doing such a great job!

I prefer not to use PayPal as well. Would you please send me the alternative donation info?

Thanks,

OGD
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on August 31, 2013, 07:23:05 PM
just reminded me I haven't sent any support in awhile. I find this site invaluable and it has saved me a lot of money,time and aggravation.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on September 18, 2013, 12:41:36 PM
Just did it!

:-)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on September 18, 2013, 12:42:40 PM
Thanks to everyone who has helped keep the lights on here!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on September 18, 2013, 04:46:33 PM
Me too! meant to do it a month ago. Thanks to Elantric and all the mods for keeping this wonderful forum going. Paul
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on September 18, 2013, 05:32:27 PM
Thanks Paul!

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: jassy on January 22, 2014, 10:00:07 AM
Had long been wanting to do it... but my paypal was having trouble.

Thanks for this GREAT forum an a little bump that this thread also deserves.

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on January 22, 2014, 10:21:35 AM
Thanks for supporting this site!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Tek on February 02, 2014, 04:00:13 PM
Just a small donation to show my appreciation. Thanks!!!
(The Paypal funds sent before I finished my note  ;))
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on February 02, 2014, 04:05:32 PM
Thank you for supporting Vguitarforums.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Taylorman on February 04, 2014, 02:53:26 PM
VGuitar Forums,
Thanks, for everything that you guys do for me and the entire guitar world!
You are very much appreciated. A donation has been sent.
Taylorman
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: AlienForce on February 25, 2014, 08:18:06 AM
Just sent a few bucks, and plan on sending my "sofa money" from time to time. I'll be sending some money to gumtown to support the Floorboard editor as well. Super piece of code.

I'm new to the site and will follow up with a formal introduction later. But just had to send a few bucks ASAP when I saw this thread. Gotta keep the lights on for this fantastic and VERY well organized resource.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on February 25, 2014, 09:03:54 AM
THANK YOU!

We are 100% volunteers with no corporate backing and these donations help keep the lights on and our Forums active.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: musicsingle on February 28, 2014, 06:44:35 PM
Sent a few bucks....keep up the good work.

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Syph on July 10, 2014, 03:38:24 AM
I can not over state my gratitude and appreciation for the wealth of information made available here, not to mention the wonderful people that make this such an awesome community!

Thank you to all involved for making this such a kick ass place to hang out!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on July 10, 2014, 03:40:39 AM
Thanks - Tell your Friends.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Syph on July 10, 2014, 03:57:08 AM
I tell anyone who will listen!!  ;D
Being a street performer for living I get asked a lot of questions about my gear and I just refer people here. Frankly, it's the best community/resource I have found!
My only regret is I have so few dollars to send....
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: taupo_axeman on July 16, 2014, 09:12:05 PM
Small donation sent + big thanks for your hard work guys
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: teejay on August 28, 2014, 10:31:33 AM
Not a huge donation, but I eventually got off my ass and sent something.....
Helping support the forum that helps support us!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on August 28, 2014, 10:55:38 AM
Thank you for helping support our site!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: OldGuitarDude on September 10, 2014, 08:08:17 PM
Thanks for keeping this place going, guys! Just sent a PP donation to "digitar55."

OldGuitarDude
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: jshortz on September 11, 2014, 10:13:26 AM
Donation sent.Thanks for all the great info.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on September 11, 2014, 10:21:58 AM
Thanks to all for the recent donations to support the costs involved for running VGuitarForums !
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Vade on September 11, 2014, 11:10:41 AM
Well I love this site and I'll throw in as well!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: CodeSmart on September 11, 2014, 01:28:37 PM
Just did it.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: sjn on January 02, 2015, 06:56:16 AM
Just want to say thank you to Elantric and all who meaningfully contribute to this forum. VGuitar has been very helpful in getting me up and running on stage with my Roland GR-55. So here's a contribution to a prosperous (in all ways) New Year for 2015. I look forward to what unfolds for all things musical that have strings. ;D. Paypal on the way. Just sent it!!!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on January 02, 2015, 10:25:37 AM
I really appreciate your contribution to support keeping VGuitarForums running.

