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Support the site.
It's been over 2 years since ChiefsPlanet has asked for any donations to assist in the operation costs of running a site this size.
As many of you know, I acquired half ownership in ChiefsPlanet recently. Kyle and I share expenses and income now. Unfortunately, the expenses are much larger than the income. We have developed a plan to make this site self sufficient within 6 months. That plan is in progress currently. We promised a trimmed database and improved performance for draft weekend. We delivered. We're going to continue to deliver on these promises. We're going to purchase the upgrade to vBulletin and cease with this beta version. We're going to upgrade the front page. We're going to offer value added incentives to subscribe to this site while continuing to keep it free for those who are unable or unwilling to pay. We're going to become more active in ChiefsPlanet sponsored activities in the area including tailgating. We're going to take on advertisers/sponsors in a way that will not intrude upon your browsing pleasure. We're going to collaborate with other Chiefs related sites for even more entertainment value. We're going to open a merchandise store - a real store, not a cafepress hack. We're going to continue listening to you in order to keep this your site as much as it is Kyle's or mine. This site provides a lot of entertainment value, IMO. You pay $50 a month to brick and mortar establishments in which you spend less time relaxing and enjoying yourself. You easily drop $100 on a couple hours at dinner and beverages. I'm not going to tell you what to give, but I am going to ask you to really think about what this site is worth to you. I'm going to ask for your maximum contribution because this is the last time I'll ask. After this, ChiefsPlanet is on her own (meaning that the site will be financially viable without donations). If you have to spread out your contribution over the next several months, that's perfectly fine. We're going to leave the gift doors open until Red Friday. If you use paypal, please click here. or click the button graphic below (same destination). If you're more comfortable sending a check: Phil Kloster 7410 Larson Ave KC, MO 64133 It has been a pleasure hanging out with you guys out here for the past 5 years. We look forward to knocking back some beverages with each of you at a future event. Regards, Kyle and Phil p.s. When I organized a our donations drives several years ago, it was always the same, dependable people opening their wallets. We appreciate those people very much, but if more of you would contribute it would lessen the load on those guys. I hate to see a minority carrying the weight of a website that supposedly has 5,000 subscribers (and quadruple that in lurkers). FWIW, Lurkers and guests are eligible to support the site as well. Bandwidth is bandwidth. Students, we accept Pell grants, foodstamps, and keggar wrist bands. Last edited by Phobia; 05-11-2005 at 03:33 PM.. |
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05-03-2005, 02:17 PM | #151 | |
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Thats disappointing. I thought we'd be doing better than that. We need to outline what you need to make your goal. Like this: 5 Donations @ $200 40 @ $100 100 @ $50 250 @ $20 500 @ $10 That gets you $20,000. The 1st 2 categories are the most difficult to find, but you only need 45 total donations at those levels. The $50 level should be met for, at a min., by the top 150 posters on this bb. The next 250 @ $20 should be met by anyone that posts a min of once week. The last 500 @$10 should be met by those that visit to get information, but rarely, if ever post. Just a thought......... We do a $ drive like this every 3 years, right? This is excessively cheap entertainment for 36 months.
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05-03-2005, 02:23 PM | #152 | |
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05-03-2005, 05:07 PM | #153 |
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I'll bet the Planet would bring in a lot of dough if the girlie thread were switched to Pay-Per-View.
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05-03-2005, 08:25 PM | #154 | |
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05-03-2005, 09:11 PM | #155 | |
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05-03-2005, 09:21 PM | #156 | |
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And it may prevent "good intentions" from slipping away into apathy--or the ole "I'll get around to it sometime"--but-never-do-syndrome. For example, I've said I'll send more; if somethin' like this were hangin' out there, I'll definitely be more likely to actually do it.
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05-03-2005, 09:43 PM | #157 | |
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that doesn't make us "freeloaders"... well, yes it does... |
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05-03-2005, 09:50 PM | #158 | |
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05-03-2005, 10:05 PM | #159 |
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Why does this thread try to automatically open paypal, that is annoying. By the way I will likely be mailing my contribution in the next couple of days.
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05-03-2005, 10:22 PM | #160 | |
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I think ChiTown's outline is very doable, in fact I would think that if you would raise the top dollar levels some, even a little, and package it as also a donation to the 37 foundation you might open more avenues. Especially if you are going to go after corporate or businesses. With the top donators throw in some extra perks to the sight, possibility of a discount in the store (just throwing out ideas), Entry into the 37 Forever banquet or being recognized if they wish, etc.
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05-03-2005, 11:36 PM | #161 | ||
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I absolutely hate paypall, but I owe Kyle n' Co. about 12,492 hours worth of enjoyment.
I need a debt card option...
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05-04-2005, 01:15 AM | #162 | |
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05-04-2005, 08:15 AM | #163 | |
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05-04-2005, 09:01 AM | #164 | |
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The deal is that you have to either know a little something about the people you are dealing with (financially speaking), and/or you need people on this bb to just fn pony up and make it happen. Most likely, you won't get the majority to pony up. People have tons of excuses why not to give, but they'll sit on here night and day with little problem. So we might have to use a little pressure on the people we know to open their wallets and donate. I'm sorry if I'm pissing people off, but I love this site. If we have a chance to make it better, then let's get it done. Cut back on a couple of weekends (dinner/drinks), use a month's worth of entertainment dollars to go towards CP, donate over 3 months vs. lump sum, etc, etc. I suggest making this drive a 4 month deal. May-August. People can then donate a little every month if that helps. I still like the donor format though. It really helps define what you need, and then we can tell people what we have to have in order to reach our goal. I don't want to chase people away from this site by asking for money, but this is by far the best NFL site I"ve ever participated in. I'd like to keep that way.
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05-04-2005, 10:52 AM | #165 |
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$25.00 coming your way thru Paypal.
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