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We've reached our goal!


That's right, we've done it! Thanks to everyone who helped out. We are currently in the process of transferring the LBPCentral vBulletin license from the original owner (the man who started this forum in the first place, lbp - great guy!). Once that's complete, we'll begin the upgrade. Thanks again to everyone for helping out!

Hey guys! Now that we've solved the server issues, our next goal is quite a big one, so we're asking for your help! We want to upgrade the site to vBulletin 4.0 Gold, which includes an all new publishing suite. Before we get into pricing, let me explain what we're looking at if we upgrade (full feature comparison here (http://www.vbulletin.com/index.php?do=features)):


Updated style/layout. At first, we would use the default vBulletin 4.0 skin (which is beautiful, don't get me wrong - check it out (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum.php)), but I would custom-design a new skin for LBPCentral, including making it a little more LBP-ish. We'll probably ditch the shiny grey and blue for something with a little more color. I haven't really decided yet. Either way, the layout would be much better on the eyes and much more intuitive.
All new CMS (Content Management System). We will be able to do much more powerful things with our homepage, and things will work tons better than they do now. Lots more control for us, lots more content for you guys.
Integrated blogs. We have a blogs feature now, but this would be much more in-depth and feature-packed.

Now, as to the mods/plugins we have installed, I can't guarantee that all of them will stick around. However, I can guarantee that if an updated version or similar mod exists, we will get it working.

Now, onto the price. For one license (with the blogs and CMS), it costs $285. Now, since we have two sites to take care of, I won't buy the licenses until I have enough to afford both at the same time. I'm not trying to leave LBPCentral in the dust, but we have a consistent level of quality we want to maintain across sites, so it's important they work in similar ways as well. That means the total amount we have to raise for this update is $570.00.

Obviously, we don't have that kind of money right now (or any time soon, to be honest), so we're asking for your help (if you can afford it). If you donate towards this, you'll be making an investment into the future of LBPCentral. Everything we do once we update will be based on this new software, which means you'll have been a part of helping LBPCentral improve upon itself. A truly community-driven site.

For potential donors:
I have a deal: for anyone who donates $50 or more towards this cause, we'll double your Donor period (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=p=173875#post173875). If you donate $100 or more, we'll make you a lifelong Donor. All you have to do is let me know that you donated specifically for this, and you'll be all set up. If we make enough money to afford the upgrade, we'll stop offering this, so if you are able and willing to help, please do so as soon as possible. I am promising that if we do this, I will put in the work required to get a new style going as well as all of the new features brought on by this update.

In the end, whether or not we upgrade is really up to you guys, so head to vBulletin.com (http://www.vbulletin.com/index.php), check out the product, and if you think it would be work upgrading, please donate toward it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer all of them.		2010-01-08 05:32:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Now, onto the price. For one license (with the blogs and CMS), it costs $285. Now, since we have two sites to take care of, I won't buy the licenses until I have enough to afford both at the same time. I'm not trying to leave LBPCentral in the dust, but we have a consistent level of quality we want to maintain across sites, so it's important they work in similar ways as well. That means the total amount we have to raise for this update is $570.00.


I gotta be honest, this doesn't make much sense to me. I understand the desire for consistent quality across sites, but LBPC has more than five times the active users that MNRC has! Why not let the success of each community dictate the features and upgrades they receive? In my opinion, that seems like a fair and reasonable way to go about it. And I know that you and I have discussed similar issues when the Comet Chat feature was purchased, but since this involves a lot more money, I wanted to reiterate my thoughts once again.

That said, if the upgrade (which does sound nice) does take place and you need any help with the design of the site, I'd be glad to help out.		2010-01-08 06:11:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

I gotta be honest, this doesn't make much sense to me. I understand the desire for consistent quality across sites, but LBPC has more than five times the active users that MNRC has! Why not let the success of each community dictate the features and upgrades they receive? In my opinion, that seems like a fair and reasonable way to go about it. And I know that you and I have discussed similar issues when the Comet Chat feature was purchased, but since this involves a lot more money, I wanted to reiterate my thoughts once again.

