Percysgirl Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 May I make a suggestion? The board I run is a VBulletin board. It's got incredible capabilities and control for the admins. I love it. And one nice little feature is that it allows people to purchase subscriptions through Paypal or other online means. So folks could use that as a way to donate a little bit each month if a once-a-year donation is too much for them. Link to comment
Granny Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 This is all Louis and the other menfolk fault. After all we know us wimmin use fewer words, get right to the point, and don't crash chat Link to comment
Crazy4Canning Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Westie, well said. Darlene, here's some chocolate...I've a feeling you need it. One of the forums my DH belongs to has an annual fee of $20 for access to 'members only' spaces. This is reasonable and payable via PayPal. This is strictly site maintenance only. A downside about PayPal is that they DO take a CHUNK of money for 'handling' your money. I'd much prefer to send a check or M.O. Also, have you looked into an LLC? In a Limited Liability Corporation, partners kick in a base amount and then this amount supports the business. This way, not all the decisions and work are shouldered by one person, nor is one person left with all the expenses. Ground rules can be written, but it does a good job of letting everyone play nicely together in the sandbox. A LLC does limit those with no funds...but $20 a year for an ANNUAL membership to members only access...small potatoes. Also, remember you could have levels of membership.... Just my opinion... Link to comment
Darlene Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks for your thoughts C4C, but MrsS will stay the way it is. I don't believe in charging anyone around here, in fact I react strongly against it in my heart. The way I see things, we're heading into some really difficult days ahead and we hafta share as much as we can, while we can, till we can't anymore, with others so that they can take care of themselves and their families. I believe in that very strongly so until I go home to be with the Lord and will this site to everyone lol, that's the way it'll stay. Like I said, the normal operating costs on this site aren't much at all. I can still do alot myself, maybe all, maybe not...life here is not real stable right now, but I do know for a fact I can keep the site afloat, even if it's at the bare minimum with what we have. But, looking into the near future and seeing some things that need to be done to insure the stability of the programming and site puts things into a category where I can't necessarily do it right now. I don't know if I'm making any sense lol. But MrsS is a free site and always will be...as to the other, we can (and I guess we are) discussing that now. Link to comment
Stephanie Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Darlene Originally Posted By: westbrook Besides.. God told me to help! (argue that one!!! Darlene! ROFL!!) You are so busted. lol Uh-oh, she's sounding an awful lot like us now Darlene! Link to comment
Shandy Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Darlene Originally Posted By: westbrook Besides.. God told me to help! (argue that one!!! Darlene! ROFL!!) You are so busted. lol Oh! She *so* got you, Darlene! Link to comment
Shandy Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Like Westie said, I'd like to donate anonomously, if I can. I don't care for community forums online, and before I found this one, there was only one other site I ever posted at before. That place was different from all other sites I'd ever been to before, a really special place. Then I found this one. It has the same "feel" to it, even tho this one is public and the other one was private. Plus this site has so much information!! My word! This site is like having another mother to go to for advice and knowledge and wisdom. Plus, I can play in the Out House, and my mother won't talk about those kinds of things. Well, she won't *discuss* those things...it's her way or the highway. LOL OK. Off topic again. I'd like to donate anonomously. Partly to show my appreciation for this place. Also, tho, to make sure Darlene has the funds to make sure it is as stable as she would like it to be. Link to comment
ol'momma Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 "Darlene... in this case.. it is NOT about you..it is about US! so don't think about this money as weird to use.. *you* are using *our* money on *us*!!!" That's it exactly, think of it as much like when a momma uses Grandma's Christmas donation to buy needed winter coats for her babies. Link to comment
Trip Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Westy, if I haven't said I oove you...well I love you, how I wish I could say things as nicely as that, you hit that nail really good!! But me??? oh no, I do it the Marine way..head on, batter ramming till the wall falls... I approve of this message..... Link to comment
