Topic: Dynaverse.Net needs your help (Read 20858 times)

FA Frey XC · « **on:** February 10, 2005, 10:08:33 pm »

Greetings.

The Dynaverse Gaming Association, the non profit organization that runs, governs, and is responsible for providing the funding for D.Net, is asking for donations to continue to support Dynaverse.Net and the DGA in our endeavors. Let me make this clear NOW - this isn't REQUIRED. Dynaverse.Net will continue to operate and run without any donations - but we won't be able to grow.

You can simply donate to the Dynaverse.Net improvement fund, or you can donate to the DGA and become a member. You can also donate to the DGA and become a member with the right to VOTE at DGA meetings on items presented to the Board of Directors. You can donate HERE - this is also the location where you can donate to the Dynaverse.Net Tsunami Relief Fund.

As you all know, Dynaverse.Net runs entirely on volunteers. Ultimately, the DGA (Dynaverse Gaming Association) runs and administers Dynaverse.Net, and that means everyone that's an Admin, Officer of the DGA, Moderator, MySQL engineer, Webmaster, or otherwise has done this all of their own accord, and on their own time. There's a lot of people who work very hard here to maintain and make this a comfortable and continual place for our community. We're running over 4 million hits a month, with an average of 10 GB of traffic a day. As we don't have to pay for the bandwidth, we're blessed there.

I shoulder the bills on the equipment entirely. Currently we've got two servers that'll function as a core comms servers. These machines are perfect for that role, and we've gotten everything placed right where it needs to be. What we need now is to upgrade, or to get a new server. Recent tests conducted by DieHard, Dizzy, and Bonk have shown the need for a good, current machine to run campaigns on. As well, we've got to upgrade some core components of the network to ensure that the bandwidth we utilize is utlized as well as possible.

I've been running websites for the communtiy for almost 10 years. XenoCorp has been a very active Fleet in our community, and when I learned of Taldren's demise I made it my personal crusade to make sure we had a place where we could all transition to. We've been running the Directory servers now for over a year, and we've hosted numerous EAW, OP AND SFC3 campaign servers for the community and never asked for a dime - but that's because we never had to before. Please help us if you can.

Regarding the membership to the DGA -

A $10 donation will qualify you for a 1 year membership in which you will be entitled to list that you are a member in your signature, get a monthly newsletter, and you will be notified of meetings and will be able to attend.

A $20 donation will qualify you for a 1 year voting membership in the DGA. The Board of Directors will put forth votes regarding official DGA business, and you will be able to help determine the outcome.

Please notate in the "Enter your custom message" section if you are donating to become a member of the DGA. You can view the documents of the DGA, including our Declaration of Incorporation and non profit status at the Dynaverse.Net ftp site. Anonymous access is, of course, allowed. We're moving stuff up to public access as we receive it, and as we can get it up there.

ftp://ftp.dynaverse.net/DGA/

We thank you all for the opportunity to serve you, and we look forward to many more years of fun !

Thank you - it's because of YOU we all do what we do!

Regards,

toasty0 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2005, 10:23:17 pm »

I am now a voting member with my $20 donation.

Jerry

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2005, 09:18:41 am »

Welcome aboard, Toasty O !!

Also,you can send your donations to:

Dynaverse Gaming Association,
CO: Jef"Frey" R. M. Petermeier
2918 Lakewood Dr.
Garland, TX. 75042

Please don't send cash, money order or personal check is fine. As we don't have a bank account in the DGA's name yet (we're waiting for the paperwork from the Secretary of State here in Texas), you can make it out to me.

All donations will be recorded and displayed on the DGA website, which ANN, the original TALDREN Forums Admin, has graciously volunteered to design and implement.

Again, thank you for your support.

Jack Morris · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2005, 09:38:31 am »

Hey Frey, I did not know you were a TX boy!

Count me in for 20 my man! I'll have a check sent from my Scottrade acct.

Strafer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2005, 09:49:35 am »

Quote from: Jack Morris on February 11, 2005, 09:38:31 am

Hey Frey, I did not know you were a TX boy! Count me in for 20 my man! I'll have a check sent from my Scottrade acct.

Actually he's from Iowa he just works in outer TX.

*runs*

FPF-DieHard · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2005, 09:51:24 am »

Will $100 get me 5 votes?

Strafer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:00:57 am »

Quote from: FPF-DieHard on February 11, 2005, 09:51:24 am

Will $100 get me 5 votes?

