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Hey laffen, i know this will murder your pride but check out this link
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/
12/12/tech.panhandling.reut/index.html
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[ This Message was edited by: laffen on 2002-12-13 11:52 ]
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Posted: 2002-12-13 11:43:00
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@mnemonic
I don't think the rates at the current hosting company is too expensive. The rate will be much lower the forthcoming next three months. The problem was that I subscribed to a 160GB per month deal in March, but was using nearly 300GB in October and November. I was stuck with the old contract and it's the overusage that stands for the most expenses. They have announced a lower rate for Jan-March, but I will have to change the subscribtion to cover the rise in traffic to a more expensive one. Probably 320GB, which is the next level of subscription.
@all
I've received several type of solution on how Esato can stay alive. Some of them are quite interesting. If I get over the current financial situation, I think Esato will manage fine in the future. Some ideas that have been discussed is to offer the members that have contributed something extra. Maybe some added functionality to the forum: PM from WAP, a P800 version (forum optimized for P800/7650 models), upload of images, VIP avatar etc.
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Posted: 2002-12-13 11:43:00
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Why is it that you have taken off the access to all the greyscale logos? This isn't very fare... T68/T68i users get to continue browsing... but we can't. Whats the go? Whats fare is fare... both should be taken off.
I am aware you are just trying to get the bandwidth down... but...
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Posted: 2002-12-13 11:49:00
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@baileynash
Huu? I haven't only taken off the access to the greyscale logos. Both colour and greyscale are down from time to time. It's just a reminder to the ones browsing those parts of Esato that it is time to make a difference.
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Posted: 2002-12-13 11:57:00
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been using this site for a while (since i got my t68m in feb) but not needed to post before. soon as pay day comes i will donate. Good luck.
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Posted: 2002-12-13 15:33:00
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On 2002-12-12 22:45, laffen wrote:
my experience is that new members don't search before they post. They don't even read the FAQ. You should see the number of emails I receive every day about very simple issues. Many of them could be avoided if people read the FAQ before mailing me. And the job to go through the 15216 topics and categorize these is huge.
It's just a small suggestion to help:
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=7717&forum=19#post162343
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Posted: 2002-12-13 16:08:00
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On 2002-12-12 22:45, laffen wrote:
I have been thinking of splitting the site in two. Something howardchui has done to his site. But because many visitors using search engines find this site with search keyword like "T68i themes", "free ericsson logos"
This rather large page shows how people find this site from Google today. What I am trying to say is that many people find Esato because they search for themes, logos etc. and then finally ends up in the forum.
I found the site by altavista... For a month I only used the site for the logos but then I realised the posts and now I'm an addict... There are some guys in my school who use this site only for the logos...
PS: Sorry I can't donate because Turkey isn't listed in PayPal and I'm only 15... I will try to donate from my pocket money as soon as I find a way to send it...
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Posted: 2002-12-13 16:37:00
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It's only a short term solution, but anything helps.
Anybody can support Esato and it won't cost them anything other than a little bit of their time.
In association with Commission Junction eBay are offering $4.50 for every new account created as a result of a lead from a banner. The account won't cost anybody anything, and they don't have to use it.
There are 11020 users on the Esato forums. If only 25% of those users sign up, that's $12397.50
That should short cash flow out!
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Posted: 2002-12-13 17:30:00
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@xmob
I think it's a great idea. I've been meaning to set up an eBay account. I've recently used my friend's account to make 4 transactions, so I think it's a good time to have my own. It would be sweet if Esato could benefit from new eBay account sign-ups.
However, Esato still needs more ca$h for the shot term, before it recieves any proceeds from the eBay campaign.
That means that more users who take advantage of this wonderful free site have to show their support and donate something today!
Keep it going people. Don't let those donations dry up. It's time to step up and support your community.
T68iFan
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Posted: 2002-12-13 18:45:00
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my gran used to say you can find something positive out of any situation (in fact, she probably still does, i just haven't spoken to her in a while).
it's taken a while, but i've just realised that all the 7210 users have stopped whining on for their own avatar. so gran's right again.
btw, like the snow laffen. only just noticed it!
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Posted: 2002-12-13 19:02:00
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