April is Support OCR month

[big giant circles]

*UPDATE*

LAST DAY OF THE MONTH
If you have not yet dontated, please consider sending a mere $1 or $2 via paypal to the site!

So, Dave has been working his rear end off on site development and doing a lot of nitty-gritty work that most of us won't even see the benefit of for a while. In addition to whatever stress comes with his obligation and personal dedication to constantly do this work to improve the site (as well as juggling his job and personal life in the *real* world), he has to worry about whether or not the site has the funding it needs to stay afloat. I asked him last night how much it cost to keep the server above even, and it's quite a bit more than I thought. And I'm sure there are PLENTY of people on here who are just as ignorant to the fact that this website which provides awesome forums and tons of awesome music all for FREE is actually rather expensive.

So here's the deal. As I type this, there are 840 registered users (*EDIT* Now, it's around 1000) who have visited the forums this month. If I need to, I'll be happy to take the time to list every single one of us individually. And that's just since April 1st. And that's not counting the hundreds of unregistered guests on the forums at any given moment.

I am asking every individual person who reads this to donate anywhere from $5 - $10 (USD - or whatever your currency's equivalent) to the site this month. Here's the breakdown. If even HALF of those of us who have been here this month contribute a meager $5, that's well over $2000 for the site. I'm pretty sure that would 1) relieve a lot of stress off djpretzel's plate, and 2) help ensure worry-free continuation of this site for a long time 3) assure those of us who contribute that we're helping a great cause stay on its feet and move forward at the same time. So everybody who contributes wins.

NOW THEN

Here's what I do NOT want to see in this thread. If you're absolutely under no circumstances willing to contribute, then DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD.

And by the way: "I would, but I can't afford to part with $5 this month. Sorry..." is NOT, I repeat NOT a valid excuse. If you're not going to contribute, simply do not post, because I do not want to hear why. I'm asking moderators to remove any such posts if they appear. I'm just as poor as the rest of you, and I know every single excuse there is, and believe me, NONE of them are valid. We all have expenses and bills to pay, and we all need to eat make rent and pay for gas and blah blah blah. If you have the means to get on this website and download the free music and enjoy all the free content that's on here, then you can afford to part with $5. Period. Me, I'm going to lead by example. In addition to purchasing a pair of OCR stickers (which I did) I'm donating $10.

Anyone who does contribute, please post here, because I really would like to keep tabs on how many people are willing to do this, plus, I (and the rest of the community I hope) would be happy to see who you are so I can express my personal appreciaton.

DJPreztel sums up a concern in his most recent remix writeup (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01699/) quite well:

Sometimes, because of our content policy, our LLC status, the amount of content on the site, or any number of things, people mistakenly think that we're an actual business that has ample resources and makes money, etc. This is not the case - money from all our ads, shirt sales, and donations combined only barely breaks even these days due to the operational cost of hosting the site. In other words, we always need whatever help you can provide.

Alright then, so that's the deal. Remember, I'm not asking for a monthly subscription or anything. I'm only asking that this month, some of us show a small amount of financial support for the site. I love this place--I stop by several times a day. I'm willing to forfeit McDonald's Value meal or two to help keep it in the green.

Couple of FAQs:
Q: How do I donate?
A: Paypal button on left BELOW SIDEBAR. (looks like this -> http://www.ocremix.org/images/template/x-click-but04.gif)

Q: But I don't have a paypal account...
A: You do not need one. You can make a regular credit/debit card payment without signing up for one.

Q: I don't have the money right this minute--can I contribute later?
A: Absolutely. If you post in this thread, I'll consider that a commitment. It's on your honor to actually pay if you say you will.

Q: Can I just buy an OCR shirt/hoodie/stickers instead of donating?
A: Yes--every little bit helps. Donating, however, is the most direct way to help, since we only get a percentage of merchandise sales, but any support we can get is still very much appreciated.

zircon has offered another way of getting money into the site's reserves. Pick up any of his albums through his website (http://www.zirconstudios.com/store.html) or CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/all/zircon), and he will donate $2 from each sale to OCR (this won't apply if you buy at a discount at CD Baby). You can show you're buying the CD via OCR by emailing him a note (aaversa@gmail.com) after making the purchase through Paypal, or simply writing "OCR" when CD Baby asks you where you heard about the artist. This 'promo' will be running through the end of April.

Q: How much money have we raised so far?
A: Not enough to suit long-term needs. Keep sending! :)



http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/biggiantcircles/1luvu.gif PEOPLE WHO WILL/ALREADY HAVE CONTRIBUTED http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/biggiantcircles/1luvu.gif
-Nekofrog
-big giant circles
-djpretzel
-DrumUltima
-JJT
-The wingless (http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/A_winner_is_you)
-chumble spuzz
-Nutritious
-Fishy
-Starla
-megadave
-magewout
-bean
-kanthos
-OA
-inimitable
-mattoco
-Arek the Absolute
-kholdstare
-DJ SymBiotiX
-bladiator
-Shadow Wolf
-D-lux
-the unsung plumber
-GA Jedi Knight
-tweek
-moguta
-The Derrit
-TheWestWind
-DarkeSword
-Tacitus Krekt
-Abadoss
-the prophet of mephisto
-pixietricks
-Doulifée
-The Green Tentacle
-Eilon
-Geoffrey Taucer
-FREAK55
-Poke'G
-Majin GeoDooD
-Another Soundscape
-Miletus
-Darklink42
-archard
-Sobou
-Vivi22
-Rayza
-avaris
-palpable
-Frustration Raptor
-crazy_dewmaster
-Malaki-LEGEND.sys
-rAnDOm_rOguE
-Audix
-Dafydd
-Bahamut
-ifirit
-iskyoork
-Steben
-OverCoat
-The Orichalcon
-1337 1
-Polo
-Raziellink
-Millman
-Less Ashamed Of Self
-linkspast
-bladiator
-zircon
-Cynical
-JTD121
-BardicKnowledge
-Hocus
-pu_freak
-Master_Yoshi
-adonikam
-YoshMaster
-Bobwillis
-MisterBiggler
-Flare4War
-Torzelan
-PsyHam
-sleipner
-Kulaman
-raziel_pm
-Beatdrop
-Black Mage
-badhabit
-Admiral_C
-The G-Man
-Neo Samus
-Bunjiro
-Nancysing
-Barny
-Liontamer
-JTD121
-Aninymouse
-Patrick Burns
-SolusLunes
-Xerol Oplan
-SW Toxa Classico
-Jiggles Mcpuff
-Pyrion
-Cecilff2
-Shortmann
-ProjectSpam
-Murmeli Walan
-Kizyr
-Forty-second
-Ghettoflame
-The Instrumental Light
-amvteknoboy

[djpretzel]

I swear I didn't prompt Jimmy to do this, but his timing couldn't have been better.

Hopefully you noticed the bumper sticker announcement, which is another way you can help us out.

I've gotten some questions lately about hosting costs vs. ads, etc., and it breaks down something like this:

Costs:

dedicated server: $274 a month
two additional mirrors: $25 a month
misc. additional costs: $0-15 a monthTotal: About $300 a month.

What that doesn't convey is that if we only break even, we can never do things like shirts, stickers, promotional copies of VotL, etc.

Also, lately, Google ads have taken a huge hit, and we're actually not even breaking even with them.

When you add in Zzounds and Amazon, both excellent retailers we affiliate with through our store (http://www.ocremix.org/store/), we end up breaking even, but those fluctuate a lot, and Google ads continue to decline.

Bottom line is that, at the worst time possible - when I'm trying to do tons of development to improve the site - I'm having to worry about supporting it as well. Frustrating combination, because I'd much rather be adding features and content than more ads.

In addition to anything else you can do for OCR, please consider shopping through our Amazon store for games, systems, books, music, etc., or through Zzounds when buying music software and instruments.

Every little bit helps!

Thanks,

- djp

[Nekofrog]

I'll throw you $10, but I'd like to see my subs reviewed a little quicker ;)

Where do I send it? I'm assuming paypal.

[DrumUltimA]

i just bought a hoodie :D

[djpretzel]

I'll throw you $10, but I'd like to see my subs reviewed a little quicker ;)

Where do I send it? I'm assuming paypal.