I smell a hostile takeover...

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:29:32 am »

Die Hard, $100 won't get you 5 votes, but it will certainly get you a special place in my heart.

<snicker>

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2005, 11:02:33 am »

20 credits....on the way.

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2005, 11:15:43 am »

Ain't capitalism grand!!

Count me in. I'll just make it out to cash.

GDA-Agave · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2005, 12:05:16 pm »

$ 30.00 sent.

Please consider this my request to be a voting member.

I hope this helps.

Jeff Brodmerkel
aka Agave

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2005, 02:36:18 pm »

Thanks everyone!

If you are donating for the Membership with Voting rights, please email me the following information if it's not included with your donation:

Real Name:
Handle:
Address:
Email:
Phone: (optional but preferred for verification purposes)

Once I've received this information I'll add you to the access list / distribution lists.

IAF Lyrkiller · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2005, 02:58:07 pm »

Hey Frey, since I am IN Dallas can i just drop off the $20, or do I have to follow what you say...

Just asking...

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2005, 03:16:48 pm »

Heh you are welcomed to give me a call or just drop it in the mail

likkerpig · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2005, 03:21:48 pm »

what does 20 in yankee greenbacks equal in canuck peso's? I'm figuring about 26?
Hey, does membership mean I can't get banned?

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2005, 03:47:31 pm »

Quote from: likkerpig on February 11, 2005, 03:21:48 pm

what does 20 in yankee greenbacks equal in canuck peso's? I'm figuring about 26?
Hey, does membership mean I can't get banned?

ROFLMAO !!

Capt. Mike · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2005, 03:54:23 pm »

Just sent $25.00 out to you through PayPal (much easier that way).

Take care

Mike

Musashi NCC-BR549 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2005, 04:21:46 pm »

[Mush stands .... clears throat ... makes speech....]

"Done! + .... Now,.... anything that you guys agree on is fine with me. I don't plan on voting on anything .... uh ... unless we are voting to ban ME. In that case, I vote that we keep me and make a motion that we ban J'inn or Sethan or Fedman or Stephen or Dracho or theJudge or E_Looky or EZkill or (insert random word here) Jon or Bear or that annoying Dizzy Dude or Barabbas or OtoastyO or Jack or S'Raek or Carney or Shadow or Ace or that Khalee guy or Sethan or Fedman or J'inn or somebody else. Thank you."

[Mush sits back down....]

[Mush stands back up ....]

... or PuddleO or Superman or Scipio or Dragoon or Sky or Raven or Dallas or Void or Mat or Mike or SightFer or Ratboy or one of those pesky Canadians .... lets keep the Brits, though. I like it when they "wanker" somebody .... or Sethan or J'inn or Fedman or Fedman .... Did I mention Fedman?

.... or Rondo ... yeah, Rondo has to go before I do ..... or Stumpy .... that's it! Stumpy! .... or, of course, Fedman ... or ...

Mush the Long Winded Speechmaker

likkerpig · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2005, 04:26:51 pm »

Quote from: FA_Frey_XC on February 11, 2005, 03:47:31 pm

Quote from: likkerpig on February 11, 2005, 03:21:48 pm
what does 20 in yankee greenbacks equal in canuck peso's? I'm figuring about 26?
Hey, does membership mean I can't get banned?

ROFLMAO !!

Heh, figured as much... don't hurt to try!
Check will be in the mail next payday.

stoneyface · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2005, 06:58:12 pm »

$25 creds thru paypal on their way bro!

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2005, 09:16:28 pm »

Stoney - coming from you - OMG dude, thanks

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2005, 09:21:58 pm »

Also sent through pay pal.

Rod ONeal · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2005, 11:46:20 pm »

Count me in too. (The rent here's pretty cheap.

)

Green · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2005, 12:07:31 am »

Quote from: FA_Frey_XC on February 11, 2005, 09:18:41 am

Welcome aboard, Toasty O !!

Also,you can send your donations to:

Dynaverse Gaming Association,
CO: Jef"Frey" R. M. Petermeier
2918 Lakewood Dr.
Garland, TX. 75042

Please don't send cash, money order or personal check is fine. As we don't have a bank account in the DGA's name yet (we're waiting for the paperwork from the Secretary of State here in Texas), you can make it out to me.

