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Important Announcement

Posted by Admin on December 3rd, 2012

Admin.

In view of the problems experienced recently (slow/no access), and the similar situation at the beginning of the year, I have signed up with a new hosting company today. I am aiming to have the site transferred to the new server on Sunday (9th Dec). At this stage I do not know how long this will take but there is bound to be some downtime, however I will try to ensure that this is kept to a minimum.

Getting a better level of service and support obviously comes at a price. Since its inception the annual hosting and domain name renewal costs for Fifteensquared have been met by Neil Wellard, the site’s founder and former administrator. I do not think it is reasonable to expect him to dip further into his pocket for the benefit of us, the site’s users, so I am therefore seeking donations towards the hosting costs.

Please indicate in a comment below if you are willing to contribute and I will get back to you by email. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact me at Fifteensquared[at]btinternet[dot]com or via the usual Admin email address.

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105 Responses to “Important Announcement”

  1. Geoff Anderson says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I’ll be happy to contribute. Tell me how. – Geoff [uk]

  2. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Thanks, Geoff. I’ll email you when I have seen what level of response I get to my appeal.

  3. allan_c says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    And me!

  4. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks allan_c

  5. Kathryn's Dad says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Me too – just let me know how.

    Peter

  6. chas says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I’m willing to help – provided it does not exceed what I as a pensioner can pay.

  7. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Thanks K’s D

    Thanks chas. The level of contribution will be entirely up to you.

  8. Median says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Count me in for a few quid.

  9. MikeC says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    And me.

  10. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Thanks Median & MikeC

  11. Robi says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Yes, I’m happy to make a contribution.

  12. nmsindy says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    So am I.

  13. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks Robi and nmsindy

  14. Bracoman says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Only too pleased to make a contribution.

  15. JohnR says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Happy to help, like so many of those who value the site

  16. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Thanks Bracoman & JohnR

  17. cholecyst says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Count me in.

  18. Stella says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    And me, though what I can apport will depend on exchange rates and how the payment will be made.

  19. grandpuzzler says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Me too – hope you take Yankee dollars!

    Cheers…

  20. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Thanks cholecyst, Stella & grandpuzzler

  21. matt says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Yes.

  22. muck says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Happy to contribute

  23. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks matt & muck

  24. Eileen says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Me too, of course.

  25. Susan Thackeray says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Count us in

  26. Wickball says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    And me. Please advise suggested amount.

  27. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Thanks Eileen & Susan

    Thanks Wickball. As I indicated above, the actual amount is up to the individual but it is looking as if the maximum per person will be less than £5 (and a lot less if the offers of help keep comming in at the rate they have been doing).

  28. chas says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Is that £5 per month or £5 per year (asked in hope)

  29. tupu says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Hi Gaufrid

    I’ve just seen this. Count me in too.

  30. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Hi chas
    Sorry I didn’t make myself clear. The current donations are to cover the cost of hosting the site for the next 12 months (which I have already paid). I will no doubt come cap in hand again next December.

    Thanks tupu

  31. tupu says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Thanks Gaufrid for sorting all this out. No easy task I’m sure.

  32. chas says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    That sounds fine.
    Once you know the details then please let us know how to get the money to you.

  33. Tramp says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Count me in

  34. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    chas @32
    Of course I will. You will receive an email in a day or two when everyone has had a chance to respond.

    Thanks Tramp.

  35. flashling says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I’ll gladly contribute to the funds Geoff.

    Phil

  36. brucew_aus says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Please let me know and I will as well – it’s a great site.

  37. Gaufrid says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Thanks flashling & brucew_aus

  38. muffin says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    I would be happy to contribute to this excellent site, so long as it can be set up in a sufficiently secure manner.

  39. PeterO says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Count me in.

  40. stiofain says:
    December 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Me too, a paypal donation button is easy incorporated and any extra money can be diverted to the “Dentures for old setters” charity.

  41. HazzaBean says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Me too.

  42. Dave Hennings says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Geoff, count me in for a donation. I’d be interested to know which hosting company you’ve chosen as I’m looking to move the Crossword Database too.

  43. shuchi says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Hi Gaufrid, I’ll be happy to contribute. Also, I shifted hosting from dreamhost to hostgator a couple of months back and had no downtime at all. Will email you the details. Hope it works out smoothly for fifteensquared too. All the best.

  44. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Thanks muffin, PeterO, stiofain, Hazzabean, Dave & shuchi.

  45. bridgesong says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Gaufrid

    Happy to make a contribution (you may remember that I made a similar offer about a year ago!)

  46. John Appleton says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I’m happy to contribute.

  47. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Thanks bridgesong & John A.

