20-06-2003 15:15									#1
	I've HAD it with the slow server Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

To the Apolyton Community,

The last month or so, the Poly server, both for chat and the site itself, has become quite slow, "too busy", or not accessible at all.

I don't know the cause of this. Configuration problems? Software problems? A general internet traffic jam? Simply too many people trying to access it? I can only guess. I don't know much about servers, anyway.

But let me say one thing: if it's for financial reasons - the Poly management not being able to afford a better server, or a better connection, or whatever, I'm more than willing to contribute something for this purpose.

So, I'd like to hear from you people if, in the case of financial reasons, you would like to donate to Poly 15 dollars or 15 euros (or any other amount greater than this, and in any currency you like). We should be able to transfer this money to the right place.

It would be for a better future of our favourite site!

Who's in?

BFM

	20-06-2003 15:22									#2
	Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

Count me in.

I bought a T-Shirt awhile back, perhaps I should buy a couple more...

	20-06-2003 15:30									#3
	Put an end to popups!

One addition: I know I could also buy a T-shirt. But I don't really need a T-shirt right now, and I think there's a lot of costs involved in the shipping process and such (I live in Europe).
I really need a fast server, though.

	20-06-2003 15:56									#4
	Support Apolyton

I agree.
Why not pay markos for his time as well, since he seems to spend quite some time here on the site.

It would be nice to give back a little of what we've received.

	20-06-2003 16:36									#5
	Remove this text

Another "would you pay for 'poly" thread. DAMM YES I WOULD

-Jam

	20-06-2003 17:13									#6
	Support Apolyton

Hmm...


Why not creating a special pay-pal account, for those that really don't care for a T-shirt, or that don't want to spend the whole (how much is it? 25$?) on a shirt, but would rather give some 5 or 10 bucks.

	20-06-2003 17:20									#7
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

there can never be a situation where a guy wouldn't need another t-shirt...

I know I can always do with new clothes.

polywear's too pricy though

	20-06-2003 17:22									#8
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

Take our our money gdammit .


Or alternatively become a tax collector in belgium

	20-06-2003 19:15									#9
	Inflate your Upload Space

Give us an option besides Paypal and I'll toss a few bucks on the fire.

	20-06-2003 19:35									#10
	Increase the size of your Attachments

I'm against this idea. As soon as it is implemented, I'll be leaving Apolyton and I'll be going to... to... Civfanatics...

mmm... ok, how much I'll have to pay?

	20-06-2003 19:55									#11
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

I refuse to pay! I demand access to this site for free!! Also, I want no popups!!!!!

	20-06-2003 20:03									#12
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

I want someone to clean my house once a week for free but let's face it, quality service requires some kind of reciprocal and love doesn't pay the bills.

	20-06-2003 20:05									#13
	Remove this text

Besides, the idea is for it to be completely voluntairy with no extra's attached.

	20-06-2003 23:33									#14
	Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

This idea has been floated around many times. Mark has always seemed touched when it comes up, but his answer has always been that he didn't feel comfortable doing it, and suggested that people just buy more stuff.

	20-06-2003 23:41									#15
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

My wife would kill me if I bought more "junk" and piled it in our apartment. Tell Mark to put something like World Peace or The Truth up for sale in the Apolyton Store so that way he could benefit from additional cash and we could benefit from decreased nagging.

	21-06-2003 01:30									#16
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

That is brilliant!


which would look better as a poster:

"HAPPINESS"

"WORLD PEACE"

"THE TRUTH"
"the whole truth
and nothing but the truth"

	21-06-2003 04:08									#17
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

I'm in for a few quid. Perhaps we should make the theme "If we raise £x Ming and Rah will shave their heads and post pics".

Make it a few quid more.

	21-06-2003 04:24									#18
	Put an end to popups!

I don't think so...

	21-06-2003 04:30									#19
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

[rumsfeldt]
then you are not a true Apolitianier !!!
-

	21-06-2003 05:33									#20
	Full PM-box? Change here!

BUY HAPPINESS

Ok, so the money doesn't directly go to Apolyton, but I'll send on 50%, howz about that?

	21-06-2003 05:51									#21
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Count me in.

Count me in Double if Ming shaves his head.

Some sort of PayPal account sounds like a good idea. All those who have paid get to say so in their profile and good naturedly nudge the free riders.

	21-06-2003 06:15									#22
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization 2

Oh finally someone else than just me wakes up and brings forward the idea of either donations or sponsored memberships. Also worth to notice that I have indeed flashed the idea of a European mirror server, if the incomes for covering the expenses grow and the member and guest figures keep rising and cause more and more traffic. Which would all be possible with donations or sponsored memberships.

	21-06-2003 07:41									#23
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations: Deluxe Edition

quote: Originally posted by DrSpike I'm in for a few quid. Perhaps we should make the theme "If we raise £x Ming and Rah will shave their heads and post pics". Make it a few quid more.

Brilliant!

I definitely will chip in for that.

	21-06-2003 07:52									#24
	Remove this text

Same here, and I'm a cheap bastard.

ACK!

	21-06-2003 07:58									#25
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

No paypal.

But I'd pay

	21-06-2003 09:05									#26
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

Hey I'd pay for the full price tag if they unban me, but they won't those stubborn little toads....

	21-06-2003 09:12									#27
	Tired of ads?

Something like buying indulgences in the old Catholic church?

Are you banned? Then pay $25 and we'll unban you.

Thanks

Oh, by the way, you're banned again after that first new post - another $25 please for unbanning.

Something like that??

G. (I'm an expert on banning now)

	21-06-2003 09:42									#28
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

quote: Originally posted by Alex I'm against this idea. As soon as it is implemented, I'll be leaving Apolyton and I'll be going to... to... Civfanatics... mmm... ok, how much I'll have to pay?

We're suggesting donations, not membership fees. Free riders will still be welcome, but some of us are willing to pay to make sure the site runs well. I've already got a mousepad, and I'm planning on getting a stien in honor of my 21st birthday at the end of summer. I'm just as happy to make a donation as well

	21-06-2003 10:09									#29
	Put an end to popups!

If Apolyton is willing to accept donations....then YES!!! I myself believe that this site is worthy of being financially supported.

This issue has been brought up in the past...and it has always died in place. I am in agreeance that Apolyton should remain as a "free" membership site...but on the same token, I fully support the idea of being able to monetarily donate support for this site! I, and many others feel this site is worth my/our hard-earned dollars.

	21-06-2003 11:03									#30
	Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

I would happily send a donation to keep 'Poly running smoothly.

Isn't Ming's head shaved already...oh wait that's his avatar.