mommato3boys Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Darlene Thanks for your thoughts C4C, but MrsS will stay the way it is. I don't believe in charging anyone around here, in fact I react strongly against it in my heart. The way I see things, we're heading into some really difficult days ahead and we hafta share as much as we can, while we can, till we can't anymore, with others so that they can take care of themselves and their families. I believe in that very strongly so until I go home to be with the Lord and will this site to everyone lol, that's the way it'll stay. Like I said, the normal operating costs on this site aren't much at all. I can still do alot myself, maybe all, maybe not...life here is not real stable right now, but I do know for a fact I can keep the site afloat, even if it's at the bare minimum with what we have. But, looking into the near future and seeing some things that need to be done to insure the stability of the programming and site puts things into a category where I can't necessarily do it right now. I don't know if I'm making any sense lol. But MrsS is a free site and always will be...as to the other, we can (and I guess we are) discussing that now. OK stubborn if we want to donate can we just send you the money and you put it in a kitty until you get enough to help with the upgrades? Some of us would really would like to help it may not be much maybe just five dollars or so but some of us would like to donate something towards the upgrade. Link to comment
Staceyy Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Darlene, I'd like to make a suggestion. I started a blog a year ago and also did it for free as a way to contribute to society. My blog benefits diabetics. One day I received an email from a large pharmaceutical company offering to sponsor me to give cooking and baking demonstrations to the public. Next I received an offer for a book contract with a cash advance. I'm sure you could easily turn your knowledge and all of the info on the site into a book. I'm also sure the book would sell like hotcakes due to today's perilous times. If you'd be interested in going this route, I'd be happy to lend my assistance to get you started. Link to comment
lovinit Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have paypal and also would like to help. So Darlene, dear Queen, please set yours up so we may all contribute as we're able to. PLEASE??????? Link to comment
westbrook Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Trip... I love you too! but.. this is what I really want to say... WE are going to put up a Donation button and that is that! end of subject! no memberships.. no levels... nothing will change except a donation button! besides it would be nice to be able to send Mountain Mommy a Chocolate Turkey as a gift of thanks! (since it did break in the fall!.. had it broke in the winter a chocolate santa and so on!.. rumor has it MM loves chocolate!) there would be no arguing, no conversation, no putting it out there.. a donation button would appear quietly. and that is that! but..NOooooo! I have to mamby pamby, be nice, show darlene the cob webs in the chicken coop, hand her the broom and do an end run, tire her out to get her to say ...o.k.! Link to comment
preparing Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: lunamother here's what I've learned in the last 2 years with Ward's illness putting a tremendous burden on our family- if someone offers help in ANY form from their heart, *I* do THEM a very large dis-service by denying them the chance to help me. I'm a stubborn, bullheaded "I'LL FIX IT- I DON'T NEED ANY HELP" kinda gal, and that was a hard lesson, but when I thought about it- *I'M* the one who's always trying to help other people out, yanno, FIXING IT. I'm sure Darlene is alot smarter and more sensible than I am paypal can be a very generic account, and a po box is also secure. (I even have my po box in a town 30 miles from my home- how tin foil hat am *I*?) You are so smart! I can't believe I never thought of that! Link to comment
funkyducky Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: Darlene Thanks for your thoughts C4C, but MrsS will stay the way it is. I don't believe in charging anyone around here, in fact I react strongly against it in my heart. The way I see things, we're heading into some really difficult days ahead and we hafta share as much as we can, while we can, till we can't anymore, with others so that they can take care of themselves and their families. I believe in that very strongly so until I go home to be with the Lord and will this site to everyone lol, that's the way it'll stay. Like I said, the normal operating costs on this site aren't much at all. I can still do alot myself, maybe all, maybe not...life here is not real stable right now, but I do know for a fact I can keep the site afloat, even if it's at the bare minimum with what we have. But, looking into the near future and seeing some things that need to be done to insure the stability of the programming and site puts things into a category where I can't necessarily do it right now. I don't know if I'm making any sense lol. But MrsS is a free site and always will be...as to the other, we can (and I guess we are) discussing that now. I vote for freewill contributions. I like that the site is free becase some of the posters with a wealth of knowledge to share may not have a wealth of funds to spend. I'm willing to chip in (after all, spreading the wealth around is a good liberal thing to do ). One suggestion: you could sell some Mrs. S. merchandise as a fundraiser in addition to accepting donations. You can do it online thru www.cafepress.com (I have no connection with them). You do the degisn stuff, when someone orders an item they make & ship it, and you charge above their base price to make a profit. Or just google "custom _________" Here's someplace you can get custom bags for $2.95 each (plus shipping). http://www.logosoftwear.com/product/7778 Who wouldn't like an official Mrs. S BOB for the car? (contents not included) Link to comment
