[Rhodes22-list] Annual Donation Reminder

[Peter Nyberg]

Mel,

The R22 email list needs a server to run the Mailman software that makes the whole thing work. In the past, webmasters have used personal servers, or workplace servers for this purpose, but this left the group in a precarious position.  When Mike Weisner became webmaster, he opted to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting.  A major reason for this choice is that this will make it easier to transition to a new webmaster in the future, when that day comes.

An AWS server is obviously not free.  I don't really know what the cost is, and whatever it is, I'm pretty sure that Mike will continue to cover it even if no one contributes.  But, the list is a community, and I think that people who find value in the community should be willing to support it financially.  

So, to specifically answer your questions, the contribution goes to Mike.  I feel confident that Mike is not making a net profit on this. The amount is entirely up to you, but the website does suggest that $10 per year would be appropriate. Again, you can find the 'Donate' button here: http://rhodes22.org.

--Peter

> On 2022-01-15, at 19:22:29 EST, Melvyn Rothbard wrote:
>
> Can someone enlighten me on the contribution.  Who does it go to and what 
> is the amount.Mel RothbardPaper Clipper