  48. liz says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I’ll be pleased to chip in. Liz

  49. Conrad Cork says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Moi aussi. (And as K’s D will know that doesn’t mean I am an Australian.)

  50. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Thanks liz & Conrad

  51. Bertandjoyce says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    We have just returned from holiday and saw your announcement. We’d be happy to help!

  52. sidey says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    +1

  53. ernie says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Happy to contribute. You should not have to bear the full cost for this great site.

  54. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks Bertandjoyce, sidey and ernie

  55. Glow-worm says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Count me in, Gaufrid — can’t have 15 Squared suffering from austerity….

  56. jandai says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Yes, I will contribute.

  57. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Thanks Glow-worm & jandai

  58. Mitz says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    In. By the amount of my Captcha…

  59. twencelas says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    I, too, am more than happy to donate.

  60. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks Mitz & twencelas

  61. Tees & Neo says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Us too.

  62. claire says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Add me to the list (it will have to be Euro, though). Good luck.

  63. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks Tees, Neo & claire

  64. Flashling says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    But paul b is too mean ;-) tees?

  65. mike04 says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    More than happy to contribute, Gaufrid.
    Thanks for all your hard work.

  66. Otis says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Happy to contribute.

  67. Gaufrid says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Thanks mike04 & Otis

  68. Paul B says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Oh, go on then.

  69. Sil van den Hoek says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I am a bit slow sometimes.
    But, of course, count me in as well.
    Where would be without Fifteensquared?

  70. Sil van den Hoek says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Where would WE ALL be without Fifteensquared?
    (was what I meant to say)

  71. Paul Wigham says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    I’ll happily make a contribution

  72. jmac says:
    December 4th, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    I would be be more than pleased to contribute.

  73. Ferret says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Happy to chip in……….adding a few letters because my post is too short :-)

  74. Gaufrid says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Thanks Sil, Paul W., jmac & Ferret

  75. Gervase says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Sorry, Gaufrid – I’ve only just noticed this. Of course I’ll contribute as well.

  76. anio says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 11:46 am

    put me down for a fiver

  77. Gaufrid says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks Gervase & anio

  78. PeeDee says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    I will contribute too.

  79. Denizen says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I’m very happy to contribute as well

  80. Gaufrid says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks PeeDee & Denizen

  81. sppaul says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Yes, happy and willing to join in the kitty.

  82. togo says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    In case my post on the ‘next’ announcement is missed on this theme, I’m repeating it here: I’d be delighted to contribute.

  83. FlutterBy says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Crikey! Hard to get a word in edgeways here!

    Happy to chip in a fiver or tenner. Paypal would be my favourite method if available.

  84. Gaufrid says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Thanks sppaul, togo & FlutterBy

  85. agc says:
    December 5th, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    I have ‘lurked’ on this site for over a year without ever posting a comment but it would detract from my crossword solving experience if it was to disappear so please count me in.

  86. AndrewB says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Up for it too as a v rare contributor but frequent lurker. Looks like you might generate a surplus. Save for next year too? Or a charidee? Or a couple of quid on Bob’s Worth for the Gold Cup?

  87. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Thanks agc & AndrewB

  88. dtd says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Count me in

  89. SimonP says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Count me in (another long-time lurker).

  90. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Thanks dtd & SimonP

  91. AndyJ says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I too will be only too glad to contribute.
    Keep up the good work.

  92. UncleAda says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 11:27 am

    A tenner coming your way as soon as you post payment method.

  93. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 11:34 am

    Thanks AndyJ & UncleAda

  94. Querulous says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Yet another lurker – count me in.

  95. KGF says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Yes. I’m happy to contribute too

  96. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Thanks Querulous & KGF

  97. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Hi KGF
    I tried to email you but it bounced so I think perhaps there was a typo in the address you entered. Please email me at the address given above.

  98. ClaireS says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Another rare contributor but frequent lurker here. Happy to contribute, even if I do usually post on the “other” site :-)

  99. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Thanks ClaireS

  100. mhl says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I’d be delighted to contribute to the running costs of the site, either as a one-off or a regular donation.

  101. Gaufrid says:
    December 6th, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Thanks mhl

  102. Antjhony Sidford says:
    December 7th, 2012 at 10:22 am

    count me in in for a small regular donation. would find life without 15squared less fulfilling

  103. LoonyLefties says:
    December 7th, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    We agree with Anthony at 102, about life at least. As avid Guardian cryptic fans, we have really enjoyed checking Fifteensquared when foxed or not sure why the answer is what it obviously is. And at other times just for a smile. Count us in for a donation.

  104. JollySwagman says:
    December 13th, 2012 at 6:10 am

    Include me in.

  105. Kathryn Friedlander says:
    December 13th, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Coming late to this, but I’d love to help out, too.

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