Trip Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: westbrook Trip... I love you too! but.. this is what I really want to say... WE are going to put up a Donation button and that is that! end of subject! no memberships.. no levels... nothing will change except a donation button! besides it would be nice to be able to send Mountain Mommy a Chocolate Turkey as a gift of thanks! (since it did break in the fall!.. had it broke in the winter a chocolate santa and so on!.. rumor has it MM loves chocolate!) there would be no arguing, no conversation, no putting it out there.. a donation button would appear quietly. and that is that! but..NOooooo! I have to mamby pamby, be nice, show darlene the cob webs in the chicken coop, hand her the broom and do an end run, tire her out to get her to say ...o.k.! I have her address, so I will do what I want... my mom just made a comment about how old she was...and I told her she was older then dirt... ..she's still laughing...she just handed me a diet coke then informed me they weren't good for me, so i asked her why she buys em, she said cause she knows I like em.... ... I love this old broad...she don't make sense half the time but...and she's gonna vote for Obama, cause ..he's a demo just like FDR..I said yep, he too is a socialist...that didn't go far...lol Yeaaa Westy!! Link to comment
CeeGee Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Darlene..... I know that I don't post a lot here...but I am here a lot! This site (and you) means so much to so many! I know that you are a giver and have given so much to the site and all of us. It is hard for a giver to be given to, but let us become givers to you, please. I know that you have blessed all of us by giving as you do. Now, we just want to bless you. Link to comment
Crazy4Canning Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Sorry if I offended anyone with my opinion. Certainly didn't mean to, was just sharing what some people do. I totally respect the choice for 'free' information. It's what drew me here in the first place. I think freewill donations are great. I will be making a donation in one way or another. Hey Westie... where's the button? Oh...and do remember that Mrs S. does have a resource for custom embroidery, kitchen towels, and t-shirts and such. Link to comment
Lele Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 humm I only do stuff online with MO thru a po box.. I luv this site and want to help also?? where could I send a donation to.. let me know thru a pm PLEASE... Link to comment
Trip Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Originally Posted By: CeeGee Darlene..... I know that I don't post a lot here...but I am here a lot! This site (and you) means so much to so many! I know that you are a giver and have given so much to the site and all of us. It is hard for a giver to be given to, but let us become givers to you, please. I know that you have blessed all of us by giving as you do. Now, we just want to bless you. Now, just be a good little princess and let us get on with the giving. Aw chill girl, you didn't bother nobody...if ya had they'd beat you up nlike they do me...ceptin yer a girl... Link to comment
Cat Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Quote: One suggestion: you could sell some Mrs. S. merchandise as a fundraiser in addition to accepting donations. You can do it online thru http://www.cafepress.com (I have no connection with them). You do the degisn stuff, when someone orders an item they make & ship it, and you charge above their base price to make a profit. Or just google "custom _________" Here's someplace you can get custom bags for $2.95 each (plus shipping). http://www.logosoftwear.com/product/7778 Who wouldn't like an official Mrs. S BOB for the car? (contents not included) I can do design work... Link to comment
westbrook Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have wanted to get a format so we could print out business cards.. come to mrs. s, click on business cards and print. a business card already filled out with (just to show an idea) Mrs. Survival http:www.mrssurvival.com for information on canning, stocking a pantry, emergency preparedness and more you could pass them out or leave one on a church board and so on. I love my Mrs. Survival t-shirt! butchered a chicken in it and was so sad when the blood washed out! I was thinking about a bumper sticker too! for those that dared! Preparedness Is Empowerment ......mrssurvival.com...... we could have so much fun! oh wait.... getting ahead of it all. head in the clouds you understand. first things first.... a 'donation button' Link to comment
Stephanie Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Here's a bumper sticker for you... Got Powdered Milk?? Link to comment
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