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| theraven1979 |
As you know my intention for this site and any other sites I run is to keep them free and available to everyone. One thing that bugs me about my current web space provider is the fact that they don`t offer some sort of nightly backup process. Don`t worry though as I perform manual backups on a monthly basis (at least). I`d like to feel that this site is a real vault of knowledge for anyone seeking info on the Stranglers (i should throw the word unofficial in there but you`re all aware of that).
Recently I`ve been looking at where to take the site next. I have recently forked out £50 on what I think is a suitable provider with double the bandwidth and 6 times the storage space that my current provider offers plus other jollies. This would undoubtably accomodate the forums and B.U.T site well into the future. Fortunately, I`m in a position where I can afford £50 however, moving forward it would be nice if people could help out with the costs of running the site. I don`t want people simply to offer me money as I don`t agree with that approach. Therefore, I`m setting up affiliate programs with worthwhile providers that aren`t a rip off and would appeal to the Stranglers fan on the street (you`ll probably already use some of these stores). By the same token I don`t want to make any profit from the site. It will get complicated if I do this so what I am proposing is that any monies made after the initial cost of running the sites will be given to a charity(s) of our choice (I guess that`s the difficult bit). To be honest I can`t see the affiliates program paying any more than around £20 a year but I will keep everyone up to date (probably on a quartely basis) The affiliates work by linking from this site to the associated store. Therefore there will be absolutely no adverts/popups/banners/email spam (your email address used on this site is only used for registering your membership and will remain that way) etc. Thoughts welcome. Jim |
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| GRIFF |
Hi Jim,
We ALL agree(I think)that we miss the much loved STRANGLED mag.It is unthinkable, that due to lack of some sort of financial support the B.U.T. site may,at some time, no longer grace our web browsers.I for one,and I am sure I speak for the majority who visit this site,would like to contribute,even in a small way.Can you have a p.o.box number setup,or a donations icon displayed on the site? I know you are not passing round the begging bowl,but I am sure you would receive a healthy response should you require everyone,or willing parties,to donate the odd couple of quid.Maybe if there is a surplus,the cash could then be nominated to a suitable charity,voted for and by the forum.Maybe you could also turn the odd couple of quid surplus into, a boot cd,or b.u.t. tshirt(handbaginblack design) once every couple of months or so.This gesture in itself will create some more interest in the site. All the names from the site who donate could be put into a interent hat,and you could announce the winner on a seperate link on the site.Send me your address by private mail,and I will send you a few dollars to start the ball rolling.Keep up the good work,and keep burning up time! :booze: :booze: |
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| Alex |
How about Prostate Cancer in honour of Mr Roberts' dad? |
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| theraven1979 |
These are some of the affiliate sites by clicking these links and purchasing products you will be supporting the site
Amazon Dabs - computer stuff 101cd Cloggs - Doc Marten Boots cdwow Jim Edited By theraven1979 on 1092405776 |
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| theraven1979 |
Yep that`s the strongest contender in my mind. What does everyone else think? Jim |
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| theraven1979 |
Thanks Griff - you`re right I don`t want to send round the begging bowl. Thanks for your kind words Jim |
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| GRIFF |
No worries Jim.I did not mean that to sound like you were asking for help,I just meant in the most sincerest way that I am sure a lot of the b.u.t. crew would be more than happy to help out in some way.The Paul Roberts Prostrate Cancer donation idea is very close to my heart,and as was said on the day,everyone has been touched in some way,either by a relative suffering,or a friend.My good lady and I have written our will to include our home and all our possesions to cancer research.A more worthy cause,I cannot think of. Lets look after our own back yard,and look after our own. :booze: :booze: | ||||||
| theraven1979 |
Good words Griff yeah I think (unfortunately) everyone is affected in someway with cancer.
Jim |
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| evonx |
Totally agree - a good way to collect the cash is through paypal which many will know from using Ebay i suppose. | ||||||
| theraven1979 |
Let`s just see what happens - If no one uses the links then nothing will come of it - A good start would be to pre-order the hugh book from the Amazon link above :D
Jim |
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| evonx |
Excellent! I will do that now!!!! (might throw in a pair of boots while we're at it haha) | ||||||
| theraven1979 |
Hang on with the boots Eric...........
Jim |
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| theraven1979 |
Eric if you spend over £60 at Cloggs when you check out try entering a promo code of Aug05 I think you get a fiver off. Not 100% sure though. I always order me doc boots from them.
Jim Edited By theraven1979 on 1092405815 |
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| evonx |
Cheers! | ||||||
| GRIFF |
Great idea with the links Jim,but playing devils advocate (again) I will not be buying shuggies book,and purchases from the other sites will cost me more than it would cost you lot!What else can I do to help the cause?p.s. are you getting a backhander from shugs management for promotion? :p :D :booze: :booze: | ||||||
| theraven1979 |
Shit loads more now added - please use them and support the site - thanks!
Jim |
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| philjxn |
Good idea Jim. I use amazon UK a fair bit for stuff I can't get in Canada so I'll just do it through the site..never been on 101CD before....looks good. | ||||||
| theraven1979 |
Thanks
used to use 101cd quite a bit they have some rare stuff - not sure about the prices. If people give feedback on their experiences with these affiliates I will dump any that are not satisfactory. That said I`ve selected them as I`ve dealt with most of them in the past and prices are generally good along with service so we should be fine. I mean you can`t beat a company like Amazon. The other week I ordered some books and sent one back and my excuse for the return was something like "As soon as I`d placed the order I`d gone off the book so I`m returning it for a refund" 2 days later the money was back in my account! Jim Edited By theraven1979 on 1092743278 |
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| Ice |
Rather than be cancer-specific, what about cancer in general and give to something like Cancer Research? (And just for the record, my grandfather died of Prostate Cancer and I did my Faith Band concert in aid of it and donated over £100 to them so nothing against it at all.) |
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| Ice |
I have ordered loads of CDs from 101CD in the past - lots of Strangs imports, etc. Quite often had to wait and they weren't the cheapest but if I couldn't get it anywhere else, they normally could. Haven't used them for over a year now, mind. |
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| theraven1979 |
Yep - just down to you lot not to place orders :p :D Jim |
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| raveninblack |
Jim, I know this sounds stupid....
but, it only works if we use the links here, yes? |
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| theraven1979 |
Yes you have to click on those links otherwise it won`t work
Jim |
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| theraven1979 |
Added some more - inlcuding Kelkoo the price comparison site
Jim |
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| Alex |
Jim, I reckon you should stick the affiliates list on the main page. Just looking at Amazon to order summink and nearly forgot to go through ere.... and then couldn't find the fookin list, but that's coz I is been drinking Wife Beater... me | ||||||
| theraven1979 |
Yep I`ll try and sort something out - thanks Alex
Drank steadily meself from 4pm till throwing out time last night and smoked like a chimney. Me heart`s beating like a fuck clock this morning - gonna have to cut down! Jim |
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| theraven1979 |
Just added some more to the list - please use them. Will put a page together and stick it somewhere - oi!
Jim |