[Theforum] Re: [Fwd: evolt.org permanant funding]

Matt Liotta mliotta at r337.com
Wed Sep 4 16:31:19 CDT 2002


I just want to state that if Evolt didn't maintain the browser archive
finding hosting for free would be easy. Heck! I would even do it.

Matt Liotta
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforum-admin at lists.evolt.org [mailto:theforum-
> admin at lists.evolt.org] On Behalf Of Dean Mah
> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 2:08 PM
> To: theforum at lists.evolt.org
> Subject: Re: [Theforum] Re: [Fwd: evolt.org permanant funding]
>
> On Wed, Sep 04, 2002 at 12:33:37PM -0700, Erika Meyer wrote:
>
> > since I couldn't recall any messages indicating that evolt.org (via
> > the forum or steering) had agreed to participate in an affiliate
> > program... and since I didn't really know what an affiliate program
> > is... I have been using google to search evolt for more info.
>
> Take a look at:
>
>
http://lists.evolt.org/theforumarchive/Week-of-Mon-20020520/005063.html
>
> and all of the threads in theforum regarding funding, community in
> trouble, fundraising, etc.  I don't recall anyone having a problem
> with an affliate program at that time.  Ron, who quite rightfully
> would like to stop bleeding money over evolt.org, is just the first
> and fastest person to come up with a working affliate rather than just
> talking about it.
>
>
> > Maybe a report from financing would be helpful at this point, or
> > from our treasurer at least.... something very simple: this is what
> > we have, this is what we need, this is what we've decided to do (or
> > not) to get from a to b.
>
> > and is he saying that evolt.org is now receiving free services, but
> > that these free services will not continue unless evolt.org
> > participates in the affiliate program?
>
> We are receiving free hosting and support by Ron Dorman and his
> company at the current moment.  He cannot afford to do this forever.
> Therefore, if we do not generate revenue, we will eventually lose
> hosting.  The affliate program is one way to get revenue.
>
>
> > I want to support evolt thru donations.
>
> Then donate.
>
>
> > I want evolt to be a legal entity and donations tax-deductible.  I
> > want evolt to have a (good) attorney.  If I can help in any of these
> > areas I would like to know.  (I actually may be able to network on
> > the attorney issue since I am associated with a law school.)
>
> See:
>
>
http://lists.evolt.org/theforumarchive/Week-of-Mon-20020819/006311.html
>
> Marlene has become busy and asked for help with pursuing the
> non-profit stuff and getting a bank account settled.  I'm sure that an
> attorney would help to this end.
>
>
> > Can we also perhaps revisit our priorities?
>
> I thinking funding is the top priority.
>
> See:
>
>    http://lists.evolt.org/steeringarchive/2002-August/000125.html
>
>
> > PS Can forum members get info on or see any contracts evolt.org has
> > entered into... or has decided to enter into... or is considering?
>
> I don't believe that there are any contracts at this point.  Who would
> sign it?  Just as when we were being hosted at Stark by Dan, we are
> living off the goodwill of others until we have a reliable revenue
> stream.
>
> Dean
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