OrangeMane FundRaiser! (not affiliated with the OrangeMane)

[BroncoBuff]

Okay everybody ... the owner of this board pays $800 twice a year to keep us up and running, and more monies here and there for costs and fees. LET'S HELP WITH THESE COSTS!


Please know: Taco John DOESN'T LIKE THIS FUNDRAISER, and neither he nor the OrangeMane are endorsing any part of it. They don't want to seem like they're asking for money, and THEY'RE not. This is a "User-Generated" kick-in fund ... I hope you agree it's unfair that HE pays $ out of HIS pocket for OUR amusement.

Let's hope many of us agree to Twice-Yearly kick-ins of between $5 and $25. July and January ... start of Training Camp, start of the Playoffs. Five freaking dollars is one fast-freaking-food lunch, I think most everybody can miss two lunches a year to show appreciation for the OrangeMane. If the deal looks like it's solid and continuing, TJ will look into improvements and adding back features this coming February.

These kick-ins are VOLUNTARY: Nobody is being forced or coerced.

These kick-ins are CONFIDENTIAL: You can post below, "I'm in 2x a year," but no need to state how much.

Donations via PayPal send to: orangeisaac@gmail.com ... other methods of transfer will be annouced shortly ;D

[BroncoBuff]

I'm in, twice a year.

[DomCasual]

Sure, I'm in.

[BroncoBuff]

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6865/bettywhitedn2.jpg
If you read even ONE post on OrangeMane
without contributing .... that's STEALING!




This Thursday is payday ... so the "Pledge Enforcement Vans" will be dispatched to all your homes!

[Domostick]

I don't post much but I'm in!

[DomCasual]

Just a note.

Since we're still in July, the first donation should probably come ASAP. There were a lot of people who offered in the other thread. Let's get it going.

[Goobzilla]

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6865/bettywhitedn2.jpg
If you read even ONE post on OrangeMane
without contributing .... that's STEALING!




This Thursday is payday ... so the "Pledge Enforcement Vans" will be dispatched to all your homes!

D'oh why did I sign up for Instatrace?

I'm in x2, I've been in before as well but the board just seems to get bigger not better. Know what I'm saying?

[broncofan7]

I'm in, twice a per year

[DomCasual]

I don't post much but I'm in!

Domostick-agato, Mr. Roboto. :)

[Hotrod]

I'm not sure I use the OM enough to justify paying for..............errr never mind I'm in 2x a year :)

[SonOfLe-loLang]

I'll pitch in...but im confused how do you send a paypal donation to an email...why not just set up a paypal account?

[Rabb]

In for 2x! I get paid Friday, will fire some love off then. This community has been great and an awesome source when I was away from Colorado.

[vancejohnson82]

ahhhh, i knew this was too good to be true...

goddamn gas prices are making everyone ask for money

in...twice a year

[Hotrod]

We do need another payment option. Some of us dont paypal.........

[MileHighMagic]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/moolah/images/bill.jpeg

This fun ticket is for you, dude.

[BroncoBuff]

We do need another payment option. Some of us dont paypal.........
I don't think TJ wants to participate directly with this fundraiser, but I'll check with Blueflame, she'll know how.

Maybe we can take up a donation @ OM Weekend, 5 bucks per ?? Later in the evening, after ... refreshments have been served. ;D

[broncofan2438]

Sounds good

[Rock Chalk]

I can set up an online account. Make your donations to me I will make sure Taco gets them :)

[worm]

I am in x2. I do think the idea of a feedback system where we can see our progress against our goal would help. There is a reason they use them for fundraisers.

Thanks BB for your persistence. If this doesn't work...I can't wait to see what you try for attempt # 5. :)

[summerdenver]

I am in for twice a year.

[BABronco]

I am in x2. I do think the idea of a feedback system where we can see our progress against our goal would help. There is a reason they use them for fundraisers.

Thanks BB for your persistence. If this doesn't work...I can't wait to see what you try for attempt # 5. :)

agreed.

ill double up in december cause im going to norway in few days and gotta have every penny i can find

[Blueflame]

I don't think TJ wants to participate directly with this fundraiser, but I'll check with Blueflame, she'll know how.

Maybe we can take up a donation @ OM Weekend, 5 bucks per ?? Later in the evening, after ... refreshments have been served. ;D

If one wants to contribute by mailing a check or money order... probably the best way to do it would be to PM TJ for the address where it should be sent.

We definitely could "pass the hat" at OM weekend. ;D

[maher_tyler]

I'm in 2x

[BroncoBuff]

I'll pitch in...but im confused how do you send a paypal donation to an email...why not just set up a paypal account?
Good point, okay: When you're in any PayPal account, you can transfer money to any e-mail address, it's pretty easily actually (I think that address must be linked to a PayPal account, but this one is, so no problema). ALSO, you should probably include your UserName with any PayPal transfer ... not that anybody's keeping track, but just for posterity I guess, so TJ will know. If you don't have a PayPal or a friend with a PayPal (use any friend's account, it's really easy, just give t'em a five or a ten or whatever and have them send that amount), then we'll find an address or something for you, I'm not really sure what yet.

And I totally agree, a "thermometer" or something to track the total would be great, but that's prolly not possible because TJ doesn't want to personally encourage this. Actually, TJ not wanting to ask for donations is much the same attitude as us wanting to give them ... most people want to pay their own way.

Plus there's another bonus - If you kick in, then you can shoot your mouth off in here and nobody can be the boss of you :~ohyah!:

[DivineLegion]

Im in

[ragamuffin]

Not to bushwack the thread but how about this for some quick cash?
I am a crewed charter sailboat in the Virgin Islands and have had Bronco Season Tickets from 1967 to 1995 we are free to do a charter the end of October, first of November. We could take 6 to 8 at the rate, which is cheaper than normal or $1,000 per head preferably half being couples. RAGAMUFFIN will donate 1/2 $3,000 to $4,000 to the Orange Mane to keep everything going. Price would include, one week of sailing, breakfast, lunch, and all the beer, "Colorado Koolaid", you can
drink. I know I am not supposed to advertise something on this site but having the site down for, "it felt like a month", was very frustrating.
We can be seen at http:www.caribbeancruisingclub.com/ragamuffin
Right now we are limin in Anegada and will be back in St Thomas Saturday. You can call me then, phone number is on the web site.

