How About A Holiday Donation To The COM Operation?

[+ azdr0710]

Many here will remember those dark days of forum uncertainty in early 2021 after "Daddy"'s sudden death.....he kept the operation very close to himself and things looked somewhat bleak for the forum continuing as we knew it......emails/phone numbers were quickly exchanged between anxious forum members in anticipation of a sudden blank screen....a forum member in Las Vegas (Daddy's location) assisted a lot and a longtime friend of Daddy's helped in a big way (sorry, don't remember handles at the moment).....then, out of nowhere, a then-obscure forum member named "RadioRob" posted that he's got this, just give him a minute or two, and all will be fine.......yup, all is now fine!.......

those monthly semi-desperate donation solicitations that Daddy made obviously don't happen anymore......RadioRob is in a much better situation than Daddy was.......but the time he has given to the forum (initial rescue, later revamping/formatting, and techy computer stuff I don't know what to call) is invaluable......and big thanks to the moderators for their assistance and time.......

if you've saved money by not paying a deposit or somebody's Uber, or bought a fantastic air fryer because of a recommendation here, or loved that museum somebody raved about in the "Museums And Parks" forum (yes, there is such a forum!), perhaps a donation is finally in order!.....here are links to the COM "donation" page.....you can choose a one-time donation, monthly ones, or what-have-you......look around at the options and use the "contact info" address (Florida) if you mail something .....I usually just stuffed cash in an envelope and mailed it to Daddy's POB address.....I'll do the same now......oh, I think you get your handle in italics or something if you're a donor!!!....there is also a "Donations" link at the top of the home page.....

https://www.companyofmen.org/store/category/1-one-time-donations/

https://www.companyofmen.org/subscriptions/

https://www.companyofmen.org/donate/

 

Edited December 10, 2024 by azdr0710

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

For the past few years I have always made a Christmas donation 🎄 

[RadioRob]

Thank you to everyone who had helped. It’s greatly appreciated!  

I make the annual payment for the site’s hosting and forum software in October (this helps reduce the overall costs), so I’m rebuilding the fund for next year.  

This site is such a wealth of information due to the contributions of everyone here. It would not be what it is without our members and moderators.  So thank you to everyone who has supported us whether it be financially or through your participation.  

I am humbled each day that I login and see so many new posts and new ideas being shared. 

[viewing ownly]

4 hours ago, azdr0710 said:

Many here will remember those dark days of forum uncertainty in early 2021 after "Daddy"'s sudden death.....he kept the operation very close to himself and things looked somewhat bleak for the forum continuing as we knew it......emails/phone numbers were quickly exchanged between anxious forum members in anticipation of a sudden blank screen....a forum member in Las Vegas (Daddy's location) assisted a lot and a longtime friend of Daddy's helped in a big way (sorry, don't remember handles at the moment).....then, out of nowhere, a then-obscure forum member named "RadioRob" posted that he's got this, just give him a minute or two, and all will be fine.......yup, all is now fine!.......

those monthly semi-desperate donation solicitations that Daddy made obviously don't happen anymore......RadioRob is in a much better situation than Daddy was.......but the time he has given to the forum (initial rescue, later revamping/formatting, and techy computer stuff I don't know what to call) is invaluable......and big thanks to the moderators for their assistance and time.......

if you've saved money by not paying a deposit or somebody's Uber, or bought a fantastic air fryer because of a recommendation here, or loved that museum somebody raved about in the "Museums And Parks" forum (yes, there is such a forum!), perhaps a donation is finally in order!.....here are links to the COM "donation" page.....you can choose a one-time donation, monthly ones, or what-have-you......look around at the options and use the "contact info" address (Florida) if you mail something .....I usually just stuffed cash in an envelope and mailed it to Daddy's POB address.....I'll do the same now......oh, I think you get your handle in italics or something if you're a donor!!!....there is also a "Donations" link at the top of the home page.....

https://www.companyofmen.org/store/category/1-one-time-donations/

https://www.companyofmen.org/subscriptions/

https://www.companyofmen.org/donate/

 

This was a far nicer plea that those recent Wikipedia "threats". 🤣

[Simon Suraci]

I’ve considered donating. I wondered if cash was an option. Apparently it is if we can mail it. Nice to know, thanks! The bigger issue for me is: would supporting the site appear to be a conflict of interest for a provider? 

[viewing ownly]

6 minutes ago, Simon Suraci said:

I’ve considered donating. I wondered if cash was an option. Apparently it is if we can mail it. Nice to know, thanks! The bigger issue for me is: would supporting the site appear to be a conflict of interest for a provider? 

You get massages for yourself, so contributing shouldn't be of a concern. 

[mike carey]

6 minutes ago, Simon Suraci said:

I’ve considered donating. I wondered if cash was an option. Apparently it is if we can mail it. Nice to know, thanks! The bigger issue for me is: would supporting the site appear to be a conflict of interest for a provider? 

An interesting question, and not one I had in any way considered. Conflict of interest a matter of both reality and perception, and the latter can trump the former. As a client, I think nothing of whether a provider is a member or a supporter, and I'm certain that it doesn't affect the treatment they receive from the site. I think most participants would see a provider donating as being analogous to people making a donation to a free news site, podcast or substack they like, or a political donation. The vast majority of donors do so because they like what is offered and want to see it continue, a small proportion think that their donation will influence the behaviour of the recipient. I think here, the reality is that it doesn't influence management, and I don't think there is a perception in the membership that it does.

With all that, the decision is entirely yours. If you're not comfortable with any perception that being a supporter would give the impression that you were seeking or receiving favourable treatment, don't donate. I don't think any members would see donating as an issue, but equally, I don't think any would think any less of you for deciding not to.

[+ purplekow]

On 12/9/2024 at 8:44 PM, azdr0710 said:

Many here will remember those dark days of forum uncertainty in early 2021 after "Daddy"'s sudden death.....he kept the operation very close to himself and things looked somewhat bleak for the forum continuing as we knew it......emails/phone numbers were quickly exchanged between anxious forum members in anticipation of a sudden blank screen....a forum member in Las Vegas (Daddy's location) assisted a lot and a longtime friend of Daddy's helped in a big way (sorry, don't remember handles at the moment).....then, out of nowhere, a then-obscure forum member named "RadioRob" posted that he's got this, just give him a minute or two, and all will be fine.......yup, all is now fine!.......

those monthly semi-desperate donation solicitations that Daddy made obviously don't happen anymore......RadioRob is in a much better situation than Daddy was.......but the time he has given to the forum (initial rescue, later revamping/formatting, and techy computer stuff I don't know what to call) is invaluable......and big thanks to the moderators for their assistance and time.......

if you've saved money by not paying a deposit or somebody's Uber, or bought a fantastic air fryer because of a recommendation here, or loved that museum somebody raved about in the "Museums And Parks" forum (yes, there is such a forum!), perhaps a donation is finally in order!.....here are links to the COM "donation" page.....you can choose a one-time donation, monthly ones, or what-have-you......look around at the options and use the "contact info" address (Florida) if you mail something .....I usually just stuffed cash in an envelope and mailed it to Daddy's POB address.....I'll do the same now......oh, I think you get your handle in italics or something if you're a donor!!!....there is also a "Donations" link at the top of the home page.....

https://www.companyofmen.org/store/category/1-one-time-donations/

https://www.companyofmen.org/subscriptions/

https://www.companyofmen.org/donate/

 

Thanks for the reminder.  Sometimes we forget that there are people keeping this site going.