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<blockquote data-quote="Dinalt" data-source="post: 309157" data-attributes="member: 8135">:wave2: Definitely the best forum ever, but just out of curiousity I was wondering how much it costs to run the forum ?The hosting and bandwidth costs must be pretty high, especially on such a well used board.Sort of fits in with the 'slow board' problems, as someone has to pay for the upgrades, and we're getting it all for nothing.&nbsp; :bowdown: &nbsp;<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Maybe Freeones needs to nominated for a Nobel prize for services to mankind.Seriously though, have you considered paypal contributions (or similar) to help with the costs ?Would be a purely voluntary donation, and if only 1% of the 12000+ members donated / pledged $5 a month, that would give the board:120 members x $5 = $600 a month.Maybe as a sweetener, those members would have access to exclusive galleries, much the same way as 'My Freeones' works.It's the only time I'd consider donating to a forum, as most aren't worth it. But Freeones is probably the best site ever, and I wouldn't have a problem donating if it helped the board out (i.e. server costs etc.).Just a suggestion anyway - like I said, purely voluntary and everyone would still have equal access to the board.&nbsp; :2 cents:&nbsp; :thumbsup:</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dinalt, post: 309157, member: 8135"] :wave2: Definitely the best forum ever, but just out of curiousity I was wondering how much it costs to run the forum ? The hosting and bandwidth costs must be pretty high, especially on such a well used board. Sort of fits in with the 'slow board' problems, as someone has to pay for the upgrades, and we're getting it all for nothing. :bowdown: ;) Maybe Freeones needs to nominated for a Nobel prize for services to mankind. Seriously though, have you considered paypal contributions (or similar) to help with the costs ? Would be a purely voluntary donation, and if only 1% of the 12000+ members donated / pledged $5 a month, that would give the board: 120 members x $5 = $600 a month. Maybe as a sweetener, those members would have access to exclusive galleries, much the same way as 'My Freeones' works. It's the only time I'd consider donating to a forum, as most aren't worth it. But Freeones is probably the best site ever, and I wouldn't have a problem donating if it helped the board out (i.e. server costs etc.). Just a suggestion anyway - like I said, purely voluntary and everyone would still have equal access to the board. :2 cents: :thumbsup: [/QUOTE]

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