"You can't lie on the beach all day and drink beer if you don't start in the morning"

[COWBELL]

Im in 2x a year

[ScottXray]

I'm in x2.

you'll need to refresh this thread in January

[LordHelmchen]

I'm in 2x as well.. money via paypal will take 2-4 days though, I had to transfer funds to my account.

[alkemical]

can i send a money order?

[kupesdad]

can i send a money order?

I'm x2.....do we get cyberlapdance??

[bronco0608]

1600 bucks a year to keep it running and how much does he get from advertising? 2, 3 grand a year?

If anything, the owner of this board is enjoying owning this place and costs are extremely minimal to him.

[BroncoBuff]

1600 bucks a year to keep it running and how much does he get from advertising? 2, 3 grand a year?

If anything, the owner of this board is enjoying owning this place and costs are extremely minimal to him.
So noob, what makes you so sure he's making that kinda dough? Or do you just have a big irritating noob mouth?

btw loudmouth, how long has he had advertising on here? And what makes you think it's $1600? I told you almost $2000.

[Hotrod]

1600 bucks a year to keep it running and how much does he get from advertising? 2, 3 grand a year?

If anything, the owner of this board is enjoying owning this place and costs are extremely minimal to him.

Thats what I'm talking about right there. This Taco cat is rolling in the dough. Hell he should be paying us to post on the site. I dont see why we should spend 1 red cent helping to support this place just because it gives us free entertainment.

[bronco0608]

So noob, what makes you so sure he's making that kinda dough? Or do you just have a big irritating noob mouth?

Slow down. Just using common sense here.

If the owner of this board was making 100 bucks a year from advertising banners (he has two of them) you think he would keep them? No. Whats the point of making board look annoying if he is only getting a check for 8 bucks a month?

I'm not telling anyone here not to donate, I'm just saying maybe the reason he doesn't endorse this thread is because he is actually making money from this site or the costs are extremely minimal to him.

[BroncoBuff]

I don't care if he makes $10 grand a week ... I'm gonna pay a little something for what I'm getting out of it. Which is about three hours a day of entertainment and socializing.

[BroncoBuff]

Slow down. Just using common sense here.

If the owner of this board was making 100 bucks a year from advertising banners (he has two of them) you think he would keep them? No. Whats the point of making board look annoying if he is only getting a check for 8 bucks a month?

I'm not telling anyone here not to donate, I'm just saying maybe the reason he doesn't endorse this thread is because he is actually making money from this site or the costs are extremely minimal to him.
Well, I've been here four years now, and he only added those ad banners I think in February or March '07 ... not so long ago ... and he did that begrudgingly (unless you think he's putting on an act for all his friends, which if you knew TJ you'd know isn't true). But use your noggin, noob ... the bandwidth is limited to the point that he's been forced to eliminate feature after feature: avatars, who's in this thread, user notes, etc ... If he were making money, why would he pull back on features to keep the site moving along?

But like I said above, I don't care what he makes on this site. I want to kick in a little something in for what I'm getting ot of it. $50 a year is less than 14 cents a day. I can handle it. And if enough of us kick in regularly, he'l probably bring back the features we like.

Welcome to the OrangeMane. I guess. ;D

[bronco0608]

Well, I've been here four years now, and he only added those ad banners I think in February or March '07 ... not so long ago ... and he did that begrudgingly (unless you think he's putting on an act for all his friends, which if you knew TJ you'd know isn't true). But use your noggin, noob ... the bandwidth is limited to the point that he's been forced to eliminate feature after feature: avatars, who's in this thread, user notes, etc ... If he were making money, why would he pull back on features to keep the site moving along?

But like I said above, I don't care what he makes on this site. I want to kick in a little something in for what I'm getting ot of it. $50 a year is less than 14 cents a day. I can handle it. And if enough of us kick in regularly, he'l probably bring back the features we like.

Welcome to the OrangeMane. I guess. ;D

:thumbs:

[RhymesayersDU]

Dear BroncoBuff,

Stop using the word "noob."


Sincerely,
Everybody

[BroncoBuff]

:ouwknow:

[davidtkd]

I'm in!

[Hotrod]

http://www.specialending.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/stfu_noob.jpg

[BroncoBuff]

Is that what I look like?

I feel so embarrassed ...

[summerdenver]

you should probably include your UserName with any PayPal transfer

I am using paypal for the firsttime no this is noob question. Is there a option add ref text while transfering money?

[kmonty]

I sincerely doubt the ad banners are bringing in that much. They're Google Ads, which are not CPM based (per impression).

It's against Google's TOS to even discuss it at all, so I'm dropping all talk of those ads here. TJ's account could get banned and such.

[PaintballCLE]

Im in and money is sent!

[NFLBRONCO]

Trolls should pay 50 or 100 twice a year :).

[PaintballCLE]

Okay everybody ... the owner of this board pays $800 twice a year to keep us up and running, and more monies here and there for costs and fees. LET'S HELP WITH THESE COSTS!


Please know: Taco John DOESN'T LIKE THIS FUNDRAISER, and neither he nor the OrangeMane are endorsing any part of it. They don't want to seem like they're asking for money, and THEY'RE not. This is a "User-Generated" kick-in fund ... I hope you agree it's unfair that HE pays $ out of HIS pocket for OUR amusement.

Let's hope many of us agree to Twice-Yearly kick-ins of between $5 and $25. July and January ... start of Training Camp, start of the Playoffs. Five freaking dollars is one fast-freaking-food lunch, I think most everybody can miss two lunches a year to show appreciation for the OrangeMane. If the deal looks like it's solid and continuing, TJ will look into improvements and adding back features this coming February.

These kick-ins are VOLUNTARY: Nobody is being forced or coerced.

These kick-ins are CONFIDENTIAL: You can post below, "I'm in 2x a year," but no need to state how much.

