Help us appease the Overlords - Ways you can help
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How are we on the ol' "keeping OO afloat, financially", front?
Any current or pending needs?
Any current or pending needs?
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Earnings to date are about $500 since Jan 1, which more or less covers the costs of the server. I do need to do some cleanup on our cloud backup site as I was warned it's getting full (it's not rolling automatically for some reason so I need to SSH in and clean it up manually once in a blue moon).Carpet_pissr wrote:How are we on the ol' "keeping OO afloat, financially", front?
Any current or pending needs?
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I wish we would get some kind of message from Amazon when the click through succeeds, and how much you just earned your recipient.
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oooh wow! Love the red lettering to help support OO. Funny how one change can make a difference.
BTW, we will be sending in a donation before the end of the month. We are going to do a yearly (self imposed) dues to OO. We will still go though Amazon but want to add more.
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+1. This will help me remember a lot.KKBlue wrote:
oooh wow! Love the red lettering to help support OO. Funny how one change can make a difference.
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When I clicked on the OO link at the top, I was redirected to this page:
http://www.amazon.com/ref=nb_sb_noss_null" target="_blank
That doesn't look good. It COULD be my work's ad blocker (won't let me follow any sponsored links in google searches), but usually that just blocks the page, not redirect me to another page.
FWIW, I use this link for my Amazon purchases
http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=octopoverl-20" target="_blank
http://www.amazon.com/ref=nb_sb_noss_null" target="_blank
That doesn't look good. It COULD be my work's ad blocker (won't let me follow any sponsored links in google searches), but usually that just blocks the page, not redirect me to another page.
FWIW, I use this link for my Amazon purchases
http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=octopoverl-20" target="_blank
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The one I have bookmarked is:
http://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8& ... ative=9325" target="_blank
which is the same as the one in the link at the top of the page.
http://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8& ... ative=9325" target="_blank
which is the same as the one in the link at the top of the page.
It's almost as if people are the problem.
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For whatever reason when I click on the link on the top of the page I get redirected toIsgrimnur wrote:The one I have bookmarked is:
http://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8& ... ative=9325" target="_blank
which is the same as the one in the link at the top of the page.
http://www.amazon.com/ref=nb_sb_noss_null" target="_blank
But I don't when I click on your link.
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I have the same link you do, and all my stuff has shown up on those occasions when the 'bought' list has been posted here.Bakhtosh wrote:When I clicked on the OO link at the top, I was redirected to this page:
http://www.amazon.com/ref=nb_sb_noss_null" target="_blank
That doesn't look good. It COULD be my work's ad blocker (won't let me follow any sponsored links in google searches), but usually that just blocks the page, not redirect me to another page.
FWIW, I use this link for my Amazon purchases
http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=octopoverl-20" target="_blank
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I'm getting routed to the video games page with both options.
It's almost as if people are the problem.
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When I clicked on LM's link, it worked. The top of page link still doesn't. Using Chrome Version 29.0.1547.66 mLordMortis wrote:For whatever reason when I click on the link on the top of the page I get redirected toIsgrimnur wrote:The one I have bookmarked is:
http://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8& ... ative=9325" target="_blank
which is the same as the one in the link at the top of the page.
http://www.amazon.com/ref=nb_sb_noss_null" target="_blank
But I don't when I click on your link.
(Using FireFox 23.0.1)
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My Chrome is the same version.
It's almost as if people are the problem.
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Isgrimnur wrote:The one I have bookmarked is:
http://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&site-redirect=&node=468642&tag=octopoverl-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
which is the same as the one in the link at the top of the page.
FWIW
ISG bookmark:
http://www.amazon.com/b?_encoding=UTF8&site-redirect=&node=468642&tag=octopoverl-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
Top of page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=&tag=octopoverl-20&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
I'll let someone else tell us if that's significant or not. As far as i can tell they both have the important "tag=octopoverl-20" part but that's where I bow out.
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That's right, that's all that really matters. Top links work for me?LawBeefaroni wrote: I'll let someone else tell us if that's significant or not. As far as i can tell they both have the important "tag=octopoverl-20" part but that's where I bow out.