That said, if the upgrade (which does sound nice) does take place and you need any help with the design of the site, I'd be glad to help out.
I am more than willing to make sure that your donated money goes toward only one site or another - it's your money, and I'll use it how you ask me to use it. However, I won't upgrade one site before another because I administrate both sites and I do not want to come off as if I favor one site over another. Above all, I need to be objective in as many ways as possible, this included.		2010-01-08 06:27:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I don't know, while I do think this site could definitely use the upgrade I think $50-$100 is a bit much. I'll use another forum as an example, there when you donate money you automatically become a "Subscriber" which basically gives you loads of more privledges such as larger sig space, different colored username, Subscriber only forum, etc.. There are many options on that forum as to how long you would like to Subscribe, $5 for a month, $10 for 6 months, $20 for a year, $30 for 2 years, $40 for 3 years. I personally Subscribed on that Site for a year and have no problem donating to this Site as I am on here quite a bit.


My question is, what are the perks of donating to this site? I know that you get a green dot next to your name and a larger avatar but is there anything else? Maybe you could offer extra things to the people who donate so even more members could give money, just a thought. 		2010-01-09 05:25:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

whoa...i WOULD donate but...parents would never allow it!2010-01-09 05:37:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

whoa...i WOULD donate but...parents would never allow it!

Likewise. I have a gift card I could use to move the cause along 10 bucks, but I already tried linking it to Paypal some weeks ago and failed. I'm sorry, CC!

EDIT: Scratch that. Managed to send 10 bucks your way 		2010-01-09 05:45:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

I don't know, while I do think this site could definitely use the upgrade I think $50-$100 is a bit much. I'll use another forum as an example, there when you donate money you automatically become a "Subscriber" which basically gives you loads of more privledges such as larger sig space, different colored username, Subscriber only forum, etc.. There are many options on that forum as to how long you would like to Subscribe, $5 for a month, $10 for 6 months, $20 for a year, $30 for 2 years, $40 for 3 years. I personally Subscribed on that Site for a year and have no problem donating to this Site as I am on here quite a bit.


My question is, what are the perks of donating to this site? I know that you get a green dot next to your name and a larger avatar but is there anything else? Maybe you could offer extra things to the people who donate so even more members could give money, just a thought.
Other than the colored username and the private forum, what we offer is incredibly similar to what the other forum you mentioned offers. We don't offer the colored username for two reasons: one, for clarity - we want site staff to be the only ones with colored usernames; and two, we want to avoid superiority issues (which we have had problems with in the past). When it comes to the private forum, what's the point? Is there anything of substance that Donors should be able to discuss privately? (I'm not being facetious, I truly cannot think of any substantial use for a private Donor forum.)

Regarding the Donor upgrade itself, while we don't advertise the specific features that Donors are given (we don't want to appear as if we are selling an upgrade), I promise you that they are substantial (just ask any Donor). You are in no way required to donate the full $50/$100 amount either - those are just the threshold for the extra time we're giving away. You can donate $10 if you prefer, and you'll still be an official Donor. You'll just be a Donor for a shorter length of time than if you donated more money. Head to this thread (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=p=173875#post173875) for more information on Donating.		2010-01-09 06:06:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

So... if my math is correct... a $50 donation under this special fund-raising plan amounts to 20 months of Donor benefits?

and... @ Endless_Echo (cool name, BTW): Yes, the benefits are many and wonderful (I sometimes forget until I visit the site as a Guest how great it is to not see any ads - and that's just one of the benefits). Well worth every penny I've donated thus far.

also... @ mrsupercomputer: I understand your point of view. I personally have no interest in MNR - the game or the forum site. But I can completely understand CC's point of view. Moreover, from 20+ years experience in the software business, I can tell you right now... if you can avoid having to work with separate versions of a product, do it. No questions. Having to manage multiple versions between the sites would be a headache that no one as swell as CC deserves.
IMHO. 		2010-01-09 06:48:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

So... if my math is correct... a $50 donation under this special fund-raising plan amounts to 20 months of Donor benefits?
Yep, that's correct. So yeah, you'd be a Donor for a while if you donated that amount. It's a while, I know, but I think LBP's got some legs anyway - I wouldn't be surprised if this site was still active years from now.		2010-01-09 07:01:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Ok, I did my part.