Thank You.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Pete1959 on January 03, 2015, 07:20:15 AM
Contribution sent. Many thanks!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Toby Krebs on January 26, 2015, 03:43:48 PM
Just sent a contribution to support the forum.Many thanks to all the moderators/ contributors and everyone else who keeps this one of a kind forum up and running! Long May You Run!!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on January 26, 2015, 04:04:02 PM
Thanks for supporting our Forum!  !  :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: mchad on February 05, 2015, 04:46:55 PM
Sent a small donation. From Down Under!

I appreciate the work put into this site.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on February 05, 2015, 04:55:32 PM
Thanks to everyone who  made $ contributions to supporting the site!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Chumly on February 05, 2015, 09:22:23 PM
I am truly obliged to Elantric, gumtown, et al.; $20.00 Cdn. coming your way. This site does tend to encourage the purchase of high-tech music toys but I try and balance my GAS with donations to worthy causes such as:

Population Institute Canada http://www.populationinstitutecanada.ca/ (http://www.populationinstitutecanada.ca/)

Pacific Wild http://pacificwild.org/site/take_action/wolf-action.html (http://pacificwild.org/site/take_action/wolf-action.html)

Canadian Wildlife Federation http://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/?_ga=1.54846760.2004679270.1423200221 (http://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/?_ga=1.54846760.2004679270.1423200221)

because without clean air, clean land, clean water, and a healthy diverse biosphere, mankind will not survive.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: vxboogie on February 06, 2015, 05:49:44 AM
More love coming your way via PP. Thanks Elantric and everyone else that makes this such a great forum. 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Haxer on April 02, 2015, 09:56:30 PM
Donation has been sent by me, would you please let me know if you got it so I can make sure I did it right as I'm not really a active paypal user...thanks
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on April 02, 2015, 10:24:01 PM
Haxer,

Thank you for your contribution to support VGuitarForums


Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Haxer on April 02, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
My Pleasure, this isn't the only and last time..lol
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on July 08, 2015, 04:11:03 PM
I encourage anyone who finds VGuitarForums a valuable resource to  shoot a paypal donation here:

Click Here to Support VGuitarForums (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CGJHERKKMD6UN)



we appreciate it!
Elantric
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Tek on July 10, 2015, 06:55:49 AM
Hey guys, Elantric, admins...
     Have any of you heard of Flattr, https://flattr.com/. I stumbled upon their site and thought of VGuitar forums. With the huge knowledge base this forum offers and the invaluable help and advice you give, donations should be pouring in  ;D. Elantric, this forum must be almost like a second job for you, timewise... Flattr would be an easy way to accept "microdonations". I thought it was a pretty interesting concept that may bring in some well deserved donations. I don't know how much it costs or what percentage they keep. Just thought it was worth a mention.

Thanks for all your hard work!
Tommy King (Tek)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on July 10, 2015, 07:04:15 AM
Thank for sharing!

https://flattr.com/creator
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: sjn on July 15, 2015, 06:16:47 AM
 Elantric, I just sent a little support to the forum via PayPal, to help keep the electrons flowing. Btw, you asked me in another reply post,  about what wireless hub I am using to transmit midi using my iPad's and the MidiBridge app. I don't have that info in front of me now but I will reply to that post with the info and a picture of the rig in a day or two (on the road right now).

Once again a big thank you for all you and the others do here on Vguitarforum
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on July 15, 2015, 08:25:05 AM
Thanks for supporting VGuitarforums

and thanks for the info on how you use MIDI Bridge
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: OldGuitarDude on September 02, 2015, 01:15:44 PM
Hey Elantric,

Just sent in my contribution. Thank you for the tremendous effort you and all the others put into this place. The info and help available here is priceless!


