More Awesome Than You!

It is that time of the year again, where, like last year, we approach the server bill date. Do you want to see another year of Awesomeness?

SUPPORT THE MUNICIPALITY! (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/support.php)
We're on to you.

You may also optionally indicate that you would like your contribution to also be used towards the Drunk Ellatrue Beer Fund for beer for Ellatrue in #grah, or for the Moar Computar Fund for prominent MATY citizens in need of MOAR COMPUTAR.

Ellatrue needs 'ritas! I can get behind this cause.

Are bribes being offered this year? I'm definitely going with whoever offers the best bribes.

This isn't a contest, Spaceface.

No bribes, only the stick.  I believe what Fearless Leader is saying is that it is time to kick in some IRL dough to financially support the servers.  The slightly veiled threat is that, if no money is forthcoming, the server and Awesomeworld disappears.

Avert the apocalypse.  Donate yer spawn's college fund.

That said, can we assume that donors end up in the aristocracy, as in previous years?  Perhaps that's what the spacecadet meant.

Is the MATY gift shop still running?

Yeah, you know, same thing if you want that. Remember, though: No hurry. This isn't the old KathyInsimenator, and we are forward-facing. We have about 3-4 months for this, and if the fact that Hecuboss is no longer present results in more Paypal issues, we have plans for an emergency drive in place, and a recovery plan which will mean we won't need to do this again next year if that happens.

I have no idea. Probably not, since Hecuboss is dead. You need to show up in #grah so I can asks you questions, though.

http://www.zazzle.com/cheezeserver

Will report in as soon as I get home.

Excellent!  Now I can get that MOAR FIGHT t-shirt for Youngman to wear to school.

I wear mine at least once a week since getting it in October--it was my birthday present to myself. I LOVE it. It's held up really well.

Yes, I meant the aristocracy or webspace thing.

Why, the wonders of the Buttbucket have made you thirst for your own Spaceface Bucket?

Oh, for a tiny piece of the interwebs to call my own...  ::)

The beauty of Buttbucket is that it does not censor, unlike Tinypic, which cares not for me and pizza dick boxes.

Speaking of, I have to see how Ella's punishment contenders are doing and if I can find more....

Thank you so much for such an awesome site.  My check is on the way.  This is only the second time (MTS being the first) that I've felt a website worthy of receiving my hard earned money.  Kudos

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What is considered a large enough donation to receive said enTITLEment?  I donated last go around, and received no comely nameage.  I presumed it was because the amount given was too trivial.  Also, since I don't post often, I assumed it could have been due to my lurkerness.  There are valid reasons for not posting much; The stuff I do know about gaming is much less than other, more-experienced gamers to offer much valuable input, and the stuff I don't know it actually quite amazing.   There is enough stoopid; I don't want to let it spill out from me too often...

Did you reply and request your title? That was part of the deal I think. To come forward and ask for title or server space.

This thread (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,7074.msg197888.html#msg197888) lists the titles one would receive based on the cumulative sum of their donations back then, if that's what you wanted to know.

That's a pretty logical procedure, but nope.  I can pretty much guarantee I did no follow through.  Perhaps I didn't want to grovel for the title?  (Is it funny to anyone else that I have no problem with doing so now?)  It's a given that I didn't need server space either...

Well, it is well known that Pescado's Psychotic Mind Reading Helmet (Tin Foil Antenna Sold Separately) has been in the shop for a while now. In conclusion, thanks for your donation, you are a muffin, have a nice day.

I have given tribute from my puny paypal balance (I've obviously been lacking in my offerings to the eBay Gods of late)...

Just because I could not have played the Sims2 then or the Sims3 now without the mod(s) from here. In fact, my donation may have been entirely because of my utter appreciation for several years of fairly blissful playing of Sims2 thanks to the 'nobuskers' hack alone...

I'm definitely interested in donashun (especially if it gets me a title) - I missed the last cheezserver run. I haz my own bukkit though.

