Re: list home decisions
Yikes
All I'm after is whether people want to pursue a self-funded autonomous
organization. I think as little as $10.00 per year by a significant
number of people would provide plenty of funds.
Hosting service cost between $20 to $100.00 per month depending on there
capabilities.
I don't want the list swamped with details yet
I just need to know if enough people will make the commitment.
Please email me _privately_ if you would be willing to donate $10 to $20
per year. Better ways of raising money will likely be available.
If we get enough people willing to make a commitment we can then work on
the details...
So again please email me _privately_ if you would be willing to donate
to a self-funded alt-photo service.
Gord
Gordon J. Holtslander wrote:
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
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Gordon J. Holtslander
gjh@shaw.ca