Supporting TheologyWeb

[yxboom]

You can support TheologyWeb with confidence, as you will now notice on our support page (http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/faq.php?faq=support_financial#faq_support_donations) we are now PayPal verified:

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For those who believe in our ministry and want to help support us in a financial manner we have expanded our subscription options to include:

$5 / $10 / $15/ $20 a month denominations in additional of course to one time gifts of any amount.

For as little as the price of a Whopper meal at Burger King you can invest in eternity and help this ministry stay alive. Thanks.

[Black Fog]

I would certainly like to, and I have the wherewithal to do so. However, I must say I'm disappointed. I thought this was a serious discussion forum. But it seems that you're not very selective about whom you allow to participate. There are some in this forum who contribute very little to understanding or meaningful discourse, but seem always ready, without provocation, to ridicule people who don't agree with their position (for what it's worth). I suspect that having them around has kept away a good many people who take religious discourse seriously, and might otherwise do credit to your forum. I'm afraid that I'm one of them. There are just too many worthwhile people to talk to; I don't have time to waste on amateurs who are as ill-mannered as they are ill-informed.
Black Fog

[Mr. 5020]

I would certainly like to, and I have the wherewithal to do so. However, I must say I'm disappointed. I thought this was a serious discussion forum. But it seems that you're not very selective about whom you allow to participate. There are some in this forum who contribute very little to understanding or meaningful discourse, but seem always ready, without provocation, to ridicule people who don't agree with their position (for what it's worth). I suspect that having them around has kept away a good many people who take religious discourse seriously, and might otherwise do credit to your forum. I'm afraid that I'm one of them. There are just too many worthwhile people to talk to; I don't have time to waste on amateurs who are as ill-mannered as they are ill-informed.
Black Fog

BlackFog,

I can definitely understand your position. TheologyWeb is not only a place to have intellectual discussion, but where others come to learn. Some may not know as much as others, but they are no less worthy of posting on the site. You may leave as you wish, but there are just as many ill-mannered people that are informed as are ill-informed. If you stick around long enough, you'll find that there are forums where such unwanted and unnecessary ridicule rarely exist. The site is well moderated, and when there is something that is obscene, it is removed. Give it some time. Maybe get to 100 posts (66 more to go). Then make your decision.

In Him,
Mr. 5020

[Mr. 5020]

You can support TheologyWeb with confidence, as you will now notice on our support page (http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/view.php?pg=support) we are now PayPal verified:

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You may click on the image to read our certification page.

For those who believe in our ministry and want to help support us in a financial manner we have expanded our subscription options to include:

$5 / $10 / $15/ $20 a month denominations.

For as little as the price of a Whopper meal at Burger King you can invest in eternity and help this ministry stay alive. Thanks.

Yxboom,

Are there any incentives for subscribing (ie. a TWeb e-mail address, T-shirt, mousepad, extra features, etc.)?

[$cirisme]

I would certainly like to, and I have the wherewithal to do so. However, I must say I'm disappointed. I thought this was a serious discussion forum. But it seems that you're not very selective about whom you allow to participate. There are some in this forum who contribute very little to understanding or meaningful discourse, but seem always ready, without provocation, to ridicule people who don't agree with their position (for what it's worth). I suspect that having them around has kept away a good many people who take religious discourse seriously, and might otherwise do credit to your forum. I'm afraid that I'm one of them. There are just too many worthwhile people to talk to; I don't have time to waste on amateurs who are as ill-mannered as they are ill-informed.
Black Fog
No, we're not really selective in that regard. As long as people follow the rules, and the individual forum guidelines, they are free to participate. Some do not know as much as others, and that's wonderful because the whole point is to learn and grow through interaction with others. Besides, why would I own a forum that did not want me as a member? :wink:

The whole point of TheologyWeb... which is a misnomer since I guess there really isn't just one... is to learn more from those who know more than you do, teach those who do now know as much as you, and fellowship with all.

I think that has been achieved, rather well.

God Bless,
-cirisme
TheologyWeb.com Site Owner

[dizzle]

Yxboom,

Are there any incentives for subscribing (ie. a TWeb e-mail address, T-shirt, mousepad, extra features, etc.)?

Hey Mr. 5020, generally speaking no as we decided a whiles back that the very visible forum features such as images, smilies, shoutbox, polls etc should be available to all members without distinction if at all possible. In other words, in using the forum, we did not wish to create classes of members. That is not to say such a thing is inherently wrong, it is just not what we wanted for TheologyWeb.