Paypal, djpretzel@ocremix.org... link on bottom of sidebar.

We'll probably be bringing on a new judge or two based on current panelist availability. This may help. Also, we'll pick back up with posting once we get past 1700, since we need to coordinate a torrent update with aubrey.

[Nekofrog]

$10 sent. Goodluckhavefun.

[JJT]

I just donated 10, cuz I can't think for myself.

Also, OCR is pretty cool.

[The wingless]

And what has OCR done for me except give me an ulcer, personal debt and a nasty divorce?!

HMMM?!

Fuck DJpretzel. FUCK YOU TO AN IRISH HELL
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I'll send $100 when I get off work :/


on a more serious note, I kinda have a bone to pick with the new bumper stickers. They're just... dear me, how to put this delicately, so very *plain*. Which is curious, considering you know of at least one halfway decent graphic designer who frequents the boards.

So I suppose what I'm trying to say is, why are the bumper stickers so... unassuming?

[djpretzel]

So I suppose what I'm trying to say is, why are the bumper stickers so... unassuming?

I like simplicity when it comes to logos, and these bumper stickers are of our logo, basically. Save the OBX-style oval, which is plain because it's emulating that specific look.

Shoot me some ideas sometime if you're interested - I like having straightforward, official stickers like these, but a couple variants might be welcome, since the sunk cost is less risky than with shirts. Also, however: color = more expensive.

Thanks for the support, everybody!

[chumble spuzz]

+$10+10char

[Nutritious]

$10 sent to the DJP.

Keep up the good work :<

[Fishy]

I sent $10, so when I log in tomorrow I expect to see a shrine to me on the front page and/or a djpretzel calender on estar.

[starla]

Paypal, djpretzel@ocremix.org... link on bottom of sidebar.

link on bottom of sidebar.

bottom of sidebar.

sidebar.

sidebar.

Every month is Terry Bogard month.

I donated $10.

[big giant circles]

Paypal, djpretzel@ocremix.org... link on bottom of sidebar.

link on bottom of sidebar.

bottom of sidebar.

sidebar.

sidebar.Every month is Terry Bogard month.

I donated $10.

rofl.

<3 You will always be my favorite pokemon. :nicework:

[megadave]

I just bought a shirt in the sexy black. :-P

[Magewout]

Would $3.72 do the trick? That's what's left in my PayPal account, and in Belgium I can only add funds with a credit card (which I don't have :P).

[big giant circles]

Would $3.72 do the trick? That's what's left in my PayPal account, and in Belgium I can only add funds with a credit card (which I don't have :P).

if that's the case, then $3.72 is better than 0. send away. i'll add you to the list of contributers.

[starla]

I'm going to wait patiently until BGC spells out "april is ocr month" in fruity loops.

[Kanthos]

Contributed

[Binjovi]

$50.98 for the T-shirt and hoodie that I never got from the old store. I hope you got the money, even though I didn't get my stuff last time. And thank you, David, for doing all this for us.

[OA]

I sent some monies too.

[big giant circles]

let's keep the ball rolling, guys and gals! we're off to a great start!

for starla:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/biggiantcircles/FL-supportOCR.jpg

[starla]

:D

I'll go buy 10 OCR babydolls now.

owait

[Inimitable]

Good thing my PayPal balance was a touch over $10. I managed to send it over before I forgot about it again.

[mattoco]

Even for someone without a current source of income, $10 is something I am willing to part with in support of this fine institution.

[big giant circles]

great job so far, everyone. big thanks to those who have contributed so far. i'll be afk for a while, so if you contribute and don't see your name on the "thanks" list yet, don't worry. i'll get it updated tonight.

[Arek the Absolute]

my guilt-o-meter is sensin some massive guilt waves commin in from this thread

looks like im sucked in too oh well gg for me ill bite

Seriously though, if one does not exactly like the stickers and doesn't have enough to buy a hoodie yet, can they just donate and still get their name mentioned in the original post? If so, expect a donation soon.



(question 2 to be coming soon)

[mattoco]

I simply donated, figuring it would be the most direct source of funding.

[big giant circles]

my guilt-o-meter is sensin some massive guilt waves commin in from this thread

looks like im sucked in too oh well gg for me ill bite

Seriously though, if one does not exactly like the stickers and doesn't have enough to buy a hoodie yet, can they just donate and still get their name mentioned in the original post? If so, expect a donation soon.

yes, i'll mention anyone who contributes in any form. although, the public recognition should really not be the primary motivation for your donation, but rather, quite simply a mere thanks from myself and anyone else who echoes my feelings.

[Arek the Absolute]

Excellent. This then leads me to my second question.
Is there an alternate way to donate for those of us lacking the "plastic" that is needed to donate normally?

EDIT: Upon further exploration of the "Donate" section of the site, I found an address to snail mail my donation.

Expect it within 1-2 weeks.


ima be a star baby a star

[Kholdstare]

7 dollars sent to djp and bumper stickers purchased.

...
I want a building in my honor :P

[DJ SymBiotiX]

well I have been meaning to buy some new headphones... this might just be the perfect time :D
From the OCR store thingy of course :P

[Arek the Absolute]

yes, i'll mention anyone who contributes in any form. although, the public recognition should really not be the primary motivation for your donation, but rather, quite simply a mere thanks from myself and anyone else who echoes my feelings.

Public recognition for donating to a cause is humorous and kinda mezzed up. I said that for the "lulz". I honestly couldn't care less if I get my name up there. For me, it is about contributing to a site that helped me meet possibly the best friends I have ever had. Yes, they may be "e-friends", but after becoming really close to them, they are more than that. The members of the site that were supportive during the 'darker' times of my life really have such a warm spot in my heart. I am more than happy to help the website that made me feel as though I was truly worth something when I lost all hope. It was definitely a strength boost.

Dramatic sounding, yes, but I speak from my heart. Each and every member of this site, lurker or poster, all have such a warm spot in my heart. There have been many times that I have not exactly been on the "happy side" with some members here, but that is because really, I just do it for fun :p. There will never really be a time where I honestly never liked any of you *including bluefox :o*.

I will be happy to donate to this site if it is to help it's survival and make it prosper for years to come. There is a reason I have this as my home page. I love it and everyone involved, past present and future.

[bladiator]

Never has there been a better time to buy an OCR hoodie. Imma gonna get on that soon.

[Shadow Wolf]

I have bumper stickers to slap on my new Avalon, and you got $5.00. Or maybe 7. I think eStarland gets the shipping. Point is, you got munnied. Game on, Dave, the site kicks more ass by the day.

[D-Lux]

Thank you, OCR.

Donated.

[The Unsung Plumber]

Couple of shirts, stickers, $20, and maybe a dualshock 3 from amazon;-)

[HalcyonSpirit]

I've got some money coming in for my college expenses pretty soon (such as food and such). I can part with a meal to support this place. After all, listening to the music from here has kept me going when I had no motivation, it was Mahaboo's LRS&S thread in Offtop that helped me through some of my rougher times (a thread that would not exist without OCR in the first place), and I met one of my closer friends here at VT through this place. I'm in a much more favorable situation largely due to this site, directly and indirectly. So as soon as I get that money, I'll contribute what I can. This place deserves it.

I'll let you know when I make the donation.

[tweek]

OCR Buff plus $10 from the man who drinks too much coffee (yeah, a South Park joke, try not to shit yourself).

[Moguta]

This moogle just sent a couple bucks in for a good cause. :-)

And as far as the bumper sticker, DJP...
A graphic to go along with the words would be nice, not unlike the current headphones-listening-to-gamepad logo.

[The Derrit]

Heyo.

I'm at a race tonight and tomorrow, so I don't have access to my monies/credo card, but I will be buying some items from the OCStore tomorrow night or sunday. I'll be sure to let you know what is purchased. There wouldn't be any way that I can just tag on 10 extra bucks to go along with my order as a dontaion that way?