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I'm also using Chrome Version 29.0.1547.66 m and the top of the page link gives me the "null" link mentioned above.
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What skin are you guys using for the forum under chrome? Perhaps I screwed up a link in one of the templates.stessier wrote:I'm also using Chrome Version 29.0.1547.66 m and the top of the page link gives me the "null" link mentioned above.
I'm using Chrome on a mac and it works peachy keen in Black Pearl (as it does in Safari and Firefox).
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Works fine in Chrome/Black Pearl.
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This. If I switch to prosilver, it breaks.Blackhawk wrote:Works fine in Chrome/Black Pearl.
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Then don't do that, thank you for calling OO support and have a nice day.Isgrimnur wrote:This. If I switch to prosilver, it breaks.Blackhawk wrote:Works fine in Chrome/Black Pearl.
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Yeah, I use the silver skin so the page doesn't stand out as being obviously not business if someone sees it on my screen during business hours.
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Yeah, I use the silver skin so the page doesn't stand out as being obviously not business if someone sees it on my screen during business hours.
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Finding Red Riding Hood well-armed, the wolf calls for more gun control.
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Ok I'll fix it later this morning, hard to do via iPad on a train. Chances are I'd really screw it up.Isgrimnur wrote:This. If I switch to prosilver, it breaks.Blackhawk wrote:Works fine in Chrome/Black Pearl.
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Ok both Prosilver and Subsilver2 were borked link wise -- should work fine now (I've tested all of them).
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You know, I think this may have been borked for a while. I tested it and I never remember seeing that address string before, all I saw was the string with "null" in it. But it took me to a page specializing in video and PC games on amazon, so I thought it was working. You may have been missing out on my filthy lucre.FishPants wrote:Ok both Prosilver and Subsilver2 were borked link wise -- should work fine now (I've tested all of them).
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Woiks poifectly in (my) Firefox now
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A number of people have been submitting Donations, and all of them for the most part coming in with real names (so I won't call them out specifically here). People have donated anywhere from $10 to $100, and it's all appreciated. I just took all of those donations and purchased 3 months worth of service from OVH which was about $270 bucks which will take us to around the end of December. Appreciate the help everyone.
Some donations were in USD but I've changed the link over for donations to be sent in CAD, however donations in any currency are appreciated and can be used!
Currently showing about $200 in quarterly commission from Amazon at the end of Sept (takes another 3 weeks or so to get a cheque from them) which will then take us to say February. Not to mention if you guys use the links (now that they are working in all profiles.. *cough*) for your holiday shopping we may be able to get right into the spring/summer of 2014!
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Sep 16, 2013 Payment To OVH.com Completed Details Payment To OVH.com -$267.81 CAD
Sep 16, 2013 Authorization To OVH.com Completed Details Authorization To OVH.com -$267.81 CAD
Sep 16, 2013 Transfer (credit) To Canadian Dollar Balance From U.S. Dollar Completed Details Transfer (credit) To Canadian Dollar Balance From U.S. Dollar $197.70 CAD
Sep 16, 2013 Transfer (debit) From U.S. Dollar Balance To Canadian Dollar Completed Details Transfer (debit) From U.S. Dollar Balance To Canadian Dollar -$196.62 USD
Currently showing about $200 in quarterly commission from Amazon at the end of Sept (takes another 3 weeks or so to get a cheque from them) which will then take us to say February. Not to mention if you guys use the links (now that they are working in all profiles.. *cough*) for your holiday shopping we may be able to get right into the spring/summer of 2014!
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What? No budget deficits? How very unamerican.
Big thanks to everyone that helps out. Warms my putrid little heart.
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Ahem.Moat_Man wrote:The link to Amazon.ca in the OP just takes me to the Amazon.ca site without any URL modifier like the Amazon.com link. Is the Amazon.ca OO link broken/expired?
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I'll have to take a look at it.. I think you're the first person to ever use it (which means unless you buy shitloads there, we won't get commission from it). I'm Canadian and 99% of the stuff I buy online comes off Amazon.com where possible -- .ca has a pretty crappy selection.Moat_Man wrote:Ahem.Moat_Man wrote:The link to Amazon.ca in the OP just takes me to the Amazon.ca site without any URL modifier like the Amazon.com link. Is the Amazon.ca OO link broken/expired?
