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Title: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 16, 2006, 04:55:11 pm
If you enjoy this service and want to help out our hosting costs you can either donate or buy ad free credits for your forum.
Any bit helps us in getting to our goal. So if you are able to you can donate and help us out.

(https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but21.gif) (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=sales%40visualbasiczone%2ecom&item_name=SMF%20For%20Free%20Server%20Upgrade&item_number=1600&no_shipping=1&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8)

Current server hardware costs per month:
$1934
$116.10
$240
Total: $2290.10
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on March 16, 2006, 08:52:55 pm
One donation so far for $10 Thank you! $390 to go!
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on March 18, 2006, 01:29:13 pm
Another Donation $25 recieved! $365 to go!

Thanks all
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on March 21, 2006, 03:46:27 pm
Another $10 donation recieved! $355 to go

Thanks
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on March 26, 2006, 10:47:08 am
Thanks got another $10 donation $345 to go.

You may have noticed I bought the server anyway cause I couldn't wait anymore and wanted to improve service. Still is costing money though since I now have two servers to pay for each month for SMF For Free
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on April 07, 2006, 11:24:12 am
Just got another $25 for server costs.

Thanks
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: LupusWebsite on April 08, 2006, 05:45:52 pm
I just made a $10 donation.... via Paypal
As long as you keep helping me, I'll do what I can to help you out. I appreciate SMF :)
~Kathy
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on April 08, 2006, 05:46:24 pm
Thanks,

I just noticed it heh.

SMF For Free
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: Pogofan2006 on June 06, 2006, 03:44:23 pm
How much have u raised so far?
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: SMF For Free on June 06, 2006, 03:51:16 pm
I keep this topic up to raise money for the server costs.
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: Pogofan2006 on June 06, 2006, 05:15:03 pm
Ok.. Ill think about it :)
Title: Re: Donation for Server Upgrade
Post by: Crasy on June 13, 2006, 05:14:59 pm
Do you even have a credit card Pogofan?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Sassy on September 14, 2006, 06:12:32 pm
I dont, otherwise I would help  :(
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: rileyks on October 03, 2006, 04:38:53 pm
I just donated!!!!!!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: petrol head on October 15, 2006, 03:33:45 am
If everyone was to donate $10 to the cost of the server it would mean that SMF can provide us with a better service....... :)
So come on people dig deep and donate ...
SMF has given us a lot of his time keeping the forums running ...

NOW ITS TIME FOR US TO DO OUR PART............
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: foxx on November 25, 2006, 10:15:19 am
Donated. 

*waits patiently....  hee!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Patrick on December 04, 2006, 03:53:08 pm
I wish i can donate but i don't have a credit card. If i had a credit card i would not use it online. Plus i live in new zealand and i cann't send new zealand money.sorry :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: foxx on December 04, 2006, 03:57:58 pm
I wish i can donate but i don't have a credit card. If i had a credit card i would not use it online. Plus i live in new zealand and i cann't send new zealand money.sorry :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

You don't need a credit card to use paypal...and they do the conversion for you!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: chiquitita on December 04, 2006, 04:23:45 pm
why? We are getting good service from SMF, why not help him out with 10quid?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Darksat on January 26, 2007, 04:53:52 am
I will donate if you keep the x47.net domain.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on January 26, 2007, 09:43:11 am
I will donate if you keep the x47.net domain.
I could keep it for a forum on case by case basis.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Darksat on January 27, 2007, 06:38:16 am
If you could for mine that would be great.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on January 27, 2007, 08:44:36 am
I need the url.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Darksat on January 27, 2007, 01:08:35 pm
darksat.x47.net

your a legend.
Whats £20 Stirling in US dollars?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Darksat on January 30, 2007, 11:02:48 am
I just wanted to confirm that your keeping darksat.x47.net on the X47.net subdomain?
£20 Stirling is about $40 US Dollars, I dont have paypal yet but I can send you it in a letter if you want.
Just PM me the address.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on January 30, 2007, 11:03:43 am
I only take paypal donations at this time.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Darksat on January 30, 2007, 11:30:28 am
Ok, I will have to set up  paypal account.
Can you set that up for me and I will get the money to you as ASAP.
Probably by weekend.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on January 30, 2007, 11:39:05 am
Yeah I already have made a subdomain for you.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Epik I on March 01, 2007, 12:57:56 pm
If I could donate, I would, but I don't have money to spend. Sorry. Wish I could, because you have done SO MUCH for us... I wish I could repay you.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: BAN.ME on March 04, 2007, 12:51:22 pm
Had issues with sick pay at work so a little broke at the minute, but I am certainly considering contributing, after all what you are asking for is certainly not a large amount, and you do a lot of work for nothing much in return.  It may be a month or so but I will help at some point, when I have helped myself out of the hole I am in!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Nintendo on June 03, 2007, 02:47:05 pm
O.K , Im About to Donate $10.00 , Because I Thiank SMFFORFREE is The Best Forum Ever :P
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: ArmyLife on September 14, 2007, 03:35:09 pm
OK i saw on your 1st post what does Ad Free Credits?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Kimmie on September 14, 2007, 04:02:27 pm
OK i saw on your 1st post what does Ad Free Credits?

