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EarlG

(22,639 posts)
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:11 PM Aug 2023

Please support DU during the Summer Fund Drive!

This discussion thread was locked by EarlG (a host of the Announcements group).

Last edited Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:54 PM - Edit history (1)

Hello everyone,

It's time for DU's Summer Fund Drive, and we could really use your support. As most of you know, DU is funded solely by advertising and Star Memberships -- but unfortunately global ad rates took a big downturn at the start of the year, which means that so far 2023 has been quite tough for us financially.

So if you can, please consider purchasing a new Star Membership or renewing your existing Star Membership during this week's Summer Fund Drive. Your contribution will ensure that DU continues to survive and thrive into the future.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/star

And we have some exciting news about that future! I'm pleased to announce that on Monday September 4 we will finally begin a full-site open beta of our new design -- DU4 -- for all site visitors to use.

However, as an incentive to contribute during the Summer Fund Drive, anyone who purchases or renews a Star Membership between now and August 20 will be able to access the DU4 beta two weeks early, on Monday August 21 (the day after the Fund Drive ends).

In addition, we have our usual Summer Fund Drive perks:

  • For every $5 you contribute, you'll get a sticky to post on Grovelbot's Big Board.

  • For every $35 you contribute, you can choose to receive a DU bumper sticker and/or gift a Star Membership to a member who doesn't have one.

The Summer Fund Drive will run for one week, from August 13 through August 20. Thank you for your support!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/star

-- EarlG and Elad, The Admins
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Please support DU during the Summer Fund Drive! (Original Post) EarlG Aug 2023 OP
Being a member of DU has opened up my life for so many good things! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #1
I second that calguy Aug 2023 #2
Third! rubbersole Aug 2023 #8
A worthy cause! Hugin Aug 2023 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue Aug 2023 #4
Can I use PayPal? Marthe48 Aug 2023 #5
Yes EarlG Aug 2023 #7
Thank you Marthe48 Aug 2023 #14
I think my star membership(s) renew automatically. wryter2000 Aug 2023 #6
Done. And thank you EarlG and Elad, I Polly Hennessey Aug 2023 #9
Thank you for giving me the privilege of supporting Democratic Underground! NBachers Aug 2023 #10
What a wonderful Delphinus Aug 2023 #17
I was just about out of my mind badhair77 Aug 2023 #11
Done! Wild blueberry Aug 2023 #12
Done! louslobbs Aug 2023 #13
Done!! n/t GP6971 Aug 2023 #15
The check is in the mail democrank Aug 2023 #16
❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Aug 2023 #18
Will get on it in the... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #19
How to attach a sticky post in my sig line? msfiddlestix Aug 2023 #20
Done AKwannabe Aug 2023 #21

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
1. Being a member of DU has opened up my life for so many good things!
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:14 PM
Aug 2023

I am proud, and grateful, that DU exists.



Long may DU live!

calguy

(5,784 posts)
2. I second that
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:20 PM
Aug 2023

rubbersole

(8,719 posts)
8. Third!
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 05:05 PM
Aug 2023

Hugin

(34,755 posts)
3. A worthy cause!
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:25 PM
Aug 2023

Response to EarlG (Original post)

Marthe48

(19,350 posts)
5. Can I use PayPal?
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:32 PM
Aug 2023

I looked on the this post, and then on 'my account' but I don't see a way to use PayPal. Thanks for any help

EarlG

(22,639 posts)
7. Yes
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:55 PM
Aug 2023

Sorry, I just realized I didn’t include the link to the purchase page — I edited it into the announcement. Scroll to the bottom of that page for options.

Here it is again:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/star

Thanks!

Marthe48

(19,350 posts)
14. Thank you
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 06:05 PM
Aug 2023

I'll send it soon!

wryter2000

(47,606 posts)
6. I think my star membership(s) renew automatically.
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 04:44 PM
Aug 2023

The monthly billing goes through without me doing anything.

I must have DU!

Polly Hennessey

(7,533 posts)
9. Done. And thank you EarlG and Elad, I
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 05:09 PM
Aug 2023

could not survive without you. 😉

NBachers

(18,197 posts)
10. Thank you for giving me the privilege of supporting Democratic Underground!
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 05:32 PM
Aug 2023

Delphinus

(12,160 posts)
17. What a wonderful
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 06:24 PM
Aug 2023

way to say that - thank you!

badhair77

(4,665 posts)
11. I was just about out of my mind
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 05:40 PM
Aug 2023

after the 2016 election when the board went down. I needed my DUers to commiserate with. I’ll be donating.

Wild blueberry

(7,273 posts)
12. Done!
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 05:41 PM
Aug 2023

Thank you for all your hard work EarlG and Elad.
Love our DU community.

louslobbs

(3,416 posts)
13. Done!
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 05:46 PM
Aug 2023

Thanks for a great forum💕👍🏻

GP6971

(33,421 posts)
15. Done!! n/t
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 06:11 PM
Aug 2023

democrank

(11,250 posts)
16. The check is in the mail
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 06:20 PM
Aug 2023

No, really…..

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
18. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 08:40 PM
Aug 2023

2naSalit

(93,529 posts)
19. Will get on it in the...
Sun Aug 13, 2023, 09:34 PM
Aug 2023

Next couple days! Thank you for DU!

msfiddlestix

(7,857 posts)
20. How to attach a sticky post in my sig line?
Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:40 AM
Aug 2023

I see a number of posts with sticky posts in their signature line. But my attempts to do the same with stickies I created fails.

Obviously, I'm not doing it right. So, can you guide/direct me ?

AKwannabe

(6,428 posts)
21. Done
Tue Aug 15, 2023, 05:31 PM
Aug 2023

Gold star for

AK/WAwannabe

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