2009-06-16 DONATIONS button

[EHM-0654 Murray]

Hi all,

We've made a new feature of the forum live.

On the menu bar you should all now see a DONATIONS button. You can use this in order to make donations to the VA. It makes it quick and simple to donate to the upkeep of the VA in a number of currencies, publicly or anonymously, but more importantly it allows for us to accept subscription payments (quarterly), and to keep a close eye on where we are in relation to our target for the year. It's currently in addition to the donations page hidden away on the main website, but eventually this new donations mechanism will replace that page as this has far more features, and is much more user friendly for both you as donator, and us as recipient.

As always, your donations (and now subscriptions) are greatly appreciated. More exciting news about subscriptions in the future; we have great plans for this feature...

[EHM-0654 Murray]

First bit of news about the benefits of donating (other than the warm glow of knowing you've helped...)

Everyone that donates or subscribes gets added to the "VA Supporters" group in the forum. This group gives you added privileges in the GALLERY - you can upload video links, and audio files, and you don't need to have your uploads and comments approved by an administrator.

Further news once it's all confirmed in the real world...