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Author	Message
Bob Send message Joined: 15 Jun 12 Posts: 1 Credit: 10,355 RAC: 0	Message 1300194 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 12:41:47 UTC
	I received an email today asking me to make a donation to Seti. I was under the impression that I was already making a donation by allowing my computer to be used as part of the search for ET. The use of my computer or anyone else s for that matter is not free. We pay for service providers, bandwidth, and the use of the phone lines. Apparently, this donation is insufficient to SETI, so I guess I am outa here. BYE
	ID: 1300194 ·

Sten-Arne Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 1 Nov 08 Posts: 2689 Credit: 7,754,040 RAC: 25,238	Message 1300195 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 12:45:01 UTC - in response to Message 1300194.
	I received an email today asking me to make a donation to Seti. I was under the impression that I was already making a donation by allowing my computer to be used as part of the search for ET. The use of my computer or anyone else s for that matter is not free. We pay for service providers, bandwidth, and the use of the phone lines. Apparently, this donation is insufficient to SETI, so I guess I am outa here. BYE We all get those emails, once each year. I also only donate my time, and my computers time, which as you say is a substantial cost to us users. You are not required to donate anything more than you already do. Please stay, and continue to do what you have done so far. ____________ /The grumpy old Swede. "I'm so old, that 98% of all trees in the forest, are younger than I am"
	ID: 1300195 ·

Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 22839 Credit: 4,532,779 RAC: 5,699	Message 1300212 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 13:59:30 UTC
	Seti needs monetary donations as well. If you cannot manage that then we understand, But there is no reason not to continue crunching :-) ____________ Damsel Rescuer, Kitty Patron, Raccoon Friend, Uli Fan, Julie Supporter, ES99 Admirer, PETA Member, 1st Childhood
	ID: 1300212 ·

Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 11987 Credit: 18,212,417 RAC: 56,830	Message 1300218 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 14:11:13 UTC - in response to Message 1300194.
	I'm struggling to understand your view. You donate your computer, and all that goes with it, but you're offended by the project asking for a cash donation to keep the project running, and you want to leave because you find the offense so great that you cannot stay. Every single volunteer donates their computer power to the project. People donate cash if they can. Where is the part that asking is offensive?
	ID: 1300218 ·

Mike Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 17 Feb 01 Posts: 19509 Credit: 21,226,976 RAC: 26,732	Message 1300226 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 14:43:53 UTC
	I totally agree C. ____________
	ID: 1300226 ·

Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8492 Credit: 1,411,002 RAC: 4,414	Message 1300314 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 18:42:04 UTC
	+1! ____________
	ID: 1300314 ·

Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 2867 Credit: 1,779,680 RAC: 250	Message 1300354 - Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 20:19:36 UTC
	Goodbye Bob. Note to those of you still here: not all Canadians are this narrow minded. ____________
	ID: 1300354 ·

Angela Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 7575 Credit: 878,818 RAC: 1,585	Message 1300437 - Posted: 30 Oct 2012, 4:50:45 UTC
	Never met a Canadian I did not like...
	ID: 1300437 ·

uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 8029 Credit: 3,759,141 RAC: 3,372	Message 1300461 - Posted: 30 Oct 2012, 6:31:07 UTC
	Or a Brit,German,NH or the whole east coast ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Cash Donation Specialist
	ID: 1300461 ·

Gary Charpentier Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 10333 Credit: 5,111,470 RAC: 6,720	Message 1300547 - Posted: 30 Oct 2012, 19:58:58 UTC
	OP did go away, computer hasn't contacted in a week. And this was his only post. ____________
	ID: 1300547 ·

Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 22839 Credit: 4,532,779 RAC: 5,699	Message 1300553 - Posted: 30 Oct 2012, 20:15:02 UTC
	OK, it's a shame but it happens. Some people get niggled at being asked for money, but many more others are happy to give something. You have to balance it out. I still think Seti is right to hold these Autumn fund raising drives.
	ID: 1300553 ·

uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 8029 Credit: 3,759,141 RAC: 3,372	Message 1300615 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 1:54:13 UTC
	Lets be nice. He/She maybe back . We get alot of posters, that just try it out and it is just not their cup of tea. To me, it is all good. I give when I can. ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Cash Donation Specialist
	ID: 1300615 ·

Gary Charpentier Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 10333 Credit: 5,111,470 RAC: 6,720	Message 1300637 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 4:21:04 UTC
	Intersting 7 of the 9 people posting in this thread have a tag and 4 of the 9 have green stars. Angela, what happened? No star anymore? TSK TSK :) ____________
	ID: 1300637 ·

uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 8029 Credit: 3,759,141 RAC: 3,372	Message 1300669 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 10:35:10 UTC
	It is being addressed. She is caught up in the GPUUG bug. ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Cash Donation Specialist
	ID: 1300669 ·

James Sotherden Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 6051 Credit: 14,705,518 RAC: 17,374	Message 1300698 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 13:28:28 UTC - in response to Message 1300669. Last modified: 31 Oct 2012, 13:33:36 UTC
	It is being addressed. She is caught up in the GPUUG bug. I have to check and see if Eric has a star:) Edit- Yep he has one. ____________
	ID: 1300698 ·

Gary Charpentier Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 10333 Credit: 5,111,470 RAC: 6,720	Message 1300704 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 13:55:47 UTC - in response to Message 1300669. Last modified: 31 Oct 2012, 13:57:51 UTC
	It is being addressed. She is caught up in the GPUUG bug. I can imagine some events changing the priority of the bug fix :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4CyF5BbqE thanks for the straight line uli ____________
	ID: 1300704 ·

Angela Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 7575 Credit: 878,818 RAC: 1,585	Message 1300714 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 14:59:00 UTC - in response to Message 1300704.
	It is being addressed. She is caught up in the GPUUG bug. I can imagine some events changing the priority of the bug fix :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4CyF5BbqE thanks for the straight line uli LOL! Uli pointed out to me several weeks ago that my green star had lapsed. Eric said the GPU donations were still being processed. I'm green really. I swear it.
	ID: 1300714 ·

msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 34252 Credit: 345,867,858 RAC: 552,321	Message 1300717 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 15:13:29 UTC
	The kitties are waiting for their last GPUUG donation to be updated as well, or their little green start will dim in about 20 days.... ____________ ****** "Ask not, what your kitty can do for you. Ask what you can do for your kitty." As it is kitten, so shall it be done.
	ID: 1300717 ·

Mr. Kevvy Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 May 99 Posts: 332 Credit: 36,149,426 RAC: 89,132	Message 1300757 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 18:11:12 UTC - in response to Message 1300714. Last modified: 31 Oct 2012, 18:18:37 UTC
	Uli pointed out to me several weeks ago that my green star had lapsed. Eric said the GPU donations were still being processed. I'm green really. I swear it. I can vouch for you, as you contributed to my fundraiser a couple of weeks ago. :^) If it was through GPUUG that could explain why it wasn't updated. The kitties are waiting for their last GPUUG donation to be updated as well, or their little green start will dim in about 20 days.... And you contributed too! Thanks again to both of you. ____________ “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” --- Margaret Mead
	ID: 1300757 ·

Julie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 8492 Credit: 1,411,002 RAC: 4,414	Message 1300771 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 19:06:57 UTC
	Have to save a little bit more to be able to donate something...I'll have my green star back again some day, that's a promise:) ____________
	ID: 1300771 ·

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