On the other hand, since you asked, we do offer a TWeb email addy to our contributors. It is a benefit that does not affect posts on open forum. We do not generally advertise this as it is more of a thank you benefit rather than an incentive. We also have an area where contributors are given at times sneak peaks into upcoming TWeb features for their input. For example, when we did the major forum redesign our contributors, who's money goes into making this place exist, had an opportunity to be our beta testers on a test forum area for their input.

But other than that, no, we wish people to contribute for the benefits they currently have and to support something they think they wish supporting, not to get additional features. Also, there are many who right now just cannot contribute due to reasons that are just not our business that we do not wish to deny features to. That has been our philosophy. If in the future we find that we cannot raise funds any other way or just pressing needs of the forum perhaps that would change, but that is our thoughts right now.

ADDED: Also we may in the future add some features that may be contributor based but they would not be things such as used in open forum.

So please support this site if you can. Right now only about 40 percent of our montly expenses come from contributions.

Also, we are starting a banner ad program. If you are interested in advertising a business or ministry, come and see us. This will be an alternate way for us to raise funds. We have some high visions for the future of this site, you guys can help make that possible by making a committment of $5 a month. When you think about all that is openly available here on this site, that really is a small amount for such education and entertainment. Less than the cost of a fast food meal.

[dizzle]

I would certainly like to, and I have the wherewithal to do so. However, I must say I'm disappointed. I thought this was a serious discussion forum. But it seems that you're not very selective about whom you allow to participate. There are some in this forum who contribute very little to understanding or meaningful discourse, but seem always ready, without provocation, to ridicule people who don't agree with their position (for what it's worth). I suspect that having them around has kept away a good many people who take religious discourse seriously, and might otherwise do credit to your forum. I'm afraid that I'm one of them. There are just too many worthwhile people to talk to; I don't have time to waste on amateurs who are as ill-mannered as they are ill-informed.
Black Fog

As Cirisme has said, we are an open forum. For every person you might wish to exclude, they may wish to exclude you. That is what the ignore key is for. You may customize your experience here to exclude those that are not the type you wish to read. Otherwise, I wish you blessings on your search for the forum that suits your needs. Not all forums are for everyone. We realize and can live with that.

[dizzle]

:bump:

If you love this forum, or even just love to hate us, we really could use your financial support. Remember a $5 month committment will help ensure that the light bill gets paid and we can continue to work on ways to make this forum even cooler and more innovative. We have big plans in the works, please help to make it a reality in this area if you can.

[dizzle]

Okay here I am back again. Our contributors are getting a bit of sneak preview to new things being implemented... so if you were thinking of becoming a monthy supporter, now is a good time.

[NSMinistries]

Is it that time to talk about :spam:donations again? :nsm:

[dizzle]

Bumping this thread again. If you can become one of our regular contributors for as little as five dollars a month, it would be so greatly appreciated. Most of you know that this site is chock full of features and the dedication we have to constantly bringing more. Some sites in order to be able to fund their operating costs have found that a motivating factor is make the premium features available only to contributors. That of course is not inherently wrong by any means, but that is not what we wanted for TheologyWeb if at all possible. So please if you can, consider becoming a supporter. If you cannot at this time, hey, we have all been there.

[dizzle]

Okay time for the regular bump of this thread.

First we have some long term regular supporters - you guys know who you are, and THANK YOU! We absolutely could not still be here without you.

If you are not yet a contributor, and you can spare as little as 5/month to keep us strong, please do consider becoming a contributor. The site continues to grow at an amazing rate, and we would love to be in the position that we can easily make upgrades and changes as soon as they are needed and have the support base to do so. If you cannot do a monthly thing, any onetime contribution is gratefully receivied.

No, we are not in any kind of a jam right now, nor is their any emergency, but keeping regular support helps keeps us from ever having to come to you guys in a panic. Every dollar contributed goes towards site expenses. We have exciting new features in the works - please help keep us strong.

[$cirisme]

Very exciting new stuff is coming.

And it's going to be BIG!

[dizzle]

Not even the mods know.

I bet that the contributors though will get a sneak peak of some sorts.

Please again, consider becoming part of the essential funding for this site, it doesn't take much to make a big difference for us. Many hands makes small work.

[dizzle]

I updated the first post as I was informed that the support links were bad.

[luv1another]

yay!!! I got a mastercard debit card with my bank and used it to pay some money to tweb as the very first ever transaction :woohoo: