Re: list home decisions
hi gordon,
that's exactly what i proposed. so i'm definitely all for it.
maybe there could be some kind of "travelling portfolio" wtih an
entrance fee. for the entrance fee? for example, one pays the fee, ome
can enter a print (preferably with some written info) into the
portfolio, which then gets sent to each participating member who can
keep and study it for a week or so, before sending it to the next
participant.
this could be a nice way to raise some money for the xervers, as well as
interesting and a good lerning experience.
i hope you set up a paypal for donations. would be the easiest way for
us euros.
regards
phritz
Gordon J. Holtslander schrieb:
Hello Everyone
Thanks to all for their words of support - I'm humbled :) - spent
yesterday helping out a fundraising charity I help every year ( I
usually take a vacation day to do this - unnecessary this year) - we
brought in over $150,000 - I do the computer stuff :)
Many list members have offered hosting solutions. While I initially
wanted to go with an academic instituion I no longer believe one of
these will provide the long term stability we are after. Unless an
art-culture based institution steps forward and makes a long term
committment - but even then - organizations change their priorities ...
I think the best long term solution is to host the list on a private
hosting service. There would be a cost involved eventually - a number
of members have offered ( or have already) set up something. Some
members have access to hosting services at no cost - these can be used
as well. I don't want the list to be dependent upon the charity of an
individual or organization in the long term.
Making this list survive in the long term will involve spending money
- not likely a significant amount - but some. Independence cost money
....
I need to know whether list members would be willing to donate money
to the costs of hosting this list on a private server. I would not
want to make joining the list contingent upon paying a fee - but some
list members would have to donate some money.
Perhaps something as simple as an annual print draw - List members
donate a few prints - list members ( or anyone for that matter) buy
tickets. The money from ticket sales funds the list hosting service.
Could provide us with the ability to host a more sophisticated service.
Rather than picking and choosing from free services we could have a
good text mailing list and a web based service to upload images and
datafiles without worry of censorship, copyright or interference from
any other organization. - but it would cost money and take a great
deal of organization.
If something like this was set up the details of how and where the
list is hosted could be managed by a few individuals - without having
to worry about a panicked move from one charitable
institution/individual to another.
If this is the case, the list could eventually if needed, form some
sort of non-profit to insure its long-term survival.
It all depends on what value this community holds for itself.
If we don't want to pursue an independently self-funded
organization/arrangement I will move the list to one of the academic
sites that seems to insure the longest service.
Your thoughts please
Gord