Popup Test

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Sat Sep 08, 2001 9:25 pm

Originally posted by Aegis:
@Weasel: I'm with you, but sadly, I can't do all that much as I'm not of age to donate via credit cards and such.

@Aegis, I believe you do plenty for the site by just clicking the banner ads. One person can only do so much.

Originally posted by ThorinOakensfield:
Neither am i, and quite alot of other members in gambanshee.

How many? 2000

If it is this many that still leaves a 1000.

If just 500 of them donate one dollar that would be $500.00 a month. The cost of a 16 ounce Coke.

KramoR · Post by **KramoR** » Sun Sep 09, 2001 4:12 am

Buck,
Pop ads are fine, I have no problem with them. They do not get in the way, either. Nice job.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sun Sep 09, 2001 4:44 am

Originally posted by Weasel:
<snip>

I find it a sad fact that out of 3000 members, Buck doesn't get more donations.

Yes - it is wierd.

[ 09-09-2001: Message edited by: Xandax ]

rapier · Post by **rapier** » Sun Sep 09, 2001 10:49 am

Originally posted by Xandax:
Yes - it is wierd.

[ 09-09-2001: Message edited by: Xandax ]

Most people only come here to ask one question concerning a problem in a game, or check a walkthrough, and really don't give a damn about this site, for they will just look for another one if this one closes down...

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sun Sep 09, 2001 11:12 am

Originally posted by rapier:
Most people only come here to ask one question concerning a problem in a game, or check a walkthrough, and really don't give a damn about this site, for they will just look for another one if this one closes down...

Well there is still a group of loyal "customers" in SYM and the likes.
Most of thoese comming and going don't even visit SYM

Ezuret · Post by **Ezuret** » Sun Sep 09, 2001 4:29 pm

You have to realize alot of us aren't rolling in cash and you'd have to send in more than a dollar as PayPal deducts a certain amount from each transaction. That's how they make their money.

Also, a good majority of the members are under 18 and don't have access to a credit card or crazy parents

. Don't take that number of reg'd members as a total. I'd say 15%-25% are in-active and have been for awhile.

I think Buck is going the right way with the pop-behinds. Maybe he should do both pop-behinds and pop-ups. With the 12 hour timer on both it wouldn't kill any of us.

Buck, have you talked to Ed at Suxxors about alternatives?

josh · Post by **josh** » Sun Sep 09, 2001 8:40 pm

You could think of these pop-ups as a game. Try and get the quickest time for closing a pop-up window.

You can tell I'm bored

If they help GameBanshee then I don't mind them. The pop-behind thing is a good idea.

kia · Post by **kia** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 5:43 am

imo, the pop-ups are OK; if it helps the site to survive...

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 9:52 am

Originally posted by Ezuret:
You have to realize alot of us aren't rolling in cash and you'd have to send in more than a dollar as PayPal deducts a certain amount from each transaction. That's how they make their money.

Strange as it seems I'm not rolling in the cash, but I'm willing to give up one game a year to help the site out. If I was rolling in the cash I would pay for everything, sadly I cannot.

Do I have all the answers, no. I have only had a computer since April of 2000. This board was the first one I ever register at and I have learned, made friends and enjoyed my time here.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 10:39 am

Originally posted by Weasel:
Strange as it seems I'm not rolling in the cash, but I'm willing to give up one game a year to help the site out. If I was rolling in the cash I would pay for everything, sadly I cannot.
<snip>

Yeah - me to.
If I found a game, where I could spendt as much time as I've done on GB, I would go out an buy it - but since there isn't one - I'll just support GB instead

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 10:41 am

Posted by Ezuret -

You have to realize alot of us aren't rolling in cash and you'd have to send in more than a dollar as PayPal deducts a certain amount from each transaction. That's how they make their money.

PayPal actually refund that $1 when you enter your confirmation number on your account there (this number you will receive on your next credit card statement)

Though PayPal appears to be a US site - there is small print for overseas residents.

For those who prefer Amazon - if you are resident outside the US - you are better off registering with your country's Amazon website before going to Amazon.com via Buck's link.

For instance I could not get beyond the address part at the .com page because of the US site not liking my post code. I edited my account details (entering an address) at Amazon.co.uk. No problem with my post code here.

I hope this helps anyone out who are interested in helping this site but have experienced problems donating via the two options...

[ 09-10-2001: Message edited by: Yshania ]

Ezuret · Post by **Ezuret** » Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:11 pm

I'd send buck money. But until I get another bank account (They closed my account! AND TOOK MY DAMN 10 cents! BASTIDS!) I can't send him F*all since post won't allow money through envelopes (and I don't trust them =P)

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Sep 14, 2001 11:58 am

With reference to my earlier post - I have just received this from Amazon...

Thanks for writing to us at Amazon.com.

Please know that we are aware that this issue affected a limited
number of international customers. We have now corrected this
situation, and you provide your address without hindrance.

Please let us know if we can offer additional help. Thanks for using
Amazon.com Payments.

Best regards,

Mark S
Amazon.com

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Fri Sep 14, 2001 5:57 pm

Buck, I have seen some pop-behinds and pop-ups recently, very seldom though. They are not disturbing me at all

Just to let you know

Xyx · Post by **Xyx** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 4:50 am

It's not really annoying. If it makes any difference to GameBanshee, go ahead and double the amount of pop-behinds. One every 6 hours is still only a minor nuisance IMO.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 1:35 pm

I get the pop-ups too, but they usually go right behind the main screen once loaded. I beleive that may be what C E is experiancing. Also, I'm with Xan. These pop-ads aren't that frustrtaing as they only appear on a clock.

leedogg · Post by **leedogg** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 3:41 pm

Buck- The popbehinds are fine by me. I have a new hobby and don't spend as much time in here that I once did, and the sites I post on recently use much more annoying ways to pay the bills.

I hope the ads are helping, and more(if needed) would not deter me from this site in the least. Keep up the great work-We apprieciate it.

CM · Post by CM » Sun Sep 16, 2001 2:04 am

I don't mind.
I wish i could help out, but i don't have a credit card, sorry.