25-05-2003 19:38									#31
	Re: Re: Is Apolyton already perfect or do you miss something? Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

quote: Originally posted by DanQ Preliminary plans have already been laid out into what can at least be described as a draft plan that can be reviewed at a later date. ---------- Dan; Apolyton CS

In other words, "we don't have the slightest idea".

Well, at least I don't have to ask for an international credit card yet.

	25-05-2003 20:00									#32
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quote: Originally posted by Rob_S Might I suggest . . . er . . . uhm . . . doing away with the titles after our monikers? Seems a bit, well, elitist, and . . . er . . . silly .

You say that because you belong to the warlord rabble

Seriously, I like them as it is. They show a poster's implication in the Civ/SMAC community, even though most posts are spam.

	25-05-2003 20:12									#33
	Re: Re: Re: Is Apolyton already perfect or do you miss something? Tired of ads?

quote: Originally posted by Alex In other words, "we don't have the slightest idea". Well, at least I don't have to ask for an international credit card yet.

hi ,

and aint that great , this way when we get the new things we are happy with the surprise

have a nice day

	26-05-2003 01:25									#34
	Re: Re: Is Apolyton already perfect or do you miss something? Put an end to popups!

quote: Originally posted by DanQ We like to see people donating to cover site costs "indirectly": that is to say, by purchasing products via our various affiliations, e.g. Amazon, Chip&Bits, and our CafePress store. Why? There are several reasons, but the primary one is that you get something we trust that is in value in return for your contribution and therefore, of course, does not fall under the definition of a donation. We like this and we believe you do too.

I do understand that point of view, as especially it means you don't have to handle transactions, etc. I have bought Anthony Beevor's Berlin 1945 Downfall, Andrew Williams' Battle of the Atlantic, Allied intelligence map over Berlin (1945) and PGIII Scorched Earth from Amazon.co.uk, Das Boot Original Filmmusik from Amazon.com and one lifetime vBulletin license from Jelsoft using Apolyton's referral codes. That sums in nearly 40 USD as affiliate earnings from me, from the past 10 months. However it's not yet what I would call an effective way to directly support Apolyton. If one has 5 € extra and would like to give it to Poly, it's nearly impossible as he/she would have to buy something so that ACS would be credited, but yet as there's 3rd parties involved, you only get a mariginal sum, compared to a direct donation which benefits you 100%. My idea is basically that the ability to directly support Poly encourages to maybe once a year or so give a small Christmas present for the service, rather than having to do it through 3rd parties. Indeed, goods are nice, but I don't intend to increase my consumption just to support Poly.

quote: For these reasons we have and will continue to not rule out donations as an option, but it is not something we are looking to implement at this very moment.

Encourages to put a side a 5 or 10 € note for Poly.

	26-05-2003 01:55									#35
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quote: Originally posted by Rob_S Might I suggest . . . er . . . uhm . . . doing away with the titles after our monikers? Seems a bit, well, elitist, and . . . er . . . silly .

The titles are a nice carrot for some people to chase and keep them posting in the on-topic forums. You have to give people some goals.

	26-05-2003 02:00									#36
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

i miss a new GOOD civ game to talk about

	26-05-2003 05:26									#37
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quote: Originally posted by War4ever i miss a new GOOD civ game to talk about

True, but asking Mark to develop and market an entire game seems a bit much.

However, it is on the to-do list.

	26-05-2003 07:03									#38
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

quote: Originally posted by Static Universe The titles are a nice carrot for some people to chase and keep them posting in the on-topic forums. You have to give people some goals.

Fair enough. I like that. I'll not complain anymore, even tho' I'm not convinced entirely. Beyond that, I think everything about Apolyton is fine.

	26-05-2003 08:42									#39
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I like titles, especially as I'm < 500 posts from Emporer

	26-05-2003 11:13									#40
	Put an end to popups!

quote: Might I suggest . . . er . . . uhm . . . doing away with the titles after our monikers? Seems a bit, well, elitist, and . . . er . . . silly .

* Ben Kenobi makes motion to set the title for RobS to Mr. Twinkletoes.

I agree, they are absolutely ludicrous.

	26-05-2003 12:53									#41
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quote: Originally posted by Rob_S I'll not complain anymore, even tho' I'm not convinced entirely.

I think we should outlaw "locations" that are longer than the person's average post

	26-05-2003 13:33									#42
	Enter the AD-FREE zone

I suggest outlawing all members that live in or near Chicago, IN, USA.

	26-05-2003 13:36									#43
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

quote: Originally posted by Ming I think we should outlaw "locations" that are longer than the person's average post

Booooooo!!!

	26-05-2003 13:37									#44
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quote: Originally posted by Asuka I suggest outlawing all members that live in or near Chicago, IN, USA.

I can only find an East Chicago in Indiana

	26-05-2003 16:33									#45
	Got spare money?

Oh, yes, sorry, IL for Illinois.

	26-05-2003 17:13									#46
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quote: Originally posted by Asuka I suggest outlawing all members that live in or near Chicago, IN, USA.

hi ,

nah , we cant do that , ....

we should not outlaw anyone

have a nice day