When you purchase Ad free credits - that means you will not have the ads you currently see on your forum at the top and bottom. The credits wil appear at the top of your screen when you are loged in as admin. Right now you probably see "Ad Free Credits: 0 Order more Credits". You can click on the link to buy them.

1 page view = 1 ad free credit (except in the arcade, those have been counting as 2 credits per page view and ads will also still appear there). Once the credits run out, the ads will return.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Ryan™ on September 16, 2007, 03:06:06 pm
wut happens i give 100 dollars o.O?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: [SAP]Francis on September 20, 2007, 02:37:01 pm
You'll be set as MVP :P
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: kyledibiase on November 01, 2007, 08:48:53 am
Hello i wish i could donate to but i cant pay because im only 15=( but im gonna earn money on surveys and then donate $250 to keep theese forums alive!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Coffeenole on November 01, 2007, 11:28:53 am
Here's my 2 cents!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: knox1025 on November 11, 2007, 04:12:11 pm
^Lol, I Donate Monthly Via Ad-Free :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Killing Dragon on December 02, 2007, 10:25:01 am
Im sorry i cant donate SMF.I hardly got money,life wise that is.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Hails on December 04, 2007, 04:06:48 am
Forum Url: http://vidsgunsngear.smfforfree3.com
Done! was $10 enough???
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Global on December 07, 2007, 03:01:27 am
If you enjoy this service and want to help out our hosting costs you can either donate or buy ad free credits for your forum.
Any bit helps us in getting to our goal. So if you are able to you can donate and help us out.

(https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but21.gif) (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=sales%40visualbasiczone%2ecom&item_name=SMF%20For%20Free%20Server%20Upgrade&item_number=1600&no_shipping=1&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8)
May i ask why your account name is called VisualBasic Zone. (Sorry. Just curious).
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: djkriz on January 27, 2008, 07:17:00 am
I wish I could donate too, I don't have a paypal account and not cash..
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Austin3:16 & Khanboy21 on January 27, 2008, 04:39:03 pm
To every1 that is not donating please do not post that as it is crowding the topic up, this place is for SMF to keep posting how much is left.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: clairebear on January 28, 2008, 08:45:43 am
i paid for ad free creds on my forum :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: mumzplace on February 04, 2008, 01:39:17 am
we pay for ad free credits too :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Coffeenole on February 10, 2008, 10:16:18 pm
Thank you for always giving quick help! Here's another two cents.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on February 10, 2008, 10:25:41 pm
Thanks a bunch!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: admin pj on February 15, 2008, 01:56:02 pm
Forum Url: http://crankthatserver.smfforfree4.com
What kind of paypal account do I need to set up because I want to add one to my site as well?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on February 26, 2008, 02:51:19 pm
I donated!  25$ :D
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Kenisya on February 27, 2008, 05:42:51 pm
I'd donate but sadly being 14 my mom wont let me have a credit card and she doesn't trust sending any of her money over the internet...will donate in four years though promise!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: -Sя.Sharp on March 02, 2008, 12:49:14 pm
dude make a paypal and go to gangstergreed.com
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Suki The Saluki on March 03, 2008, 03:01:00 pm
i have donated $10

Agent Z
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 05, 2008, 02:12:42 am
I have donated 25$ again
Why wont I get MVP rank
I have donated 50$ together...
2 times
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 05, 2008, 07:24:56 am
What's the transaction id? I have only seen one donation lately.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 05, 2008, 09:17:31 am
... you have?
I sent 25$ a while ago..
Did i lose my money or what is going on?
That was all my money I had on my bank account
And I will get my next money in 2 months!
Like what the!
Are you sure!?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on March 05, 2008, 02:35:34 pm
... you have?
I sent 25$ a while ago..
Did i lose my money or what is going on?
That was all my money I had on my bank account
And I will get my next money in 2 months!
Like what the!
Are you sure!?