All donations will be recorded and displayed on the DGA website, which ANN, the original TALDREN Forums Admin, has graciously volunteered to design and implement.

Again, thank you for your support.

Okay, my bad. Got to learn to scroll down before sending a PM.

Check enroute.

IndyShark · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2005, 06:28:52 pm »

I support DGA with great pleasure! You guys are great.

Count me in as a voting member for $20

Wilfbrim · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2005, 04:10:03 am »

As you can probably tell by my lack of any avatar or other material, I do not do a whole lot of SFC gaming these days, but I have been around since SFC1 came out. I have lived on the fringes while working on an IT degree and am finishing up, and also have begun to learn the wonders of Lightwave 8 3D use. I have appreciated all the efforts I have seen over the years by those who are dedicated to the SFC worlds, and was just mulling through some web sites when I saw your post. I am glad to send you $20.00 to help in your efforts. I hope to actually be able to spend some time with SFC3 again, soon, but wanted to let all of you know there is a group of people who support your efforts, even if not directly involved these days. Keep up the good work Admiral.

Wilf Brim (was always an extra in red shirt...)

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2005, 08:41:02 am »

Quote from: Wilfbrim on February 13, 2005, 04:10:03 am

As you can probably tell by my lack of any avatar or other material, I do not do a whole lot of SFC gaming these days, but I have been around since SFC1 came out. I have lived on the fringes while working on an IT degree and am finishing up, and also have begun to learn the wonders of Lightwave 8 3D use. I have appreciated all the efforts I have seen over the years by those who are dedicated to the SFC worlds, and was just mulling through some web sites when I saw your post. I am glad to send you $20.00 to help in your efforts. I hope to actually be able to spend some time with SFC3 again, soon, but wanted to let all of you know there is a group of people who support your efforts, even if not directly involved these days. Keep up the good work Admiral.

Wilf Brim (was always an extra in red shirt...)

Worth your first pos K!

Wraith 413 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2005, 09:26:06 pm »

Count me in,Frey. I'll have a $20 check in the mail tomorrow.

Wraith 413

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #28 on:** February 14, 2005, 09:44:26 am »

Thank you EVERYONE.

It is very much appreciated !!

OlBuzzard · « **Reply #29 on:** February 14, 2005, 11:51:04 am »

Hey buddy ...

get a hold of my son...

NO ! NO! NO! NO! .. not by the neck .. You know what I mean!

I'll give him at lest $20 .. and any more I can scrape up. I think you 2 can work out the best way to transfer the funds !

KAT J'inn · « **Reply #30 on:** February 14, 2005, 10:20:45 pm »

Okay lets talk here . . .

I expect something for my money. As for what has been offered. UNACCEPTABLE!!

I demand . . .

1) LIFETIME Tech support help with my computer. Frey just give me your phone number via PM.

2) LIFETIME Tech support help for everything else electric that I may even touch. (That includes various toys of the spicy nature)

3) LIFETIME free pass to be a flaming arse on these forums.

Thank you.

And since I already know that these demands are reasonable . . . I'm mailing a $50.00 check to you ASAP.

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2005, 04:06:58 pm »

Quote from: J'inn on February 14, 2005, 10:20:45 pm

Okay lets talk here . . .

I expect something for my money. As for what has been offered. UNACCEPTABLE!!

I demand . . .

1) LIFETIME Tech support help with my computer. Frey just give me your phone number via PM.

Sure, J'inn ! The #'s 1-888-736-6887 (I - LUVS-DONUTS) Go ahead, dial it, we're live and waiting for your call!

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2) LIFETIME Tech support help for everything else electric that I may even touch. (That includes various toys of the spicy nature)

Please direct your questions to the above aforementioned phone number.

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3) LIFETIME free pass to be a flaming arse on these forums.

Ummm wait a minute. Crimmy? I thought you said we already.... OH ahem.

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Thank you.

And since I already know that these demands are reasonable . . . I'm mailing a $50.00 check to you ASAP.

I'll be forwarding it to the XenoCorp Legal / Anti-Terrorism Department when it arrives.

Thanks J'inn!

Strafer · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2005, 04:15:44 pm »

... 1-LUV-SDO-NUTS ...
Matsukasi does your support?..

Captain Pierce · « **Reply #33 on:** February 16, 2005, 06:05:15 pm »

I PayPal'd $20 last Friday, but I'm not particularly worried about voting or anything.