TPW
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on September 02, 2015, 01:33:17 PM
THANK YOU!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: jeremydunit on November 21, 2015, 08:18:12 AM
please send me the alternative way to contribute as well; wont be much but I want to help. without this I would be f#kin lost.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on November 21, 2015, 09:56:05 AM
Send me a PM for details
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: mmmmgtr on November 21, 2015, 11:19:05 AM
Just donated.  Long overdue.  My apologies,  and thanks!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Autana on December 18, 2015, 10:16:10 AM
Done!! my first little but sincere contribution. Thanks for the effort and energy to keep VGuitarForums online and better every day. Happy Holidays !
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 18, 2015, 10:18:58 AM
Thanks for supporting the site - glad to hear you get value here
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: ferboro on April 07, 2016, 04:18:02 PM
I have done my PP contribution.
Thanks you guys for such an excellent site, very very useful. I am learning a lot about gr-55, impossible if you do not be here (and sorry for my English  ::)).
Thanks again!!

Fernando (from Argentina)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on April 07, 2016, 04:31:42 PM
Thanks Fernando- it all helps with funding the web hosting bill.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: jimmyt on April 20, 2016, 09:11:18 AM
Small donation sent.
Thanks
JimmyT.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on April 20, 2016, 09:27:11 AM
Thanks to all who have sent a donations to support VGuitarforums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: vtgearhead on July 19, 2016, 02:41:51 PM
I should have done this a long time ago...  Just sent a donation through PayPal.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on July 19, 2016, 04:57:39 PM
thanks!

QuoteFor whatever reason, after a slow spring gigs are coming fast and furious this summer.  Between that and "real" work there isn't much time for hacking.

Same here!!! - every week i have 2-3 gigs, and going out of town ,mid August for a live radio performance - acoustic guitar only at KPIG August   
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: OldGuitarDude on August 29, 2016, 06:38:28 PM
Elantric,

Thanks to you and all the other Mods and brilliant folks who make this place what it is.
Donation sent!

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BrookfieldStrummer on February 22, 2017, 05:32:36 AM
I know I'm a NUB but I'm already finding this site so useful  I'd like to contribute but I note there has been very little activity on this topic during the last year.  Is the way quoted by gumtown still the preferred method?

Thanks to all you guys for all the hard work to provide such a valuable resource.

Andy

Quote from: gumtown on October 24, 2012, 12:49:11 AM
bump !!

Easy process,
just log into your paypal account,
click on 'send money'
and enter this
digitar55 (at) yahoo (dot) com    
just remember to replace the (at) with @ and replace (dot) with .
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Smash on February 22, 2017, 06:22:07 AM
Timely reminder - donation made!

Thanks to Steve and team  :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on February 22, 2017, 08:31:28 AM
I encourage anyone who finds VGuitarForums a valuable resource to  shoot a paypal donation here:

Click Here to Support the web hosting costs for VGuitarForums

Click Here to Support VGuitarForums (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CGJHERKKMD6UN)



Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on February 23, 2017, 04:46:10 AM
Done!

This forum it's great! Praise to the people running it! 8) 8) 8)

Ciao
Pasha
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: concordal on February 23, 2017, 09:57:21 AM

Donation sent.   Many thanks!

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Robbin-Rohner on March 03, 2017, 08:49:13 PM
Did it, but how will I know you got it?
A suggestion from an old guy who has been on several boards in the past.
Your post verification process is overly complicated. Simplify.
Robbin
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: topido on March 04, 2017, 01:04:28 AM
My little contribution to this great forum :)

(and thanks Steve)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on March 04, 2017, 01:20:28 AM
I want to thank all who have made contributions to assistance with VGuitarForums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Peter the GR-eat... on June 29, 2017, 05:48:11 PM
Donation sent. Thanks for running  this amazing forum!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: CodeSmart on July 02, 2017, 10:57:07 AM
Quote from: Peter the GR-eat... on June 29, 2017, 05:48:11 PM
Donation sent. Thanks for running  this amazing forum!

If Peter the GR-eat from Sweden threw in a few bucks, so did I. I agree with what he says.
Tack så mycket!
(Thank you so much!).
/CodeSmart
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Brak(E)man on July 02, 2017, 11:28:56 AM
Another semi swede will follow up tomorrow
tack för ett mycket bra forum med trevlig stämning och proffsig hjälp !

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: OldGuitarDude on September 13, 2017, 08:27:40 PM
Donation Sent. Thanks again Steve.

OGD
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on September 22, 2017, 10:42:57 AM
Thanks again for folks who have contributed to the cost of hosting this forum!


