YakYak

Just over a year ago, we took a big decision to put our hosting onto a firmer footing. We asked the Llamasoftie family for contributions and were overwhelmed when our target of £600 was oversubscribed by £400. That money has been sitting earning modest interest for 12 months.

Now the time has come to top up the funds so that we can pay for another year ... and what a year it promises to be.

I think you will agree that the service we have had from blackcat networks has been excellent. We have had very little down time and they have been very responsive to emails when things have gone wrong.

Muttley reports that we have consistently exceeded the bandwidth for which we paid and there have been no demands for extra subs so we (Admin & Mods) are more than happy to continue with them.

Now here's the rub. We need about £200 more in the kitty to pay for the forthcoming year. If you are interested in making a contribution - a lot of small ones goes further than a few big ones - then drop me an email to ian@elizian.co.uk and I will let you know the payment methods at your disposal.

Elizian

Cant remember if I said this before elsewhere (if I have a appoligise now for cross posting) but how about a RV4.1 earlier than November?

We could run it as a Hosting Fund gig yes? maybe along the lines of:-

£5 Entry.... then
£1 Raffle Tickets (I can put together a cool raffle)

Run a couple of Comps ( I can supply a Trophy)
£1 entry ... winner takes the trophy...

ALL CASH TO THE FUND

Just a thought, a good way to raise cash and have fun all at the same time. Andy at the George is willing to give us a great deal on rooms as usual....

Thoughts here....

It's an idea, but would many people be able to afford it? Perhaps a section of 4.5 could be dedicated to the forum fund, as more people are likely to be able to make that...

I'd be happy that every penny from 4.5 goes to the fund... I dont want or intend to make ANYTHING from .5 gigs... they have always been free and always will be. It has been my way of saying thank you for supporting me at the main gigs....

The only issue with 4.5 is that it's a way off and the fund needs sorting sooner than that. Thats why I suggested it.

Simply an idea anyway... I'm happy to do whatever I can... I cant do much but I can host a gig :-)

mark@thearchive wrote:The only issue with 4.5 is that it's a way off and the fund needs sorting sooner than that. Thats why I suggested it.

Oh aye. I'll shut up now

If we did fancy doing this then I could pull the strings and sort somthing out for next month... just say the word and I'm on it!

I can use money from RV4 to get a Trophy and a few raffle bits and bobs... simple...

TBH, the amount for entry can be anything... just pop some cash into a hat or somthing like that. As for raffle prizes maybe we could have a whip round. I'll happily put in a brand new sealed copy of Merak the video.

And of course let me add this... if you cant really afford it... You'd better still come! this is not a closed forum or gig. You dont HAVE to put anything in... all donations will be totally anonymous.

Anyway... upto you guys. Just an idea here...

Is the cost for the server British Pounds or Euros?

Some of us Americans are still a bit dense on the whole subject. Sorry.

If it's GBP, my US$20 will only equal about 10 pounds and in Euros its only 16 euros.

I'd donate more, but that's about all I could do.

Is it my breath?

Every time I post something the thread just seems to die.

There is great honour in possessing the last post in a thread, GodMedia.

Also, your posts are in the middle of the night UK time on a friday when all good Llamasofties and Rodents are snugly tucked up in bed after long nights of gaming goodness and evil alcohol excess, placidly dreaming of vectors, princesses, and fractal forests.

Back towards topic, I think Mark's idea is a good'un. I really want to attend an RV sometime, and figure the more frequently they occur the better my chances of getting my arse in gear.

Additionally, donating towards YakYak is truly a noble and worthwhile cause; e-mail sent, Elizian.

A donation of any amount is appreciated.

Payday next week for me so I'll pop something in the post to Elizian then...

Godmedia: the fund is in British Pounds (sterling, pounds, etc). don't worry about making round numbers just send what you can afford.

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what's the update on this Elizian, are we good for another year?

The response has been magnificent as usual. The next year's YakYaking has been secured and we have about £150 in the pot towards the next year. I am happy to accept contributions of any size in any currency - I can easily change USD and Euro notes for Sterling - so just PM me for address details, etc..

Again, and on behalf of all the Mods and Admins of YakYak and Llamasofties everywhere, thank you very much ... you know who you are

regards,
Elizian

I'd be happy to host yakyak.org for free alas the box I have at the end of my hosting pipe is only a SPARC 20 and not terribly good speed wise when it comes to database accesses and webforms...

if you wanna check it out I host http://www.jagfest.org on there.

If however there are parts of the site that are simple html/large files etc I'd be happy to host em there to save on your bandwidth charges.

all for a good cause and all...

LinkoVitch wrote:I'd be happy to host yakyak.org for free alas the box I have at the end of my hosting pipe is only a SPARC 20 and not terribly good speed wise when it comes to database accesses and webforms...

if you wanna check it out I host http://www.jagfest.org on there.

If however there are parts of the site that are simple html/large files etc I'd be happy to host em there to save on your bandwidth charges.

all for a good cause and all...

That is most excellent and fluffy of you, Linko ... have a sheepie

I shall refer your offer to Muttley who (mostly) looks after our hosting arrangements and see if we can take you up on your offer, in any way.

LinkoVitch, in his stats, wrote:Joined: 24 July 2002
Posts: 3

The Quiet Man I don't ever recall saying ...

Welcome, LinkoVitch, to the fluffiest forum in town