HELP SAINTSATIONAL - Donations for running costs!

Rowdy · Post: # 666852Post **Rowdy** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 2:32pm

PM sent...

BakesFan · Post: # 666964Post **BakesFan** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 6:16pm

Mr Magic wrote:
matrixcutter wrote:just out of curiosity...
how many actually have donated so far Mr Magic ?
dont need to know what they donated, just how many peeps?

24 as of yesterday (including the 2 I haven't identified as yet)

That averages out to about $30 per donation. That's awesome!
Well done to those who have shown support.

To the rest.... "SH!THOUSE EFFORT!!"

I can't believe only 24 members have put in.

50 posters at $20 each would have done it
100 posters at $10 each would have done it
200 posters at $5 each is all it would take

Same old story.. be it a footy club, school tuckshop, or an Internet forum.... too much gets left to too few...

You'd think anyone who's been here more than 2 years, or posted more than 1000 times would put their hand in their pocket.

Post: # 666973Post **n1ck** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 6:42pm

You'd think so, wouldnt ya Bakes?

BakesFan · Post: # 666976Post **BakesFan** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 6:51pm

n1ck wrote:You'd think so, wouldnt ya Bakes?

It's pretty sad, n1ck.

Hats off to all who have put in.... but it equates to less than 1% of registered users.

a fiver from 10% would do it.

karnak · Post: # 666979Post **karnak** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 7:01pm

sorry hadn't noticed this thread.... damn stickies. PM me with bank details and I'll chuck in 20-50 pending whats needed.

Post: # 666980Post **n1ck** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 7:05pm

PM Mr Magic for details.

hotdish · Post: # 667037Post **hotdish** » Thu 23 Oct 2008 10:43pm

I transfered $15 the other day, and i'm a student! Cmon everyone, only $5 a head and we'll get there!

VietNam_Saint · Thu 23 Oct 2008 11:23pm

I think it is down right despicable that people here can call others , freeloader, etc.

Woop de doo ,,, you put your hands in your pocket !!! Good for you.

Have a think about others that may be on the absolute bones of there arse and this site is the only place they get real pleasure.
Families , mortgages,illness,disabilities,personal probnlems etc etc etc

Now these people (and believe me i am sure they exsist) probably feel ostracised by others. How do you think there feeling right now.

To the ones that can't afford it just now I say, sweet , don't worry.Its all swings and roundabouts.

To the others who have made the comments ,

Well done ! Hope you feel proud of yourselves.

Go support collingwood !!!!!

BakesFan · Post: # 667069Post **BakesFan** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 7:06am

VietNam_Saint wrote:I think it is down right despicable that people here can call others , freeloader, etc.

Woop de doo ,,, you put your hands in your pocket !!! Good for you.

Have a think about others that may be on the absolute bones of there arse and this site is the only place they get real pleasure.
Families , mortgages,illness,disabilities,personal probnlems etc etc etc

Now these people (and believe me i am sure they exsist) probably feel ostracised by others. How do you think there feeling right now.

To the ones that can't afford it just now I say, sweet , don't worry.Its all swings and roundabouts.

To the others who have made the comments ,

Well done ! Hope you feel proud of yourselves.

Go support collingwood !!!!!

No argument from me, Vietnam_Saint. I have no doubt that many would find it tough to contribute and I don't think anyone would begrudge them being unable to do so.

However, I doubt very much that 99% of posters are; "on the absolute bones of their arse".
There are undoubtedly many posters who could afford to contribute, but have thus far chosen not to. It's these posters who should perhaps feel a little ashamed.

You've got to admit that 24 (possibly 30 now) from 2500 is a pretty sad effort.

If only 10% of forum members chucked in $5 each the target would have been reached easily. Do you think that's unreasonable?

Maybe we should give up the donation drive altogether and let this forum disappear.
After all, it's easier to do nothing isn't it.

To anyone who can't afford to contribute I say, relax, ignore the donation drive, keep enjoying Saintsational; and I hope your circumstances improve soon.

St DAC · Post: # 667070Post **St DAC** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 7:20am

+1. Just added $50 to the coffers.

Mr Magic · Post: # 667073Post **Mr Magic** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 7:28am

7:30am UPDATE

23/10 TOTAL RECEIVED

$940

(29 Donations)

GrumpyOne · Post: # 667127Post **GrumpyOne** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 10:02am

VietNam_Saint wrote:I think it is down right despicable that people here can call others , freeloader, etc.

Woop de doo ,,, you put your hands in your pocket !!! Good for you.