EDIT:

Public recognition for donating to a cause is humorous and kinda mezzed up. I said that for the "lulz". I honestly couldn't care less if I get my name up there. For me, it is about contributing to a site that helped me meet possibly the best friends I have ever had. Yes, they may be "e-friends", but after becoming really close to them, they are more than that. The members of the site that were supportive during the 'darker' times of my life really have such a warm spot in my heart. I am more than happy to help the website that made me feel as though I was truly worth something when I lost all hope. It was definitely a strength boost.

Dramatic sounding, yes, but I speak from my heart. Each and every member of this site, lurker or poster, all have such a warm spot in my heart. There have been many times that I have not exactly been on the "happy side" with some members here, but that is because really, I just do it for fun :p. There will never really be a time where I honestly never liked any of you *including bluefox :o*.

I will be happy to donate to this site if it is to help it's survival and make it prosper for years to come. There is a reason I have this as my home page. I love it and everyone involved, past present and future.

I hadn't read through the whole post when I first posted, but after looking over, what Arek said has struck a large chord with me as well. I spent a good amount of time lurking here before joining, and even reading everyone's interaction style was kind of, warming, shall we say. Now even more so that I've started frequenting #clanOCR, even though I haven't been around particularly long its a good place to be; in general everyone there is more mature than the people around me, so it helps take the edge off of a day.

In closing, everyone has at least one definitive "thank you OCR" post, and think of this as mine. I have a very soft spot for this site, and the people in it, and I hope to be a part of it for a long long time. And I'm sure as I get to know more of you I'll get to enjoy it, and you all, even more.

[big giant circles]

Heyo.

I'm at a race tonight and tomorrow, so I don't have access to my monies/credo card, but I will be buying some items from the OCStore tomorrow night or sunday. I'll be sure to let you know what is purchased. There wouldn't be any way that I can just tag on 10 extra bucks to go along with my order as a dontaion that way?

just click the paypal link and do the donation seperate. takes 2 minutes, tops. :P

I hadn't read through the whole post when I first posted, but after looking over, what Arek said has struck a large chord with me as well. I spent a good amount of time lurking here before joining, and even reading everyone's interaction style was kind of, warming, shall we say. Now even more so that I've started frequenting #clanOCR, even though I haven't been around particularly long its a good place to be; in general everyone there is more mature than the people around me, so it helps take the edge off of a day.

In closing, everyone has at least one definitive "thank you OCR" post, and think of this as mine. I have a very soft spot for this site, and the people in it, and I hope to be a part of it for a long long time. And I'm sure as I get to know more of you I'll get to enjoy it, and you all, even more.

Public recognition for donating to a cause is humorous and kinda mezzed up.

just to clarify, there's nothing wrong with public recognition to those who donate. what would be messed up is if someone were donating SPECIFICALLY and SOLELY to receive recognition.

You're right, the main motivating factor should be that if you are here, you appreciate this site and have probably profited in some way from it--not monetarily, but either in new music, friendships, advice, etc.

WE'RE DOING WELL, PEOPLE. BUT 22/840 IS STILL A REALLY WEAK RATIO. (~2.5%). Help in a decent cause, folks.

[TheWestWind]

I donated what was left in my paypal account. So $5, haha~ Hope it helps a bit ^^

[DarkeSword]

I purchased a hoodie.

[The Derrit]

just click the paypal link and do the donation seperate. takes 2 minutes, tops. :P


I don't have paypal, thus it doesn't really work. Otherwise I woulda just done that.

[big giant circles]

I don't have paypal, thus it doesn't really work. Otherwise I woulda just done that.

i don't have a paypal account either. you can just make a regular credit/debit card payment without signing up for one. :)

[The Derrit]

i don't have a paypal account either. you can just make a regular credit/debit card payment without signing up for one. :)

O. Well sweet, then I shall do that as well when I get back! Kinda makes me wish I'd brought my wallet to this race. I'll be back in home territory soon though, feel free to pester me until I follow through (not that I will need any).

[The wingless]

fuck you, dood. The only reason I ever do anything is for recognition.

BGC knows this as FACT.

[Tacitus Krekt]

Just ordered my first hoodie. Been a long time lurker, and love what you guys do here. Doing what I can and hope that it helps!

[Abadoss]

I'll pitch in a ten. It'll be sometime next week, when things are less crazy for me, but I don't mind a few bucks for this place...

[prophetik]

i must be incredibly stupid, but where's the 'donate' button on the support us page?

[Jillian Aversa]

Not sure when I'll get mah prize money, but I see no reason to delay. Donated!

Brad: there is no donate button on the support page, amusingly enough. It's a little PayPal button at the bottom of the left sidebar.

[Doulifée]

time to buy another hoodie then.the old one is getting...old.

and a black shirt while i'm at it. thanks for the € value XD

[The Green Tentacle]

I'm in.
I should buy some stickers too, though...

[big giant circles]

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/biggiantcircles/icon_bump.gif

nice work guys. keep it up!

[Eilon]

+10$. Lurkers unite ! =)

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Bought bumper stickers.

[FREAK55]

Just purchased bumper stickers and donated $10. May all other lurkers show their support!

[Poke'G]

I figure signing up and donating is a good way to celebrate five years of lurking at OC Remix.

Keep up the good work guys. (+$10)

[big giant circles]

I'm rapidly gaining a soft warm fuzzy spot for all you lurkers.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/biggiantcircles/loveya.gif

[Majin GeoDooD]

I bought the bumper stickers a couple days ago and just donated $10. :)

[Arek the Absolute]

I'm rapidly gaining a soft warm fuzzy spot for all you lurkers.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/biggiantcircles/loveya.gif

some lurkers are amazingly awesome
this is truth

[anosou]

I made a huge (according to me ;P) donation when VotL was coming out! LOVE ME!

but yeah, expect some $$$ the 15th when I get paid. OCR brings me love so I'll bring the cash.

[Miletus]

There ya go, there's $5 for letting me rape your bandwidth for the last 5 or so years

[The wingless]

Now you can show your support by getting the word out that OCR can always use a donation no matter what the month by either inspiring others with your donations, or guilting them beyond all redemption that they are tacitly ruining the site! (Also secretly, so secretly, you can increase your e*peen to incredible lengths)

God save the DJP!

http://www.thewingless.com/ocrcoin_1.png http://www.thewingless.com/ocrcoin_5.png http://www.thewingless.com/ocrcoin_10.png

[big giant circles]

Now you can show your support by getting the word out that OCR can always use a donation no matter what the month by either inspiring others with your donations, or guilting them beyond all redemption that they are tacitly ruining the site! (Also secretly, so secretly, you can increase your e*peen to incredible lengths)

God save the DJP!

http://www.thewingless.com/ocrcoin_1.png http://www.thewingless.com/ocrcoin_5.png http://www.thewingless.com/ocrcoin_10.png

rofl - those are awesome.

[Darklink42]

Just donated in the form of a shirt. Been meaning to get one anyways, so there you go. Long live OCR

[archard]

Just donated 10 dollars.

Also, if you guys need another mirror, I have a ton of bandwidth not being used every month. I'd be glad to alleviate some traffic in exchange for a backlink.

[Sobou]

Figured after about three years or so of lurking GenDisc/GenCom, I ought to register and show my support for abusing chunks of OCR's bandwidth at times.

+$5 from Maine. :D

[DrumUltimA]

wingless, those are great and all, but i bought a hoodie. how do i represent that?

[Vivi22]

$10 is a small donation to make to keep such an awesome site going. I may be buying an item or two from Amazon soon as well, so if I do I'll go through your store as well. I think I'll even get off my ass and purchase a shirt too.

Edit: Finally broke down and bought Zircon's Antigravity album through the store. I've been meaning to grab it anyway, so why not help out OCR as well.

[Rayza]

$10 (10.36 Canadian after the exchange) sent. Keep up the good work Dave..

[avaris]

My checking account is now $10 smaller. :)

[FR]

I just bought $100 worth of stuff from the the astore and I'm buying a shirt tomorrow. Did I do Good? :<

Quick question for djp (if you don't mind and it okay to ask that is): How much do you get on sales in the astore? Is it a percentage thing or just a like a set amount? I just wanted to know if donated enough.:razz:

Edit: I pretty much feel the same way arek does except for the friends part because well, I haven't been here long enough for that. I do respect everyone on this site like if they were a buddy because through my many years of lurking I have gained many lol's in my time of extreme bordom (school) and for the awesome music, So thanks everybody.