The new features sound good and I always want to see this site moving forward.
Go LBPC!!		2010-01-09 08:06:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

well sorry i would really donate if i could but i can't....2010-01-09 08:11:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

this sounds great and i cant wait to see the improvements, but again like others i'm not able to donate even if i wanted too (which i really do)

But I remember when you were wanting the comet chat licence the turn around timeon that was incredibly quik and that is because we all car about this site.		2010-01-09 08:54:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662

I am more than willing to make sure that your donated money goes toward only one site or another - it's your money, and I'll use it how you ask me to use it. However, I won't upgrade one site before another because I administrate both sites and I do not want to come off as if I favor one site over another. Above all, I need to be objective in as many ways as possible, this included.

That's a good idea, to allow people to say where their money goes. Putting aside the technical benefits of 2 sites sharing the one upgrade, and bearing in mind that people can choose where their donation goes, couldn't you upgrade whichever site manages to raise the money first? You as moderator therefore remain impartial on that basis. If the LBPC community raise most of the money, shouldn't LBPC be first cab off the upgrade rank out of respect for that effort? Just a thought.

Thanks for doing the research and we look forward to the return of chat, amongst other things 		2010-01-09 10:37:00

Author:
BabyDoll1970
Posts: 1567

Thanks for doing the research and we look forward to the return of chat, amongst other things

Yes, the loss of chat is a hard pill to swallow...hard to go back to the time before it.
Feels like basically prankcalling your friends' profile pages again.		2010-01-09 10:45:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

I would, I'd love to donate to this site, plus I just realised I have a lot more cash lying around than I thought I did...

But parents, you know? I'm really sorry

I'll uh..yeah.		2010-01-09 11:13:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

btw, CC.. why not do some other stuff to get more more money in?

I remember beyond unreal forums having some difficulties in getting all the money,
and they did various stuff to get more money.

I think there was an auction for various cool unreal stuff.
We could donate our old hardware and one of the admins sold them for a little cash.

we could buy a little 50/120 pix banner space for 10 dollars/months on the forums, since the bannerspace showed random banners from a library of banners we all would see our own banners a few times a week. (thats a lot of banners)

I for one, would probably pay 10-15 bucks a month to get my banner on the forum so more people might play my levels/watch mine and adi's tutorials.
(just know, not all of us have credit cards/paypal so maybe something like "Ideal" might be handy. (Ideal is a dutch paypal like thing, but for your bankcard, not the creditcard.. so you dont pay any extra fee's for donating money/buying stuff)

you should check around some other forums, maybe see how they implemented banners etc, or talk to some other forum admins and ask how they do it.
(I do not know how experienced you are with mod/forum stuff, but you are doing a great job so far!)

if i come up with anything else, i am sure to let you know!		2010-01-09 11:35:00

Author:
Luos_83
Posts: 2136

Like some other members on here, I have no interest in MNR. However, we must bear in mind the amount of work that goes on to maintain BOTH sites, and anything and everything must be done so that CC has the resources to continue doing what he does so well.

This upgrade sounds like a great idea.

LBPC is almost my home on the internet - and all homes need maintenance to keep them going!

Therefore, my maintenance fee has been sent 		2010-01-09 12:23:00

Author:
MrsSpookyBuz
Posts: 1492

Well, my books were really cheap this semester, so... $50 sent. Don't tell my girlfriend!

I share the same sentiments about MNRC, but I understand the hassle that would accompany using two versions of vBulletin. I hope these changes are worth it, and you better make it look all spiffy! 		2010-01-09 13:13:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

also... @ mrsupercomputer: I understand your point of view. I personally have no interest in MNR - the game or the forum site. But I can completely understand CC's point of view. Moreover, from 20+ years experience in the software business, I can tell you right now... if you can avoid having to work with separate versions of a product, do it. No questions. Having to manage multiple versions between the sites would be a headache that no one as swell as CC deserves.
IMHO.

I also worked as a programmer for a number of years (not 20!) and I had to maintain a variety of applications that spanned many different versions and languages. I continue to do that as daily web developer, so I understand where you are coming from.

However, in my opinion, this is the equivalent of asking all of my clients to purchase the same software so that there is the same quality among all the sites. While that would be great for me, unfortunately, that's just not how it works. Some of my clients are smaller organizations who don't need certain features and it'd be a waste to spend money on something they don't need. Other clients have very successful sites and better software, hosting, etc. I guess I am looking at this the same way.

