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”

  1. Geoff Anderson
    #1 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 12:12

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

  2. Gaufrid
    #2 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 12:23

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

  3. allan_c
    #3 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 12:32

    And me!

  4. Gaufrid
    #4 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 12:34

    Thanks allan_c

  5. Kathryn's Dad
    #5 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 12:52

    Me too – just let me know how.

    Peter

  6. chas
    #6 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 12:57

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

  7. Gaufrid
    #7 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:03

    Thanks K’s D

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

  8. Median
    #8 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:09

    Count me in for a few quid.

  9. MikeC
    #9 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:16

    And me.

  10. Gaufrid
    #10 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:16

    Thanks Median & MikeC

  11. Robi
    #11 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:27

    Yes, I’m happy to make a contribution.

  12. nmsindy
    #12 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:29

    So am I.

  13. Gaufrid
    #13 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:34

    Thanks Robi and nmsindy

  14. Bracoman
    #14 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:38

    Only too pleased to make a contribution.

  15. JohnR
    #15 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 13:55

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

  16. Gaufrid
    #16 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 14:05

    Thanks Bracoman & JohnR

  17. cholecyst
    #17 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 14:16

    Count me in.

  18. Stella
    #18 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 14:25

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

  19. grandpuzzler
    #19 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 14:41

    Me too – hope you take Yankee dollars!

    Cheers…

  20. Gaufrid
    #20 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 14:48

    Thanks cholecyst, Stella & grandpuzzler

  21. matt
    #21 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 15:14

    Yes.

  22. muck
    #22 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 16:26

    Happy to contribute

  23. Gaufrid
    #23 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 16:36

    Thanks matt & muck

  24. Eileen
    #24 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 16:47

    Me too, of course.

  25. Susan Thackeray
    #25 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 17:26

    Count us in

  26. Wickball
    #26 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 17:34

    And me. Please advise suggested amount.

  27. Gaufrid
    #27 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 17:42

    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
    #28 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 17:47

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

  29. tupu
    #29 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 18:23

    Hi Gaufrid

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

  30. Gaufrid
    #30 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 18:29

    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
    #31 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 18:37

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

  32. chas
    #32 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 19:41

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

  33. Tramp
    #33 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 19:48

    Count me in

  34. Gaufrid
    #34 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 20:00

    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
    #35 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 20:06

    I’ll gladly contribute to the funds Geoff.

    Phil

  36. brucew_aus
    #36 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 20:18

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

  37. Gaufrid
    #37 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 20:25

    Thanks flashling & brucew_aus

  38. muffin
    #38 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 21:50

    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
    #39 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 22:39

    Count me in.

  40. stiofain
    #40 - Mon 3rd Dec 12, 22:55

    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
    #41 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 00:25

    Me too.

  42. Dave Hennings
    #42 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 06:20

    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
    #43 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 07:14

    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
    #44 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 08:25

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

  45. bridgesong
    #45 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 09:57

    Gaufrid

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

  46. John Appleton
    #46 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 11:04

    I’m happy to contribute.

  47. Gaufrid
    #47 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 11:08

    Thanks bridgesong & John A.

  48. liz
    #48 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 12:26

    I’ll be pleased to chip in. Liz

  49. Conrad Cork
    #49 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 12:40

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

  50. Gaufrid
    #50 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 14:02

    Thanks liz & Conrad

  51. Bertandjoyce
    #51 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 14:18

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

  52. sidey
    #52 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 15:32

    +1

  53. ernie
    #53 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 15:33

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

  54. Gaufrid
    #54 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 15:44

    Thanks Bertandjoyce, sidey and ernie

  55. Glow-worm
    #55 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 15:50

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

  56. jandai
    #56 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 16:59

    Yes, I will contribute.

  57. Gaufrid
    #57 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 17:28

    Thanks Glow-worm & jandai

  58. Mitz
    #58 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 17:29

    In. By the amount of my Captcha…

  59. twencelas
    #59 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 18:22

    I, too, am more than happy to donate.

  60. Gaufrid
    #60 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 18:28

    Thanks Mitz & twencelas

  61. Tees & Neo
    #61 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 19:02

    Us too.

  62. claire
    #62 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 19:07

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

  63. Gaufrid
    #63 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 19:23

    Thanks Tees, Neo & claire

  64. Flashling
    #64 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 20:15

    But paul b is too mean 😉 tees?

  65. mike04
    #65 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 20:23

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

  66. Otis
    #66 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 20:48

    Happy to contribute.

  67. Gaufrid
    #67 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 21:00

    Thanks mike04 & Otis

  68. Paul B
    #68 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 21:23

    Oh, go on then.

  69. Sil van den Hoek
    #69 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 21:57

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

  70. Sil van den Hoek
    #70 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 21:59

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

  71. Paul Wigham
    #71 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 23:06

    I’ll happily make a contribution

  72. jmac
    #72 - Tue 4th Dec 12, 23:49

    I would be be more than pleased to contribute.

  73. Ferret
    #73 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 08:35

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

  74. Gaufrid
    #74 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 08:52

    Thanks Sil, Paul W., jmac & Ferret

  75. Gervase
    #75 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 09:08

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

  76. anio
    #76 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 11:46

    put me down for a fiver

  77. Gaufrid
    #77 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 12:05

    Thanks Gervase & anio

  78. PeeDee
    #78 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 12:10

    I will contribute too.

  79. Denizen
    #79 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 14:25

    I’m very happy to contribute as well

  80. Gaufrid
    #80 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 14:31

    Thanks PeeDee & Denizen

  81. sppaul
    #81 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 16:06

    Yes, happy and willing to join in the kitty.

  82. togo
    #82 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 18:59

    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
    #83 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 21:17

    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
    #84 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 21:18

    Thanks sppaul, togo & FlutterBy

  85. agc
    #85 - Wed 5th Dec 12, 22:59

    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
    #86 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 00:33

    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
    #87 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 06:17

    Thanks agc & AndrewB

  88. dtd
    #88 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 09:40

    Count me in

  89. SimonP
    #89 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 09:51

    Count me in (another long-time lurker).

  90. Gaufrid
    #90 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 10:23

    Thanks dtd & SimonP

  91. AndyJ
    #91 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 11:11

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

  92. UncleAda
    #92 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 11:27

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

  93. Gaufrid
    #93 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 11:34

    Thanks AndyJ & UncleAda

  94. Querulous
    #94 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 12:11

    Yet another lurker – count me in.

  95. KGF
    #95 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 12:20

    Yes. I’m happy to contribute too

  96. Gaufrid
    #96 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 12:30

    Thanks Querulous & KGF

  97. Gaufrid
    #97 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 12:49

    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
    #98 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 13:29

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

  99. Gaufrid
    #99 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 16:49

    Thanks ClaireS

  100. mhl
    #100 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 17:47

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

  101. Gaufrid
    #101 - Thu 6th Dec 12, 18:46

    Thanks mhl

  102. Antjhony Sidford
    #102 - Fri 7th Dec 12, 10:22

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

  103. LoonyLefties
    #103 - Fri 7th Dec 12, 14:02

    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
    #104 - Thu 13th Dec 12, 06:10

    Include me in.

  105. Kathryn Friedlander
    #105 - Thu 13th Dec 12, 19:56

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

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