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  1. March 19th, 2018, 04:11 PM #21
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    When people pay for something they have higher expectations than when it's free. Insults to one's generation, verbal kicks being declared as helpful advice, declarations that there's no thing called grammar, and the like will make meeting that monthly fundraising goal more difficult, in my opinion.
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  2. March 25th, 2018, 08:52 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack of all trades View Post
    When people pay for something they have higher expectations than when it's free. Insults to one's generation, verbal kicks being declared as helpful advice, declarations that there's no thing called grammar, and the like will make meeting that monthly fundraising goal more difficult, in my opinion.
    Jack, there are substantial costs involved in running a forum the size of WF. And I mean substantial. So by asking our members help it means WF can continue. You enjoy 'free' thanks to the generosity of other members (Friends of WF). You are entitled to your opinion and there as many opinions as there are people. And, if I recall correctly, you are free with your opinions across the forum whether other members agree with them or not. If you want to debate this further, please send me a PM.
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  3. March 25th, 2018, 09:12 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Istine View Post
    Sorry to hear that.
    I'm wondering if there is a piggy bank version somewhere online. I just know Pip would love that.
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  4. March 25th, 2018, 12:05 PM #24
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    I realise that this forum has been ad-free until now. Is there a possibility of that changing? If it does, hopefully it won't be like some sites where loading times increase exponentially and video sounds are switched on by default. I do wish I were better placed financially as it wouldn't be an issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Istine View Post
    I realise that this forum has been ad-free until now. Is there a possibility of that changing? If it does, hopefully it won't be like some sites where loading times increase exponentially and video sounds are switched on by default. I do wish I were better placed financially as it wouldn't be an issue.
    We don't want that scenario either, phil.
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    To compare with pure imagination.
    Living there you’ll be free
    If you truly wish to be.~ Willy Wonka
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  6. March 25th, 2018, 03:50 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack of all trades View Post
    When people pay for something they have higher expectations than when it's free. Insults to one's generation, verbal kicks being declared as helpful advice, declarations that there's no thing called grammar, and the like will make meeting that monthly fundraising goal more difficult, in my opinion.
    I'm sorry Joat,
    I totally disagree with that.
    I would like to think that what you're describing there is honest unbiased appraisal.
    If i post a comment on a "WIP", LOOK! I'm a reader that's all, and i can only tell how i feel, as a READER, giving/offering feedback. Hoping to learn and grow here. So please, tell me where i'm going wrong.

    Me? I'm just a fly on the wall.

    Look! I'm trying, okay?

    One can but dream, if only i had dared.

    "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong" Mahatma Gandhi.
    Alas, i am weak.

    I must find a way to Eastbourne and i so wish that i could dance.
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  7. March 29th, 2018, 04:06 PM #27
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    Bumping this in the hope someone(s) will stump up the final $10 for this month. Pretty broke myself but managed a derisory contribution earlier in March.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neetu View Post
    Can I make a donation of $5??Or is that amount too small?
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    Through the donation link that comes up on the first page?
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