My concern here is that $285 dollars is a lot of money to invest into a site with less than five times the active members of LBPC. What if that number never increases? I'm sure there will be a bump when MNR is released, but I just don't see it having the longevity of LBP. Because of that, I am hesitant to invest into that community. If I am wrong and MNR garners a huge following... then I think the upgrade seems appropriate. As of right now, I feel it's premature and frankly, unnecessary.		2010-01-09 13:39:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Yeah, I'll throw some cash your way over the next couple days. Just remember...I OWN YOU! MWA HAH AHAHAHAHAH!!2010-01-09 13:50:00

Author:
coyote_blue
Posts: 422

However, in my opinion, this is the equivalent of asking all of my clients to purchase the same software so that there is the same quality among all the sites. While that would be great for me, unfortunately, that's just not how it works. Some of my clients are smaller organizations who don't need certain features and it'd be a waste to spend money on something they don't need. Other clients have very successful sites and better software, hosting, etc. I guess I am looking at this the same way.

I actually totally agree with you on this except for one huge difference - you are paid to manage what you do, Confused Cartman (as far as I know) does all of this work on his own time. That was all I was really trying to get at - that if we can make it easier for such a dedicated "volunteer" (even if it's not the most ideal or practical in some other senses), I'm all for it.

That being said, $285 really isn't a lot of money, all things being equal. I just spent half this amount last night to take my sons out for dinner, arcade games, and laser tag for my youngest boy's birthday. just sayin'		2010-01-09 16:11:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

That being said, $285 really isn't a lot of money, all things being equal. I just spent 1/2 this amount last night to take my sons out for dinner, arcade games, and laser tag for my youngest boy's birthday. just sayin'

Aren't you a good dad, I love laser tag, the spot i go to gives an offer, after five games the rest of your games are 50p its a nice deal.		2010-01-09 16:13:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662

I actually totally agree with you on this except for one huge difference - you are paid to manage what you do, Confused Cartman (as far as I know) does all of this work on his own time. That was all I was really trying to get at - that if we can make it easier for such a dedicated "volunteer" (even if it's not the most ideal or practical in some other senses), I'm all for it.


I'm paid for MOST of what I do. I have a number of clients that I do free work for (a hospice house for example), but again, I understand where you are coming from.



That being said, $285 really isn't a lot of money, all things being equal. I just spent half this amount last night to take my sons out for dinner, arcade games, and laser tag for my youngest boy's birthday. just sayin'

I was specifically referring to MNRC and it's relatively small membership when I said it was a lot. I think it's completely reasonable for an update to the software and I think LBPC is deserving of it. Just wanted to clarify. 		2010-01-09 16:25:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Aren't you a good dad, I love laser tag, the spot i go to gives an offer, after five games the rest of your games are 50p its a nice deal.
I like to think I'm a good dad... I surely do love dem boyz like I never knew I could love, y'know?

Actually, while it was fun, I rather thought the laser tag was a bit of a rip-off. But only because it was a ridiculously short game. They say 12 minutes, but the 20 or so of us in the arena all agreed that it felt more like 5.


I'm paid for MOST of what I do. I have a number of clients that I do free work for (a hospice house for example), but again, I understand where you are coming from.



I was specifically referring to MNRC and it's relatively small membership when I said it was a lot. I think it's completely responsible for an update to the software and I think LBPC is deserving of it. Just wanted to clarify.

Cool. 		2010-01-09 16:49:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

I am more than willing to make sure that your donated money goes toward only one site or another - it's your money, and I'll use it how you ask me to use it. However, I won't upgrade one site before another because I administrate both sites and I do not want to come off as if I favor one site over another. Above all, I need to be objective in as many ways as possible, this included.

Isn't this contradictory? If you won't update one site before the other then surely it makes no difference if you specify where you want your money to go to.

Surely it doesn't matter which side of the pile the money sits if nothing happens until they reach the $570 collectively?		2010-01-09 17:17:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I'm gonna sort out a donation tomorrow, LBPC is basically my home on the net, i spend a lot of my time here, and can see doing so long into the future.