No, it's more annoying than anything else. You waited a year to go "Oh hey, where's my title?" because you couldn't follow directions the first time?

Wish I could give this time around (I did last time, but for karma, not shinies) but I still has no job.

Well, we will balance out. Last year at this time I was underemployed; this year I can has job.

I see that those products still have a markup, although it is not very much (probably the basic 10%).  If Hecuboss is dead, who is collecting the funds from the store?  I don't suppose she handed over the passwords before dying?

In which case, where has our cut gone if people have purchased stuff in the interim?

That is an excellent question.   >:(

I gave what I can afford. I've already felt that I wanted to give Pescado some money for all the work he does that has made it possible to play this game. I don't want any titles (assuming I'd even be considered for one). I just want to pay back in the way I can for what is being given freely.

All I know is that Hecubus told me the store was getting very, very little action, and I would vouch that she has been forwarding any profits if there are any. People here *hem* have had their differences with her, but I have never known her to be sketchy.

I have sent in my support. I am happy to support those that make the Sims the game that it is for me.

Done. Donation for MATY servers only. Unfortunately a little less than last year, the US/NZ exchange rate is total crap.  :-[

I'll be donating again, just keeping an eye on the exchange rate so I can get the optimal sterling to dollars conversion.

Done. I don't mind any special title, unless it's something unisex, so I can get rid of the manly Baron up there (not that I really expect this wish to be fulfilled, but hey).

We know you are really a man, Manhis.

Eevilcat I presume you are donating from the UK, feel free to poke me with a stick if that's wrong but my ears pricked up at the word sterling.  I ask only to find out the best way to do this that causes Pescado the least hassle with fees.  Is an international money order better than visa or a cheque.  I know in the previous thread a debate raged but nothing ever seemed to be put forward as the best way.


Donation sent. 

The link provided takes you to Paypal. Just work out how much extra is needed to pay for fees.

JMP: My donation has been made.

My recollection is that I did not have any specific differences with Hecubus, and I did not mean to cast aspersions.  My question was more in the sense that if Hecubus was "dead" and no longer watching the shop, who was?  It may be, as you suggest, that she has been tracking any meagre profits and forwarding them "from beyond".  I suspect her assessment was correct that after the last Cheeseserver drive there was a drop-off in activity at the store, so there may not be much income from there anyway.

I'm still quite happy that the stuff there is still apparently available.

Well as I appear to be reasonably solvent so far this month I can finally support Pes' Awesomeness.  This makes me feel unnaturally warm inside.

Titles are bullshit. You know what you need to ask for in return for your donations?

A discussion area in Serious Business that is not Retardo Land, so we non-retards can have fights and discussions without being shat on by tards and pancake fuckers.

I am willing to pony up $100 CDN for this. Add your pleas, people.

Sketchy is not the issue if she is DEAD.  Is anyone in contact with her?


This idea is brilliant and will be more useful to each of us who uses those threads.  Get Pescado to do it and I will move the non-stupid topics.

I am and can make an inquiry if you like.

*tosses coinage into offering plate*

Will be making a donation tomorrow when I get my check.

I slipped in a bit toward the cheezeserver, but I forgot to ask for a title, so you can give me one. I have always wanted to be called Empress of the Universe, but it wasn't one of the ones in the list. If I can't be Empress, then whatever you come up with will do. I'm sure it will be delightful.

ETA: I support a tard-free zone. I will hold a placard and go door-to-door.

I think you're a bit fuzzy on the concept of "dead".

I will happily contribute to the cause if I can have access to a tard free zone.  I plan on it anyway but I might be able to dig a bit deeper to be free of tardism and be able to remove myself back to lurker status.

My electric bill suffers just for you JM. Just for you.

Can I donate/buy a shirt in a couple of weeks?  I want one of the shirts badly but I has no moniez still the 15th.

Donated - I can haz Vicount title?