Donations via PayPal send to: orangeisaac@gmail.com ... other methods of transfer will be annouced shortly ;D




so whos email is orangeisaac@gmail.com........i am pretty sure its not TJ's

[Taco John]

I just wnated to say thanks to everybody for the support and appreciation. It means a lot to me. As I noted before, I'll be working this next weekend on a software upgrade. I'll take a look at what we have shortly after that and see what we can do about a server upgrade.

I actually contacted the Saints Report guys to see who they're using. I'll talk to a rep over there soon to see what they run.

[NFLBRONCO]

Sent money

[LordHelmchen]

so whos email is orangeisaac@gmail.com........i am pretty sure its not TJ's

I'm pretty sure it is... at least when transfering the money it gives you his real name ..so I assume it is correct

[Taco John]

so whos email is orangeisaac@gmail.com........i am pretty sure its not TJ's


That's actually my personal account... the one I don't give out publically... :P


Ah well... No harm done. :)

[Domostick]

10 bucks well spent.

[PaintballCLE]

That's actually my personal account... the one I don't give out publically... :P


Ah well... No harm done. :)

so out of curiosity....how does isaac lopez transfer into Taco John? lol

[elsid13]

I'm x2.....do we get cyberlapdance??

yes from spider and pez

[BroncoBuff]

so out of curiosity....how does isaac lopez transfer into Taco John? lol


http://www.franchiseopportunities.com/Zor_7406/webpages/tacojohns1.gif

[Broncobiv]

That's actually my personal account... the one I don't give out publically... :P


Ah well... No harm done. :)
So do you prefer the Gmail account, or editor@orangemane.com? Or does it not matter?

And people, if you want to donate more, don't feel confined to the max $25 BroncoBuff suggested. Reach for the stars! :D As long as we get our "bells and whistles" back, I'm definitely in 2x a year!

[Taco John]

I can no longer be reached by editor@orangemane.com due to the fact that it gets about 300+ spam emails a day. The address is still associated with my paypal account, so either way, it goes to the same place.

[Broncobiv]

I can no longer be reached by editor@orangemane.com due to the fact that it gets about 300+ spam emails a day. The address is still associated with my paypal account, so either way, it goes to the same place.
Oh I meant purely for donating, not e-mail. So as long as both can be used to donate, that's all I was wondering. BTW, does the link in this post (http://orangemane.com/BB/showpost.php?p=211832&postcount=2) still work for donating? It's a very simple, one-step process if so.

[Sassy]

First of all...I have no problem with the donation thread...BUT Buff, you are getting a little carried away when you leave the "you can contribute to" and the link to this thread in people's rep! It just seems to be a little "harassing". It tends to turn me off anyway.

[RhymesayersDU]

so out of curiosity....how does isaac lopez transfer into Taco John? lol

Here's a picture, if you're interested... Yes he cleans up nice!

http://www.travellady.com/Issues/March04/Images/paul.jpg

[Blueflame]

First of all...I have no problem with the donation thread...BUT Buff, you are getting a little carried away when you leave the "you can contribute to" and the link to this thread in people's rep! It just seems to be a little "harassing". It tends to turn me off anyway.

Buff's going about it pro-actively though... he's seen a need and rather than just saying "something should be done," he's taking action to make it happen. I can't fault him for that at all... it's an admirable trait.

[Los Broncos]

I'm in, I'll do the best I can.

[Sassy]

Buff's going about it pro-actively though... he's seen a need and rather than just saying "something should be done," he's taking action to make it happen. I can't fault him for that at all... it's an admirable trait.

I'm not knocking the thread...just felt he didn't PERSONALLY need to ask everyone...actually, he didn't ask...he pretty much sounded assuming...but to each his own I guess.

[eddie mac]

Excellent idea Buff and I'm definitely in.

[broncocalijohn]

I paid and asked that some cash goes to avatars and set up a ban the boob. If he does that, he will get double the money easy!

[broncocalijohn]

First of all...I have no problem with the donation thread...BUT Buff, you are getting a little carried away when you leave the "you can contribute to" and the link to this thread in people's rep! It just seems to be a little "harassing". It tends to turn me off anyway.

Big deal Sassy. He did that plus he sent to my house a banner and sign stakes saying DONATE TO THE ORANGE MANE. My wife just got a telemarketing call from Buff himself trying to get donations. I tried to contact him to tell him to cut it out, but his message stated he was out on the on ramp collecting change. Very pushy go getter. I heard on the light rail that buff is selling his sperm to help push the cause over the top.

[Sassy]

LOL Big deal Sassy. He did that plus he sent to my house a banner and sign stakes saying DONATE TO THE ORANGE MANE. My wife just got a telemarketing call from Buff himself trying to get donations. I tried to contact him to tell him to cut it out, but his message stated he was out on the on ramp collecting change. Very pushy go getter. I heard on the light rail that buff is selling his sperm to help push the cause over the top.

Hilarious! ROFL!

[BroncoBuff]

First of all...I have no problem with the donation thread...BUT Buff, you are getting a little carried away when you leave the "you can contribute to" and the link to this thread in people's rep! It just seems to be a little "harassing". It tends to turn me off anyway.
Sorry about that ... really. I just repped that line and link to everybody who posted in my "The Saints Are Kicking Our Butt" thread ... I shouldda looked closer at each post before I left that link, it was nothing personal. I was just informing those who answered in my thread - sorry. :)

[PaintballCLE]

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6865/bettywhitedn2.jpg
If you read even ONE post on OrangeMane
without contributing .... that's STEALING!




This Thursday is payday ... so the "Pledge Enforcement Vans" will be dispatched to all your homes!