Can I ask though CC, how many on the mod nations site are willing to pay for an upgrade. Or does it fall on the regulars here to pay for both?		2010-01-09 18:08:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

I love the sound of a more LBP-ish looking site! I've been thinking about donating for a while, so I guess now is the time to do it. I owe a lot to this site! Just need to convince my parents... 2010-01-09 18:13:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

how many on the mod nations site are willing to pay for an upgrade.

http://www.mnrcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9153		2010-01-09 18:29:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

I'm processing all of the donations now. Thanks guys!


Isn't this contradictory? If you won't update one site before the other then surely it makes no difference if you specify where you want your money to go to.

Surely it doesn't matter which side of the pile the money sits if nothing happens until they reach the $570 collectively?
Well, if we ended up with more money on one side than the other and that extra money was donated specifically for one side only, then I would get in touch with those who donated it and ask what they would like to do - let us keep it for something else or have it returned to them. That way, if you donate but you don't want your money going toward a site you won't use, it won't. Does that make sense?		2010-01-09 19:17:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

It does! It seems a little convoluted I must say, but I understand your reasons.

I am more than happy to donate, as I easily use this site more than any other.

I shall get it sorted.		2010-01-09 19:29:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Thanks! Just to let you guys know, we're halfway there already. We only need to make another $290 and we'll begin upgrading. I'll start as soon as we make the money, so if we miraculously make it today, I'll upgrade today.2010-01-09 19:34:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I don't like change

When you say updated layout what will be different? I still love the simplicity of the grey, white, and blue color scheme. But I'll donate anyway 		2010-01-09 19:43:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

I don't like change

When you say updated layout what will be different? I still love the simplicity of the grey, white, and blue color scheme. But I'll donate anyway
Head to vBulletin.com/forum/ (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/) and check out the forum they have. It will be similar to that, but redone to fit our community.		2010-01-09 19:47:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Head to vBulletin.com/forum/ (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/) and check out the forum they have. It will be similar to that, but redone to fit our community.

Does it have that thing on the side with news? 		2010-01-09 20:03:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

Does it have that thing on the side with news?
Yep, that's one of the many additions to vB 4.0x.		2010-01-09 20:05:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Well, I gripe and complain... and I still think it's the wrong way to go about things... but I also love this site, so I've sent a little your way CC. All for LBPC of course! 2010-01-09 20:06:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

$100 going your way 2010-01-09 20:20:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

I can't donate, but thats awesome that we might upgrade to vB 4.0.02010-01-09 20:21:00

Author:
applepod124
Posts: 163

wow incinerator thats loads

like i said i would donate if i could cc 		2010-01-09 20:32:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

$100 going your way
Thanks! I got your lifetime Donor option all set up, so you're good to go. Enjoy! 		2010-01-09 20:36:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Okay, there are an awful lot of younger people on here who would donate if they could, or even if they had the means to.

So I don't want to make a big song and dance about it, but on behalf of all those who want to donate but can't, I'll cover the remainder of the money needed.

2010-01-09 21:35:00

Author:
MrsSpookyBuz
Posts: 1492

Okay, there are an awful lot of younger people on here who would donate if they could, or even if they had the means to.

So I don't want to make a big song and dance about it, but on behalf of all those who want to donate but can't, I'll cover the remainder of the money needed.



Look at that. Awesomeness. 		2010-01-09 21:41:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Okay, there are an awful lot of younger people on here who would donate if they could, or even if they had the means to.

So I don't want to make a big song and dance about it, but on behalf of all those who want to donate but can't, I'll cover the remainder of the money needed.



Very kind!

I shall still send something your way even though it has already been covered.		2010-01-09 21:47:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Okay, there are an awful lot of younger people on here who would donate if they could, or even if they had the means to.

So I don't want to make a big song and dance about it, but on behalf of all those who want to donate but can't, I'll cover the remainder of the money needed.



Wha, 165 dollars? O-o



Yeah was considering donating today... I unno, didn't really wanna tell my parents I was donating money to a forum... XD

Anywho... wow, Spooky... 165 is just... yeah O-o		2010-01-09 21:52:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

whoa spooky thx

you rock 		2010-01-09 21:53:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

Okay, the money has been sent, so we should be covered.