mongoose as he said he needs the transaction ID so that he can check into this.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 05, 2008, 08:58:40 pm
Transaction id or email used to make the donation.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Stevie on March 05, 2008, 09:16:19 pm
Omg, as soon as I get $90 dollars from all of my grades, I'mma try to donate it all to SMF! Woot!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 06, 2008, 04:31:10 am
Email:
mongoose95@hot.ee
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: -Sя.Sharp on March 06, 2008, 09:35:36 pm
Just wondering whats minimum like donation? I prob only donate 5$ when my accounts credited cause can't spare much. Hopefully It will be tommrow!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 06, 2008, 09:45:35 pm
Just wondering whats minimum like donation? I prob only donate 5$ when my accounts credited cause can't spare much. Hopefully It will be tommrow!
No minimum anything helps a little.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: -Sя.Sharp on March 06, 2008, 09:49:14 pm
K cool I have 9.50 cents waiting to be added to paypal but need 10.00$ to cashout. They update tmrw prob.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: la mod on March 15, 2008, 02:13:57 am
I bought ad free credits? Does that help?  :P

$7.00 Woot!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on March 15, 2008, 05:49:30 am
Every little bit helps. I can only give a little bit also.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Suki The Saluki on March 15, 2008, 01:28:53 pm
i am going to donate again soon
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Ravage™ on March 15, 2008, 01:48:36 pm
i will when i get a chance ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LupusWebsite on March 22, 2008, 06:21:01 pm
SMF, you have donation.
Help me with my site please.
Kathy
www.LupusMCTD.com
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: DreaminOfAngels on March 27, 2008, 06:08:21 pm
willing to help out all i can
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: legend 1234 on March 28, 2008, 08:15:07 am
wish i could but im only 14 and only thing i have is a bank but i have to save lol

my parents wouldnt let me transfer from my bank over internet

sorry :) lol

legend 1234
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: pker own on March 28, 2008, 08:16:32 am
well i have a bank card but no money on i wud of donated but i cantloli had £300 on and i wasted it on a motorbike thats worth like £30 now
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on March 28, 2008, 10:08:05 am
Let's please not turn this thread into a conversation on why you cannot donate for server costs

 ::)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 28, 2008, 12:14:03 pm
I donated... 2 times..
I said the transaction Email too
I still haven't got the MVP Rank image
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 28, 2008, 06:38:48 pm
I donated... 2 times..
I said the transaction Email too
I still haven't got the MVP Rank image
I never found anything for the transaction email if you have a transaction id I can move you the MVP group.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 29, 2008, 10:47:06 am
I can't find it...
It isn't there where it is supposed to be..
I'm using Paypal
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on March 29, 2008, 11:00:05 am
If you used Paypal to make the transaction it should be in your PayPal history records.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 29, 2008, 11:08:59 am
But it isn't there =(
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on March 29, 2008, 11:25:24 am
Then if it isn't listed the transaction did not go through and you will have to do it again.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 29, 2008, 11:31:03 am
It says it did go through but there is no Transaction ID Showing up...
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on March 29, 2008, 11:49:34 am
Take a screen shot of the page showing the transaction and pm it.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 29, 2008, 12:02:38 pm
PayPal should also send you an email as well with the transaction information.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on March 29, 2008, 12:56:32 pm
I deleted the Email,
My print screen doesn't work..
Ohh my god how much problems I have...
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: -A- on March 31, 2008, 04:01:10 pm
I donated 5 Dollars  :D
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 31, 2008, 06:53:57 pm
Thanks!!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Agent Moose Jr. on March 31, 2008, 06:56:12 pm
i payed $10
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 31, 2008, 07:01:28 pm
i payed $10
Transaction ID or email used let me know!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: -A- on March 31, 2008, 07:05:27 pm
Thanks!!

No problem SMF, I will try to keep buying featured forum spots and paying 5 bucks here and there.  ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on March 31, 2008, 07:08:46 pm
Just put in my 2 cents or so.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Agent Moose Jr. on March 31, 2008, 07:12:09 pm
i paid for featured forum ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on March 31, 2008, 07:13:06 pm
Just put in my 2 cents or so.

Make that 4..   took a trip over myself  (scared myself too.. put in too many zeros and he almost got 1000.00)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on March 31, 2008, 07:15:03 pm
Wow thanks! The new servers will be great put in a request for a quote and will have five new ones hopefully soon.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Agent Moose Jr. on March 31, 2008, 07:16:56 pm
WOOT! SMF, SIBYL YOU ROCKK!!!!!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on March 31, 2008, 07:21:22 pm
Wow thanks! The new servers will be great put in a request for a quote and will have five new ones hopefully soon.

Super!!   That should help out a lot!

