Support Backstage!
Gang, it’s been almost 3 years since we last asked, but we are coming to you again with an appeal for donations to keep the site running. As you all know, Jeff Hinson (aka TulaneJeff) and the admins have donated a ton of time, and money, to provide this wonderful online community and resource that we all use and enjoy. They’ve worked hard to keep this site as ad-free as possible (at least for members), not to mention keeping membership free as well. They run the site from their own pockets, with limited revenue sources available.
Unfortunately, they are finding it financially difficult to keep the site running. Our fast growth and all the merger-driven traffic is great for all of us, but for the admins, it’s become very expensive with hosting fees, site development, etc… They have even added a second server to handle the peak traffic and server too busy messages we have all seen. I guess you could say SBS has gotten bigger than we could have imagined a few months ago. You’ve also noticed that some of the features (like It’s_ON, and chat) are not available to ensure the forums, the core resource of the site, could be maintained.
Since Backstage is completely independent (aka no financial support from Sirius), and since we have limited revenue sources, support can really only come from our valued members. That is why I am asking for YOUR HELP!
SIRIUS Backstage can continue to grow through your donations. You can donate through two online sources: Google and PayPal.
TO DONATE, PLEASE CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:
* Google has waived their transaction fee on all payments through the end of 2007. PayPal takes 3% per transaction.
Anything you can do to keep this site the great community it is, and to continue to improve SBS, is greatly appreciated. Again, thank you for making SIRIUS Backstage the #1 Fan Site for all things SIRIUS!






My family just started a data center here in Columbus and maybe I can try to get SBS switched over to our servers for very cheap or free! That could save a good amount of money
http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum...d.php?t=101048
So get youself a receiver in excellent condition, and help support this site at the same time
Sure! Just sent my donation your way. Keep up the good work. by edweird
Others should also help out too! by Scott Greczkowski
Others should also help out too!
Others might have to wait until Payday (it's coming, be patient) by Mkrucejr
We're looking forward to "payday".
I trust you take debit, right? by dualsub33
BTW, just sent my donation as well.
Thanks again. by WolfViper
I trust you take debit, right?
Thanks and keep up the good work, great site I love it. by jamesp717
Thanks and keep up the good work, great site I love it.
I figured wtf, at this point in time, this forum is probably valued higher than SIRI stock anyway! wahah!
I figured wtf, at this point in time, this forum is probably valued higher than SIRI stock anyway! wahah!
I've been with the forum for a while, basically from the time I switched from XM to Sirius. Well, I've had a lot of fun reading, getting inside info, and discussing everything Sirius and more. As time has gone on, I've realized that it would be hard to find another forum with as much entertainment, and as many like-minded people as there are in this one.
So, with this donation, I hope the forum and news blog can stay around for many years, even if a merger happens and this becomes Siriux Backstage at some point.
Use our donations wisely, and I'll be around. Thanks for the work that you guys do. If you need anyone on the forum's help as far as the website/forum goes, you could always make a thread requesting it. There are plenty of technology majors (
Thanks for stepping up
Ryan will email you if you donate. by badmotherfarker
OTOH, anything over $1 million will recieve a special designation! LOL
I'll be happy to have to designation added. I hope it will help to bring in more donors!
Thank you everyone at SBS for providing this great space!
OTOH, anything over $1 million will recieve a special designation! LOL
I'll be happy to have to designation added. I hope it will help to bring in more donors!
Thank you everyone at SBS for providing this great space!
Can someone fix me please?
Can someone fix me please?
Done, I have to wait for the check to clear to send the rest.. by wnsfmike
You can check out the Sirius Community by going to SBS.
I have given in the past. I feel that this is the main (but not only) community for the Sirius community.
But I'm not going to give again until someone can explain to my why some productive members of our community have been banned and erased from the members list like they were never here?...
Can someone fix me please?
Done, I have to wait for the check to clear to send the rest..
Scott, you should be set.
Mike, Sirius used to have a page on their site and it was there through at least a week or so ago, but since one of their site redesigns, no pages actually linked to this page. by RyanM
How long can we donate for?? by geosync
Keep up the Great Work! Thanks to all who have supported this site!
Mike Rubin (me_rubin) by me_rubin
Keep up the Great Work! Thanks to all who have supported this site!
Mike Rubin (me_rubin)
As I said in other posts.....
Who needs Sirius Customer Service when you have SBS.....we can answer most, if not more than they can. We have many tips to make Sirius better. So those who didn't, should lend a hand to keep SBS going for many years to come!! by Mkrucejr
I'm on this site way too much not to donate. We've all gotten and given a ton of help to each other.
PLEASE DONATE!!!! by Vargas
I'm on this site way too much not to donate. We've all gotten and given a ton of help to each other.
PLEASE DONATE!!!!
Speedy3 (William K. Bruton)
BTW,
Thanks Sirius Backstage for sending me an email for my birthday this morning!!! by Speedy3
Speedy3 (William K. Bruton)
BTW,
Thanks Sirius Backstage for sending me an email for my birthday this morning!!!
I'm glad to be a part of this community and in company with a lot of good people.
I also say "Thank You" to you all who have donated.
MM by Michigan Made
there's some decisions in life that are just too tough to make and others that aren't..
donation sent.
honored to be a part of the community here for over three and a half years (god has it really been that long) by soxnationonline
You can check out the Sirius Community by going to SBS.
I have given in the past. I feel that this is the main (but not only) community for the Sirius community.
But I'm not going to give again until someone can explain to my why some productive members of our community have been banned and erased from the members list like they were never here?...
But if you just sent in the donation, please give him a little time to process it.
On behalf of the entire team, I want to convey a
HUGE THANK YOU
for all the support to keep Backstage going. In one word, it's FANTASTIC!
I just got my check card today, and of course my first name was spelled wrong. Yeah, you just don't see to many Brians today, but there are a bunch of people named Brain. by dualsub33
I'm still waiting for an explanation...
Now I have a few questions:
1) How do we know if you have enough money to keep going?
2) How long will the current donations keep you going?
3) How will know how much you need for the NEXT infusion?
Bottom line... This site is too valuable to shut down. If anything Sirius should pick up some of this bill because I'm sure this site does nothing but help them too. At the very least they should do the hosting. by davejulien
Ok...now I am suing you. I hurt myself laughing so hard at that!!!
$10 yesterday + $10 just now = $20 from me total. by dualsub33
I just got my check card today, and of course my first name was spelled wrong. Yeah, you just don't see to many Brians today, but there are a bunch of people named Brain.
My "BRAIN" Sam's Club card is priceless
Just say you're friends with "Penny" and "Inspector Gadget" by Mkrucejr
Although I don't really think I resemble a dog
Although I don't really think I resemble a dog
Just get yourself a dog collar with built in microphone and video cam, and you'll be fine. by Mkrucejr
Thanks again!! by RoadRunner
Out of curiosity.. How do you know who sent a donation? There must be some way of confirming this before you put a 'supporter' banner by the name. by jwt873
Out of curiosity.. How do you know who sent a donation? There must be some way of confirming this before you put a 'supporter' banner by the name.
But I'm happy to pony up a little something for the cause..... by dantodd
hey man...i gave $5 for a logo...where it at :P (j/k) by idioso
Also a great place to let your feeling be told. I know that this is a great place to go to for so many reason's.
Thank You and your worth every bit of what everyone is writing!!!!!!!!
deedee
(diane) by deedee
A small price to pay for such a great resource!
A small price to pay for such a great resource!
We have given you a small gift above your avatar. by Michigan Made
That still exists??
I will donate more in the future. I have a kid who is trying to be born....... by GameZoneRadio