If you are able to donate, then please do so. If you can't, don't worry.

Happy days. 		2010-01-09 21:59:00

Author:
MrsSpookyBuz
Posts: 1492

I have just sorted out my paypal and sent a little something.

(Remembering my paypal was tricky! It's been years!)		2010-01-09 22:00:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

We'll that was fast.


You got to the half-way point, then poof! Two hours later you have it all.		2010-01-09 22:00:00

Author:
warlord_evil
Posts: 4193

aye we made 570 in like 1 day....

yay for MrsSpookybuz		2010-01-09 22:01:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

Okay, there are an awful lot of younger people on here who would donate if they could, or even if they had the means to.

So I don't want to make a big song and dance about it, but on behalf of all those who want to donate but can't, I'll cover the remainder of the money needed.



My mind has just been blown.


You madame, are awesome!		2010-01-09 22:01:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

Don't forget Incinerator22!

EDIT: Wow, four comments in about 30 seconds.		2010-01-09 22:02:00

Author:
warlord_evil
Posts: 4193

Of course sir, even though they say the greatest deeds go unheard off, I must admit I did forget him and do apologize for it!

Let the awesomeness begin!		2010-01-09 22:03:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

haha lol cookie for incinerator

woot yay 		2010-01-09 22:05:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

You're very welcome, guys. Like I say, no biggie, so let's just leave it there

And no one will be forgotten for donating. I know that Cartman will be delighted for EVERYONE'S contributions, no matter how large or small. The important thing is that we came, we saw, we conquered.

Right, I'm off to play some levels...

2010-01-09 22:06:00

Author:
MrsSpookyBuz
Posts: 1492

Alright, small update: We're currently in the process of transferring the LBPCentral license over from lbp to myself, and I can't say for sure how long that will take (no more than a day - possibly two, but I doubt it). I didn't anticipate we'd raise the money that quickly to be perfectly honest, but I am thoroughly grateful for all of the contributions and we will be on our way very soon. 2010-01-09 22:15:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I have respect for the donators.
especially for spooky and inc.
seriously, 100 or more? to be honest, there should be a bigger bonus of some sort other than lifetime donor.		2010-01-09 22:38:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Agreed. 100 dollars is alot these days, especially in this economy. Hallf of Fame, gents?:arg:2010-01-09 22:41:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

seriously, 100 or more? to be honest, there should be a bigger bonus of some sort other than lifetime donor.

That's very kind of you to say so, but let me tell you a very short story...

Since February last year when I joined here, I've met some seriously wonderful people from all over the world. I've had so much fun reading the forums, contributing to them, and playing some of the very best levels on LBP.

I'm nearly 40 years old, and this site makes me feel like a teenager. Believe me, you can't buy that sort of feeling!

And any amount of money seems like a lot when you don't have it, or if you have no way of getting to it, so for me it's a small price to pay for having fun and feeling happy.

2010-01-09 22:51:00

Author:
MrsSpookyBuz
Posts: 1492

^ Yes.

This site has kept LBP fresh for over a year and probably a lot more in the future. I can't buy that in the little big store.

This place is much more than a website. LBP just doesn't seem complete without LBPC.		2010-01-09 22:54:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

whoa spooky...you are great!2010-01-09 23:07:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

If you could do me a big favor in return... :blush:

Could you sticky my complex shapes tutorial thread? I really think it's helpful and sticky-worthy and I'm still adding bits and bits over the weekend. It took me a ton of time to make.		2010-01-10 02:40:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

That's very kind of you to say so, but let me tell you a very short story...

Since February last year when I joined here, I've met some seriously wonderful people from all over the world. I've had so much fun reading the forums, contributing to them, and playing some of the very best levels on LBP.

I'm nearly 40 years old, and this site makes me feel like a teenager. Believe me, you can't buy that sort of feeling!

And any amount of money seems like a lot when you don't have it, or if you have no way of getting to it, so for me it's a small price to pay for having fun and feeling happy.