[prophetik]

i put in 10 bucks as well.

[Magewout]

I'm curious to know how much money OCR has already recieved thanks to this thread :P

[big giant circles]

I think we've generated a nice spiff, but I'd really like everyone to get in a long-term perspective. We're still far short of that goal. The idea here (for me anyway) is to have the kind of rally that will not simply serve as a catch-net when OCR is falling short for a month or two, but to instead build the kind of fund that will help Dave be able to do stuff like make more free copies of albums and make more cool OCR stuff (thongs, mugs, and wristwatches! ...maybe :tomatoface:) and add new features, and so on and so on.

A small head's-up--of the nearly 1000 that have been on the site since April 1, only ~5% have contributed. Many people who have viewed this thread have not (I seeeee you...). And while I think we're off to a great start, I still know we can do better.

In short, the direct answer is, "Not enough. Keep donating!"

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[zircon]

$300 for a month to run the site? I thought it would be much higher. :shock: Not bad at all. Will be donating $10 (let me see if I can do more *fumbles through checkbook*). Long-time lurker/downloader, first time forum user. Lest I blabber on and seek glory, I'll just say that a donation will be done. Thanks for everything, djp. May there many more years to come.

$300 a month is strictly for bandwidth. There's also...


Manufacturing fees for promotional items like Voices of the Lifestream.
Printing fees for shirts, hoodies, and any other OCR merchandise. To my knowledge, we haven't broken even on the latest run of shirts, or if we have we certainly haven't made much of a profit.
Stamps and all other costs associated with a trip to the post office or FedEx, which comes up regularly as a result of promotional mailings

There are certainly more items on the list, but you get the idea. The more money the site has above the cost of bandwidth, the more flexibility we have to expand and do all sorts of cool stuff.

[The Derrit]

Shirt bought! Paypal to come.

EDIT: djp +15$!

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

I like this site, I like a bunch of the posters and their opinions, I like alot of the music that comes through here and the creative talent behind it all.

There are good things happening here. DJP + $10

[rAnDOm_rOguE]

OK, the OCR Hoodie I've been meaning to buy for the last... eesh, two years or so, has finally been bought. And also, +$20 to DJP because I'm missing the 1 key on my keyboard xD

[Sole Signal]

+ 1,000 pennies

[Dafydd]

I don't like the idea of donating money to a website for simply being there (even one as awesome as this)... or of where this could be going, if DJP was a corrupted person (pay to have your remix bypass the judging queue, pay more to have your shitty remix bypass the judging process entirely, pay lots to be on the judges panel). However, the situation is apparently serious, and to help prevent the above described nightmare, or one where DJP has to pay for running the site out of his own pocket, I will buy something from you.

Could I get the exact measurements of the medium sized t-shirt from someone who has one? Width + height? First wash shrink ratio?

Heh bumperstickers. I suppose I could put them on my bicycle.

If only international shipping was cheaper... but with the dollar being what it is, it's not really a problem.

[Liontamer]

I don't like the idea of donating money to a website for simply being there (even one as awesome as this)... or of where this could be going, if DJP was a corrupted person (pay to have your remix bypass the judging queue, pay more to have your shitty remix bypass the judging process entirely, pay lots to be on the judges panel).
If you're paranoid though, don't donate. I'll still NO your mixes if you donate a billion dollars though. :lol:

[big giant circles]

I don't like the idea of donating money to a website for simply being there (even one as awesome as this)... or of where this could be going,

noted. that being said, the website is not "simply here". you've spent lots of time on it, and downloaded the content from it. if you really have that much of a problem with donating, please default back to my original post where i said

"If you're not going to contribute, simply do not post, because I do not want to hear why."

I don't think your comment was meant to derail, but you come close enough.

That being said, your support (even if merely in the form of purchasing stickers) is indeed appreciated. So thanks for that.

[Nekofrog]

Man, I donated, but you're almost coming off as pretty militant here.

[DarkeSword]

...or of where this could be going, if DJP was a corrupted person (pay to have your remix bypass the judging queue, pay more to have your shitty remix bypass the judging process entirely, pay lots to be on the judges panel).
I don't want to derail this thread, but I feel like I have to respond to this.

I take great offense at the insinuation that anyone on the site would ever allow something like you described to happen. I'm very disappointed that you'd even hint at any kind of dishonesty or lack of integrity on our part, especially considering how closely you've worked with various staff members on the mascot project. You should know better, dude. :|

[Dafydd]

If you're paranoid though, don't donate. I'll still NO your mixes if you donate a billion dollars though. :lol:

No, you misunderstand me. I'm paranoid enough to help, not the other way around. Would you NO my mixes if they were good, too? :wink:

you've spent lots of time on it
Correct... and where has it gotten me? Heh...

That being said, your support (even if merely in the form of purchasing stickers) is indeed appreciated. So thanks for that.
I'm going to get something more than just bumper stickers, I promise. In the future, when I'm rich (yeah, right), a European download mirror might be nice...

I'm very disappointed that you'd even hint at any kind of dishonesty or lack of integrity on our part, especially considering how closely you've worked with various staff members on the mascot project. You should know better, dude. :|
I'm sorry it didn't come out as the obvious joke it was meant to be. I should probably keep my sense of humor to myself... or slap smileys around every joke I make in case someone doesn't get it.

Really, guys, you do a great job, all of you. I'm sorry if I made anyone upset, it's not what I wanted. I was about as serious about a corrupted OCR as I am about that story for an OCR-tan game to actually happen. It's just... if I donate (which feels sort of wrong to begin with), I think the site and all the hard work put into it deserves a lot more than $5-$10. But if I pay more, i'll look like a suck-up. Again, to clarify, I will help out... somehow.

[big giant circles]

Man, I donated, but you're almost coming off as pretty militant here.

fair enough, but it's like this. if you're going to give money to a charity, you don't hand them the check and say "you know, i don't have to give this to you. how do i know you're not going to do something shady with it? oh well, i guess i'll just use it for a tax write-off".

just saying that's the wrong reason to donate to a cause. like larry said, if you don't want to, then dont. i'm just asking that if you have any qualms, i'd rather not hear them. i'm not going to harsh on the people who choose not to donate, but i do ask that they show respect for the rest of the folks who ARE.

*EDIT*

also, i'm not implying that dafydd meant to be disrespectful. i was just explaining my viewpoint. the important thing is that he did contribute, and once again, i am in fact thankful for his contribution.

[The wingless]

I'll tell you what the biggest travesty is: nobody's using Da Coinz!

[Bahamut]

Donated $20 - in some financial muck, but I always love to contribute to OCR :-)

[big giant circles]

I'll tell you what the biggest travesty is: nobody's using Da Coinz!

this is indeed, quite for shame.

[ifirit]

I'm using them!

Anyway, I have to support OCR because of the contributions that this site has provided me, aside from the great music and forums. It has introduced me to my best friend and to a community of people who have been nothing less than supportive over the years. Plus, the Silent Hill discussion thread would never be where it is without the support of OCR and it's visitors.

After considering these contributions, I still feel like I owe more to the site and its community. Expect to see another contribution later this month!

[iskyoork]

I got a bumper stick and donated 10$ I may not chat a lot here but I love this site!

[Steben]

There's a coin in my signature. That means I'm either a terrible person, OR I just donated a couple Lincolns to the cause.

It's overdue of course... the last time I supported the site was when I bought a shirt in '04. Glad I could offer a little something though.

[OverCoat]

I feel good about myself knowing that I have supported OCR by buying TWO t-shirts :3

My old shirt has remix.overclocked.org on the back, but it is in a state of decay unfortunately :(

I should donate it to the Smithsonian as a HISTORICAL ARTIFACT

[The Orichalcon]

Jim asked me to contribute 3 kangaroos to OCR. I argued that Kangaroos aren't worth the trouble, and suggested 3 koalas instead. He agreed, but bartered me up to 2 koalas and a dingo.