Ok Buff I donated, so I am not offended by this in the least......but i can see how people are offended. This is something TJ didn't even want, yet it seems like your forcing it on people. I know you didn't mean it to be that way, but i can see how people are taking it that way. I love helping TJ out, I love the mane, without it i wouldn't be able to go to all 16 games this year because i wouldn't know anyone and it wouldn't be fun....but with the mane ill always have people to tailgate with, talk to, get to know etc...... so thats why i donated. But there are people who are fine with the mane the way it is (myself included) i only donated to help TJ out, not to have him change it. I think it jsut came across over agressive especially with the rep, and comments like the one above, some people are happy with the way it is, some people dont have the money to help out, etc, and thats none of our businees. I think they could have become offended even though it says its voluntary. THE LAST THING TJ WANTS (not putting words into his mouth or anything) but he doesn't want people to leave the mane especially over something he didn't even endorse (correct me if im wrong TJ)................but again i know it was all in clean fun and you just wanna help out TJ and make the mane light years above any other football forum! So please dont take offesne to what i just said.....just trying to clear things up.


Sassy:
First of all...I have no problem with the donation thread...BUT Buff, you are getting a little carried away when you leave the "you can contribute to" and the link to this thread in people's rep! It just seems to be a little "harassing". It tends to turn me off anyway.


I see your point Sassy.....buff is working on something that can benefit all of us, and more importantly help out TJ for providing us with this great site. I can see how you came to the idea that buff went a little overboard. I was more than eager to donate....but after getting numerous attempts to get money it kinda turned me off to the idea. But again after i went back and read everything again.... Buff is just trying his best to help all of us and i applaud him for that!



Hope i didn't offend anyone.......LONG LIVE THE MANE!

PS sorry for the spelling mistakes.....been a long day!

[BroncoBuff]

Yeah, I'm seriously really really sorry - I don't want to offend AT ALL. Actually, I come across strident on most things, it's my personality. ::)

I want to make clear:

This is NOT endorsed by the site or by Taco John. I said it about 10 times, and it's in my Sig
Like I said, donations should be 100% CONFIDENTIAL. If you want to let others know, to get the ball rolling, I thought you could "I'm in" (though I guess that can be pushy in a way).
The rep line I gave was just to the people who posted in my "Saints Board" thread, because I thought most of them were agreeing with me ... I did NOT mean that rep to be coercive. Sorry.
The Simpsons cartoon is really just a JOKE, I never meant that seriously. And be honest, Betty White is always good for a laugh, right? :~ohyah!:
I definitely agree with you that lots of users - I suspect about half - don't care about avatars or sigs or anything but the text (Hogan doesn't even read his reps), so it's not really incumbent upon them to kick in, at least not in terms of improvement.

I think my best point was, I don't care whether TJ is rich or poor site-wise, I just want to kick in for what I get ot of this place, which is a helluva lot. Shoot, $5 twice a year ($10 yearly) is less than 3 cents a day, and I'm sure most people get that much out of this place. But there I go being pushy again ;D

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I don't care if he makes $10 grand a week ... I'm gonna pay a little something for what I'm getting out of it. Which is about three hours a day of entertainment and socializing.He said last year he makes enough money to pay server costs. I'd like to donate money but I'd like it to go to a better and bigger server so the site is available on game days and other big days when it goes down because it can't handle the traffic.

[worm]

....Hogan doesn't even read his reps...

Hogan is clueless on a lot of things...including Brandon Marshall, his choice in baseball teams and the Pietasters musical acumen...but he is 100% on with his rep viewpoint.

I would rep him right now if it mattered to him for getting it or to me for sending it.

[PaintballCLE]

I think my best point was, I don't care whether TJ is rich or poor site-wise, I just want to kick in for what I get ot of this place, which is a helluva lot. Shoot, $5 twice a year ($10 yearly) is less than 3 cents a day, and I'm sure most people get that much out of this place. But there I go being pushy again ;D

i completely agree.......... i could care less about the avatars or what is going on in the saints site.... all i care about is the mane and the broncos stuff that goes along with it. Thats why i donated.

Again I am by no means speaking for TJ here........but i used to have a forum site for my beloved Red sox :welcome: I never wanted any donations....hell mine wasn't even half as updated as this place.....i think i was running on a server that cost me about 20 bucks a month. No pics, graphics, ect......just text. Someone decided to have a fund raiser.... kinda like this one because i was against it.......and it went great.... got enough money to run the thing for 3 full years..........thats when the problems began.
People started personally attacking other members of the board (which was a no-no like it is here) and i warned them and warned them.....then finally i had to suspend them because they wouldn't stop. Well then the whole arguement came about "you can't suspend me i paid to be here and if it wasn't for me your site wouldn't be running" "and hey i got suspended but User X didnt....is it because i didnt donate" and on and on and on......eventually i just canceled the whole thing.... the donations were a nightmare........hopefully that wont happen here...people seem pretty cool here......but i wouldn't be shocked at all if that wa sone of the reasons TJ doesn't want money from us.

[Dagmar]

Sent money

Can't afford it at the mo but sent over some http://www.eatcheapwholesale.com/images/products/libby%20pumpkin.JPG.

Pumpkin mix is great...

[Dagmar]

Avatars >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sigs. Just my thought.

[cbs1177]

I have gave in the past but this year has some special stuff that needs to be taken care of but I have gave in the past so hopefully I still maintain my screen name and contribute some what.

[worm]

I have gave in the past but this year has some special stuff that needs to be taken care of but I have gave in the past so hopefully I still maintain my screen name and contribute some what.

Ban him. Hell...Ban the whole state of Arkansas and their roof.

[Hogan11]

Hogan is clueless on a lot of things...including Brandon Marshall, his choice in baseball teams and the Pietasters musical acumen...but he is 100% on with his rep viewpoint.

I would rep him right now if it mattered to him for getting it or to me for sending it.

Gee, thanks a lot. ::)

As for this whole donation deal, I see the issue as a private one. Buff is prone to heavy handed pledge drives and averages one seemingly per fiscal quarter. As he says, it's his nature, people shouldn't be surprised by it by now.

[worm]

Gee, thanks a lot. ::)

As for this whole donation deal, I see the issue as a private one. Buff is prone to heavy handed pledge drives and averages one seemingly per fiscal quarter. As he says, it's his nature, people shouldn't be surprised by it by now.

Hey. I was agreeing with ya! ;D

[LonghornBronco]

I got five on it!

I'm paid up till December...

Thanks TJ keep up the good work.

[BroncoBuff]

Buff is prone to heavy handed pledge drives and averages one seemingly per fiscal quarter. As he says, it's his nature, people shouldn't be surprised by it by now.
It seems like that really? Actually I've only done two before, each of the last two Julys Uhh

.

[Hogan11]

It seems like that really? Actually I've only done two before, each of the last two Julys Uhh

.

Oh, sorry Man, no offense...but it does seem a lot more often than that to me. It's either donations, avatars, rep or something that takes up the cause. It's cool though, whatever.

[BroncoBuff]

Well if you're gonna include my whining avatar threads, then yes, about one a quarter ... ROFL!

[ScottXray]

Oh, sorry Man, no offense...but it does seem a lot more often than that to me. It's either donations, avatars, rep or something that takes up the cause. It's cool though, whatever.


I remember the one last year and did what I could. Funny I don't remember the one before that... I guess I was in an alternate reality back then.:spit:

[Needa Pass Rush]

http://www.tonymarston.net/php-mysql/organ-grinder-and-monkey.jpg

[BroncoBuff]

I remember the one last year and did what I could. Funny I don't remember the one before that... I guess I was in an alternate reality back then.:spit:
Perfect example here: I associate you with your animated SuperHeros avatar (or was it the SNL cartoon heroes?) ... kinda like Darkhawk with that animated blonde kid. I link the user with the avatar, they give personality, and I miss that. Plus I forget people without them, and I don't like that.

[DomCasual]

Big deal Sassy. He did that plus he sent to my house a banner and sign stakes saying DONATE TO THE ORANGE MANE. My wife just got a telemarketing call from Buff himself trying to get donations. I tried to contact him to tell him to cut it out, but his message stated he was out on the on ramp collecting change. Very pushy go getter. I heard on the light rail that buff is selling his sperm to help push the cause over the top.

The thing is - you didn't care how much he knew until you knew how much he cared. He's just planning for the future of the Mane - if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.

Etcetera. Etcetera.

[JCMElway]

Broncobuff, if you don't get off of my front lawn with your bullhorn and stupid clown fund-raising costume I am coming out there with a pellet gun.

Seriously.

Oh, and take your tents and fund-raising campaign staff with you! I hear Obama needs some help with his 50-state plan.

[SureShot]

So what does one get with a donation? An Orange Mane key chain? A pocket light? A copy of "Bronco Buff's Greatest Sportscast Outakes and Bloopers"?

[summerdenver]

I have just sent my contribution 2x. It was pretty straight forward to setup a paypal account and send it using my credit card.

I am happy to be of some help.

Kudos to BB for taking initiative and setting this up.

[Rock Chalk]

1600 bucks a year to keep it running and how much does he get from advertising? 2, 3 grand a year?

If anything, the owner of this board is enjoying owning this place and costs are extremely minimal to him.

Not even close.

This site has lots of traffic. The problem is, the traffic is not new traffic. Its all returning traffic that isn't looking to shop.

Id be surprised if he makes $1000 a year off the advertising.

[Hotrod]

Did anyone figure out something besides paypal?

[alkemical]

I asked about money orders, but noone answered.

[Meck77]

It would be much easier to set a yearly fee and thin out the herd. Those that value the site will pay it. Those that do not won't and the site will run that much better as a result.

Easy solution. No begging, no need to disclose revenues or expenses. Just set the price and tell people what they will get. They will either take it or leave it.

Besides all the new money flowing into upgrading the site will only attract new users who don't value it. We'll be right back where we were in 6 months.

TJ I'm going to give you some of your own advice. It's time you start treating your hobby you love like a business.

[BroncoBuff]

I asked about money orders, but noone answered.
I have a P.O. Box in Seattle, I'll take the money orders there and forward them to TJ if that works for him.

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[alkemical]

I have a P.O. Box in Seattle, I'll take the money orders there and forward them to TJ if that works for him.

.

What, you don't want to give me your REAL address?

Mwuahahahahahahaha!

[bronco militia]

What, you don't want to give me your REAL address?

Mwuahahahahahahaha!

not sure there's an address for a van down by the river

:~ohyah!:

http://www.tvdance.com/chrisfarley/images/1a.gif

[alkemical]

not sure there's an address for a van down by the river

:~ohyah!:

http://www.tvdance.com/chrisfarley/images/1a.gif

LOL! you bastard....lol

[BroncoBuff]

What, you don't want to give me your REAL address?
Mwuahahahahahahaha!
I have a P.O. Box inside the main downtown Seattle PO ... I don't mind at all giving it out here. I'll add "OrangeMane" as a mail recipient, and then forward the letters to TJ - he's just 100 miles away, so it's just a one turnaround. That'd work for me, no problem. All we need to know is whom to list as payee on the money orders. Would "OrangeMane" be negotiable TJ?

I'm just full of answers, aren't I? ;D



(and josh ... you know pretty much exactly where I live)

[Goobzilla]

It would be much easier to set a yearly fee and thin out the herd. Those that value the site will pay it. Those that do not won't and the site will run that much better as a result.

Easy solution. No begging, no need to disclose revenues or expenses. Just set the price and tell people what they will get. They will either take it or leave it.

Besides all the new money flowing into upgrading the site will only attract new users who don't value. We'll be right back where we were in 6 months.

TJ I'm going to give you some of your own advice. It's time you start treating your hobby you love like a business.

What Meck said!

I know we had talked about the possibility of a "premium users/VIP board" on here before. Hell, I'd pay a hundred bucks a year just to be able to get on the site on gamedays without it sputtering to a halt.

I still like the idea of selling OM T-shirts as a fundraiser as well. With 10 billion registered users a couple of them must have an in with the shirt business.

[broncofan2438]

What Meck said!

I know we had talked about the possibility of a "premium users/VIP board" on here before. Hell, I'd pay a hundred bucks a year just to be able to get on the site on gamedays without it sputtering to a halt.

I still like the idea of selling OM T-shirts as a fundraiser as well. With 10 billion registered users a couple of them must have an in with the shirt business.

Maybe someone can get those t-shirts together for O'mane weekend!

[Taco John]

I have a P.O. Box inside the main downtown Seattle PO ... I don't mind at all giving it out here. I'll add "OrangeMane" as a mail recipient, and then forward the letters to TJ - he's just 100 miles away, so it's just a one turnaround. That'd work for me, no problem. All we need to know is whom to list as payee on the money orders. Would "OrangeMane" be negotiable TJ?

I'm just full of answers, aren't I? ;D



(and josh ... you know pretty much exactly where I live)



Yes it would be negotiable as I have a business checking account set up. It's got like $45 bucks in it right now! Ha! But I can cash checks made out to Orange Mane.

[Taco John]

Thanks everybody for the help. To date, we've raised $400 to offset the server costs. This is much welcome relief in these expensive days. It especially means a lot because I'm sure everybody else is experiencing the same thing, with the cost of living going up.

I really appreciate it.

[Hotrod]

Someone PM me with an addy to send a check already........geez

Its like herding cats around this place. :)

[Taco John]

Someone PM me with an addy to send a check already........geez

Its like herding cats around this place. :)

Check your pms buddy...

[alkemical]

I have a P.O. Box inside the main downtown Seattle PO ... I don't mind at all giving it out here. I'll add "OrangeMane" as a mail recipient, and then forward the letters to TJ - he's just 100 miles away, so it's just a one turnaround. That'd work for me, no problem. All we need to know is whom to list as payee on the money orders. Would "OrangeMane" be negotiable TJ?

I'm just full of answers, aren't I? ;D



(and josh ... you know pretty much exactly where I live)

I just don't have access to such services yet (soon!)

[Hotrod]

Check your pms buddy...

Its really odd I got 28 replys and they were all different. I'm just going to pick one at random and send some cash.

amesj523
1234 they are watching us blvd
van by the river, bitches 56789

Looks ligit to me.

[nickademus]

hell yea Im in.

[BroncoBuff]

Okay, checks or money orders payable to "OrangeMane," and mail to:

OrangeMane
P.O. Box 353
Seattle, WA 98111

I'll forward them unopened to Taco John. ;D

[PaintballCLE]

so out of curiosity....how does isaac lopez transfer into Taco John? lol

Got a PM today that contained the following:



"isaac lopez" Ron Paul so i googled that ... and got this ... /gasp ...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...& btnG=Search



Early Halloween morning, "Taco John" posted a message-board call to arms: "Baltimore Sun Hit Piece...TAKE ACTION NOW!"

The paper's political blog had an item marveling at how Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul had raised more money than "better-known Mike Huckabee, who is taken more seriously." Taco John took to an Internet forum frequented by Paul supporters, providing a link to the offending item, as well as phone and email information for the newspaper's public editor and advertising department. "They're trying to pigeonhole us," he wrote. "If we don't fight back, they'll keep doing it."

Taco John, the online moniker of Isaac Lopez, a 32-year-old technology marketer in Vancouver, Wash., is one of many cyber-soldiers for Dr. Paul, the Texas congressman, gynecologist and vociferous opponent of the Iraq war. The Paul brigade has largely drawn attention for its fund-raising prowess, raising a record $4.2 million online in a single day in November and leaving the 72-year-old politician with more cash on hand than several rivals and a $1 million TV ad budget for New Hampshire. But some Paul supporters are displaying an aggressive side that seems to spill beyond advocacy into harassment of those who disagree or fail to show Dr. Paul sufficient respect.

Taco John, for example, posted contact information for a university professor who called Dr. Paul "unqualified to be president." He also provided information on how to reach several reporters with whom he quibbled, as well as the Iowa Republican Party after it helped set rules for a debate -- later canceled -- that could have excluded the low-polling Dr. Paul.

Taco John -- the handle comes from Mr. Lopez's appreciation of former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway and tacos -- is a neophyte activist, who says he was inspired by Dr. Paul's libertarian platform.



WTF??? :rofl:

[BroncoBuff]

Wow.

"Cyber-Soldier" ... pretty cool, TJ.

[Hotrod]

I wanna be a cyber soldier.......I just need a cause first.

[TDmvp]

is there going to be a meter that tells how much has been donated ?
and TJ i have a few noob questions i may PM you ... a friend of mine who sometimes visits the mane was askinig why the mane dont do a few things different and i was just wonder if anything he said was right or would help ... he runs and builds sites and host them somehow for very little ... I'm semi noobish on this so not sure what he ment really ...

[TDmvp]

and Meck does that mean your going to charge me if i ever want to tour OF1 :(
Jeez i never been to Denver and i was hoping if i ever made it to see chicks pole dancing in the bus ROFL!

[ScottXray]

Bump for Front Page !

[BroncoBuff]

I've decided to kick in ALL the residuals I get from my appearance in the film "The Last Season." ;D
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[Meck77]

and Meck does that mean your going to charge me if i ever want to tour OF1 :(
Jeez i never been to Denver and i was hoping if i ever made it to see chicks pole dancing in the bus ROFL!

LOL


If you come to town make sure Kaylore is coming that game. He rolls with an entourage. :yayaya:

[Taco John]

The sad thing is, I knew better than to talk to a reporter so candidly. But she seemed so sympathetic at the time, and I was burning up from the way the media was ignoring the fact that Ron Paul had raised more money in a single day than any Republican in the history of American politics.

Live and learn.

Yeah, so my username... It was literally like this. I'm sitting in a computer lab signing on to the DPO forum... This is like 1996. I'm sitting there asking myself, "what's my handle going to be... what do I like? Well, definitely John Elway. Hmmm... I'm hungry, I could go for a taco right now. Hmmm... That has a ring to it..."

History in the making. ;D

[BroncoBuff]

Taco John on Fox Business Channel!

Kick Ass TJ!!!!!

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[PaintballCLE]

The sad thing is, I knew better than to talk to a reporter so candidly. But she seemed so sympathetic at the time, and I was burning up from the way the media was ignoring the fact that Ron Paul had raised more money in a single day than any Republican in the history of American politics.

Live and learn.

Yeah, so my username... It was literally like this. I'm sitting in a computer lab signing on to the DPO forum... This is like 2006. I'm sitting there asking myself, "what's my handle going to be... what do I like? Well, definitely John Elway. Hmmm... I'm hungry, I could go for a taco right now. Hmmm... That has a ring to it..."

History in the making. ;D

SORRY TJ, didn't mean to expose ya........although i would have voted for ron paul......hes kinda crazy....and in a weird way kinda reminds me or shanny when he talks lol

[BroncoBuff]

November 26, 2007

Taco John sets Fox Business Channel straight on Ron Paul's campaign
Posted by Tex MacRae at November 26, 2007 09:57 PM

The War Street Journal turned an encounter with Taco John into a hit piece (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119587208818602847.html?mod=googlenews_wsj) on the Ron Paul Revolution. Taco John (Isaac (http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/lopez2.html) Lopez (http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/lopez1.html)) explains: (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=41793)
I got a PM the day after 11/5 from a reporter from the WSJ saying she wanted to talk with me about online campaigning. We connected, and when we spoke, she sounded very sympathetic, like she understood that there was a lot of unfairness in the media with how we are being treated. About halfway through the call, when Huckabee's name came up, she started to get a bit defensive and thus put me on the defense. I then had the feeling that this was going to be a smear peice. Apparently she thought it was "extreme" for us to be going around and finding contact information for the reporters and public commentators who were out there painting a negative picture about Dr. Paul, and his chances to become president. So she used a post that I made trying to rally the troops to fight the slander to make all Ron Paul supporters look off their rockers.

So, Fox Business Channel had him on to talk about how the graasroots supporters of Ron Paul had propelled the campaign into its current prominence. Taco John does an impressive job of refusing to allow the FBC host to marginalize or misrepresent the Ron Paul supporters: (See video above).


Here's Part One of the Interview ... Isaac starts at 4:30 in.

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[BroncoBuff]

This deserves its own thread I think ...... too many people have tuned out this thread.

[PaintballCLE]

Yeah, so my username... It was literally like this. I'm sitting in a computer lab signing on to the DPO forum... This is like 2006. I'm sitting there asking myself, "what's my handle going to be... what do I like? Well, definitely John Elway. Hmmm... I'm hungry, I could go for a taco right now. Hmmm... That has a ring to it..."

History in the making. ;D

Hmmmmmmm by this logic.....maybe i should switch my username to Garlic bread steve (atwater) can this be arranged? :rofl:

[tnedator]

Thanks everybody for the help. To date, we've raised $400 to offset the server costs. This is much welcome relief in these expensive days. It especially means a lot because I'm sure everybody else is experiencing the same thing, with the cost of living going up.

I really appreciate it.

While I'm not on here much, we have already lost one of the few Broncos boards out there (Broncosfreak), so I'm all for keeping the online Broncos communities alive and well.

The camp reports alone are worth the price of admission.

I'll shoot a donation via pay pal, but since I am not on here that much, hopefully you guys will do PM or email reminders in six months, because if I get one or happen to be on here and catch a similar thread, I am in for x2 a year donations.

T

[SouthStndJunkie]

Yeah, so my username... It was literally like this. I'm sitting in a computer lab signing on to the DPO forum... This is like 2006. I'm sitting there asking myself, "what's my handle going to be... what do I like? Well, definitely John Elway. Hmmm... I'm hungry, I could go for a taco right now. Hmmm... That has a ring to it..."

History in the making. ;D

More like 1996.

The old DPO....has a Bill Walsh like lineage in regards to Bronco Boards.

[TDmvp]

I think you handled yourself very well on Fox news T.J. , agree with you or not you was equal to the task of speaking for others and yourself about Ron Paul and his/your opinions ....

and knowing what i know now i'm just glad you didn't ban me for making this

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/788/ronpaulmagooqd6.jpg

Hilarious!

[Taco John]

More like 1996.

The old DPO....has a Bill Walsh like lineage in regards to Bronco Boards.


Oh yeah, duh... I can't believe I mad such a goofy error. 1996, indeed.

[broncocalijohn]

While I'm not on here much, we have already lost one of the few Broncos boards out there (Broncosfreak), so I'm all for keeping the online Broncos communities alive and well.

The camp reports alone are worth the price of admission.

I'll shoot a donation via pay pal, but since I am not on here that much, hopefully you guys will do PM or email reminders in six months, because if I get one or happen to be on here and catch a similar thread, I am in for x2 a year donations.

T

Just pay in advance like i did. $20 equals 2 years. I think I have donated that much everytime the begging begins. I still havent got back my avatar that i paid extra on. It is simple, class warfare! Those who donate, get the extras. You can then thumb your nose at the other cheap bastards.

[alkemical]

More like 1996.

The old DPO....has a Bill Walsh like lineage in regards to Bronco Boards.

Didn't think of it like that....

[cutthemdown]

Didn't think of it like that....

you have to have a brain to think scarecrow.

[alkemical]

you have to have a brain to think scarecrow.

LOL i see i got under someone's skin today!!!!

[bronco militia]

LOL i see i got under someone's skin today!!!!

congrats!

[cutthemdown]

lol you wish loser.

[BroncoBuff]

lol you wish loser.
You could at least take "Zimm for HOF" off your avatar line ... he'll be inducted in 3 days.
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[cutthemdown]

You could at least take "Zimm for HOF" off your avatar line ... he'll be inducted in 3 days.
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ok I will

[BroncoBuff]

ok I will
How about that, 3 days?! That's coming up fast.

And next year it'll be two Broncos in a row, Shannon's gotta be first-ballot. Broncos in HOF two years in a row ... never thought I'd live to see this Uhh
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[BroncoBuff]

Just pay in advance like i did. $20 equals 2 years. I think I have donated that much everytime the begging begins. I still havent got back my avatar that i paid extra on. It is simple, class warfare! Those who donate, get the extras. You can then thumb your nose at the other cheap bastards.
Kicking in in advance is great and everything, but for TJ to feel comfortable that he'll have consistent enough support to upgrade to avatar/other features, and be able to meet those obligations year in and year out, I'm hoping we can manage a consistent twice-yearly kick-in ... start of training camp, start of playoffs. $20 in advance for two years is the same thing of course, but $5 twice a year for two years provides stability.
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[Hotrod]

Kicking in in advance is great and everything, but for TJ to feel comfortable that he'll have consistent enough support to upgrade to avatar/other features, and be able to meet those obligations year in and year out, I'm hoping we can manage a consistent twice-yearly kick-in ... start of training camp, start of playoffs. $20 in advance for two years is the same thing of course, but $5 twice a year for two years provides stability.
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Good points but is someone going to be in charge of reminding people. I can hardly remember to take out the trash every wednesday let alone a 2x a year donation.

