Server Upgrade - Please Read

[allingeneral]

I hate to put this out here at this time of the year when everyone is already strapped by Christmas purchases, but since it's on my radar right now, I figure I may as well start a topic.

The traffic here at VGOF has outgrown the capabilities of our current server. I am looking to upgrade to a heavier duty VPS (Virtual Private Server) or possibly a dedicated server, depending on the finances.

Depending on the choice I make, it will cost between $2,000 and $5,000 per year for hosting costs. I would like to defray these costs with some donations from our members. The current server setup runs $1,400 per year.

Please consider clicking the "Donate" button at the top left of the site or on the left margin of the site and send a few dollars via secure Authorize.net transaction to help cover the costs of hosting our outstanding community. You can also send Paypal payment to rick@allin-enterprises.com if you prefer.

Thanks for your consideration!

[Palladin]

Done.

And thanks for all you do to keep this place up and running.

Merry Christmas!

[VBshooter]

Also done,,,,, Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the good folks here at the site.

[OakRidgeStars]

Done

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

[meak99]

Also done.

[allingeneral]

I appreciate the quick turn-around guys! I'll be looking to perform the upgrade sometime in the next month or so. I'll be sure to provide updates here when I have them.

Everyone else, please consider donating to the cause. It even comes with a shiny badge for your profile indicating your support level!

[Tazguy04]

I will donate but It will have to wait till after Xmas, unless of course you will take pocket lint and cat fur .

[allingeneral]

I appreciate it Kevin. I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas!

[mk4]

Done, Rick.

[allingeneral]

Greatly appreciated, Nate.

[mk4]

Greatly appreciate the forum, Rick!

[Radiac]

Donation sent. More after Christmas and the New Year.

[allingeneral]

Thanks Radiac! Your support is much appreciated!

[dorminWS]

Done. Glad your forum is here for us.
Merry CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year to you all; except you godless b@st.... uh, folks who don't want Chistmas mentioned. Ya'll can go to..well, where there really ain't no Christmas.

[wpoppert]

Done. Thanks for providing this forum.

[OakRidgeStars]

Bump

[Mav]

tada.. done.
I'll repeat what others have said here... Thanks for providing this forum for us.

Merry Christmas (late);) and Happy New Year!

[mrjam2jab]

Done. (Paypal)

You should see if you can add a Paypal link as one of the payment options on your Donation page. Saves a step or two for the member.

Now...where's my shiny new badge?

[allingeneral]

Done. (Paypal)

You should see if you can add a Paypal link as one of the payment options on your Donation page. Saves a step or two for the member.

Now...where's my shiny new badge?

You've been badged! Thanks for your support!

I have a paypal link lying around here somewhere...I just can't find it right now. Will keep looking.

[Riana]

A handful of pennies tossed your way, Rick. Thank you for the forum.