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    Default Fundraising for forum upgrade!

    Okay guys, here's the deal. The time has come for a forum upgrade. The new version of Vbulletin does a lot more than our version does - a mobile version being one of them. There are also features such as

    Photo Albums
    Calendar
    Events Management
    Blog
    Article-based Publishing

    In other words - a more up to date, and modern system.

    We need about $300 to do this.

    I have just found out that we have an anonymous member who has promised to match any donation from another member - one dollar for every dollar donated, up to a max of $100. So if we have someone here who wants to chip in a good chunk of mooolah, our anonymous donor will match it! How about that!

    I am willing to set a side a day of upgrading and tweaking the new forum, when the time comes, probably early January.

    But first, we need the funding. We have $35 so far, from 2 members in December. Want to help this cause? There is a button at the top left - you can't miss it.
    Last edited by Robert; December 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 PM.
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    Done! Merry Christmas, Robert. Thanks for everything that you do to make this my favorite stop on the web
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    I'm in. Merry Christmas!

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    A much smaller version of the donation drive ydpri.com does every year might bring in plenty: A raffle!
    All it takes is a sponsor or two to kick in a product or something like a $100 gift certificate, create a deadline, then a random drawing.
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    Just $10 from 10 people equates to $200 in total revenue. Surely some folks can do $10 to see their favorite forum upgraded.

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    No more raffles, please. Trust me on this....
    DVM's Ever-Expanding Gear List:

    Guitars - W-A-A-A-Y-Y too many to list. Check 'em all out HERE

    Amps & Cabs - "Kap'n Kerrang-aroo" BYOC 18W TMB kit amp head; Mojave Coyote head; Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Lacquered Tweed Ltd. Ed.; Allen Sweet Spot kit amp; BYOC Tweed Royal kit amp; Epiphone Valve Jr. combo + mods; Drive 2x12 cab / Celestion G12M Greenback + G12H30; AB Custom Audio 1x12 cab / Celestion Alnico Blue

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    Quote Originally Posted by duhvoodooman
    No more raffles, please. Trust me on this....
    I do trust you and am in total agreement with you. No raffle please.

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    Just kicked in. C'mon you cheapskates--who's next??
    DVM's Ever-Expanding Gear List:

    Guitars - W-A-A-A-Y-Y too many to list. Check 'em all out HERE

    Amps & Cabs - "Kap'n Kerrang-aroo" BYOC 18W TMB kit amp head; Mojave Coyote head; Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Lacquered Tweed Ltd. Ed.; Allen Sweet Spot kit amp; BYOC Tweed Royal kit amp; Epiphone Valve Jr. combo + mods; Drive 2x12 cab / Celestion G12M Greenback + G12H30; AB Custom Audio 1x12 cab / Celestion Alnico Blue

    Pedals/Effects - ZILLIONS, including DVM's Home-built Pedals - See some HERE and HERE, TOO!

    DVM's Gear Photos
    Visit MY WEBSITE!



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    Is there a substitute pay method to Paypal available?

    EDIT: Maybe not this time around, but in the future?

    EDIT2: I am in!
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    I'm in. Surely we can find $200 from all the people on here.

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    Done!
    $20
    My $10 and another $10 to help fill in for anyone who is in bad shape financially, but wants to help. Been there, done that.
    Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
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    I just donated as well. Being a very new member I must admit I visit this forum a few times a day and have not only learned a lot, I've found new music to enjoy and realize that there are lots of people in guitar land just like me.

    Merry Christmas to all!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tig
    Done!
    $20
    My $10 and another $10 to help fill in for anyone who is in bad shape financially, but wants to help. Been there, done that.
    That's way cool, Tig...
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    Beat ya last month Of course, my request kind of precipitated all of this so I should be first, shouldn't I.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marnold
    Beat ya last month Of course, my request kind of precipitated all of this so I should be first, shouldn't I.
    Thanks, Marnold! I'm in too!

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    I'm in. I wish I could contribute more, but things are a little tight right now.

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    Bttt

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    I just gave $20.00, that should help!

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    Made my donation!
    Guitars: '06 Les Paul Classic Goldtop, '07 SG classic, '79 ES335TD Blond, '88 Telecaster, '08 Custom Shop Strat 57 NOS, Framus '69 Goucho Acoustic, '72 Framus Caravelle hollow body, '09 Hagstrom Swede, '10 Ibanez AG95 and '69 Heit

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