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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
I am posting on behalf to the moderation team for rec.ponds.moderated
to invite all rpm posters to help fund the moderation software for the group. It costs $360 per year to rent the ReadyStump software that is used to moderate posts to RPM. The 2007 cost was covered by donations and it is time to collect money to cover 2008. All RPM posters and visitors are invited to contribute toward the cost of moderation. You can make donations in two ways: 1. by PayPal at the following location: http://rpm.chipin.com/moderation-sof...pondsmoderated This address will also show you the progress. 2. by sending a check to Dr. Jim Hurley, 5422 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. Make a note on the bottom corner that it is for RPM software. We will keep you posted on progress toward our goal of $360. Thank you. Jim Hurley for the RPM Moderation Team |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
"Phyllis and Jim" wrote in message ups.com... I am posting on behalf to the moderation team for rec.ponds.moderated to invite all rpm posters to help fund the moderation software for the group. It costs $360 per year to rent the ReadyStump software that is used to moderate posts to RPM. The 2007 cost was covered by donations and it is time to collect money to cover 2008. All RPM posters and visitors are invited to contribute toward the cost of moderation. You can make donations in two ways: 1. by PayPal at the following location: http://rpm.chipin.com/moderation-sof...pondsmoderated This address will also show you the progress. 2. by sending a check to Dr. Jim Hurley, 5422 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. Make a note on the bottom corner that it is for RPM software. We will keep you posted on progress toward our goal of $360. Thank you. Jim Hurley for the RPM Moderation Team why? |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
"jthread" wrote:
"Phyllis and Jim" wrote in message [ . . . ] All RPM posters and visitors are invited to contribute toward the cost of moderation. You can make donations in two ways: 1. by PayPal at the following location: http://rpm.chipin.com/moderation-sof...pondsmoderated This address will also show you the progress. 2. by sending a check to Dr. Jim Hurley, 5422 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. Make a note on the bottom corner that it is for RPM software. [ . . . ] why? Who should pay? Those who volunteer to do the moderation or those who benefir from their efforts? Although I've become primarily a lurker, I greatly appreciate the SPAM and flame absence here. I don't follow every thread, but enjoy the ones I do, and when I think I have something of value to add, I do. When I've asked a question, I've gotten worthwhile answers or suggestions. I'm also keenly aware that my encouragement played some small part in getting this group started. It's an INVITATION to contribute! Those who can't, or don't wish to, aren't going to get blackballed. I can't afford to donate much, these days, but I've mailed a nominal check to Jim. I thank the moderators for performing yeoman duty to the betterment of ponding worldwide. The soapbox is now empty. Next! -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~ |
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Update: Paying for the moderation software for RPM - $90 donated
We have reached $90 toward the $360 we need for the moderation
software for 2008. Thanks to the donors. Whether or not you can help out with the costs, ENJOY RPM! Jim Hurley Administrative moderator |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
jthread wrote:
"Phyllis and Jim" wrote in message ups.com... I am posting on behalf to the moderation team for rec.ponds.moderated to invite all rpm posters to help fund the moderation software for the group. It costs $360 per year to rent the ReadyStump software that is used to moderate posts to RPM. The 2007 cost was covered by donations and it is time to collect money to cover 2008. All RPM posters and visitors are invited to contribute toward the cost of moderation. You can make donations in two ways: 1. by PayPal at the following location: http://rpm.chipin.com/moderation-sof...pondsmoderated This address will also show you the progress. 2. by sending a check to Dr. Jim Hurley, 5422 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. Make a note on the bottom corner that it is for RPM software. We will keep you posted on progress toward our goal of $360. Thank you. Jim Hurley for the RPM Moderation Team why? rec.ponds.moderated runs on a hosted machine using software that costs money - the annual cost of this is $360 - this money doesn't appear by magic it needs to be funded. On set up the bulk of this money was provided by the sponsor of this group and some of the moderators but it is unfair to expect people who are giving their time to moderate this group to also shoulder the financial burden of funding the group, which is to the benefit of all wishing to discuss ponds and related subjects.....contributions, however small, will help to keep this group going mainly because every little helps.....it doesn't matter if the donation is a few cents or mega dollars or nothing at all.....but if we want the group to continue then some members do need to help out with the financing of it...... Gill Speaking for herself and not the RPM moderation team |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
Gill Passman wrote:
jthread wrote: "Phyllis and Jim" wrote in message [ . . . ] All RPM posters and visitors are invited to contribute toward the cost of moderation. You can make donations in two ways: 1. by PayPal at the following location: http://rpm.chipin.com/moderation-sof...pondsmoderated This address will also show you the progress. 2. by sending a check to Dr. Jim Hurley, 5422 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. Make a note on the bottom corner that it is for RPM software. [ . . . ] And if, on the day of reckoning, we're still short, I'll pony up with a few bucks more, and I'm sure I won't be alone. -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~ |
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Update: Paying for the moderation software for RPM - $100 donated
We are now at $100 of the $360 needed for our moderation software.
You can check progress or donate at: http://rpm.chipin.com/moderation-sof...pondsmoderated Thanks to all who have donated thus far. Whether you donate or not, ENJOY RPM. Jim |
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Moderation software for RPM - $210 donated
We are at $210 of the $360 we need. Thanks to all the contributors!
Jim |
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Moderation software for RPM - $210 donated
On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 18:56:01 CST, Phyllis and Jim
wrote: We are at $210 of the $360 we need. Thanks to all the contributors! Jim Wow! ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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Moderation software for RPM - $230 donated
We are at $230 of the $360 we need. Thanks to all the contributors!