GDA-Agave · « **Reply #34 on:** February 20, 2005, 10:54:34 pm »

Quote from: J'inn on February 14, 2005, 10:20:45 pm

Okay lets talk here . . .

I expect something for my money. As for what has been offered. UNACCEPTABLE!!

I demand . . .

2) LIFETIME Tech support help for everything else electric that I may even touch. (That includes various toys of the spicy nature)

I believe Kroma gonna take care of this one for ya J'inn. I've already sent him a PM and he'll be contacting you soon.

No need to thank me. I understand you'll be a little overwhelmed by my kindness.

bbarr97 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 22, 2005, 10:09:24 am »

Frey,

Just sent ya 20 bucks for everything you have done for the community and for all the help and space you have provided me. I am still working slowly but surely towards the site which ended up needing a rewrite. Thanks again!

bbarr97

Reptor · « **Reply #36 on:** February 28, 2005, 06:11:55 am »

Hey everyone! Been awhile since I've been here. I've been away wrapping up a novel I have wrote.

I was wondering if I can auction off one of 3 original oil paintings (16" x 20" Thu11 ISC or Hydran) I did for a 'how-to' oil paint starships book I made with the proceeds going to Dynaverse.net. I can mail the painting to Frey and he can handle it if he'd like. I don't have paypal and have never auctioned before. We'll figure something out.

I also offer the proceeds of any sales of the starship book itself to Dynaverse.net (havn't sold any yet). I believe there's a $4 markup for each book (I'll double check), so each copy sold will yield $4 that I'd be happy to send to ya (monthly or something, if over $20). I'll update the book description with a note about the proceeds going to Dynaverse.net.

A free pdf preview of the entire book (Merged Centuries Starship Edition) can be seen at http://www.lulu.com/mergedcenturies and the printed full color book can be ordered there. It came out quite nice.

As I'm wrapping up on my novel, I can get back to flying. Of all the games I've bought, only SFC-OP has stayed on my HD with continual enjoyment. I'd be happy to help out any way I can.

Jim (Reptor) Hurst
http://embark.to/paint

Edited: Frey, yeah it's a $4 markup for the printed version. An alternative can be for you to open your own storefront and place the book yourself. All you'll need is the pdf and the front and back cover, then you'll have direct access to the sales. Let me know.

T' Kang · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2005, 08:10:19 am »

I have been out of touch for a while. Hope the $ helps.

toasty0 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 07, 2005, 09:27:12 am »

Anyword on how the DGA voting member's forum is coming along?

Jerry

Strayy · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2005, 09:00:35 pm »

Strayy's Tavern cordially offers a case of Romulan ale.. and 30 credits.... keep up the good work!

gilderan · « **Reply #40 on:** March 10, 2005, 03:24:29 am »

I have just donated USD 100 (and I really cant afford it just now) as I just love this game and really think that this site best represents the community.

So do I get sexual favours now or what <read geek needs a life> LOL

gilderan · « **Reply #41 on:** March 10, 2005, 03:28:54 am »

ah btw - can anyone get me SFC-OP as I cannot get a copy here in Australia? Amazon wont deliver this stuff to me here!

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #42 on:** March 16, 2005, 04:31:02 pm »

G'

Look for an announcement soon regarding being able to get a legitamite copy of OP with a unique key from right here @ D.Net

Toasty, we're working on that - unfortunately with the newest forums update we've encountered some problems with child forum creation, and are waiting on SMF to get back to us on a quick fix.

I will be getting the mailing list, contact lists and the like together. As a DGA Voting member, you'll all have the option to either have your own DGA email address, or just be included in the distribution lists for the DGA. Except to see some test emails coming out sometime this weekend.

Regards,

Age · « **Reply #43 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:07:35 pm »

Sound good Frey.I would like to help you out but I work at a non profit jop and you know what that means.

Ravok · « **Reply #44 on:** April 07, 2005, 01:50:58 am »

Quote from: Age on March 16, 2005, 05:07:35 pm

Sound good Frey.I would like to help you out but I work at a non profit jop and you know what that means.

It means you have to give your donation to a friend to be donated for you.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Ravok · « **Reply #45 on:** April 09, 2005, 11:34:55 am »

Do you guys take credit cards? I really don't like sending Checks in the mail ( Had sombody steal one from my mail box alter it and cause me greif to no end.).