Kicked some in toward the server!

Just out of curiosity, who is the person listed as donations coordinator?

I think you'll be fine. Last year, the donation goal was reached very quickly, though, so maybe you should just donate now and live off Ramen until the 15th :P
AFAIK, shirts and other merch can be bought whenever you feel like it, not dependant on current server payment status.
If Hecubus is alive, that is.

ETA: I hereby request a shiny title.

So, is Paypal the preferred donation method, or is there another better way?

Attention, Pescado! I have fifty smacks sitting in my Paypal account with your name on them, and all you have to do is create a subforum for discussions of the Filthy Liberal Media! Imagine how much more meaningful canning would be if retards could only press their noses to the glass of such discussions. Imagine the possibilities!

Tossed a few coins in the bucket.  Now back to lurking.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/Lathen/money.jpg)

Done and done. I am not too altruistic to request a title.

Yeah, likewise. We wants our BLS!

As a proper lobbyist, I announce that you will only receive my monies if you promote my agenda.  I want freedom from canned tardery, and a shiny new board in which to achieve this freedom.
Now if you will excuse me, I must be rolling my pennies.

Due to people having a complete lack of patience and pacing, we're almost to our goal already. However, we have received a grand total of $0 for both the Beer for Ellatrue fund and the Computars For Minions fund. This is unfortunate that we will have no Drunk Ellatrue Lulz and the minions won't have enough computar to perform MY MISSIONS OF SHOUTYNESS. Boo!

Just sent my donation for the Municipality via instant transfer to your Paypal account.  Feminine version of title please.

Sent small donation yesterday, am cool with being a nameless parsimonious peasant.

The title wasn't all that important, or I would have taken the time to follow through the first time.  I actually didn't remember the whole scenario until someone brought up the possibility of title or goods for the donation.  I donated to donate.  It's better than pressing the "thanks" button.  I asked because it's been a year, I didn't remember, and obviously didn't take the time to research the original thread. 

Actually, I think I like Rohina's idea the most.  Although it does seem to me that most of those considered tards really like to follow where ever she posts.  She's so busy trying to stomp the stupid that the main point of the topic gets lost.  Sometimes it's hilarious, mostly it's annoying.

Bought a shirt. Mm. Lemon.

Thanks for the site.

Moneys incoming from me. Thanks for the awesomeness :)

With pleasure!

edit for punctuation

Awesome.  Could you ask her to give the Zazzle password to whomever is handling donations this year?  Even if the store isn't making any profits, it would be nice if someone who hasn't retired is checking on it every month or two.

Donation done. A tard free area would be nice (and probably wishful thinking) so I'll just carry on with the title.

I now have the Zazzle account info. The Zazzle account is showing a balance of $0.00, so if you made a purchase in the last few days, could you PM me to confirm?
Because apparently Zazzle calls all amounts less than $25, "$0".

I sent a donation for MATY servers. I would appreciate any title to be in feminine form.

Be advised that for those who just suffer from a total lack of patience and pacing, that, like all previous years, titles and other rewards will not actually be processed until the bill is sent in and confirmed. Due to past difficulties in processing, we don't count the chickens until they hatch. Because, you know, this was supposed to run for 3 months. Not 3 days. :P

I guess this just shows you what a loyal, eh, fanbase you have. Ready to throw money at you within a moment's notice.

(http://cats.moreawesomethanyou.com/die12.jpg)

I don't think I have an account with paypal anymore (or if I do, they have a defuct email address for me anyway), but if the Zazzle store is up and running again, I do need a new shirt.  The other one seems to have disappeared on me, and my clothing often does after my sister has stayed at my apartment.  :P

As far as I can tell, the Zazzle store never stopped running.

Finallly got paypal working. Don't every change info at the bank and forget to update paypal - it's a bitch.

Done.

So, we are going to nag you about SETTING A TARD-FREE ZONE SEPARATED FROM RETARDOLAND for three months? This could be fun.