Agent Moose Jr..  I said  "almost"   lol

Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Ravage™ on March 31, 2008, 07:26:20 pm
lol, new servers, jk, wow 1000 is a lot of money ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: fs wat i do on April 01, 2008, 08:31:55 am
i just donated $150 ( my last eeks wages )
hope it goes a long way
and np smf your hosts own :coolsmiley: :smitten:

and yes guys
HELP OUT AND DONATE!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Agent Moose Jr. on April 03, 2008, 07:44:00 pm
omg wow $150!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: K I L L A on April 26, 2008, 01:09:10 pm
Ill donate in about a month ok?Im still waiting for one of my oders to follow and it might take a month.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Jameslin3 on April 30, 2008, 04:30:18 am
once i get 10 dollars in my paypal account which isnt very likey i will donate it
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: K I L L A on April 30, 2008, 11:13:15 pm
i just donated $150 ( my last eeks wages )
hope it goes a long way
and np smf your hosts own :coolsmiley: :smitten:

and yes guys
HELP OUT AND DONATE!
Good job!! :2funny:  :knuppel2: now pay me...lol jk.  :-X
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: lukepukeduke on May 17, 2008, 09:02:19 am
ok i love how SMF keeps the fourms up so..................
ill try to get some money to put in my paypal acc im digging through the couch now :2funny: lol just kiddin
i get payed monday so ill make a 15.00 donation monday also i bought ad free credits today! so thats 5 dollars to smf!!:)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: clairebear on June 03, 2008, 11:31:42 am
I now paying for add free creds on 3 forums :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on June 03, 2008, 07:20:00 pm
I now paying for add free creds on 3 forums :)
Thanks! Every bit helps!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: lukepukeduke on June 03, 2008, 07:23:33 pm
how much more money do u need to cover it now smf maybe i can pay the rest
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on June 03, 2008, 09:03:20 pm
Well it is more of a monthly cost that went up recently due to the server upgrades that were purchased.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Topper on June 08, 2008, 08:10:54 am
SMF,

I'm using my free account to help my students learn English.  Will try and hit my school up for a nice donation so you can continue the great service.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Kalphiter on June 28, 2008, 11:07:45 am
If everyone was to donate $10 to the cost of the server it would mean that SMF can provide us with a better service....... :)
So come on people dig deep and donate ...
SMF has given us a lot of his time keeping the forums running ...

NOW ITS TIME FOR US TO DO OUR PART............
If everyone donated $1 there would be extra.
                                                    ^   plenty
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on July 22, 2008, 08:05:52 am
How much do I have o donate to get the MVP Rank?
I am trying to donate again.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on July 22, 2008, 09:00:12 am
There isn't a set amount.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Libra on July 24, 2008, 11:34:47 am
I'll donate right now if y'all get my forum up and running like it's supposed to.  :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on July 24, 2008, 11:59:41 am
If it were that easy, he could have what was left in my retirement account, LOL.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Kalphiter on July 24, 2008, 12:20:41 pm
If it were that easy, he could have what was left in my retirement account, LOL.
Wow once again you made a joke :2funny:
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: LaundryLady on July 24, 2008, 01:08:05 pm
Nah, my retirement account is a joke.  You would know if you could see the balance.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Libra on July 24, 2008, 02:09:18 pm
If it were that easy, he could have what was left in my retirement account, LOL.

LMAO!  Well... Mine too.

Just don't tell him I have no retirement account, okay?  ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: eddie on August 20, 2008, 05:44:08 am
wat services are you gonna add? 

add .com domains free xD
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: gム尺y on August 20, 2008, 05:48:47 am
wat services are you gonna add? 

add .com domains free xD
No thats not possible. Is he mad to give all .com domains. Imagine how much money he has to spend for that. And each day, I guess more than 100 new forums might be made, so ya.

He probably spends money to buy servers, you know..
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Kalphiter on August 28, 2008, 03:56:51 pm
wat services are you gonna add? 

add .com domains free xD
If he would he could just set-up a DNS separate from the others, even though you could make your own .com.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Crasy on October 13, 2008, 10:38:10 am
wat services are you gonna add? 

add .com domains free xD
No thats not possible. Is he mad to give all .com domains. Imagine how much money he has to spend for that. And each day, I guess more than 100 new forums might be made, so ya.

He probably spends money to buy servers, you know..

Change that to he spends all of the money paying for servers.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on October 13, 2008, 10:49:10 am
wat services are you gonna add? 

add .com domains free xD
No thats not possible. Is he mad to give all .com domains. Imagine how much money he has to spend for that. And each day, I guess more than 100 new forums might be made, so ya.

He probably spends money to buy servers, you know..

Change that to he spends all of the money paying for servers.

