Important Announcement

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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.

105 comments on “Important Announcement”

  27. 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).

  30. 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

  34. 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.

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

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

  43. 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.

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

  82. 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. 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.

  85. 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. 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?

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

  103. 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.

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