An indicator of what's been given is a good idea. I'm not so hot on publishing who gave or not for a simple reason, I don't want anyone to feel bad about not giving or giving less than anyone else. Despite my reputation as the evil one (blessed be me), I do care about others feelings. :)
At 12:21 PM 5/15/02, you wrote: >Personally, I think that people would be more willing to donate if there was some >kind of indication as to the toal amount needed >(itemized) and an indicator of the amount donated. Having some kind of meter would >be helpful. Something like: > >$10,000 ------ Our goal >| >| >$7500 >| >| >$5000 >| >------ $3500 Donated so far >| >$2500 >| >| >-- > >Also, a list of the top 10 or so contributors would be good. > >This way, potential donors could get an idea about what the goal is, how much is >needed for the goal and the current status. The >top contributors list would be a good way to thank the people that donated the most. > >Regards, > >Howie > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Lee Fuller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 12:14 PM >Subject: RE: [admin] List status - A CHALLENGE > > >> Ok.. Putting on my "board of directors" hat... >> >> So, if I read things properly, we're (at best) about 3700, and at worst >> (if you figure 1/2 are simply not active) 900. >> >> To be conservative, we're looking at 3/4 of the actual subscriber base >> (not NNTP) as "potential donors". That makes it about 1400. >> >> After all is said and done, you'll need more than $5000, even with the >> wonderful generosity of some who are donating systems (thanks guys!!). >> I'm guessing more like $6500. >> >> Simple math says... >> >> 6500 / 1400 = $4.64 per subscriber. >> >> Reality is, that's a "perfect world" scenario. But it also shows that >> it's not a huge issue to overcome. >> >> So, I will offer a challenge to all of whom are able to do so. Donate >> $200 to the fund to build up this list. If you cannot donate $200, then >> donate whatever you can. However, if we cut the number above in 1/2, >> it's about $10 each. If you cut it into 1/4, it's about $20. So, I'm >> willing to pay for 40 of the 1400... Anyone else? >> >> Let's move this forward quickly, and support the person/entity that has >> tirelessly supported us. He deserves it. >> >> Check's on the way Michael, payable to you. >> >> >> Lee Fuller >> Chief Technical Officer >> PrimeDNA / AAA Web Hosting Corporations >> >> > > ______________________________________________________________________ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
