Did anyone else get a email from Earl to pay for a membership, I did. and to pay for hearts? I just did. I am a star

[debm55]

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member and still have the email stating I paid. It was long. and stated about buying stars, I don't like to use Paypal but used it anyhow. Do I need to buy more stars or sigh up for a monthly subscription. as stated in the email? Confused.

Edit read through an signed in to monthly also. I misunderstood the email as usual., I enjoy DU. I should of did my first membership on a monthly payment instead of the yearly. I will monthy from now on. thank you eveyone.

[SWBTATTReg]

1. Yes. I gave.

[debm55]

3. I did give. I have the email stating I gave.

[gab13by13]

2. Yeah, it costs money to run DU,

I decided that I want DU around when the going gets hectic. I kicked in a little bit extra seeing as this is one of the few sources for the truth.

[debm55]

5. I understand but I gave money for a star membership. I still have the email that I was now a star member.

[stopdiggin]

9. you're good. the email went to everyone, with idea that we could get more people

setting in your shoes (as members and contributors)
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[BeyondGeography]

4. Yes, seeing all the time I spend here

I went for the monthly sub. It’s only fair.

[stopdiggin]

6. yep. points: a) ad revenue (and thus money for DU operation) is sharply down

b) twice a year fund raising (while remaining unobtrusive) = good
c) but sustaining membership and amounts (both monthly and annual) = better, and the real key to health

[leftieNanner]

7. We all received it

EarlG is asking those of us who can afford it to consider donating again or signing up for a monthly contribution.

[debm55]

8. Thank you, I will sign up for monthly.

[PJMcK]

10. I renewed my Star Membership

This is my favorite political/social website.the Admins work very hard. I’m grateful.

[2naSalit]

11. Been trying for days...

Paypal won't take my money no matter what hoops I jump through. I'll just send the damned credit/debit card by mail. Not happy about internet transactions and how they work.

[multigraincracker]

15. I used PP and got away with it

Finally took my cc after I got away it witho giving any more info. Last time i used them was like 8 years ago. I’ve move a few times and use a different phone numbers.
Still feel uneasy about it.
I’d be more than happy to send more $, if could do it with a money order. Still have hearts so that doesn’t matter. Just need an address and payee name.

If anyone can help me, please answer here or pm me.
Thanks.

[2naSalit]

16. Among the options...

For payment is the snail mail info at the place you go to when you click on the link to buy hearts.

[multigraincracker]

17. Thanks. I didn't see it the first time.

I’m fine with then cashing it and put it toward what ever they personal expense.
It’s a gift to show how important this site is to me.

[2naSalit]

18. I don't mind sending it via mail...

I just wanted to buy hearts and it turned into an ordeal. So I'll just forego the hearts this year and send my contribution by mail. I'm less inclined to make online purchases then I ever was before I started making online purchases. I pay for everything else with paper and checks/MOs.

[multigraincracker]

19. I've pretty much stopped sending

personal checks. Use a gel pen when I do, but I get a few free cashier check from my bank and use those or money orders. I always mail them inside the post office. Not much left to get hacked on, I hope.

[2naSalit]

20. I still...

Rely heavily on USPS for a lot of things. That's how it is in ruralville.

[Maraya1969]

21. I hit the "Pay by Credit or Debit card" thing and it keeps trying to get you to go to Paypal

I don't like Paypal. I just keep looking for the credit thing or "Pay as a guest" I've been able to pay by credit card each year.

[drray23]

12. yrs but i have been a monthly recurring member for years.

I think that DU is well worth the $10.00 I donate every month.

[MLAA]

13. Since all it takes, I believe, is 1$ to be a star member if you are in a position to more I'd say consider

doing so. The email explained that the environment has changed dramatically and DU is facing the possibility of not being able to support EarlG full time as it has in the past. Bottom line, if you can do more and are so inclined then do so 🙂.

[mysteryowl]

14. I think the website is having some glitches, including slow page download.