Yep and if you check the first post in this thread he updates it from time to time.  It lists the current monthly server hardware costs.    As of July 25, 08 it was:

Current server hardware costs per month:
$1934
$116.10
$240
$300
Total: $2590.10
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Max. on October 25, 2008, 12:46:36 pm
I donated 1 Dollar.
Email I used: ShadowChecker@hot.ee
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on October 25, 2008, 01:43:13 pm
Thanks even a dollar helps!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: © HAKAMSCAPE BETA © on December 03, 2008, 03:24:47 am
What do you do with this money , your being rich of people!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on December 03, 2008, 07:33:09 am
Pays the cost of the servers. Right now this service costs more than makes which is not good and may lead to paid only forum model.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on December 03, 2008, 07:48:07 am
SMF are the costs around the same now -  took a look at the first post in this thread to see if it's been updated.       Sure isnt a cheap endeavor to run this service.     
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on December 03, 2008, 07:21:07 pm
Updated it took out one subtracted 300
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: zammymage on December 25, 2008, 10:25:56 pm
i would if i could sorry :-\
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SantaClaws on December 28, 2008, 05:16:28 pm
Uhm.. just a question, are these ran on a powerful DEDI? Or your own server?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on December 28, 2008, 07:15:11 pm
Multiple dedicated servers
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Libra on December 30, 2008, 07:29:38 pm
So what are we talking about per month for each individual forum? 
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on December 30, 2008, 07:50:09 pm
About 2k per month for all forums.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: OutOfOrder on December 31, 2008, 06:34:08 am
SMF For Free,

Firstly, thank you for making these forums for us! They are great and very nicely laid out. (I was looking for a good looking forum and I went through some forums like phpBB, but found them hard to work). So these forums are really easy to use! Thanks for that!

Secondly, I was wondering do you have to have a PayPal account to help the forums, or do can you donate using other means?

Once again, thanks for the awesome effort and support you provide here on the forums and thanks for the free forums!!!

-OutOfOrder-

(I edited this post because of the reply to it by Simply Sibyl)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on December 31, 2008, 10:03:06 am

Secondly, I was wondering how much money the smfforfree forums make together for you. 

(NOTE:   following comment is from me as a MEMBER here not as a MODERATOR)

I don't think that is any of our business?      (That is of course up to him)

I do, though, think that we all need to, as we can, chip in and donate .. even small amounts to help and it should never be thought of as a one time thing.    I do, as I can  (lately Ive not been able to do so)    It does help and I would hate to see it go to a paid only mode -  just not so sure it would work.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: village-boy on January 08, 2009, 09:04:36 pm
If i purchase ad free credits would that help out? Or would that not really be a donation?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on January 08, 2009, 09:16:36 pm
That helps too.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: village-boy on January 08, 2009, 09:20:51 pm
Does all the money for the ad free credits go to you?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: village-boy on January 08, 2009, 09:21:32 pm
Sorry meant to also ask how they work. If i buy them how do i use them?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Jessie on January 08, 2009, 09:25:14 pm
They go automatically after they are purchased. Each time someone views any page of your forum an ad free credit will be subtracted.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: village-boy on January 08, 2009, 09:28:57 pm
Wow. That sounds expensive. I am sorry if i seem like i am asking alot of questions i just like to know things. I want to make sure i get the full use of the forum. Thank you for answering my questions, i am sure there will be more tomorrow or down the road from now.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Jessie on January 08, 2009, 09:31:25 pm
Well, if your forums so active that your credits run out very quickly, I suggest asking your members to pitch in if they can.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: village-boy on January 08, 2009, 09:32:49 pm
Ok thank you for the advice and i hope to hear from you later. I have no more questions at the time being.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: village-boy on January 09, 2009, 04:46:38 pm
Does the admin forum count as pages that are clicked with the ad credits?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on January 09, 2009, 04:48:00 pm
Does the admin forum count as pages that are clicked with the ad credits?

yes.. every page view.. anywhere on the forum.. including while in admin
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: KellyGirl on January 13, 2009, 07:16:07 pm
Our ad credits run out really fast. But we decided to let them go. And the ads are not so bad.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: OutOfOrder on January 14, 2009, 05:09:38 pm
I would like to personally thank SMF For Free for making the ads that come in the topics better!

At first they were made by a person called "Sponsored Link" and now, they look like they should be there normally!

This shows the deep level of devotion SMF For Free has for the forums and that he is willing to take some suggestions from his users!

I would love to donate, but I do not have a PayPal account.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: guest2694 on January 14, 2009, 06:06:57 pm
Yes I have to agree!
I was helping out on another forum
that had the ads, and now it is much better. (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/beston/monkeysmiles/cool.gif)


As always SMF Thank You for all you do
to make our forums a great place to hang out.
                (http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/beston/monkeysmiles/police.gif)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: OutOfOrder on January 15, 2009, 07:29:03 pm
I was wondering how much it costs to buy a new server so we can have an smfforfree5...

and is there another way to help pay without PayPal?