I encourage anyone who finds VGuitarForums a valuable resource to  shoot a paypal donation here:

Click Here to Support VGuitarForums (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CGJHERKKMD6UN)



we appreciate it!
Elantric

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: bassman4d521 on September 22, 2017, 12:50:50 PM
I think this is my third donation - worth every penny!!!  If you haven't donated - what are you waiting for???
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on September 22, 2017, 12:56:51 PM
Just donated , One of many , because I find this forum so valuable
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: marzar on June 03, 2018, 01:24:08 PM
Just donated, great resource here, thanks to all that make it what it is!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on June 03, 2018, 01:54:30 PM
Quote from: marzar on June 03, 2018, 01:24:08 PM
Just donated, great resource here, thanks to all that make it what it is!

Thank you for your support!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BladesToyShop on June 03, 2018, 03:25:51 PM
Decided to donate monthly. :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on June 03, 2018, 03:40:59 PM
Thank you for your support!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on October 27, 2018, 08:10:53 AM
Just donated. This site it's so great!  ;D
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: kevorkian on October 28, 2018, 01:38:24 PM
Donated
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Shingles on December 21, 2018, 02:01:15 AM
Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 21, 2018, 04:27:31 AM
Quote from: Shingles on December 21, 2018, 02:01:15 AM
Merry Christmas!
Thank You!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BMapson on December 21, 2018, 11:25:31 AM
I've been meaning to donate for a while.  I'm glad the thread was bumped.  Thanks for everything you do.  This forum is a wonderful resource. 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on December 21, 2018, 11:40:11 AM
Quote from: BMapson on December 21, 2018, 11:25:31 AM
I've been meaning to donate for a while.  I'm glad the thread was bumped.  Thanks for everything you do.  This forum is a wonderful resource.

THANK YOU!  for supporting VGuitarForums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on October 03, 2019, 01:11:15 PM
Just donated. Thanks for this wonderful place. It doesn't matter what new gear might come, this place has it all! :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: chrisizonvg on November 19, 2019, 04:23:00 AM
Done also.
Thank you very much to create such a place, appreciate here as much what can be learnt , and the nice members :-)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on November 19, 2019, 01:40:44 PM
Done !!
and I recommend everyone here donate a little to help keep the lights going on this amazingly resourceful site !!

:)  :)  :) please support this site with a small donation of gratitude  :)  :)  :)
Click Here to Support VGuitarForums (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CGJHERKKMD6UN)
:)  :)  :) please support this site with a small donation of gratitude  :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on November 19, 2019, 02:22:26 PM
Quote from: gumtown on November 19, 2019, 01:40:44 PM
Done !!
and I recommend everyone here donate a little to help keep the lights going on this amazingly resourceful site !!

:)  :)  :) please support this site with a small donation of gratitude  :)  :)  :)
Click Here to Support VGuitarForums (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CGJHERKKMD6UN)
:)  :)  :) please support this site with a small donation of gratitude  :)  :)  :)

THANK YOU!!

Much appreciated  - support independent genuine user to user advice / support / solutions.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: sixeight on November 20, 2019, 10:15:14 AM
Done last week!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on November 20, 2019, 10:29:09 AM
yep done last week
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: roachone on November 21, 2019, 05:11:50 PM
Just donated. Anyone know what the average donation is?  :D
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on November 21, 2019, 05:24:00 PM
Quote from: roachone on November 21, 2019, 05:11:50 PM
Just donated. Anyone know what the average donation is?  :D

As much as you can give, body parts accepted too.  ;D

I guess the amount depends on the socio-economic climate of your region/situation.
If everyone gives a little, then the combined sum may just be enough to pay for this site's hosting fees,
and maybe keep the Admin's coffee pot hot during those long late nights of site moderating.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on November 21, 2019, 06:04:23 PM
Quote from: gumtown on November 21, 2019, 05:24:00 PM
As much as you can give, body parts accepted too.  ;D

I guess the amount depends on the socio-economic climate of your region/situation.
If everyone gives a little, then the combined sum may just be enough to pay for this site's hosting fees,
and maybe keep the Admin's coffee pot hot during those long late nights of site moderating.