This is exactly how I feel about this site. I love it here. I've never spent so much time and energy on one internet site, and the people I've met have been fantastic! For these reasons, I have extended my donor period with another small deposit!
2010-01-10 03:12:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

If you could do me a big favor in return... :blush:

Could you sticky my complex shapes tutorial thread? I really think it's helpful and sticky-worthy and I'm still adding bits and bits over the weekend. It took me a ton of time to make.
We don't sticky tutorials (otherwise, we'd have a mess of stickies!) but I've taken a look at it, and I will happily add it to the Tutorial Spotlight (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=p=116367#post116367) sticky. Thanks for putting so much work into it, it really does appear to be a great resource!

EDIT: I've added it in. Again, thanks!		2010-01-10 03:34:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Comph's thermo guide got stickied and so did ranger's coll pages guide...2010-01-10 05:58:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

Comph's thermo guide got stickied and so did ranger's coll pages guide...
The thermo guide is stickied because it's general and helpful enough to deserve it's own sticky - almost every Creator would want to read it. Same goes for the Odd Censored LBP Words. I'm not sure what you mean by Ranger's Cool Pages guide - it's not stickied as far as I can tell. In any case, unless a tutorial is above-and-beyond useful (as in, any and all Creators should see it), we don't sticky it. I'm not trying to put down your guide, but if I stick yours, I'd have to stick every guide as useful as yours, and suddenly we'd have ten or fifteen stickies to deal with.		2010-01-10 06:30:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Well done as soon as I can donate I will

But until then thank you kind souls who all dedicated to this cause 		2010-01-10 09:25:00

Author:
Kern
Posts: 5078

Well done everyone - it's great to see everyone pulling together.

I'd like to say just one thing: I would NEVER have donated a single penny to this site if I didn't think it was totally worth it.

The amount of time that me and the missus spend on here, together with the enjoyment it brings, is priceless.

In fact, because the partnership of LBP and LBPC is so good, Cartman and his community have probably SAVED me money in the long run, as I haven't had to buy tonnes of other games! That's honestly not a joke!

Keep up the great work 		2010-01-10 14:52:00

Author:
SpookyBuz
Posts: 29

In fact, because the partnership of LBP and LBPC is so good, Cartman and his community have probably SAVED me money in the long run, as I haven't had to buy tonnes of other games! That's honestly not a joke!

Keep up the great work

This is kinda of my logic too. While it was not possible for me to donate anywhere near the amount some people have been able too...(poor student!! ) I figured that this game has been played over a year pretty constantly and that is in no small part down to this community.

The amount of times I've not been bored because of this forum is uncountable, and therefore if it wasn't here...I'd have been been bored and that equals going out and spending money!

I visit this site every day without fail, I don't go on LBP everyday without fail, so it shows how much this community means to some people. It is bigger and better than LBP itself...(well no, but you get my point) 		2010-01-10 16:31:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

So now you have the money... any idea of how long it will take?2010-01-10 16:51:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

So now you have the money... any idea of how long it will take?

Let the man sleep!

He said something about starting on it today.

2010-01-10 17:14:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Let the man sleep!

He said something about starting on it today.



I wasn't rushing him or anything just wanted to know... i swear pweese don't eat me!		2010-01-10 18:21:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

Can't wait to see what the new design will be like!2010-01-10 19:09:00

Author:
FlipMeister
Posts: 631

So now you have the money... any idea of how long it will take?
We're still waiting on the license transfer before we begin the upgrade. As of now, lbp (the original founder of the site) owns the vBulletin license to LBPCentral, and we initiated a license transfer to get that license transferred over to me. They're very strict about transferring licenses, so they do a lot of investigation into both parties before they transfer the license over. I'm not sure when the license will be transferred over to me, but I'd say sometime today or tomorrow the latest.		2010-01-10 19:10:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Yes!!!!! I was going to donate, but the next day i find out that you awesome members completed the donation.

OFF-TOPIC: i noticed that when you look at the ;cry: emoticon, the :c looks like a sad face...		2010-01-11 23:15:00

Author:
Deviantgeek
Posts: 386

cant wait till 4.0 it looks sooo cool2010-01-12 21:34:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

arrgh i turned on the site and it waz like all white end stuffs it avecting mine grammer. LOL very nice cant wait for it to be fully featured.2010-01-13 12:56:00

Author:
robotiod
Posts: 2662

i can't see who has posted in a thread any more :blush:2010-01-13 17:46:00

Author:
Kern
Posts: 5078


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