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VBboy

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I was wondering why Anand doesn't provide an option to donate to the site, e.g. using PayPal. I don't have a job right now and can't afford to pay the premium forum membership, but can definitely drop a few bucks into the Anandtech basket.

There are so many members that even if one out of ten can contribute a few dollars, it will at least partially cover the cost of bandwidth. Or would it be so little money that it wouldn't make a difference?
 
Originally posted by: hdeck
go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!
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What can I say, girls love me 😀

Ok, yes, I will NOT start new threads in the next 2 days.
 
Originally posted by: VBboy
Originally posted by: hdeck
go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!
Click to expand...

What can I say, girls love me 😀

Ok, yes, I will NOT start new threads in the next 2 days.
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/me writes that down and starts the clock.
 
Originally posted by: Evadman
Originally posted by: VBboy
Originally posted by: hdeck
go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!
Click to expand...

What can I say, girls love me 😀

Ok, yes, I will NOT start new threads in the next 2 days.
Click to expand...

/me writes that down and starts the clock.
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I, VBboy, hereby declare by decision not to start any new threads in any of the Anandtech forums unless forced to do so by a third party for reasons beyond my control. On March 18th of 2003 at 3:41 PM, VBboy shall be allowed to start a new thread if he chooses to do so.

🙂

Edit: ah, forgot to sign.

Signed: VBboy
 
Originally posted by: BlipBlop
This is a business. Is it that pathetic that he needs donations?
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How is it a business? A business sells products or services. Anandtech posts articles and provides forums. Ad-banner revenue would not keep a company afloat even 2 years ago. Unless Anand gets paid for reviews...
 
Originally posted by: VBboy
Originally posted by: BlipBlop
This is a business. Is it that pathetic that he needs donations?
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How is it a business? A business sells products or services. Anandtech posts articles and provides forums. Ad-banner revenue would not keep a company afloat even 2 years ago. Unless Anand gets paid for reviews...
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He is selling subscriptions, right? That would be a service. I can see how it falls under the business category. It surely isn't a not-for-profit venture. How does he pay for his lifestyle, doesn't the guy drive a porche or something?

What would you classify it as, VBboy?
 
Originally posted by: WoodchuckCharlie
Originally posted by: VBboy
Originally posted by: BlipBlop
This is a business. Is it that pathetic that he needs donations?
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How is it a business? A business sells products or services. Anandtech posts articles and provides forums. Ad-banner revenue would not keep a company afloat even 2 years ago. Unless Anand gets paid for reviews...
Click to expand...
He is selling subscriptions, right? That would be a service. I can see how it falls under the business category. It surely isn't a not-for-profit venture. How does he pay for his lifestyle, doesn't the guy drive a porche or something?

What would you classify it as, VBboy?
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Subscription selling cannot possibly cover all the hosting, electricity, backup, employer, and other costs. It's more of a "business on the side".
 
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