^^ Agreed - i truly appreciate all those who contribute to the expenses to run this site and allow creative ideas for guitarists to thrive.
Despite the many who have contributed, I still must add more $$ out of my own pocket to pay the annual site hosting costs.
I do want to thank ShawnB, who contributes lots of effort behind the scenes year after year to maintain the SMF Code this site runs on.
We remain 100% user supported , community driven, and volunteer managed.       

Story of VGuitarForums
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7912.0
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BMapson on December 04, 2019, 08:14:44 AM
PayPal is our friend.  'Tis the season for giving.  Here's to another year!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 04, 2019, 08:32:16 AM
Thank you and to all who have made contributions for our hosting fees 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Peter the GR-eat... on December 18, 2019, 10:44:23 AM
Donated!

Thank you for the best place on the internet!

Happy and merry Guitar synthesizer to you all!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: doodarooni on December 18, 2019, 12:12:52 PM
Donated...thanks for the forum. Very helpful, happy that it is so current.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 18, 2019, 12:28:14 PM
QuoteMight be an idea to publish running cost

It averages around $250 / per year  - we pay for  the storage hosting of all the attachments  files ( photos, patches, pdfs , zip, etc)  - as alternate providers are not as stable ( Photobucket, Snapagogo) and many folks who were very active a few years ago, have moved on and deleted their Drop Box/ Google Drive links after 18 months ( many of the Raspberry Pi files are long gone 

and we know Yahoo VG-8 Group  (where many of us started) is now dead and deleted     

and on the other hand, many new users are ignorant that VGuitarForums exists, - using specific Facebook Groups for all their VGuitar patch sharing needs instead 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 18, 2019, 12:51:08 PM
Quote from:  philjynx on December 18, 2019, 12:43:44 PM
250 sounds about right, a bit shameful that the donations are insufficient though. As I'm sure you well know, wikepedia's requests for donations are largely ignored.

Indeed, external links are volatile and fragile.


Also, I hope at least one of the team regularly uses a site mirroring tool to hold a local copy of this site. You never know when a business will keel over.

I break even with the Hosting expenses ( thanks to ALL  who donate $)  - ShawnB is our behind the scenes site admin  / SMF Guru and we would have been gone years ago without his immense energy and talents 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: vtgearhead on December 18, 2019, 01:50:17 PM
Just sent my donation!  Thanks for maintaining a valuable resource, Steve, and Happy Holidays to you and everyone at VGF.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on December 18, 2019, 02:52:11 PM
Thank you Shawn B
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: leshogan on January 07, 2020, 08:33:49 PM
Hope the donation helps. 

Thanks for what is really one of The Finest Knowledge Resources on the net, and a great community.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on January 07, 2020, 08:48:21 PM
Quote from: leshogan on January 07, 2020, 08:33:49 PM
Hope the donation helps. 

Thanks for what is really one of The Finest Knowledge Resources on the net, and a great community.

Thank you for supporting VGuitarForums !
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: OldGuitarDude on February 22, 2020, 08:10:36 AM
Donation sent. Thanks for all you guys do to keep this site rolling!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on February 22, 2020, 08:59:09 AM
Quote from: OldGuitarDude on February 22, 2020, 08:10:36 AM
Donation sent. Thanks for all you guys do to keep this site rolling!

THANK YOU for supporting VGuitarforums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: AlakaLazlo on May 10, 2020, 01:59:45 PM
Donation sent with thanks for all your hard work. Stay safe!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: HecticArt on May 14, 2020, 05:32:26 PM
Contribution sent!
Thank you guys for making this site possible.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on May 14, 2020, 08:20:51 PM
Big THANKS to all who have recently made donations for the operating expenses of Vguitarforums,

This does make a big difference on our ability to remain the main portal on the internet for sharing  / learning latest high tech guitar tools and strategies on their use     
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: mooncaine on May 15, 2020, 04:26:44 PM
Kicked in to help out, too. Best wishes to you, Steve, and congratulations in advance to your next employer. They'll have found a clever and resourceful wizard for a teammate.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on July 23, 2020, 12:38:55 PM
Just sent donation! Thanks to you it was like having a SY-1000 in my hands...waiting for shortage to end.

