Some sites dat jerously offer their access 3, but allow u 2 make a donation, as they can't run on the amount of IP's they get 8)

So who finances the org. ? Are they on Paisley Parks payroll? 8)

Sam 8)

The Org's bandwidth and server costs are currently financed by Ben (although I have offered to share the burden in that regard!).

At one point I was pushing the idea of "making the Org pay for itself" - i.e. if you get everyone to donate 50 cents or something it would probably cover the costs of bandwidth etc. But that'd be a controversial one maybe...

As I understand it, although Ben (and the rest of the prince.org Staff) truly appreciate donation offers, we'd prefer not to take them because, among other reasons:

1) It could create an appearance that certain .org members have "bought" themselves special treatment. For example, if the .org community feels that Joe Doakes has been violating our rules and not been "punished" appropriately by the .org Staff, and then it becomes known that Joe gave us $100, well, people are going to allege that we're going easy on Joe because he gave us money.


2) Ben would prefer that people financially support the .org, if they desire to do so, by purchasing stuff from our "Shop." Unfortunately, the Shop is down for now--I assume it has to do with Ben's move to Spain.

dammit... i was hoping that i could just send in some money anytime i felt like flaming someone...

matt said:

Yeah this was my concern too... in paying some amount of money (even a small amount) there is a sense that you are paying for a service and you can expect a certain level of "quality of service" and treatment etc. I like the fact that the site is free and we don't owe anyone anything

EllisDee said:

With that in mind I'm quite open to bribery

ian said:

Plus I wouldnt imagine it would be fair to ban members that had been so generous. What about an anonymous dontaion. Is that possible??

perhaps i'll have to go ahead buy a prince.org product then...i've gotten my money's worth already!

matt said:

When is the shop going to re-open?

matt said:

So this place is the total opposite of NPGMC.
NPGMC: you HAVE to pay. ORG: you CAN'T, although people want it.
NPGMC: online shop is open, site is down. ORG: shop is closed, site is open.

matt said:

Valid points, but tell me are u pushed 4 $'s? i wonder, cuz u must no get no revenue from advertising, so weres it all commin from? Its up 2 u if u wann tell, completely ur choice 8) But i'll say this i have seen thousands of Prince sites, but none are as accurate, organised, or informative as this 1 . Send the check in the post 8) make it out 2 guywhospatronisin


Sam 8)

sambluedolphin said:

No we don't get any revenue - there's no advertising as you say. The costs of running a website aren't really that high - the most expensive thing is probably time (Ben's, Matt's and mine). The hosting and bandwidth costs are currently handled by Ben - so if you ever meet him, buy him a pint to say thanks

ian said:

Cool 8) may i suggest 2 lightin ur load i am available 8) the only qualifications i have are bein obssessed with Prince 4 over 10 years, bein a dedicated orger and a first diploma in stayin on the computer all-night 8)

Ben, i'll do more than buy him a drink, i'll buy him a 3 course meal and a tequila 4 his jenerosity. I heard hes in Spain now?

Sam 8)

Through a secure server, I would happily donate £5.00 per year to help pay for the Org, should it ever need it. Honestly.
This is the most amazingly addictive site that I visit on the 'net. And considering that it's for free...

In my opinion, an anonymous donation process would be good.

JeePee said:

I literally "laughed out loud" at this. Thanks

Maybe one day we'll do anonymous donations or something... for now, I've got it covered
Again, I really appreciate that you guys would be willing to help out if needed. If it ever becomes necessary, I'll shout.