[Sunderland 4ever]

ATRL seems quite faster than on previous days.

- The page is loading normally.
- The post editing option takes about 1 to 3 seconds to load, which is very good.

I don't know if donations are working but I'm just glad the page is back to normal here. Keep up the good work Josephs!

[josephs911]

Originally posted by Kworb

Shouldn't the ads cover the costs? I guess everyone blocks or ignores them.

I started a $10/month donation.

Yeah, so I am actually working on that. I havent quite decide what will happen. But it will either be a nice size notice on the top of the page, or Box that everytime you go to the site the 1st time for like 15 minutes a box will appear in the middle suggesting for you to unblock the ads.

[josephs911]

ATRL has enlisted the help of a professional server technician, we need your help now. If you can donate please donate now!

Along side new hardware I have hired a professional server technician that deals exclusively with the software that runs on our forums. He will be optimizing the server to perform most efficiently. This does pose one problem, this service doesn't come cheap. So I am asking everyone who can, donate any amount you can. The combination of optimizing the server and possibly a change in hardware is going to provide the best possible experience for all ATRL users.

Also I have been working on a membership plus, that will cost a fixed amount of money for 6 months, or 1 year. The features of this are still being ironed out but it will be good. Right now if you donate, I will double your time you receive your membership plus. Even if you donate at least $5 right now you will be guaranteed 6 months of ATRL membership plus (still working on the name too). One feature I can say that will be in it is going to be Name Changes.

[Lipton]

Joe, I'm so proud of you.

[JonnyϟLightning]

[Knix]

Sounds good.

[RatedG²]

I'm so proud

*rumages purse for loose change*

[fabian_phipps]

How much would you need in total? (estimate)

[josephs911]

Originally posted by fabian_phipps

How much would you need in total? (estimate)

Right now we are about $200 short of paying for the professional, depending on what he says we may or may not need more powerful hardware. I have not yet ordered the hardware as I am waiting for his opinion on the matter.

I dont expect to get that much but maybe half of it (hopefully), and I am still with me kicking in a nice chunk of it too (which I dont mind at all.)

[foxaylove]

Joe, does Fanity pay us per click when it comes to their ads? Cause you know we can hold a mass "clicking" party to get some money out of them if need be.

[WillingtonHH]

pulling my credit card out..

[WillingtonHH]

I hope my 10 dollars helps

[BoyOnBoy Wonder]

Thanks Joe!

[Swaggie]

Originally posted by foxaylove

Joe, does Fanity pay us per click when it comes to their ads? Cause you know we can hold a mass "clicking" party to get some money out of them if need be.

Right?
Lemme see what I can do.

[Drais.]

Great. Just donated.

Will be donating regularly.

[Deuces]

I'm broke. I'll donate as soon as I get some cash. Good job.

[Human Nature]

I'm also broke, but whenever I can get some cash, I'll donate!

[Rigalo]

I wanna donate. Is it paypal?

[Porygon2z]

omg! so sad I cannot donate right now, UABC got me spending like crazy

[Georges]

If fanity provides some good money by click, i'll get double-clicking software