Thanks to all for the hard work of making all of us engaged, happy and playing!

>>LOVE>>

Pasha
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on July 23, 2020, 01:38:06 PM
Thanks for supporting VGuitar Forums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: tziganu on August 24, 2020, 09:12:51 AM
Just sent donation from soimu_toma@yahoo.com
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gramenauer on November 08, 2020, 01:32:55 AM
Donation sent.
Thnx for the help!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: atomheart411 on November 24, 2020, 12:35:53 PM
Donation sent.  ;D So much great info.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BMapson on December 19, 2020, 06:50:07 PM
Bump.

This is the most worthwhile gear joint on the Internet.  So free of BS and bloviation.  In a year like this one--I haven't played live in nearly 10 months--this place was a needed break from the craziness.

Thanks to everyone for what they bring to the group.  And thank you Elantric for your vision and efforts.

Another donation sent.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 19, 2020, 07:34:49 PM
THANK YOU for supporting VGuitarforums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: atomheart411 on December 19, 2020, 07:59:28 PM
Amen, and thank you all for the sheer creative positivity. Happy holidays you crazy people. Love ya!

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Peter the GR-eat... on December 31, 2020, 03:08:04 PM
Donation sent!
This was not at good year. I mark its  end i by doing something good.
Best wishes to all of you!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on December 31, 2020, 03:35:21 PM
Quote from: Peter the GR-eat... on December 31, 2020, 03:08:04 PM
Donation sent!
This was not at good year. I mark its  end i by doing something good.
Best wishes to all of you!

Thank you for supporting VGuitarForums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BROCKSTAR on March 06, 2021, 04:54:25 PM
Donation sent, sorry it's not much but thanks for an awesome place.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BROCKSTAR on March 21, 2021, 06:37:06 AM
Sent another small donation over!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: mooncaine on March 21, 2021, 03:16:36 PM
Me, too, and mine came with the kind gift of a GK-3 external kit from Kevin M. Thank you, sir!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on April 02, 2021, 11:05:00 AM
Mine sent as an Easter Egg to everybody involved in making this place the best and beyond!
Stay Safe! :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on April 07, 2021, 11:12:55 AM
Quote from: admin on September 18, 2013, 12:42:40 PM
Thanks to everyone who has helped keep the lights on here!

The best lights in the web! Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: kimyo on April 16, 2021, 10:53:33 PM
i couldn't find any info on the rules/etiquette of posting patches for sale on vguitarforums.

perhaps those who wish to do so should pay for the privilege of accessing this audience? 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Dalai_llama on April 17, 2021, 02:15:43 AM
Just dropped off a small contribution.

Considering all the information present here, all the time Steve spends checking new gear (and even acquiring and testing them), all the work that keeping one such forum running entails, digging relevant information for other users on a daily basis (even if he has dug that same info many times before), and generally providing excellent advice -- including in health-related issues, DIY, and others, I send that with a smile on my face. :D

A shout out to other moderators too.

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on April 17, 2021, 05:57:09 AM
thank you for supporting VGuitarforums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on April 17, 2021, 06:46:27 AM
It's been awhile, just sent a donation. Thanks for maintaining this site, Paul
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: billbax on April 22, 2021, 01:39:48 PM
Dear Admin,

With all those nice things you've been saying about me recently, I just had to help out. Problem is, I'm not very good at dealing with guilt, but feel much better now :D
I'm starting to well up again - how would you like it :'(

Thanks for creating the v-guitar forum 8)

Bill
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on April 22, 2021, 01:54:56 PM
Thank you all for supporting our efforts here at VGuitarForums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on April 22, 2021, 07:32:05 PM
You and everyone are so welcome
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Crazystrings on July 03, 2021, 08:03:54 AM
Just did my busking fun Friday. Had a great time using my GR55   'Battery powered!'

I couldn't help thinking how FANTASTIC it was finding this site. It's made a day and night difference.

I'm using E. Piano, Saxes, vibes, oboe, and a whole lot more. But I coukdn't have setup my guitars, the GR to play live with these patches I've modified.

I wondered how I could support this site...and found it here....donation on its way!