Have a think about others that may be on the absolute bones of there arse and this site is the only place they get real pleasure.
Families , mortgages,illness,disabilities,personal probnlems etc etc etc

Now these people (and believe me i am sure they exsist) probably feel ostracised by others. How do you think there feeling right now.

To the ones that can't afford it just now I say, sweet , don't worry.Its all swings and roundabouts.

To the others who have made the comments ,

Well done ! Hope you feel proud of yourselves.

Go support collingwood !!!!!

$5 a year...... $0.42c per month... $0.10 per week.... One cent per day and two cents every third day.

How many of those "Bare Bones" people smoke, drink, play the pokies, eat chocolate etc etc or otherwise waste the equivalent or greater of 10c per week?

Its a matter of priorities. If you get enjoyment from this site, you should be prepared to put your hand in your pocket.

I don't accept that Australians with a computer and internet access can't afford a fiver per year.

hotdish · Post: # 667168Post **hotdish** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 11:30am

GrumpyOne wrote: $5 a year...... $0.42c per month... $0.10 per week.... One cent per day and two cents every third day.

How many of those "Bare Bones" people smoke, drink, play the pokies, eat chocolate etc etc or otherwise waste the equivalent or greater of 10c per week?

Its a matter of priorities. If you get enjoyment from this site, you should be prepared to put your hand in your pocket.

I don't accept that Australians with a computer and internet access can't afford a fiver per year.

Totally agree!

markp · Post: # 667268Post **markp** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 3:36pm

$10 a year from the top 100 or so active posters is F*** all to ask....

markp · Post: # 667279Post **markp** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 3:48pm

I know it may be far from ideal, but if you had an award system, like platinum, gold, silver member etc. under peoples names depending on donation level, you'd reach the target in a flash.

Even if you broke it down to $10 lots and had one award.... "Keeping SS alive".... or something.

cowboy18 · Post: # 667283Post **cowboy18** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 4:00pm

markp wrote:$10 a year from the top 100 or so active posters is F*** all to ask....

Says Mr 103 on the all time total posts list!

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/memb ... &start=100

I'm a little surprised with the uptake, I assumed there would be more offering less.

markp · Post: # 667295Post **markp** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 4:19pm

cowboy18 wrote:
markp wrote:$10 a year from the top 100 or so active posters is F*** all to ask....
Says Mr 103 on the all time total posts list!

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/memb ... &start=100

I'm a little surprised with the uptake, I assumed there would be more offering less.

I said active, as in over the last 12 months.....

I think probably my last option is best, spreads the load and reduces the risk of any sense of rank or entitlement problems... (sadly) it's the sort of incentive more people will respond to.

SENsei · Post: # 667304Post **SENsei** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 4:33pm

cowboy18 wrote:
markp wrote:$10 a year from the top 100 or so active posters is F*** all to ask....
Says Mr 103 on the all time total posts list!

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/memb ... &start=100

I'm a little surprised with the uptake, I assumed there would be more offering less.

Love your work, cowboy, love your work!! Classic. Gotcha right there Mark!!

I deposited today to add to the coffers. Least I could do after stealing so much bandwidth with JLH photos!!!!

VietNam_Saint · Fri 24 Oct 2008 4:46pm

Appreciate your views and opinions and do understand them .

Still don't like it though.

Tad heavy handed.

matrix · Post: # 667353Post **matrix** » Fri 24 Oct 2008 6:54pm

VietNam_Saint wrote:Appreciate your views and opinions and do understand them .

Still don't like it though.

Tad heavy handed.

what u cant afford $2???

i actually worked overtime so i could afford my donation.

Saints Premiers 2008 · Sat 25 Oct 2008 12:01am

so what is the dealio with giving dosh??

im happy to contribute

Moorabbin Saints · Sat 25 Oct 2008 12:23am

I would but I'm a little young, bit hard unfortunately. In the next few years I'd be happy to but I can't really freely give money!

Mr Magic · Post: # 667538Post **Mr Magic** » Sat 25 Oct 2008 9:00am

UPDATED TOTAL

24/10 RECEIVED

$1,103

saintbrat · Post: # 667539Post **saintbrat** » Sat 25 Oct 2008 9:02am

Yeahhhhh

UPDATED TOTAL

24/10 RECEIVED

$1,103

now onto sponsorship

and for those bagging others who cannot donate- every one does what they can................

keep visiting anywa- spreading the saintsly word is what we're ALL ( well most ) about.

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Sat 25 Oct 2008 9:44am

Well done guys!! We got to the $1000.

So how does it work with the Sponsorship? Does the excess go towards that?