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Not the first, but apparently you've not seen a penny from my Amazon.ca purchases.
wot?
To be fair, adolescent power fantasy tripe is way easier to write than absurd existential horror, and every community has got to start somewhere... right?
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I don't always buy from Amazon.ca, but when I do I buy Dos Equis.FishPants wrote:I'll have to take a look at it.. I think you're the first person to ever use it (which means unless you buy shitloads there, we won't get commission from it). I'm Canadian and 99% of the stuff I buy online comes off Amazon.com where possible -- .ca has a pretty crappy selection.Moat_Man wrote:Ahem.Moat_Man wrote:The link to Amazon.ca in the OP just takes me to the Amazon.ca site without any URL modifier like the Amazon.com link. Is the Amazon.ca OO link broken/expired?
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.ca Link fixed. Looks like it was sort of working, but Quarter earnings were only 2-3 bucks, they won't send a cheque out for that amount. Not sure if that's due to link, or there aren't enough Canadian purchases.silverjon wrote:Not the first, but apparently you've not seen a penny from my Amazon.ca purchases.
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I never know if I use the Amazon link correctly. I load everything into my Cart, then come back here, click the link, go to my Cart and buy stuff.
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I think people have established that a preloaded cart won't give appropriate credit. Meal said he adds things to wishlist, then clicks through and moves them to the cart.
wot?
To be fair, adolescent power fantasy tripe is way easier to write than absurd existential horror, and every community has got to start somewhere... right?
Unless one loses a precious thing, he will never know its true value. A little light finally scratches the darkness; it lets the exhausted one face his shattered dream and realize his path cannot be walked. Can man live happily without embracing his wounded heart?
To be fair, adolescent power fantasy tripe is way easier to write than absurd existential horror, and every community has got to start somewhere... right?
Unless one loses a precious thing, he will never know its true value. A little light finally scratches the darkness; it lets the exhausted one face his shattered dream and realize his path cannot be walked. Can man live happily without embracing his wounded heart?
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Yeah, to be safe I empty my cart, close browser, and re-open with the OO link.silverjon wrote:I think people have established that a preloaded cart won't give appropriate credit. Meal said he adds things to wishlist, then clicks through and moves them to the cart.
If it's <5 items or so I don't bother with the wishlist but if it's a lot, I will go that route.
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Waiiit a minute. So we can "MOVE TO CART" stuff from "SAVED FOR LATER" and OO will still get credit? I base that assumption on the fact that someone mentioned that you can transfer from a wish list.
I ask because I tend to keep lots, and I mean LOTS of stuff in my SAVED FOR LATER section of the cart since you get price alerts on it (something that you don't get if you use the wishlist).
I ask because I tend to keep lots, and I mean LOTS of stuff in my SAVED FOR LATER section of the cart since you get price alerts on it (something that you don't get if you use the wishlist).
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I don't know if that works. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. Like I said, to be safe I put stuff I want to buy in my cart. Then I cut and paste the list of stuff in my card to notepad, then I empty my cart and close the browser. I go through the OO link and then paste stuff into the search bar and add to cart and then purchase.Carpet_pissr wrote:Waiiit a minute. So we can "MOVE TO CART" stuff from "SAVED FOR LATER" and OO will still get credit? I base that assumption on the fact that someone mentioned that you can transfer from a wish list.
I ask because I tend to keep lots, and I mean LOTS of stuff in my SAVED FOR LATER section of the cart since you get price alerts on it (something that you don't get if you use the wishlist).
Since I rarely purchase more than a handful of things in one go this works out fine for me.
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I just did this for two boxes of cat litter. Be interesting to see if it shows up for OO.LawBeefaroni wrote:Like I said, to be safe I put stuff I want to buy in my cart. Then I cut and paste the list of stuff in my card to notepad, then I empty my cart and close the browser. I go through the OO link and then paste stuff into the search bar and add to cart and then purchase.
Edit - And dishwashing detergent.