Thanks Mike. $20 from me. I’ve gotten more than that amount in advice from this list so it’s money well spent.
Brian
New-In-76

On Sun, Jan 16, 2022 at 11:50 Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Glad to contribute with my thanks to Mike.
> Also, the revised web site is terrific.
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> Graham Stewart
> Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf
> Of Peter Nyberg
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 9:44 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Annual Donation Reminder
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> Mel,
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> The R22 email list needs a server to run the Mailman software that makes
> the whole thing work. In the past, webmasters have used personal servers,
> or workplace servers for this purpose, but this left the group in a
> precarious position.  When Mike Weisner became webmaster, he opted to use
> Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting.  A major reason for this choice is
> that this will make it easier to transition to a new webmaster in the
> future, when that day comes.
>
> An AWS server is obviously not free.  I don't really know what the cost
> is, and whatever it is, I'm pretty sure that Mike will continue to cover it
> even if no one contributes.  But, the list is a community, and I think that
> people who find value in the community should be willing to support it
> financially.
>
> So, to specifically answer your questions, the contribution goes to Mike.
> I feel confident that Mike is not making a net profit on this. The amount
> is entirely up to you, but the website does suggest that $10 per year would
> be appropriate. Again, you can find the 'Donate' button here:
> http://rhodes22.org.
>
> --Peter
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> > On 2022-01-15, at 19:22:29 EST, Melvyn Rothbard wrote:
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> > Can someone enlighten me on the contribution.  Who does it go to
> and what
> > is the amount.Mel RothbardPaper Clipper
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