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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 40222 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject: The 2008 LakersGround Donation Drive - $4,065 Raised! New Server Ordered! |
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As you all are painfully aware, LG has outgrown its server. While the current server has helped us handle double the traffic we were previously able to support, it obviously can't handle the load we have now.
When I took over the site a few weeks back, my first goal was to raise the ad revenues so that we could upgrade our server and fine tune the back end. I've put a lot of work in trying to optimize the ad side and we also have a redesign coming up that will help.
But the day that the Gasol trade went down, it was clear we couldn't wait any longer. On off days we are seeing double the traffic we previously were.
So, we've done some research into the type of new server we would like and are asking the LG community to help out with donations. We've hooked up with the Amazon Honor System -- a longtime web service that allows users to donate to web sites that they enjoy. We have set a goal to raise $3,500 for the server and associated costs with shipping and set up.
The max amount you can contribute is $50 per donation. If you'd like to contribute more, contact me. However, it would be nice to spread the donations among many of us instead of a few. Anything you can contribute will be much appreciated.
We've got some exciting times ahead and we would like to have a site and a server that can be there for you when you want to get on LG the most.
Through this system, you have the option of donating anonymously or letting us know. Contribute to LG here:
http://www.amazon.com/paypage/P2RVRGD8BSHUD2
Thank you for your support!
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lakersfreak Franchise Player
Joined: 11 Apr 2001 Posts: 12389 Location: Riverside Rescue
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Forget carbon, reduce your government footprint |
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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KOBE 2.0 Franchise Player
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 15287 Location: Los Angeles, California
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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I'm planning on donating $200 sometime in the next few weeks I will let you guys know. |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 40222 Location: O.C.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, 2.0.
Hopefully, we can get a bunch of people to chip in here so we can get a kick-ass set up finally. |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
Joined: 12 Apr 2002 Posts: 17153
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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I owe a couple bets (on the "charity" thread) - I'll pay them right now. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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minorbravo Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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I like this site, I plan on donating in a few weeks.
There are 261 people on this site right now, if each person donated $15 bucks. We would reach our goal! _________________ The only thing standing between me and greatness, is me.
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REPPIN 818 Star Player
Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 5251
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry I can't donate, otherwise I would. Perhaps when I get a job this summer?
Anyways, 50 bucks in 30 minutes.. pretty good but that's a LONG way from 3,500.
How many members do we have on here? And is there a way to know how many of those are active? |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 52710 Location: Making a safety stop at 15 feet.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: The 2008 LakersGround Donation Drive |
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DancingBarry wrote: | We've got some exciting times ahead and we would like to have a site and a server that can be there for you when you want to get on LG the most.
Through this system, you have the option of donating anonymously or letting us know. Contribute to LG here:
http://www.amazon.com/paypage/P2RVRGD8BSHUD2
Thank you for your support! |
Cool deal!
Considering I was on that was vocally complaining about the state of the current server in User Forum, I should nut up and donate . . . and I will . . . GLADLY!
Come on LGers! . . . let's get 'er done! _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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SweetP Star Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 6054 Location: My own little piece of reality
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in. I enjoy this site so much, happy to help out. And I want LG to be up and running smoothly when the Lakers go all the way... _________________ “There is always light if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it.” --Amanda Gorman |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Dr. Laker wrote: | I owe a couple bets (on the "charity" thread) - I'll pay them right now. |
Just paid. My 25.00 took it up to 276.00 _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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I will kick in another 25.00 if you will ban the user I designate for three days.
(That could turn into a great fundraiser - Buy A Ban and Ban Insurance). _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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20,000 Retired Number
Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 29999 Location: Likely nowhere near you
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Why do I get the feeling pokoy and Larry Coon are just piling up the cash so they can go out on an all-night bender in Mexico?
_________________ Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying...'I will try again tomorrow.' |
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rchanou Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 5463 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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I will gladly donate. |
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Alpha Moderator
Joined: 07 Jul 2002 Posts: 25155 Location: hawaii
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Dr. Laker wrote: | I will kick in another 25.00 if you will ban the user I designate for three days.
(That could turn into a great fundraiser - Buy A Ban and Ban Insurance). |
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Prometheus8 Star Player
Joined: 15 Oct 2002 Posts: 1851
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Happy to donate $50 to the site. Your great recaps alone are more than worth it DB. Thanks for all your hard work. - Dennis S. _________________ "Every time he got an offensive rebound, it was deflating," Hornets coach Monty Williams said ... "I thought Bynum decided the series. He was that good."
"...one of the most valuable players in the league…"– Phil Jackson about Ron Artest in 2005 |
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non-player zealot Franchise Player
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 21365
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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KOBE 2.0 wrote: | I'm planning on donating $200 sometime in the next few weeks I will let you guys know. |
When Mom calls Visa, she's going to say, "I have a $200 payment here to a Dancing Barry. Who the hell is Dancing Barry?" |
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Jeffs Retired Number
Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Posts: 25274
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Alpha wrote: | Dr. Laker wrote: | I will kick in another 25.00 if you will ban the user I designate for three days.
(That could turn into a great fundraiser - Buy A Ban and Ban Insurance). |
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How about I donate $100 to be mod for a day? That'd definitely be an interesting day!
I'll toss in my $50 when I get a chance in the next few days. Thanks for all your time and hard work, DB! _________________ Jeffs
I feel like I just watched someone TRULY give 100%. Not the BS I'm-gonna-give-a-110%-just-like-everyone-else-says platitudes, but someone that went until he just....broke. - GT |
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- Sean - Star Player
Joined: 23 Apr 2002 Posts: 7339 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Done. |
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DancingBarry Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like we are closing in on 15% of our goal after a couple of hours. |
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lakez34 Star Player
Joined: 24 Apr 2001 Posts: 6131
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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If there's anyway, you may want to get the running total on the top of LG.
People are always more inspired to donate when others have, and they can visually see that. |
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dna. Star Player
Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 4529 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Count me in.
Thanks to all the staff and all the contributing members for your time and dedication.
I hope this new server kicks ass because we are about to be riding high as NBA champs and the bandwagon will be busting at the seams.
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Hal Starting Rotation
Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 277 Location: New York City
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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$3500 for a new server? That's a lot of server. What are we running on right now?
I recently had a donation drive for my site... someone ended up donating a whole new server. |
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dna. Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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lakez34 wrote: | If there's anyway, you may want to get the running total on the top of LG.
People are always more inspired to donate when others have, and they can visually see that. |
Agreed. That would be cool and would likely help raise awareness in case people don't bother to read the sticky. |
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DaMuleRules Retired Number
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 52710 Location: Making a safety stop at 15 feet.
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Hal wrote: | $3500 for a new server? That's a lot of server. What are we running on right now?
I recently had a donation drive for my site... someone ended up donating a whole new server. |
Hal . . . Open the Pod Bay doors. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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