Donations to Anandtech?

[VBboy]

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?

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

that's what the advertising and subscriptions are for.

 

[johneetrash]

you can always donate to me

 

[thawolfman]

Don't have enough for the 3 month membership?

 

[hdeck]

go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!

 

[VBboy]

Originally posted by: thawolfman
Don't have enough for the 3 month membership?

I have $5

 

[DanJ]

Everyone click on the above banner ads.

Right Flipping Now.

 

[VBboy]

Originally posted by: hdeck
go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!

What can I say, girls love me

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

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: VBboy

Originally posted by: hdeck
go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!

What can I say, girls love me

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

/me writes that down and starts the clock.

 

[murphy55d]

you can send paypal to murphy55d@charter.net

 

[VBboy]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: VBboy

Originally posted by: hdeck
go outside! you have like 30 new threads on the first page!

What can I say, girls love me

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

/me writes that down and starts the clock.

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

 

[bsobel]

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

If I give you my login, will you nef for me for awhile?
Bill

 

[DigDug]

This is a business. Is it that pathetic that he needs donations?

 

[VBboy]

Originally posted by: BlipBlop
This is a business. Is it that pathetic that he needs donations?

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...

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: VBboy

Originally posted by: BlipBlop
This is a business. Is it that pathetic that he needs donations?

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...

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?

 

[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?

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...

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?

Subscription selling cannot possibly cover all the hosting, electricity, backup, employer, and other costs. It's more of a "business on the side".

 

[Anubis]

Donations to Anandtech?

i beleive thats called subscribing

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

It's a business, not a non-profit, and anand is not exactly poor. I think I'll keep my money, thank you