The going rate of exchange for a koala is $10 US, and the exchange for a dingo is $5 US. Therefore I will donate $25 US to the site.

May the $5 feed on your baby.

[1337 1]

I like to think of it this way:

Think of how much a lot of people spend on their music.

Think how many songs there are on OCR.

Think how much money you are saving.

*WINNAHS*

I think the odd few $ is a pittance compared to the amount of money saved. Especially when you think about the quality. :)

My donation will come once I get some money in my bank account. I've kinda been hit with a few bills etc of late, otherwise I'd have already donated :)

It IS coming tho :<

EDIT:
I just checked my paypal, and I actually have some money left! It might not be much for now, but there will be more coming. Just need my work to pay me :)

EDIT2:
Paypal finally cleared, enjoy the $50 :) Was for a more than worthy cause.

[Polo]

Chipped in $20 for The Cause.

[Raziellink]

I'll buy a t-shirt, and if that isn't possible, i'll just send you €10 instead.

EDIT: Bought a black t-shirt, AND donated 15 dollars.

[Millman]

I bought a shirt for the first time. Been coming here since, what, '01 or '02. Either way, it's been a while, and sadly this is my first contribution to the site. The idea to make a month to support OCR to get people's asses into gear is genius. Some of us need that push sometimes.

And, if the shirt is as awesome as I'm hoping it'll be, I'll buy a white one too soon after, just because I love this place that much.

LONG LIVE OCR!!!


EDIT: After reading the whole thread, start to finish, I've understood the gravity of the situation on a long term scale. My first reaction was to donate $1,000,000,000 immediately. But since this is more of a LONG TERM issue, I think I'll just have to donate in tiny increments every month until the end of time.

...but I'll still order another T-shirt before the month is over, just in spirit of the occasion. =)

[Dafydd]

OCR is having a baby?
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Also, I want to clarify that I will buy 2 t-shirts as soon as I figure out what size. Help me!

[Abadoss]

Alrighty... I've kept my word and sent in my $10...

[The Orichalcon]

OCR is having a baby?
http://www.ngst.nu/ad.png (http://www.ngst.nu/ad.png)
Also, I want to clarify that I will buy 2 t-shirts as soon as I figure out what size. Help me!


You know those ads shape themselves to your searching tendencies...

[Dafydd]

No, I didn't. I knew they were based on the current page content, so I guess it's not entirely off-topic, but seeing an ad about semen donors on ocr just made my day. Would have been even funnier if it'd been one offering money for your services rather than one offering services for your money.

[anosou]

-best sig ever-

lol swedish money :D
I'm so jumping on that bandwagon soon :3 my previous donation was $100, we'll see what I can scrape together this time

[Dafydd]

$100? Whoa. If I wasn't saving up for a trip...

[anosou]

$100? Whoa. If I wasn't saving up for a trip...

Yeah, I'm mental but I thought you all knew that already :)

[Dafydd]

Well, now's as good a time as any, what with the dollar being what it is and all...

[anosou]

Well, now's as good a time as any, what with the dollar being what it is and all...

absolutely, when I donated I think it was even lower than now ;P and I'd just get paid. SCREW LIVING EXPENSES! :D but now let's not take over the thread.

KEEP ON DONATING! :D

[Dafydd]

absolutely, when I donated I think it was even lower than now

You mean last week or in the 1980's? I'm not trying to take over the thread, I'm trying to convince more Europeans to donate, now that it's so cheap for us to do so.

[The Orichalcon]

You mean last week or in the 1980's? I'm not trying to take over the thread, I'm trying to convince more Europeans to donate, now that it's so cheap for us to do so.

It's cheap for pretty much anyone who isn't from the US to donate. The Canadian/Aussie dollar is at it's highest for a long time. The GBP and Euro are also doing strongly against the USD.

Putting it literally, OCR will get almost double the income from currency conversion now than it would have 5 years ago.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

As soon as paypal moves money for me (6-8 days for me) I'll be contributing. Thanks for all the work djp.

[Kanthos]

DJP, is there any way to get other international retailers involved in contributing a portion of orders made with them to the site? You'd have gotten a fair bit of donation money from me if Amazon and ZZounds weren't US-only.

[Doulifée]

DJP, is there any way to get other international retailers involved in contributing a portion of orders made with them to the site? You'd have gotten a fair bit of donation money from me if Amazon and ZZounds weren't US-only.


indeed. i'm a fair user of amazon france. so that would be cool to support ocr, while i am at it. But that look complex to link ocr to all the amazon version available.

[Palpable]

Donated. Keep the momentum going, y'all.

[linkspast]

I bought some stickers... hope it helps...
Just wondering How much of each purchase goes to OCR?

[bladiator]

2-7 days from now I'll be in my new hoodie.

Aaaaaand it's soon to be summer in Texas.

I'm an idiot.

[zircon]

Here's another way you can get some more money to the site, if you're still on the fence. If you buy any of my CDs through my website (http://www.zirconstudios.com/store.html) or CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/all/zircon), I will donate $2 from each sale to OCR**. You can show you're buying the CD via OCR by emailing me a note (aaversa@gmail.com) after making the purchase through Paypal, or simply writing "OCR" when CD Baby asks you where you heard about me. I'll be doing this through the end of April.

**The only exception is if you do the $5 deal on CD Baby, since I basically only get $2, and the CDs cost $2 to make.

[Scufo]

Sent $5 your way. Don't spend it all in one place.

[JTD121]

I will be donating between $25-50 to OCR within a week. We'll see how the finances go for a couple more days.

-Josh

[BardicKnowledge]

Donated $10 just now. I also bought Antigravity, but did it off of the OCR Amazon store earlier this morning before Andy posted his message. Sorry!

[Hocus]

Donated. Ten bucks is quite reasonable considering all the great music I've gotten from OCR. Thanks for getting this going BGC.

[big giant circles]

OCR is having a baby?
http://www.ngst.nu/ad.png (http://www.ngst.nu/ad.png)
Also, I want to clarify that I will buy 2 t-shirts as soon as I figure out what size. Help me!

You know those ads shape themselves to your searching tendencies...

Does anyone else think it funny that it's right beside The Wingless's name? I wonder...

<3 for all the contributions everyone! Let's keep the ball rolling! I'm thrilled to see the level of support y'all have shown so far! :nicework::nicework::nicework:

Also, speaking of the links, everyone, be sure to click on 'em from time to time and check out some of the stuff they show. That's a super easy (and free) way to generate revenue for the site. Even if you need to check on Semen Donation info! :)

[JTD121]

BGC, please fix my name. It's 'JTD121'. Thanks! :-)

I'll also buy some apparel at some point in April as well!!

-Josh

[The Orichalcon]

2-7 days from now I'll be in my new hoodie.

Aaaaaand it's soon to be summer in Texas.

I'm an idiot.

You just want to fit in down in Compton, yo.

[pu_freak]

Any other way I can contribute to you (without using paypal)? My Paypal account has been stolen in the past, so they restricted it (and I've been too lazy to reactivate it). I do have a fine working creditcard so if there's any other way, just let me know

[Dafydd]

I thought you didn't need a paypal account to use paypal.

[pu_freak]

Yea, but if you DO actually have a paypal account, it's a different story

[prophetik]

just sign up for another one, man.

[pu_freak]

I thought you could only have 1 account per creditcard?

[Master_Yoshi]

Bought a Hoodie, will donate 20 bucks via paypal as soon as I remember my password >.<

[djpretzel]

Chris informed me we just ran out of XL hoodies - I'll get some more to him by week's end, hopefully sooner!

Awesome show of support, people!

[Malaki-LEGEND.sys]

Chris informed me we just ran out of XL hoodies

OCR fitness videos perhaps? ;)

Hey I'm just trying to help out the site!!

[revenge_of_quatermass]

There should be a counter bar showing how much in pledges you've received so far, just like those cheesy telethons. It would be fun to see how much moneys is being accrued by OCR.

[Nekofrog]

I'm #2! I'm #2!

http://www.dvfilm.com/2.jpg

... I'd be #1, but I think there was a backdoor deal to keep that spot from me...

[crazy_dewmaster]

$300 a month is strictly for bandwidth. There's also...