And i don't know what Pay-Pal is and do not trust them.

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #46 on:** April 09, 2005, 02:21:32 pm »

Quote from: Ravok on April 09, 2005, 11:34:55 am

Do you guys take credit cards? I really don't like sending Checks in the mail ( Had sombody steal one from my mail box alter it and cause me greif to no end.).

And i don't know what Pay-Pal is and do not trust them.

Pay pal is used for most E-bay transactions...they are legit...

Another safe option would be a money order

vsftie · « **Reply #47 on:** April 29, 2005, 01:35:31 pm »

hey all its tie whazzzzzzzzzzzzzzz up. i see we need funds ? im on it frey. pay pal no probs

vsftie · « **Reply #48 on:** April 29, 2005, 01:41:35 pm »

ok 50 bucks on its way. so what does that get me agian ? hot bath and what lol

Sirgod · « **Reply #49 on:** June 21, 2005, 11:19:08 pm »

Quote from: vsftie on April 29, 2005, 01:41:35 pm

ok 50 bucks on its way. so what does that get me agian ? hot bath and what lol

Nick, You rock man. you get a Personal Mental Message from the girls of E3 next year. Just bring your uncanny mind with you.

Stephen

toasty0 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 14, 2005, 10:46:30 am »

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 14, 2005, 11:16:16 am »

Quote from: KAT J'inn on February 14, 2005, 10:20:45 pm

Okay lets talk here . . .

I expect something for my money. As for what has been offered. UNACCEPTABLE!!

I demand . . .

1) LIFETIME Tech support help with my computer. Frey just give me your phone number via PM.

2) LIFETIME Tech support help for everything else electric that I may even touch. (That includes various toys of the spicy nature)

3) LIFETIME free pass to be a flaming arse on these forums.

Thank you.

And since I already know that these demands are reasonable . . . I'm mailing a $50.00 check to you ASAP.

Ppppphhhhhttttttt.................

What gives here? Hey Frey, why not charge a buck just to log on?

Anyone looking for a free lunch, go home to your Momma.

Where's the Pay Pal link?

Bonk · « **Reply #52 on:** August 14, 2005, 11:28:13 am »

Quote from: Fedman on August 14, 2005, 11:16:16 am

Where's the Pay Pal link?

At the bottom of this page:

http://www.dynaverse.net/v2/dga_tsunami_relief_fund.php

(..going to ask Frey about updating/retitling that page...)

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 14, 2005, 11:34:11 am »

Quote from: Bonk on August 14, 2005, 11:28:13 am

Quote from: Fedman on August 14, 2005, 11:16:16 am
Where's the Pay Pal link?

At the bottom of this page:

http://www.dynaverse.net/v2/dga_tsunami_relief_fund.php

(..going to ask Frey about updating/retitling that page...)

Excellent.

Thanks Bonk.

Bonk · « **Reply #54 on:** August 15, 2005, 07:57:18 pm »

Old page removed - updated donations page in place here:
http://www.dynaverse.net/v2/dga_dnet_donations.php
(also linked on the front page menu under links)

toasty0 · « **Reply #55 on:** September 16, 2005, 09:57:45 am »

Quote from: FA_Frey_XC on February 11, 2005, 09:18:41 am

Welcome aboard, Toasty O !!

Also,you can send your donations to:

Dynaverse Gaming Association,
CO: Jef"Frey" R. M. Petermeier
2918 Lakewood Dr.
Garland, TX. 75042

Please don't send cash, money order or personal check is fine. As we don't have a bank account in the DGA's name yet (we're waiting for the paperwork from the Secretary of State here in Texas), you can make it out to me.

All donations will be recorded and displayed on the DGA website, which ANN, the original TALDREN Forums Admin, has graciously volunteered to design and implement.

Again, thank you for your support.

BUMP

toasty0 · « **Reply #56 on:** September 18, 2005, 10:27:19 am »

Frey--

What's the Dynanet/DGA EIN?

GE-Raven · « **Reply #57 on:** November 09, 2005, 03:07:02 pm »

Finally put my money where my mouth has been for quite sometime (after checking into the status of the group). Looking forward to all the perks... LOL

GE-Raven

Strayy · « **Reply #58 on:** April 15, 2006, 03:25:50 am »

Sorry it's late, but Strayy's Tavern contributes $50.00 and another case of Romulan Ale... keep up the good work!!!!

Strayy

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