Jim |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
Phyllis and Jim wrote:
I am posting on behalf to the moderation team for rec.ponds.moderated to invite all rpm posters to help fund the moderation software for the group. It costs $360 per year to rent the ReadyStump software that is used to moderate posts to RPM. The 2007 cost was covered by donations and it is time to collect money to cover 2008. Good googly moogly! :-0 This is just advice (but keep in mind, it's advice from someone who moderates 2 other Usenet groups; rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs): Find another software program! People have been moderating newsgroups since the inception of Usenet, and doing so with free tools. Now maybe, if I were really, REALLY convinced that a particular tools was really good, I might see paying a ONE TIME FEE for a program. But even that ONE TIME FEE would be less than what this program is costing. PS: I use a Listserv (tm - www.lsoft.com) email list as my moderation tool. Besides being free (since the software is already hosted here at my school), it allows non-usenet folks to participate by creating an email mirror. -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Chris Barnes AOL IM: CNBarnes Yahoo IM: chrisnbarnes "Usenet really is all about standing around and hitting the ground with clubs, on a spot where many years earlier a dead horse lay." |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:25:04 CST, Chris Barnes
wrote: Phyllis and Jim wrote: I am posting on behalf to the moderation team for rec.ponds.moderated to invite all rpm posters to help fund the moderation software for the group. It costs $360 per year to rent the ReadyStump software that is used to moderate posts to RPM. The 2007 cost was covered by donations and it is time to collect money to cover 2008. Good googly moogly! :-0 This is just advice (but keep in mind, it's advice from someone who moderates 2 other Usenet groups; rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs): Find another software program! People have been moderating newsgroups since the inception of Usenet, and doing so with free tools. Now maybe, if I were really, REALLY convinced that a particular tools was really good, I might see paying a ONE TIME FEE for a program. But even that ONE TIME FEE would be less than what this program is costing. PS: I use a Listserv (tm - www.lsoft.com) email list as my moderation tool. Besides being free (since the software is already hosted here at my school), it allows non-usenet folks to participate by creating an email mirror. I realize moderation has been going on for some time, and that the ideal solution would be to do the whole thing without paying a cent. There are few programs out there that are suitable for a bunch of folks moderating a newsgroup. The fact that there are several moderators precludes using a system set up for only one. ISP constraints and "lag time," or the time between when a post is made and when in actually appears after moderation tend to work against any email type scheme. These and some other constraints have pretty much forced us to go with a web-based program for moderation. That requires a "front end" to the program which can deal with most of the spam and other stuff that a moderated group is subject to, the moderation tool available to moderators, and an "aft end" to the program which packages the approved posts into a format handled by various servers for newsgroups. Furthermore, someone has to be responsible for keeping the host machine(s) running, be technically able to troubleshoot problems, and be able to handle the (sometimes unfounded) complaints of its users. We have been able to find only one (1) package that meets these requirements, and it is not free. If you (or anyone) knows of a cheaper program, or perhaps a free program and someone willing to host it, please write us about it. My email address is at the bottom of this message, a post about the program to rec.ponds.moderated will just as surely reach us, or email addresses of other moderators are published here. I, for one, think it would be a great idea, we just haven't been able to find one. I speak only for myself, but I'll bet most (if not all) the other moderators would indeed be very interested. -- Galen Hekhuis "Mistakes were made" |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
Galen Hekhuis wrote:
PS: I use a Listserv (tm - www.lsoft.com) email list as my moderation tool. Besides being free (since the software is already hosted here at my school), it allows non-usenet folks to participate by creating an email mirror. I realize moderation has been going on for some time, and that the ideal solution would be to do the whole thing without paying a cent. There are few programs out there that are suitable for a bunch of folks moderating a newsgroup. The fact that there are several moderators precludes using a system set up for only one. ISP constraints and "lag time," or the time between when a post is made and when in actually appears after moderation tend to work against any email type scheme. Listserv has a web interface. I use it daily for the admin/moderator tasks. PS: We have had multiple moderators on rec.hunting since 1992 (when I took over) using Listserv. -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Chris Barnes AOL IM: CNBarnes Yahoo IM: chrisnbarnes "Usenet really is all about standing around and hitting the ground with clubs, on a spot where many years earlier a dead horse lay." |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
"Galen Hekhuis" wrote in message ... (brevity snips) My email address is at the bottom of this message, a post about the program to rec.ponds.moderated will just as surely reach us, or email addresses of other moderators are published here. I, for one, think it would be a great idea, we just haven't been able to find one. =========================== You can ask about free moderation software on alt.comp.freeware. -- RM.... Frugal ponding since 1995. rec.ponder since late 1996. Zone 6. Middle TN USA ~~~~ }((((* ~~~ }{{{{(ö |
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Paying for the moderation software for RPM
On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:52:01 CST, Chris Barnes
wrote: Galen Hekhuis wrote: PS: I use a Listserv (tm - www.lsoft.com) email list as my moderation tool. Besides being free (since the software is already hosted here at my school), it allows non-usenet folks to participate by creating an email mirror. I realize moderation has been going on for some time, and that the ideal solution would be to do the whole thing without paying a cent. There are few programs out there that are suitable for a bunch of folks moderating a newsgroup. The fact that there are several moderators precludes using a system set up for only one. ISP constraints and "lag time," or the time between when a post is made and when in actually appears after moderation tend to work against any email type scheme. Listserv has a web interface. I use it daily for the admin/moderator tasks. PS: We have had multiple moderators on rec.hunting since 1992 (when I took over) using Listserv. Shucks, your server considers me to be a "spam source" if I email, so this gets posted. Far out! Who should I contact? -- Galen Hekhuis Guns don't kill people, religions do |
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