Can You Help Support PF Research with a Donation?

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The discussion centers around the distribution of archive CDs for Physics Forums (PF), with the first batch being sent out soon. Participants express their eagerness to receive the PF2 archive CD, especially those who have donated. There are inquiries about international shipping costs for the CDs, with specific rates provided for the UK and Australia. The community has successfully raised about 77% of the funds needed for the upcoming year, and there is encouragement for continued donations to ensure PF's sustainability. Members discuss the importance of supporting the forum and express appreciation for Greg Bernhardt's efforts in managing it. The donation page has been updated with relevant information, and there are reminders about the benefits of donating, including receiving a CD. Overall, the thread emphasizes community support and the ongoing need for contributions to keep the forum operational.
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The first batch of archive cds will be sent out tomorrow (tuesday).

If you don't receive the cd within two weeks and you donated towards PF 3, please contact me.
 
:frown:
I really wanted a copy of the PF2 archive. I'll keep it and show my grand kiddies one day! (U know they'd be enthralled!)

Perhaps if I donated enough to also cover postage (which then would make that extra donation, not really a donation...but u know what i mean...)

Would that do?

Amaybe Pauly and I could throw in some money together, and we'll get one CD between us...
 
Wow GREAT !
So you have raised about 77% of what you need till next year.
So now PF is really far from trouble ... great !

(BTW, the little image on the left in the donation page is not showing, and Monique is written twice on the right).
 
Originally posted by Greg Bernhardt
Don't forget, with a $20 you'll receive a PF 2 archive cd. (US only, sorry) [/B]
I was counting on getting this CD. If I donate an extra 10/15 dollars, would it cover the extra expense of postage to the UK?
 
A few people outside the US have requested a CD. I will try to get an a shipping cost to the UK and Australia today.
 
I have the shipping cost for both the UK and AUS.

UK Airmail Letter Post, 2oz = $1.60 + $20 = $21.60min or 13.8074 GBP

AUS Airmail Letter Post, 2oz = $1.70 + $20 = $21.70min or 36.5537 AUD
 
Thanks Greg. Save me a copy, because I'll definitely be donating when I sort my finances out.
 
Me too...
 
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Greg, should the cheque or money order be payable to you or to Physics Forums?
 
  • #12
To me, if you make it out to Physics Forums, then I can't deposit it.
 
  • #14
If we don't get it and we try to contact you that means your out of the country right?
 
  • #16
(Me attempting to rally the "troops", ie. PF users)

Come on people, a little bit each and PF stays around for another year!

As Adam Sandler would say, "YOU CAN DO IT!"
 
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Greetings !

Greg, not that I really mind about the list
but I noticed that I disappeared from it and
the numbers somehow don't add up...:wink:
(Don't get me wrong though - I'm cool with it
either way... )

Live long and prosper.
 
  • #19
I'm sorry, but I must have missed something. You see, I would like to get a CD, but I don't know what address to mail a check to.
 
  • #20
It's all right here

https://www.physicsforums.com/misc/donate.html

:smile:
 
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Originally posted by Greg Bernhardt
It's all right here

https://www.physicsforums.com/misc/donate.html

:smile:

Thanks.
 
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As many of you I'm sure have noticed we have passed our yearly goal! :smile:

However, this is not the time to slow down donations. We have more years to pay off :frown:

Thanks all!
 
  • #23
The donation page has been updated. Keep donating!

https://www.physicsforums.com/misc/donate.html

Note: Address has changed
 
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in the meantime

is it possible to view pf2 online as well as it being possible to order the cd rom. I'd like to do both.
 
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Donation page has been updated

https://www.physicsforums.com/misc/donate.html

Don't forget, with a $20 donation you'll receive a PF 2 archive cd! Contains thousands of interesting past topics!
 
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Cool! We've got all of this year, and we're well on our way to getting next year payed off before it starts (that would be nice).

I'm not sure how many of the members I speek for when I say this, but I certainly wouldn't mind if Greg even ended up turning a little profit from this. After all, he came up with the concept, and did all the hard work to get it running (and still continues to work at making improvements). His creativity and effort have greatly improved my life, and if he ends up with some coffee money in his pocket as a result, I'd be perfectly cool with that.

What say the rest of you?
 
  • #29
WOW, i never realized just how much this costs to keep running, thanks a lot for doing this, you are as they say the man.
 
  • #30
Originally posted by Andy
WOW, i never realized just how much this costs to keep running, thanks a lot for doing this, you are as they say the man.

Not a problem! Keep participating and supporting PF and it will only improve.
 
  • #31
Originally posted by Greg Bernhardt
Keep participating and supporting PF and it will only improve.

Come on people, a little bit each and PF stays around for another year!

If every one of our 1700 members donated just $5, we'd be set for over 6 years! Think about how much PF means to you and how much it's worth to you and show your support!
 
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i couldn't get paypal to work i must have put my data in
twenty times, anyway i sent mine by pigeon post, will you
confirm recipt?
physics forum is the best thing since fire was discovered:smile:
 
  • #33
What does it cost to start up a forum like this?
 
  • #34
wolram I received your donation, thanks!

einsteinian77, depends on the demands of your forum.
 
  • #35
what if the demands are very similar to this site?
 
  • #37
Just a question, I like the long sleeve shirt. If I buy something from the Online store how much of it goes to the site? does cafe press get more.
 
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  • #38
Not a lot actually, $3 maybe. I am thinking of taking it down, but by all means buy a shirt. I have three :smile:
 
  • #39
Donations are still more than welcome. But something that will take 3 seconds that everyone here can do is simply click the banner at the top once or twice a day when you visit. It really helps a lot and I'm hoping it can fund PF completely at some point. Thanks all! :)
 
  • #40
Sure Greg We will do :wink:
 

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