I was going to wait awhile since you said you weren't in any hurry but it looks like you might be cutting this off early so....Donation complete.

As mentioned, I am shallow enough to purchase a title if they are for sale (feminine form please). If not, consider it a thank you. Baa baa...


Edited to correct spelling fail.

Anyone out to get a title will have to wait until final processing at the REAL end of the process, assuming you had paced yourselves better. That means you have to manage to stay alive here for the next 3-4 months without dying or souping.

Good, please post deadlines so that people can keep on donating. You might just get that other stuff you wanted.  :P

Well, yes, but when the person who was running the Zazzle store was apparently MIA, it did not seem likely to me that money I paid to the Zazzle store would actually get to the cheeseserver.

Well, based on the progress rate, by tomorrow we will be full up on the server fund and will only take donations for the Beer Fund and the Computar Fund.

The Computar Fund sounds worthwhile as your minions need to be able to provide fast, efficient service. We all stand to benefit by that. I am less convinced about the need for beer, unless it is for the minions to help them work.

Beer helping minions work?  There is something really wrong with that statement. In my experience, the moar beer consumed by minions, the LESS work you get out of 'em... no beer until the minions have finished their assigned tasks.

Yes, but this misconception stems from your imperfect understanding of how things work. If you were THERE, you would know!

In all seriousness booze effects people differently. I have a friend who is generally a slob but when she gets buzzed she gets super productive and turns into a cleaning machine.

I don't pretend to understand it, but I have seen it happen many times.

To clarify, Zazzle doesn't need any interference from anyone to run correctly: ie to pay money to cheezservar when people buy MATY stuffs. They only transfer money in lots of $25 or more, though and they take a while to do it. So your money will get into the fund eventually.

Beer is what fuels my brother and most other roofers.

The more beer I pour into him, the more work he does on my apartment.

Beer makes everything better. SUPPORT THE ELLATRUE BEER FUND. Because freedom is not free, and neither are drunk related lulz.

Donation made.  Please no titles.  Use funds for whatever, including beer.  I'm just happy to have you back up and running!

I am, however, taking possible explanations for when my husband sees BURNINATION on our bank statement. 

If we donate to the computer fund can we still get the title or webspace?

Donated.  Title unimportant/unnecessary.

Donation complete, and as I am vain, I would like the title, if possible. Feminine form pretty please.

Also, I am wondering, are there anything specific we had to do to tie the donation to our MATY username? 'Cause if there were, I didn't know and/or forgot.

You have to, at some point, indicate which one of those is actually you, either during title claim, or by putting it in the commentary.

I have done my duty as a loyal subject, although would not mind being a titled subject. But by all means purchase all the beer your little hearts desire.

Regarding beer and its effect on productivity:

http://xkcd.com/323/

I'm in as of yesterday.

I paid via swag purchase. Will show off goodies if / when Zazzle coughs them up.

I'd be willing to host the site for free through my company....
 Shoot me a PM if you're interested. I can offer you a big discount with unlimited everything as well if you might be interested in that.

LOLz at husband's reaction. If it really says that, I wonder what my mom and dad will say. Though I did request permission prior to donation, it will be interesting to see/hear their reaction to having supported BURNATION.

I got my bill already. It says "cheezserver". LULZ

Donated. Have some beer on me  ;D

payapled you ten dollars. i like this werbsite  :P ::) ??? :( ;D

Not for long, you won't.

why? are you going to change it? i hope you redesign, the layout is kinda blah

Merry Xmas returns and there are suddenly two new socktrolls. Coincidence? I'm guessing no. Some people never learn.

Yes, the goal has effectively been met, although there are a number of uncertainties we are looking to cover. And beer. Titles will be given at the time the renewal is confirmed.

When does renewal get confirmed?

Usually, assuming we keep our present provider, sometime in Jan. Like I said, we are forward-facing. Things are currently up in the air, though.