Thank you ALL!,!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on July 03, 2021, 08:14:09 AM
Than you for being part of what makes this place work !
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BMapson on December 21, 2021, 05:13:55 AM
Another year. 

Thank you very much for continuing to provide such a wonderful resource. 
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BROCKSTAR on January 16, 2022, 08:19:28 AM
Sent another donation of $20, thanks so much for all the info on here that helps! It makes me and my godin xtsa and gr-55 happy right now finding that info I did that helped me this morning! :D
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on January 16, 2022, 08:24:18 AM
Thank you for supporting VGuitarforums

Due to covid, had to migrate to fixed income forced retirement, so all contributions directly keep this operation afloat. And want to thank ShawnB, who maintains the deep level SMF code updates and compliance to latest internet standards -provides a place we all can spill our brains and compare workflows for this high tech gear. Without pop up ads,  or off topic spam
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: CodeSmart on January 18, 2022, 10:32:46 PM
Quote from: BROCKSTAR on January 16, 2022, 08:19:28 AM
Sent another donation of $20, thanks so much
I doubled that, donated.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on January 19, 2022, 10:07:51 AM
Just donated. 1st time for 2022..Thanks to all who keep this place going. Paul
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on January 19, 2022, 11:17:24 AM
Done !!  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Easy to do, just go to the first post, on the first page in this topic,
then click on the Support site link.  ;D


While we are at it, keep the ball rolling and the site's lights on.  :D
Lump sum now, or small monthly automatic donations, either way is good !!  :-*

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on January 19, 2022, 11:25:42 AM
Just donated, first batch of the year.
Thanks Steve and all to keep this place tidy, clean and full of incredible content that it's impossible to find anywhere else.

Paolo
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: sixeight on January 19, 2022, 12:23:20 PM
It looks like we are on a roll here. Just donated as well.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BROCKSTAR on January 19, 2022, 12:35:02 PM
Now steve can take us all out to dinner :D lol
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: CodeSmart on June 30, 2022, 09:11:35 PM
Just donated $25 which is 10% of the annual web-hosting fee to get this site running in 2023.

Donation link is in the first post of this thread.

Come on guys!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: sixeight on June 30, 2022, 10:36:02 PM
I just donated $25. Really appreciate all the work that goes into this forum. Thanks, Steve.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumbo on July 01, 2022, 03:39:47 AM
Done also...
...now we just need another seven people to keep the lights on for another year..   ;)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: philjynx on July 01, 2022, 05:57:38 AM
Quote from: gumbo on July 01, 2022, 03:39:47 AMDone also...
...now we just need another seven people to keep the lights on for another year..  ;)
Six
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on July 01, 2022, 06:59:55 AM
Thanks for the reminder. I'll contribute right now. I'll do my share
Paul
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on July 01, 2022, 07:03:05 AM
$25 ✅ done
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: HecticArt on July 01, 2022, 10:32:27 AM
Done as well!
Thanks for all of the work you guys do to keep this place up and running.
It's a great resource and friendly community.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on July 01, 2022, 11:39:32 AM
Thank you for supporting VGUITARFORUMS!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on July 01, 2022, 12:34:18 PM
$25 sent
Thank you for keeping the site up and going.  ;)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gvidelock on July 02, 2022, 07:42:53 AM
Joined the donation wave. Now I have to get the kittens to stop chewing my cables...


(https://i.postimg.cc/PfzHrbQz/IMG-4769.jpg)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: CodeSmart on July 02, 2022, 09:50:26 AM
Quote from: gvidelock on July 02, 2022, 07:42:53 AMJoined the donation wave. Now I have to get the kittens to stop chewing my cables...
Good cat ;) I've heard there are people here selling pretty good GK replacement cables, however probably not 100% cat proof.

Two more generous guys required @ $25 and then I think we covered the 2023 annual web-hosting fee.

Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: ElliotG on July 02, 2022, 10:08:26 AM
Done!  Now only one more donation of $25 for 2023 is needed.  ;)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: admin on July 02, 2022, 03:13:13 PM
Quote from: ElliotG on July 02, 2022, 10:08:26 AMDone!  Now only one more donation of $25 for 2023 is needed.  ;)


Thanks to all supporters of VGuitarforums!