Manufacturing fees for promotional items like Voices of the Lifestream.
Printing fees for shirts, hoodies, and any other OCR merchandise. To my knowledge, we haven't broken even on the latest run of shirts, or if we have we certainly haven't made much of a profit.
Stamps and all other costs associated with a trip to the post office or FedEx, which comes up regularly as a result of promotional mailingsThere are certainly more items on the list, but you get the idea. The more money the site has above the cost of bandwidth, the more flexibility we have to expand and do all sorts of cool stuff.

That makes more sense. Appreciate the heads-up, zircon.

Also, any chance the site can get some "OCR Angels" or something, those who could donate monthly? In my experience, a larger amount is more difficult to make in a one-time payment than pledges/donations spread over weeks, months, etc.

Not sure if that's a "no-duh" kind of thing, but I'm throwing out there.

[crazy_dewmaster]

EDIT: After reading the whole thread, start to finish, I've understood the gravity of the situation on a long term scale. My first reaction was to donate $1,000,000,000 immediately. But since this is more of a LONG TERM issue, I think I'll just have to donate in tiny increments every month until the end of time.

...but I'll still order another T-shirt before the month is over, just in spirit of the occasion. =)


QFFE - wish I had this guy's spunk

[Abadoss]

QFFE - wish I had this guy's spunk

I wish I had that guy's cash...

[big giant circles]

There should be a counter bar showing how much in pledges you've received so far, just like those cheesy telethons. It would be fun to see how much moneys is being accrued by OCR.

the list is basically a counter bar. i'm intentionally not disclosing the total amount released unless we break 2k.

also, where your donation at? :<

I'm #2! I'm #2!

http://www.dvfilm.com/2.jpg

... I'd be #1, but I think there was a backdoor deal to keep that spot from me...

i don't mind giving up the spot. <3

by the way all. we have 75 people on the list. great work! let's see if we can't rally a few more together! we're still not in the clear for long-term yet!

[adonikam]

Transaction ID: 24A10513H3538434K
It doesn't seem that much with the pound sterling exchange rate being what it is. Pleasure doing business :-)

You see, I wanted to donate, but that meant I had to register too since Jimmy wanted to "keep tabs". I hope there's a "soft warm fuzzy spot" in your hearts for me too.

Edit: bought a hoodie, sound card and zircon's CD too :)

[Majin GeoDooD]

So I got my bumper stickers today and in support of OCR I put one of them on my car.. I went over to a buddies house later and he asked "Overlocked remix?". Why can't anyone ever read the logo right? I've had so many people read my hoodie and ask the same thing.

[big giant circles]

Slow day today. Thanks to adonikam for his donation! We need some more love, y'all! There's still plenty of people who can throw some spare change this way! Buy some sticker, guys! Ladies!

Let's keep up the great work!

[Geoffrey Taucer]

My bumper stickers arrived today. I'll put them on as soon as I get a chance to clean all the pine jizz off my car.

[Kholdstare]

My stickers came as well - Laptop advertising here we come!

[The Derrit]

my stickers and shirt came today! i was thinking about turning it into a sleeveless and getting another one, but i'll make that decision another day, cause its too nice outside to think about these kinds of things.

[djpretzel]

bumper sticker pix plz. I'll post my Mustang's bumper (with BOTH stickers on it) tonight if I can get a good shot...

[Doulifée]

My package is probably over the atlantic theN. I'll post pic of my renault's bumper (or at least the rear windshield) with the sticker. ;-)

[big giant circles]

don't tell me we've run out of donors... :(

18,000 registered members, and we're trickling to a halt. who's gonna step it up? the list of contributers is nothing to sneer at, but this site still needs all the financial support it can get.

order shirts, bumper stickers! throw a few bills in this direction. the person who benefits the most from your donation is YOU :) $10, $5, heck, $3 if that's all you got.

http://www.smileyhut.com/silly/cheer.gif

[zircon]

The month ain't even half over, so keep the support coming, folks - remember, the less we have to worry about keeping the site afloat, the more time we have to focus on improving OCR! EVERY dollar you donate makes a difference; no amount is too small, and no purchase through the AStore goes unappreciated.

Thanks to everyone who's chipped in so far, too! I myself am donating $50 and picking up some stuff through the AStore.

[YoshMaster]

I started coming here 7 months after the website opened, so 5$ is nothing compared to all the memories and the music I've gotten from OCR!!! I've just sent it ;)

[Bahamut]

Is there anything like Amazon's program with OCR for a site like Newegg btw? I recently bought ~$1500-1600 worth of PC equipment from there and that could've been a good amount donated to OCR :sad: .

[Bobwillis]

Only the admins know how much/if I donated.

I appreciate the site btw, meant to do this earlier.

[Majin GeoDooD]

bumper sticker pix plz. I'll post my Mustang's bumper (with BOTH stickers on it) tonight if I can get a good shot...

I'll get a pic tomorrow.

[Kholdstare]

bumper sticker pix plz. I'll post my Mustang's bumper (with BOTH stickers on it) tonight if I can get a good shot...

will do once my camera gets back in - the stickers look great by the way!

[MisterBiggler]

Between work and driving, I listen to several songs from this site a day, and lately I've been runnin' through all those projects that have been put out. It's great, free music, and I appreciate the hell out of it, so I sent $30 over. Thanks for so much good stuff over the years.

[Dafydd]

How much does clicking the google ads actually help the site? Does Google know how often the links are clicked and pay OCR accordingly, or how does all that work?

In other words, would I help the site by regularily clicking on google ads, even those I'm not actually interested in? And if everyone did that, would it make a huge difference for the site's economic situation or not?

[Flare4War]

I'm an OCR fanboy.

I've been away and very busy for the last 3 months and just recently with in the last 2 weeks was able to come back to OCR and see what was/is going on. I was very surprised to find this thread and I think it's a great idea. It's great to see people helping out. I download all of the music from this site and I'm a forum regular(when I can be).

This place kicks ass.

DJ Pretzel not only organizes all the coolness of this website, but finds the time to make FF remixes like 'The Sveldt' (5 stars out of 5 on that one). Big Giant Circles not only makes insanely cool music (absolutely can not get enough of 'Eastern Ice Fields') he does stuff like this thread as well. Don't even get me started on how many hit arrangements DarkeSword has produced. zircon, you are a fucking remixing legend. The list goes on and on. My list of favorites is overwhelming. The music you people provide is awesome, and the discussion(s) in off-topic is believe it or not some of the best the internet has to offer.

$20 sent via PayPal.

Thanks for everything. Keep up the good work guys.

[Torzelan]

$10 was literally all that was left in my PayPal account so there you go for now; moving (back to my old, now fixed apartment) this weekend and have lots to do in general but at the end of the month my birthday happens to be payday in which I'll also receive a years' worth of retroactive salary raise that they forgot to give me (haha) so, I'll send more for sure around then. I do owe this site.

[anosou]

It appears I get paid a lot this month AND got 3200 SEK back after taxes :3
So expect $50-$100 on tuesday/wednesday.

[Dafydd]

I got 9449 SEK back on my taxes. :nicework: skatteverket...

Anyway, I don't feel like it's anyone's responsibility to pay OCR $200, more people should donate but less.

[Majin GeoDooD]

Alright here's our first car pictures..

http://majingeo.no-ip.com/car1.jpg

http://majingeo.no-ip.com/car2.jpg

Man I need to clean my car.. it's a little dirty lookin!

[prophetik]

love the thunderbrew sticker, man.

[PsyHam]

I've been listening to remixes off of this site for a long time, and just now finally got around to making my first post in this forum community. I'm glad to say that it's to tell you all that I'm pitching in $10 as well to help keep the site running! Wish I could contribute even more, but Uncle Sam is draining my pockets dry this tax season. :(

Thanks for being here and doing what you do; your music helps my work day go faster!

[Majin GeoDooD]

love the thunderbrew sticker, man.

Are you a Thunderbrew fan, or do you just like the sticker? :P

[Fishy]

I just bought a white t-shirt aswell as my earlier briDONATION.