Thanks!

ps. i really want to help out in any way possible right now for the sake of everyone's forums.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Crasy on January 15, 2009, 07:33:59 pm
I was wondering how much it costs to buy a new server so we can have an smfforfree5...

and is there another way to help pay without PayPal?

Thanks!

ps. i really want to help out in any way possible right now for the sake of everyone's forums.

Around $500 a month.

Without paypal? I'm not sure if SMF has any way to accept moneyorders. I don't think so.
A great way to help out? Keep your forum active. Stick with us. Activity = People who click on ads = Money.
And invite people to the service, and to make their own forums.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: OutOfOrder on January 15, 2009, 07:37:02 pm
I was wondering how much it costs to buy a new server so we can have an smfforfree5...

and is there another way to help pay without PayPal?

Thanks!

ps. i really want to help out in any way possible right now for the sake of everyone's forums.

Around $500 a month.

Without paypal? I'm not sure if SMF has any way to accept moneyorders. I don't think so.
A great way to help out? Keep your forum active. Stick with us. Activity = People who click on ads = Money.
And invite people to the service, and to make their own forums.
ok. thanks for that.

i have already told many people about the service... i have also made a few more forums for more views so more money.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Crasy on January 15, 2009, 07:37:54 pm
That's the best someone can do without actual money. Perfect.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Suki The Saluki on February 13, 2009, 04:44:20 pm
I AM going to donate again ASAP.. Currently Got No Money to spare :(
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Nero2 on April 04, 2009, 07:18:25 am
Thanks  :smitten:
Very nice
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: momoftwins on April 06, 2009, 01:02:45 pm
Forum Url: http://parentsworld.smfforfree2.com
25,000 Ad Free Credits for $5 a Month

Hello how much would I be paying a month in British pounds for this subscription?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on April 06, 2009, 02:26:45 pm
Forum Url: http://parentsworld.smfforfree2.com
25,000 Ad Free Credits for $5 a Month

Hello how much would I be paying a month in British pounds for this subscription?

Here is a currency calculator:
http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SEPTA/NJT Rider on April 07, 2009, 01:44:42 am
This is sad, i like the smfforfree service, but i don't have any ca-chingers  :'( is there any other way i could help with the funding?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Crasy on April 07, 2009, 01:06:21 pm
This is sad, i like the smfforfree service, but i don't have any ca-chingers  :'( is there any other way i could help with the funding?

Ask your members if they would like to donate to the service that is giving them a forum to visit. Anyone can donate if they would like!

Or.
Spread the word about SMF For Free. The bigger we get, the more donations and advertising we can recieve. :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: -A- on April 29, 2009, 07:34:06 am
Hey SMF- After work on Saturday i'll have enough money to buy a gift card without going broke, so at some point, look for a $5 donation from me.  ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: hunnyloops on May 17, 2009, 04:33:19 pm
i buy ad free credits if that helps?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on May 17, 2009, 04:35:38 pm
Yes it does
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Darksat on May 29, 2009, 05:29:36 pm
Yeah I already have made a subdomain for you.

Hi, I noticed that since the last server upgrade my domain darksat.x47.net is no longer working.
The http://darksat.smfforfree.com/ one is still there but I had the old one ranking for hundreds of terms such as top 10 for "security forum" in google and now its gone.
Can you set up the x47.net one for me again please.
Thanks
Mike
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on May 29, 2009, 05:40:06 pm
Darksat  I just went back to the 2nd page in this thread and I see that he did create a subdomain for you.     Not sure why that one is not working - probably will have to have him look at this so I will toss him a note.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on May 29, 2009, 07:04:49 pm
Yeah I already have made a subdomain for you.

Hi, I noticed that since the last server upgrade my domain darksat.x47.net is no longer working.
The http://darksat.smfforfree.com/ one is still there but I had the old one ranking for hundreds of terms such as top 10 for "security forum" in google and now its gone.
Can you set up the x47.net one for me again please.
Thanks
Mike

Fixed
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Seldom Fail on June 12, 2009, 02:48:06 pm
Hey I donated $10 :)

I would've gave more but I'm low on cash and that's all I could give without dipping into my car savings ;)

Anyway, great service! I love it! Keep up the good work SMF!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Andrew on June 12, 2009, 03:08:50 pm
I gotta talk to my parents about donating! SMF has been the best service I have ever been on!  I have made great friends, and learned so much. Time to give something back for that. :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on June 12, 2009, 06:40:06 pm
Hey I donated $10 :)

I would've gave more but I'm low on cash and that's all I could give without dipping into my car savings ;)

Anyway, great service! I love it! Keep up the good work SMF!
Thank you so much every bit helps!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: georgio on June 17, 2009, 12:46:31 pm
lol il try to donate weekly i can start with 20
friday 20 more or so ;)

Georgio BUT put my forums back "SMF FOR FREE" please lol :-X
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on June 17, 2009, 12:57:56 pm
Don't use this (or any) thread to beg him about your forum.     
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Andrew on June 18, 2009, 08:41:49 pm
Woohoo I just donated $20!!

