Server Upkeep

[d3r14k]

Wanted to take a minute with the server down to remind everyone that providing this server ABSOLUTELY FREE to users comes with a cost of upkeep. Maintenance and infrastructure are not free. I'm seeing a bunch of complaining and "staff had better compensate for this outage" kind of nonsense in the other thread; likely from people who have spent a grand total of $0.00 towards this server.

Use the PayPal to donate. Look for it on the right side of the P99 homepage.

https://www.project1999.com

[Cherubim]

i havent seen a "bunch of complaining". buut i do see a false white knight

[Toodles]

You know, I once volunteered at a homeless shelter. I quickly observed that the staff treated the homeless people like crap.


When one lady went to complain, they more or less told her to suck it up, because it's free.

Maybe things are different in the electronic world?

[FatBalloon]

I just donated. Thanks for reminding me of this.

[Reduvid]

I also just donated. I've been playing for about a week after stopping back in 2004. Reliving the memories and fun have been well worth a small donation to the people that donate their time and expertise for all of us.

[Baileigh]

I think most of the "they better reward us for this downtime" talk is sarcastic. If my husband wasn't furloughed I'd be happy to donate some toward server upkeep, but until he goes back to work it's not possible.

I do appreciate the work that is done and that the server does not incur a monthly fee. People tend to forgot to say thanks when things are going well and are fast to complain when things aren't.

So THANKS to all the people that keep P99 running.

[Busher]

Originally Posted by psiqnis [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

We better be getting an exp bonus for this inconvenience...that's all I have to say

I see one post in the "Cannot Log on Blue" thread saying they want compensation.
I think most realize there's not much to be done and are just frustrated.
Also, not to discourage anyone from donating, but I'm not so sure any donations go to the ones running the login server. I could be wrong, but I don't think it's Nilbog and the other devs. It's my understanding they are totally separate.

[Kanuvan]

It is time to pay these damn devs to keep the drug active

[solrokk]

Just donated myself. It's easy to forget it is not free when you always have access to it. Take nothing in life for granted.

[Cen]

Whoa whoa its nice to donate but don't do it *while* the servers down or they will realize they get more donations when the servers down :P