[sleipnir]

Well, I just bought a black shirt and a hoodie with the remaining money I had on PayPal from selling my WoW account lol. I hope it helps!

[anosou]

I got 9449 SEK back on my taxes. :nicework: skatteverket...

Anyway, I don't feel like it's anyone's responsibility to pay OCR $200, more people should donate but less.

Nice work skatteverket!

yeah, it's no one's responsibility to pay $200, that's why I'm coughing up $100 :D
No but really, I'll get back to you with some real numbers tuesday

[prophetik]

Are you a Thunderbrew fan, or do you just like the sticker? :P

i only know them from myspace, but they're great. and the sticker is pure win.

[big giant circles]

great work, guys! enthusiasm is contageous!

[Majin GeoDooD]

i only know them from myspace, but they're great. and the sticker is pure win.

Hell yea Thunderbrew is great. Love those guys.. got to see them live a few years ago, they put on a great show. Rick and the guys are some good peoples.

[Dafydd]

that's why I'm coughing up $100

Yeah... but... you already did, like, 2 weeks ago, so now you've paid $200 in like a month.

[anosou]

Yeah... but... you already did, like, 2 weeks ago, so now you've paid $200 in like a month.

VotL wasn't released two weeks ago :3
Also, who are you to stop me from donating? you're not really helping this thread, just talking back to me. What I want to donate, I donate because I want to.

[Dafydd]

Of course you do. Donate as much as you want. :nicework: What I wanted to say was, more people should donate, and if you want to donate $100, that's really up to you, but even $5 helps.

[Kulaman]

$20 now, more after i get my tax return.

I have to say that i have had more enjoyment from the music on this site than i can accurately describe. Rock on DJP and rock on OCR!

Edit: I want to buy a shirt, but I'm worried that it won't be long enough...

[prophetik]

$20 now, more after i get my tax return.

I have to say that i have had more enjoyment from the music on this site than i can accurately describe. Rock on DJP and rock on OCR!

Edit: I want to buy a shirt, but I'm worried that it won't be long enough...

how tall are you?

[Majin GeoDooD]

So where are the other car pics guys???

[Doulifée]

So where are the other car pics guys???

waiting for my package. I live in Europe man.

[FR]

Got my shirt today :D; I need suggestions as to were I should put my bumper stickers(no car).I'm debating whether I should put them on the front door at work or somewhere a lot of people can see it.

[FREAK55]

Just got my stickers in. Pics will soon follow.

[iskyoork]

I got my stickers and put them on my car. Its awesome!

[raziel_pm]

Throw my $5 into the pot ^_^

[Beatdrop]

Expect a pretty fair donation from me come Monday or Tuesday. I'm just waiting to get paid (Monday evening).

EDIT: This is NOT an empty promise. Believe me. You shall see... ho yes...

[Black Mage]

+$5 to you DJP! Now I get to wear one of the fancy badges. ^_^

[badhabit]

1700 songs over a period of 5+ years?

$20 paid, and I still feel cheap

[djpretzel]

http://www.ocremix.org/etc/pretzel_wagon_stickers.jpg

Pretzel wagon w/ stickers.

These are, incidentally, the first bumper stickers I've applied to a car I actually cared about :nicework:

[Majin GeoDooD]

Alright.. finally another car pic, looks good Dave. I know what you mean about putting bumper stickers on that, I just put my first sticker on my car about a year ago.. now I have four ;x.

[JJT]

The pretzel has informed me that we are...

*ahem*

OVER HALFWAY TOWARD REACHING OUR GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heck yes.

I said heck yes, son.

***Keep the donations coming folks, we're doing great!***

[Abadoss]

Mustang, huh? This isn't some ploy to get your brakes fixed, is it? :P

[Beatdrop]

Whoa, hey there, bgc, that's Beatdrop with a CAPITAL B, BIATCH.

kthx.

[prophetik]

http://www.ocremix.org/etc/pretzel_wagon_stickers.jpg

Pretzel wagon w/ stickers.

These are, incidentally, the first bumper stickers I've applied to a car I actually cared about :nicework:

i'm diggin that car, man. mustang gt is a niiiice ride. does it drive smooth?

[FR]

It's not a car but
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4007/photoak1.jpg

My job is now a official supporter of OCR :)

[djpretzel]

i'm diggin that car, man. mustang gt is a niiiice ride. does it drive smooth?

Smooth.... nah man, it's a Ford :)

It's not the best car for handling or smooth rides or whatever, but it's got some get-up and go, and it's a convertible, which is great when the weather allows it.

V8 though... with gas prices the way they are, it's rough :|

[FREAK55]

Here's my pics

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6470/imag0042ti4.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1034/imag0043uh3.jpg

It's not the hottest car in the world, but it is what it is.

[DarkeSword]

The pretzel has informed me that we are...

*ahem*

OVER HALFWAY TOWARD REACHING OUR GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heck yes.

I said heck yes, son.

***Keep the donations coming folks, we're doing great!***

YEAH! LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN WITH TEAMWORK GUYS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR8D1gMmuko

[Admiral_C]

OCR +10

....and a couple shirts...

[The G-Man]

Just sent $5 your way. Every little bit helps.

[big giant circles]

Every little bit helps.

Yes it does. $5 may not seem like much, but spread out among as many people that have pitched in, and it creates a respectable sum :)

Keep it up, folks! We're doing GREAT! :nicework:

[Flare4War]

In an attempt to help keep this thread alive I sent another $5.00.

It's been great to see people supporting OCR through this thread.

Good work people.

[Polo]

*slips another $20 into the pretzel's pocket*

Also, I haven't seen that Reading Rainbow music video in years. Brings back memories.

[anosou]

Here we go, $50. Because you're worth it.
then I'm off to Budapest!

[Neo Samus]

I'm a little late to the party but I donated 5.00. I know it's not much but, it's something to halp support this fantastic site. Keep up the good work everyone!

[Bunjiro]

Bought a black t-shirt and donated 10$. Keep up the good work pretzel!

[Raziellink]

Got my shirt and stickers today. I love it! Happy to help! ;)

[Dire Chimes]

I have money I would like to donate, but is there any way at all, such as a mailing address perhaps, that doesn't involve Paypal or a payment using a credit/debit card? I have none and have no access to any of those methods.

[big giant circles]

I have money I would like to donate, but is there any way at all, such as a mailing address perhaps, that doesn't involve Paypal or a payment using a credit/debit card? I have none and have no access to any of those methods.

sure :)

http://www.ocremix.org/info/Supporting_OverClocked_ReMix

If you can't use PayPal for some reason, you can send a check or money order made out to 'David Lloyd' to:

OverClocked ReMix
PO Box 223104
Chantilly, VA 20153

[Beatdrop]

Two days of silence is too much! And we're over halfway through the month...

[Kulaman]

:nicework: guys, but as i understand it, there's still a ways to go, let's keep it up!

[Barny]

It's high time I done this... $5 and more to come at the end of the month.. Payday can't get here quickly enough.

Pete

[Liontamer]

I've donated $37.84 to the site. How? Well, I just paid $87.84 to mail out the VotL music video contest prizes (now with stickers!), and asked to only be reimbursed for $50. The rest of the money, along with my time as always, is for OCR!

Thank you very much to everyone who's donated this month; it really helps the site and I'm proud that we don't use the money for anything shady like our politicians do. :-D Keep it rolling in, it's worth it!

[JTD121]

Sent you $30 DJP! Keep up the awesome work everyone!

-Josh

[Bahamut]

Just donated $40 - brings my total for this month to $60

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

$30. I'd love to be the one to drop a huge sum but not this time around. I'm a lifer for OCR. Much love.

[Aninymouse]

I don't really remember what the circumstances were when I found OCR back in 2004, but I'm pretty sure it might have had something to do with Donkey Kong. I was really into DK at that point... I think the first ReMix I ever heard was probably either Blue Vision or Phear the Monkey.

Since 2004 I've lurked here and posted there. I had a stint in UnMod and fell in love with that for a time. Although I probably haven't been posting regularly until 2008, I've always been back here to catch up on the music and the goings-on. Always something going on, you know?