SMF you have a great service here, and you deserve it!

Best of luck wished to you in the long run!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on June 18, 2009, 09:03:21 pm
Thanks so much!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 19, 2009, 06:06:57 pm
I just donated $15!
Sorry its a little low just  can't get my dad to find out  :buck2:
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on June 19, 2009, 06:40:14 pm
What's the paypal transaction id or email used and I can move you to sponsers group.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 19, 2009, 08:28:51 pm
email is: hany_kaldas@hotmail.com please nobody add coz its dad's email
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Andrew on June 19, 2009, 08:32:47 pm
email is: hany_kaldas@hotmail.com please nobody add coz its dad's email

You do know you could've just sent that as a PM to SMF right?....
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 21, 2009, 04:57:51 pm
Sorry. I just pmed him.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: hunnyloops on June 21, 2009, 05:12:41 pm
just a question

when im paying for my ad free creds...am i paying british pounds into usa dollars or the other way round?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 21, 2009, 05:12:54 pm
SMF For Free, Did you get my donations?
Because if you didn't it doesn't really matter. Can i work up to MVP without donating again?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: SMF For Free on June 21, 2009, 05:47:09 pm
Yeah i didn't see anything if you have the transaction id send me a pm
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 22, 2009, 02:24:22 am
Don't worry about it SMF. It there a way to earn MVP then?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 22, 2009, 06:34:08 am
Hey SMF.
I was just going to donate another $5.
But it says "We cannot process your payment at this time. Please retry your purchase with a different payment method. Contact PayPal Customer Service if you need further assistance."
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on June 22, 2009, 10:30:49 am
Don't worry about it SMF. It there a way to earn MVP then?

The MVP rank image is used for the "SMF For Free Sponsors" Membergroup -  which members that donate are put in.   So the answer would be no  ;)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: мσנσвσנσ82 on June 23, 2009, 01:32:57 am
Aww :( So what does the text I posted above mean?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: misterspiffy on August 12, 2009, 09:22:03 am
I will be donating via purchasing a no ad subscription and upgrade to not having smfforfree appear on my forum.  I understand these options are available.  What's the easiest way to do this?  Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Seldom Fail on August 12, 2009, 09:28:59 am
http://YOURFORUMURL/upgrades.php

You can purchase that upgrade there.

Note that to remove the SMF For Free footer information you will need to buy the SMF For Free - Remove Footer Information upgrade toward the bottom of that page. It is a one time fee.

If you want to remove all the advertisements on your forum, you'll have to purchase 1 of 5 plans located at the top of that page.

Those are monthly payments.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on August 12, 2009, 09:33:52 am
If you want to remove all the advertisements on your forum, you'll have to purchase 1 of 5 plans located at the top of that page.

Those are monthly payments.

They are not only monthly - there are also one time payments -  look further down the page 

One Time Ad Free Credit Options
25,000 Ad Free Impressions for $7.00                50,000 Ad Free Impressions for $14.00
 
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: misterspiffy on August 12, 2009, 09:54:31 am
http://YOURFORUMURL/upgrades.php

You can purchase that upgrade there.

Note that to remove the SMF For Free footer information you will need to buy the SMF For Free - Remove Footer Information upgrade toward the bottom of that page. It is a one time fee.

If you want to remove all the advertisements on your forum, you'll have to purchase 1 of 5 plans located at the top of that page.

Those are monthly payments.

Sweet thanks for the information.  :)

BTW, I am curious to know if animated smileys are installed on the forum. Thanks.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Seldom Fail on August 12, 2009, 10:05:12 am
You can use the smileys you see here at support by following this guide:

How to use the smileys you see here at support (http://www.smfsupport.com/support/guides_and_tutorials/guide_how_to_use_the_smf_smileys_you_see_here_at_support-t3739.0.html;msg18668#msg18668)
   
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: hunnyloops on August 29, 2009, 04:26:32 pm
just paid for custom smilies and mass emails if this helps xx
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Andrew on August 29, 2009, 05:16:18 pm
just paid for custom smilies and mass emails if this helps xx

Paying for anything helps. ;)

Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Jish on August 30, 2009, 01:52:58 am
There a mass email? :o. I need that:S
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Seldom Fail on August 30, 2009, 06:36:56 am
The Newsletter Upgrade allows you to do that.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Zion on October 26, 2009, 12:39:36 am
So what about 100 000 ad free credits.. How much does that cost?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on October 26, 2009, 10:05:23 am
Zion check Admin > Adfree and Upgrades -  the costs are listed there
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Suki The Saluki on December 19, 2009, 04:17:01 pm
When I rake in some cash from my forums, I'll be sure to donate a large sum soon.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: B E N E L on February 17, 2010, 11:21:47 pm
So what about 100 000 ad free credits.. How much does that cost?
If you mean 100,000 dollars, its 7X4= 28 dollars...
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on February 18, 2010, 11:01:49 am
So what about 100 000 ad free credits.. How much does that cost?
If you mean 100,000 dollars, its 7X4= 28 dollars...

That is incorrect

100,000 Ad Free Credits is 17.00 a month.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: xaves on April 17, 2010, 08:47:30 am
I'll try to donate soon :)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Alert on April 29, 2010, 12:59:30 pm
Hey smf!
Will donate £1.57 (as thats ALL my current money) to you if you allow me to have my domain to a .smf
Please reply and if you can, pm me when you can answer to me!
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on April 29, 2010, 01:02:07 pm
Hey smf!
Will donate £1.57 (as thats ALL my current money) to you if you allow me to have my domain to a .smf
Please reply and if you can, pm me when you can answer to me!

We do not sell domain names nor set them up for you.   Donations are only to help with server costs  ;)

If you want a domain you need to purchase one from a domain host (like Godaddy - which is a good idea because the service benefits if you purchase one with them)     There is a guide for how to set things up with them after you purchase the domain name.   Godaddy Nameserver Setup Help (http://www.smfsupport.com/support/general_support/nameservers-t20137.0.html;msg77112#msg77112)
or Setup Nameservers with Godaddy (http://tentdwellers.org/godaddyhelp/index.php)    There is also a link to that guide in Admin > Domain Manager.
       
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Alert on April 29, 2010, 01:03:35 pm
Oh, may I ask you, when someone makes a forum, how do you make that domain appear. Do you have to pay?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on April 29, 2010, 01:06:30 pm
Oh, may I ask you, when someone makes a forum, how do you make that domain appear. Do you have to pay?

No..  its available to everyone.
Admin > Domain Manager

Do NOT do anything in there, fill anything in,  press any buttons until you have purchased a domain name, created the nameservers with them, pointed them to the IP number provided in Domain Manager etc.    If you do your forum will become unusable.
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Alert on April 29, 2010, 01:15:06 pm
No because, how do you sort of get a thing with yourname after.

Like with me it'd be www.Sitenametitles.alert.com?
And, how do you "Host"?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on April 29, 2010, 01:17:28 pm
No because, how do you sort of get a thing with yourname after.

Like with me it'd be www.Sitenametitles.alert.com?
And, how do you "Host"?

Do a Google Search for Domain Hosts
Or use Godaddy.com to purchase a domain name as I said

The domain name can not contain two dots (.) in it as the one you posted has.
It has to be for example:     somename.com,  somename.net,  somename.org,  etc

IF you are talking about self-hosting the forum -  going with a host, installing the software and running it yourself instead of using a forum with this service - we can not help you with that here, nor will we provide answers to questions about that here.  You will have to go to simplemachines support forum to find out about all of that  (easily found via google)
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Alert on April 29, 2010, 01:26:00 pm
Oh. Okay. But howcome somename.smfforfree.com?
Also, its bugging me now. I know were going offtopic, who owns the internet?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on April 29, 2010, 01:31:06 pm
forum urls with this service are that way as they are sub-domains and the naming denotes the server they are located on  (smfforfree.com, smfforfree2.com, etc)   You can not change the url.  You can buy a domain name  (thru a domain host) and park your domain on your forum as I said earlier.

As to who owns the net?    (its not Al Gore)  lol..... read this or do a Google Search for "Who Owns the Net"  You will find tons of information.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/who-owns-internet.htm
Brief timeline of the internet:
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/timeline.asp
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: Alert on April 29, 2010, 01:35:04 pm
Can I get subdomains? like Someonesname.alert.com? How?
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: simply sibyl on April 29, 2010, 01:37:23 pm
To park on your SMF for Free forum?   No.   It will not work.

As I said a few posts back -  the domain name can not contain two dots in it... it has to be somename.com, somename.org, somename.net, etc. 

we are getting way off topic
Title: Re: Donations for Server Cost
Post by: sh0ck on March 24, 2012, 04:05:02 am
I love that Website. :smitten: