Kanzenshuu 2013 Informal Donation Appeal

[MDSTSSJ]

Donated!

[DNA]

Welp, I'm an unemployed jack-off at the moment and I know you guys need it now but I can't really help much. I will, however, in the future, definitely help; possibily even create a monthly donation.

That being said, there is no shame in asking for help. Come on, you run a website for Dragon Ball, who's main character, Goku, taught us that there is no shame in asking for help when you're in a pinch. It's like a Genkidama of love and money, which sadly I can't be a part of at the moment. All I can do is give my moral support and hope I can help soon!

[Saiyan Prince Vegeta]

Just got paid, so I can donate again. I might as well make it a monthly thing now.

[VegettoEX]

Hey, all:

The "Donate" page has been updated with the March, April, and May hosting contributors. An incredible thanks go out to everyone who continues to make a difference.

There are still a couple names hanging out there that I will be applying to June, so if you tossed something in late-May onward, you will be applied to June onward. That being said, this is always going to be an on-going thing for us, and -- as you know and have heard me say! -- while I will try not to make a habit out of mentioning it, the help that you toss our way does make a difference. As I said recently on the podcast, it's a combination of Hujio reprogramming the site along with your donations that no longer give us the 503 errors that were becoming a regular problem. That covers the forum, the entire website, the podcast... anything and everything Kanzenshuu!

Thank you thank you thank you~

[Ajay]

Dropped a donation in just the other day. Wasn't masses but hopefully it helps it some capacity to keep the site up.

[CashmanX]

Just kicked in some more. Wasn't a huge amount though...


Sucks being unemployed.

[MCDaveG]

Damn, I quit the job sometime ago and now I'm kinda on the edge. But unfortunately, this situation with Kanzenshuu won't cease easily, so as soon as I will get my personal life back on the line, I will gladly help.
I'm really sorry for now. Situation in Europe with jobs is pretty grimm for now :/
I'm huge fan of this site since 2003, so it will be shame to not help and the last thing I want is the end of Kanzenshuu. Damn, this year really sucks so far....

[VegettoEX]

The spiritual support is always appreciated, too! I wouldn't want anyone to push themselves into a position where it's "food" or "Kanzenshuu". Please feed yourself first .

That being said, it's the usual time where we've run through everything there is for the time being, and a new influx would help immensely. I'm going to update the "Donate" page shortly with another month or two detailing the great folks that help bring you what we bring you thanks to their donations, so you can always look for your name in metaphorical lights if you contribute!

[ricecake]

Just chipped in a little. Thanks for the great site!

[VegettoEX]

It's been a while since we've had to put out a little-more-formal of an ask, but we're a few months behind in terms of a backlog to cover website expenses right now. August was about halfway covered, and September's bill just came in.

Anything at all that you feel the work we put into Kanzenshuu deserves is appreciated. Remember, the funds we're talking about here is strictly "keeping the lights on" type of money; none of this is even going toward additional stuff like products for review at this point.

I've updated the "Donate" page up through everything that's been tossed our way so far (which, as I noted, covers about halfway into August's bill).

Thank you again and in advance!

[Saiyan Prince Vegeta]

Donated!

[paparapa!!]

Just donated for the first time. The amount I sent is the amount I plan on sending regularly every month. Made it just in time for this month. However, I do plan on making up for the previous five months when I have the money.

[Tyro]

It's been a while since we've had to put out a little-more-formal of an ask, but we're a few months behind in terms of a backlog to cover website expenses right now. August was about halfway covered, and September's bill just came in.

I think I will be able to send a donation to the website this weekend. Are will still a month behind on "rent"?

[Roland_ELoG]

Floated you a couple of bucks a few days ago. Hop it helps with the rent thing (I didn't know about the money shortage until post donating, hence my perhaps ridiculous donation message).

[VegettoEX]

Much incredible appreciation to those of you chipping in. I'm behind on updating the "Donate" page again, but rest assured all due credit will be dished out.

We're pretty much ALWAYS "behind" on the "rent", so to speak, if that helps answer the question(s) I've seen tossed out there...

[Tyro]

Just made my donation. Hope it helps pay the bills. I'd like to donate more but for now this is all I can give.

[VegettoEX]

Hey, all:

The "Donate" page is updated up through I think the last one or two donations that have come in. Much appreciation as always to everyone who's contributed. We'll be sure to toss out a batch of names on the podcast in the near future, too, in addition to the page listings.

That being said, we're back to a point where we have only just caught up and are running behind again once the next bill comes in (which is... today!). Things are obviously tighter than usual as we approach the holiday season, but keep us in mind. Your donations help us keep the lights on. We don't run ads and have absolutely zero plans to do so. We feel it undermines the pure joy of fandom that we hope Kanzenshuu epitomizes, and it also puts us in weird positions. You know well that we have absolutely free editorial control over every single last shred of text and voice that goes up on the site, and we don't ever want to give an impression that it's NOT that.

If you can give, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It keeps the server online, which is the base level for ANY of the four of us doing ANYTHING on the site (news, guides, reviews, podcast, forum, etc.). If you can't, we understand - your moral support is just as important, too! In addition to spreading the good word that is Kanzenshuu, consider also using our various referral links - when you click through any Amazon, CDJapan, or Play-Asia link, we get a tiny little kick-back that basically goes straight into DB-related material for review and discussion and/or replacement equipment (I'm a boss at killing XLR cables). You can help us while helping yourself!

So that's it. Thanks!

[Tzigi]

Donated. My contribution is probably laughable but I really couldn't give more (in all sincerity I couldn't even give that much but I like Kanzenshuu more then I like being able to buy food).

[Tyro]

I just submitted some Christmas spirit in Kanzenshuu's account.

[VegettoEX]

Hey, all:

It's been a while since I last reported in, so I guess now's as good a time as any to say we're a couple months behind again in terms of donations being able to cover the raw server expenses. If anyone has any leftover holiday cheer they want to send Kanzenshuu's way, it is always appreciated!