Well, having learned all your names over the years while NOT getting to know anyone here particularly well certainly has it's mixed feelings, but I love this site and what it stands for far too much to pass up the opportunity to help out as I can. That twenty bucks of mine... honestly, I work the family business, and some months I sit and stare at the floor and think, "will this be the last month I can afford to pay my bills?" Times are grave around here, but after paying down a large investment I've recently had enough money to buy a thing or two for the first time in 4 months or so. So... I know a lot of you are able to give more, but don't. And I know some of you are able to give a lot, and you do. Well, by all rights I shouldn't be able to give anything... every dollar I have keeps my family crankin' for another month.

So, from this hard workin' fan, here's my 4-year "Thank You!" and a promise to always do what I can. Because while I'd love to get to know you all better as time goes on, I do work 6 days a week, so if nothing else I'd like to say I helped keep the music flowin'.

Cheers!

[big giant circles]

Guys, we are doing GREAT. Also, thanks to all the anonymous contributers out there. There are a few people who HAVE contributed but NOT mentioned it here in the thread. Your humility is commendable, and we definitely appreciate your donations also.

However, don't be humble! I would still like to keep tabs on who is contributing--and in the very near future I'll tell you all why. So please, at the very least, just let me know if you've thrown anything towards the site!

[SolusLunes]

Though I have nearly no presence at all on this site, I'd still like to send you guys ten bucks because you're awesome.

That and the fact that I intend to put some of my musical effort towards something that I can call an OCRemix.

Soon. :D

+$10.

[Xerol Oplan]

I'm trying to send money for a shirt (to pick up at a meetup) but the paypal page is completely broken, I keep punching my login info in, and it keeps sending me back to the same page. I'm 200% sure the password is correct, and farther down on the page it's actually got my credit card info punched in already (even though I've never filled out my CC info on here).

http://xerol.org/h/img/1181

Also Larry has been completely unhelpful.

[SW Toxa Classico]

I just joined the facebook OCReMix group and I saw the post about OCR needing money. I clicked on the thing to read more about it and I decided I want to help. I've been a fan of OCReMix for many years. I joined the Forum because the person who started this thread said something about wanting to know who donated so here I am. I gave $10 today and I'll probably do so next month as well because OCReMix is an amazing thing.

[iskyoork]

Man quite the support you got out of this. Im glad im not the only semi-lurker that decided to contribute.

[Polo]

...and for good measure, I sent a third Jackson to keep this site afloat. One payment per Cheetahman avatar. :-P

[BardicKnowledge]

I continue to be especially impressed with the high number of lurkers / infrequent posters that have contributed. Keep up the great work!

[Doulifée]

i'll try to post pic of my car next week-end.

[Jillian Aversa]

Any sig emblems for $100...? I don't think ten $10.00 ones would look too great... :3

[The wingless]

Any sig emblems for $100...? I don't think ten $10.00 ones would look too great... :3


There will be, but only I will be able to wear it

[Jiggles Mcpuff]

+100

Support ftw

[Pyrion]

$10 sent, plus I've been ordering ocremix stuff off of estarland as it's been offered.

(EDIT: This means "moar lewt plz." An ocremix coffee mug, perhaps? Mouse pad? I'd buy 'em. :D)

[Kholdstare]

Coffee? *twitch*

ocr coffee mugs would only beg to have ocr brand coffee in them too

[Bahamut]

As I've said before, we need OCR shot glasses!

[Vivi22]

As I've said before, we need OCR shot glasses!

The perfect compliment to my 8-bit theater shot glasses. I'd buy them.

[anosou]

As I've said before, we need OCR shot glasses!

Hells yeah!
Preferably with the sexy sexy logo only. Yum. OCR'd make me drink more.

[Cecilff2]

Considering this site has given me almost 30 albums worth of music, I'll be donatin later tonight.

Expect about $40-50 for your awesomeness.

Edit: Had some time at lunch, and the deed is done.

[Shortmann]

Been a long time lurker (since I first heard Terra in Black in 2003), and have well over half of the remixes on this site on my computer. I figure it's high time I actually did something to help out an amazing site, and help relieve the stress of an amazing guy/remixer.

$25 sent.

[ProjectSpam]

I bought bumper stickers!

[Fishy]

Fishy level up:

http://fishy.escariot.net/public/Photo%2014.jpg

Sexy +25%

[prophetik]

cain i keep forgetting just how young you look

[Fishy]

Bizarre isn't it, I'm 19 ffs.

[anosou]

Bizarre isn't it, I'm 12 ffs.

Yeah.. it's bizarre how a twelve year old can play guitar :/

[Fishy]

Yeah.. it's bizarre how a twelve year old can play guitar :/

kill u

[ifirit]

As promised, I've donated an extra $20 to OCR. It's a last minute push, but I think we should still let people know that it is Support OCR Month for these last few days.

Isn't it StarZander?

[StarZander]

As promised, I've donated an extra $20 to OCR. It's a last minute push, but I think we should still let people know that it is Support OCR Month for these last few days.

Isn't it StarZander?

Sorry, but I'm (once again) unemployed, and I've broken my wrist, so I'm on a limited budget. Otherwise I would donate without hesitation. :(

[big giant circles]

Awesome work, guys and gals.

This is the last day of the month, which means if you have not yet donated, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.

If you have a spare dollar, donate it to OCR! Support the cause! We're all here because we love this place!

(and if you don't love this place, why are you here?)

[Dafydd]

Way too few people have donated, if you look at the list in the first post. Maybe there are more than the ones listed there though.

Also, my name is spelled wrong, the first letter is supposed to be capitalized... :tomatoface:

[Murmeli Walan]

Alright, my poor ass just donated one dollar to the site. I know it's not much, but if I could afford more on my nearly-maxed out credit card, I would.

Good luck, OCR! Here's hoping that my favorite website gets the funds they desperately need!

[Kizyr]

Nearly forgot about this one!

Ok, I went ahead and donated.

Also, I been meaning to get zircon's last album anyway.
May as well do it now instead of this weekend. KF

[HalcyonSpirit]

I just donated by buying a shirt. That counts, right? I meant to do it earlier, but I was kinda hung up on whether to get a Medium or Large... I've had issues in the past where Mediums from some brands are too small so I have to get Large, but then other brands have Mediums that actually fit and Larges that are too large for me. So I'm hoping that the Medium I just ordered falls under the second category. Otherwise I'll be kicking myself for not just donating directly to the site.

So yeah, donation made.

[DarkeSword]

I just donated by buying a shirt. That counts, right? I meant to do it earlier, but I was kinda hung up on whether to get a Medium or Large... I've had issues in the past where Mediums from some brands are too small so I have to get Large, but then other brands have Mediums that actually fit and Larges that are too large for me. So I'm hoping that the Medium I just ordered falls under the second category. Otherwise I'll be kicking myself for not just donating directly to the site.

So yeah, donation made.

OR YOU COULD JUST GO LOSE SOME WEIGHT YOU FA- *shot*

jk jk lol

Thx for your support. I just dropped a $25 donation myself.

[big giant circles]

<4 Hours Left!

[HalcyonSpirit]

<4 Hours Left!

Let's go people! Let's see if we can have a last-minute deluge of funds!

OR YOU COULD JUST GO LOSE SOME WEIGHT YOU FA- *shot*

jk jk lol

Haha. Actually, it's because I'm only 5'3''. That's right around the height where clothes manufacturers transition from Medium to Large shirt sizes, so depending on the company and how long they make each size (which is my issue with them), I could go either way. But hopefully, if I purchased the wrong size, I can tell without opening the packaging and just exchange it for the other size. Not likely, though. Oh well.

When I get some money from my summer job, I'll donate more directly to OCR. Count on it. :mrgreen:

[Forty-second]

Forgot to make a post in this thread about it, but I purchased an OCR shirt. It can go right next to the OCR-tan shirt that I made last year. I've been lurking OCR's forums for years (two years before I even signed up to say anything), so thanks everybody associated with OCR for a good chunk of my life spent listening to ReMixes, lurking the boards, etc.

[Majin GeoDooD]

Just donated another $10. I'll probably buy another shirt in a month or so, and a new hoodie closer to Fall/Winter.