[Theforum] Paying Our Debt

[Ron Dorman]

Dean Mah wrote:

>Have we paid Ron *anything* for hosting the last 4 months?
>
Not yet.  I read Marlene's post as well, and have established a paypal
account: payments at csi1st.net

>I can't imagine that him or his investors can be
>feeling too comfortable letting us ride for free forever.
>
A couple of board members have berated me about it in the last couple
meetings and in conversaitons.  It has been mentioned that I should at
least restrict bandwidth until the donations are up and the bandwidth
cost could be covered by the donations.  I have so far been able to
avoid doing this and Marlene making a paypal payment would go a long way
in making them happy again.

I will generate invoices for the hosting so far, and then begin monthly
invoices starting in Jan.  Where should I send the invoices?

>Has the affliate programs generated any money?
>
Not yet.  We really need to promote the affiliate programs as they can
bring in consistent revenue from services many of us already use and pay
for.  I also think we need to search out and establish more affiliate
type programs to include a full range of services our members use.

>Is marketing actively promoting the programs?
>
I haven't seen anything.

Ron D>