We will survive!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on July 02, 2022, 03:36:37 PM
Oh Happy Days
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: kevorkian on July 06, 2022, 08:38:36 PM
Donation sent
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumbo on July 07, 2022, 01:27:10 AM
...just a shame that all the usual names appear when the chips are down, and a whole lot of others seem to think it's a free service to guitarist-kind...      ...sigh

I sometimes think that a membership fee (of only (say) $5/year) in order to be able to view more than just the thread title, wouldn't turn out to be a better and more equitable way of raising sufficient funds to keep the lights on, and place a whole lot less stress on those who are undertaking the unending work to keep this place the 'Best-on-the-Net'....

Sorry, gotta go...there are some kids on my lawn....
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Mrchevy on July 08, 2022, 02:36:34 PM
Sold my kid, so add another $25 to the kitty. Thanks steve and all the other moderators for running and maintaining a stellar forum. Off to figure out what to do with the extra space now.  ;)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: HecticArt on July 09, 2022, 08:24:37 AM
It's great to see more contributions. With software upgrades, domain name renewals, and whatnot, there are always more expenses to running a forum than just the hosting costs. 
Quote from: Mrchevy on July 08, 2022, 02:36:34 PMSold my kid, so add another $25 to the kitty. Thanks steve and all the other moderators for running and maintaining a stellar forum. Off to figure out what to do with the extra space now.  ;)
It looks like you have space for MORE GUITARS!!!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on August 17, 2022, 06:34:25 AM
Just sent another 25$. Thanks for the best place for six strings lovers and more! :)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BMapson on August 17, 2022, 05:55:33 PM
Count me in.  I haven't been here much in the last few months (new job), but coming back is like coming home. 

Thank you!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: IGMartin on March 18, 2023, 07:11:50 AM
This site is a veritable gold mine! Many thanks for all your valuable information ( and patience with us  :) )
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on June 02, 2023, 11:29:14 PM
This site is a Gold Mine and I love it. Thanks to the Admins and all members that make this place the best in the world. Just donated.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gvidelock on September 30, 2023, 08:34:05 AM
Donation on the way.

Another year's gone by and this site just keeps getting better and better.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: Elantric on September 30, 2023, 04:15:05 PM
Thank you for supporting VGuitarforums!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: sixeight on November 10, 2023, 01:16:09 AM
Donation sent.
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: drewnitro on November 14, 2023, 01:32:51 PM
Incredible resources are found on this site!  Thanks to all the hard work and knowledge put into here from not only the moderators but also the members!  Very cool place:)
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: drewnitro on November 15, 2023, 05:19:58 PM
PS i also gave Gumtown a little something for his editor that is outstanding!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BMapson on December 21, 2023, 11:22:29 AM
It's that time of year, and I'm really thankful for this site and community.  My '23 contribution to this site is on the way!
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BROCKSTAR on January 31, 2024, 05:46:17 PM
Another $10 sent

"Thanks for donating $10.00 USD to
digitar55@yahoo.com"
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: gumtown on January 31, 2024, 06:12:04 PM
Just sent $50.00

so...
for a challenge of the Month
let us see..
Who can beat that ?  ;)

Keep the VGuitar cogs turning !!!

Easy with PayPal, just copy and paste this
digitar55@yahoo.com
into the Send address
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: BROCKSTAR on January 31, 2024, 06:32:38 PM
Quote from: gumtown on January 31, 2024, 06:12:04 PMJust sent $50.00

so...
for a challenge of the Month
let us see..
Who can beat that ?  ;)

Keep the VGuitar cogs turning !!!

Easy with PayPal, just copy and paste this
digitar55@yahoo.com
into the Send address

Had to go and out do me eh :P lol
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: whippinpost91850 on January 31, 2024, 09:09:39 PM
Just sent $20 , best I can do , now that I've retired, wish I could do more it's worth every penny
Title: Re: How to Support VGuitarforums
Post by: pasha811 on February 24, 2024, 11:31:45 AM
Just sent 25 USD.
Thanks to Admins and all members to keep this place up & running!
This is the best place to be!  8)