[Taco John]

I have a stack of thank you emails to send out! To date, we've raised $524. This is much appreciated!

[BroncoBuff]

Good points but is someone going to be in charge of reminding people. I can hardly remember to take out the trash every wednesday let alone a 2x a year donation.
Never fear ... board loudmouth BroncoBuff is here!

I'll start up a thread when the playoffs start (can't wait! ;D), and then when next year's TC starts, etc... etc...
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[broncocalijohn]

Kicking in in advance is great and everything, but for TJ to feel comfortable that he'll have consistent enough support to upgrade to avatar/other features, and be able to meet those obligations year in and year out, I'm hoping we can manage a consistent twice-yearly kick-in ... start of training camp, start of playoffs. $20 in advance for two years is the same thing of course, but $5 twice a year for two years provides stability.
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I am trying to teach TJ the brilliance of savings. With the extra cash, he can put in a bond that collects interest to cover the trolls that always use space but probably dont pay ie. boob. I dont want to be picketed again at my home for another two years. Yesterday, you stomped all over my wifes flowers. If you must, stand in one place Mr. Buff. Going back in forth with chants is degrading to me and it puts insult to injury to the orchids.

[Sassy]

I am trying to teach TJ the brilliance of savings. With the extra cash, he can put in a bond that collects interest to cover the trolls that always use space but probably dont pay ie. boob. I dont want to be picketed again at my home for another two years. Yesterday, you stomped all over my wifes flowers. If you must, stand in one place Mr. Buff. Going back in forth with chants is degrading to me and it puts insult to injury to the orchids.

:giggle: Trampling the flowers is rude!

[Broncojef]

Bump for the fund raiser. I missed it the first time but saw BroncoBuff's sig and count me in.

[tnedator]

Bump for the fund raiser. I missed it the first time but saw BroncoBuff's sig and count me in.

I just posted this in the "slow server thread", but I thought I would make my 'pitch' for people helping out here as well.

As has been discussed, TJ needs to upgrade the server. The more people that support him, by making donations, the easier it will be for him to pull the trigger to upgrade the server.

Leased servers aren't cheap, and making a change to a new server will be a "major" PITA, so if everyone puts their money where their mouths are and helps out by donating $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100 (whatever you can afford, be honest with yourself), then as I said you will make it much easier for TJ to pull the trigger and upgrade, even though it will still be a lot of hard work for him even if he gets the donations to help offset the costs.

So, if you haven't done so already, go to the first post in this fund raising (http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=69564) thread and donate what you can, and 'commit' to doing so every six months. TJ has provided a great message board for a long time, so while I know some have helped out in the past, it's time for more of us to belly up to the bar and help out.

Many of you pay $5 for a Starbucks coffee or $8 for a beer at a ball game. Those small pleasures last for a couple minutes. The Orangemane is here for you year round. So, why not skip a couple Starbucks or beers this month, and make a commitment to support this message board. Then, hopefully TJ can upgrade the server, and there won't be anymore threads about being slow or not having avatars.

T

[Arkansas Bronco]

I have to wait for Friday to roll around. Mortgage just went out and seeing if I can do anything still. Both my kids are going to the doctor today and that going to cost me 80 in co-pays so I doubt I can get it in still, but I plan on helping just dont know when I can do it.

[BroncoBuff]

I am trying to teach TJ the brilliance of savings. With the extra cash, he can put in a bond that collects interest to cover the trolls that always use space but probably dont pay ie. boob. I dont want to be picketed again at my home for another two years. Yesterday, you stomped all over my wifes flowers. If you must, stand in one place Mr. Buff. Going back in forth with chants is degrading to me and it puts insult to injury to the orchids.
That is one FUNNY post. I'm laughing, so I'll comply :)


(I'm actually thinking Boob might kick in $5 twice a year ... like I say, 5 bucks is just one fast-food meal, and the Boob is dieting pretty hard these days, so we might have some synergy there .. prove me right Clay!)
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[Hotrod]

I'd love to report that the check was in the mail but its not. I've written the sucker and even have stamps but can you believe I can find a ****ing envelope. Seriously how the hell does one not have an envelope laying around. I'm off to wally world I guess.

[Rohirrim]

I was going to toss in 40 bucks until pay pal started asking for my bank account number. Not gonna happen. Alternatives?

[tnedator]

I was going to toss in 40 bucks until pay pal started asking for my bank account number. Not gonna happen. Alternatives?

See the first post of this thread, there is an address you can send a check.

[Vegas_Bronco]

I started a thread donating 2 tix to the ARZ v DEN game on August 29th - proceeds go to the OM. If anyone is interested:

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=69704

[LordHelmchen]

*bump*

where do we stand now?

[Hotrod]

Oh **** thanks for the bump I never mailed my check.

Sorry Taco its on the way.

[Natedogg]

Did my part. check your paypal tj :D

[worm]

I am sorry. TJ can't respond until he returns from his two week, all-expenses paid Beijing vacation.

Seems he came into a windfall.

Regards
- the mane-agement.

[Sassy]

I am sorry. TJ can't respond until he returns from his two week, all-expenses paid Beijing vacation.

Seems he came into a windfall.

Regards
- the mane-agement.

I wonder how much tickets are going for the swimming competition ;D

[Broncobiv]

Hey TJ, I'm curious...has Boob contributed? He spends more time on here than most of us non-closet-Broncos fans, afterall.

[broncofan2438]

Hey TJ, I'm curious...has Boob contributed? He spends more time on here than most of us non-closet-Broncos fans, afterall.

Hahahaha, thats for sure