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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2021 3:14:20 GMT
Received a message on 2peas from Proboards with the heading We Need Your Support. The PM contains a link to a message from the CEO, but I’m weary about links from people I don’t know. Did anyone else receive the same message?
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seaexplore
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Apr 25, 2015 23:57:30 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Feb 24, 2021 3:14:53 GMT
I did get it. I also did not click on the link.
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MDscrapaholic
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Location: Down by the bay....
Jun 25, 2014 20:49:07 GMT
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Feb 24, 2021 3:15:24 GMT
Yes. Not sure if it’s valid.
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smcast
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Location: MN
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Post by smcast on Feb 24, 2021 3:16:02 GMT
I did. Same one.
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Post by jubejubes on Feb 24, 2021 3:16:27 GMT
Yes and didn't open it either.
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Post by padresfan619 on Feb 24, 2021 3:16:29 GMT
Yes. It is a link asking for people to sign up to support the proboards site as they’ve taken a hit from lack of advertising over the last year. Nothing nefarious.
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Post by Lexica on Feb 24, 2021 3:19:46 GMT
I got it too. I did click on the link and it is ProBorads asking for you to begin making monthly donations due to their lower ad income. They have various levels set up to give monthly donations starting at $5 per month an up. They offer various rewards per dollar level amount. I think it was $100 per month donation that gets you a 15-minute phone call from the CEO of Proboards. I have no idea what you would talk about, but there it is.
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Feb 24, 2021 3:20:32 GMT
Yep
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Post by artsyk on Feb 24, 2021 3:34:09 GMT
I did too. Didn't click it.
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 24, 2021 3:36:34 GMT
I might contribute to avoid a phone call. Actually made me nervous that we should have a backup plan to regroup if this spot were to vanish. It's not like it hasn't happened to us before. Yes, we should have a plan. I am not sure how I found out about this site so quickly, I don’t want to just trust that I will be so lucky again.
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Post by mnmloveli on Feb 24, 2021 3:46:53 GMT
Yes I did but I did not click.
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Post by destined2bmom on Feb 24, 2021 3:48:17 GMT
Yes I did too.
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scrappinghappy
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“I’m late, I’m late for a very important date. No time to say “Hello.” Goodbye. I’m late...."
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Jun 26, 2014 19:30:06 GMT
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Post by scrappinghappy on Feb 24, 2021 3:49:07 GMT
I clicked on the link and followed through to make a donation but no matter how many times it asked me to log in, it would not accept it. BIG RED FLAG. I changed my password here.
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garcia5050
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Posts: 2,712
Location: So. Calif.
Jun 25, 2014 23:22:29 GMT
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Post by garcia5050 on Feb 24, 2021 4:20:50 GMT
I clicked on the link and followed through to make a donation but no matter how many times it asked me to log in, it would not accept it. BIG RED FLAG. I changed my password here. Mine went through just fine. I use an ad blocker, so I feel like maybe this evens it out a bit. This site gives me lots of joy, so sure, I’ll make a one time donation (but not a monthly debit). I’m not even sure how to use the rewards I earned (slice of pie?).
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 24, 2021 4:44:56 GMT
Yes.... They should have let administration know it was happening. Would have made it more comfortable.
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chaosisapony
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Jun 26, 2014 3:27:53 GMT
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Post by chaosisapony on Feb 24, 2021 5:03:49 GMT
Yes. I didn't click the link just because I don't intend to donate. It seemed legitimate to me.
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TheOtherMeg
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Jun 25, 2014 20:58:14 GMT
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Feb 24, 2021 5:13:18 GMT
Nope, no email.
ETA There's a Message in my account here, though.
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katybee
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Jun 25, 2014 23:25:39 GMT
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Post by katybee on Feb 24, 2021 5:22:09 GMT
I’m gonna donate. I’ve noticed fewer and fewer ads here...just generic ads from proboards about staying safe during covid. So I’m sure it’s legit. I really have no complaints about the boards...they’re easy to use, I know them well, and 2 Peas has been a place of comfort over the years. But, yeah.....we should have a back-up.
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Post by papersilly on Feb 24, 2021 5:27:50 GMT
Got it. Didn't click.
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TheOtherMeg
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Jun 25, 2014 20:58:14 GMT
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Feb 24, 2021 5:35:16 GMT
I clicked through and was able to sign in (I don't know why I had to sign in when I was signed in here, though) and make a one-time donation.
I think they'd get more donations if they offered PayPal, imo.
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TheOtherMeg
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Jun 25, 2014 20:58:14 GMT
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Feb 24, 2021 5:37:25 GMT
I clicked on the link and followed through to make a donation but no matter how many times it asked me to log in, it would not accept it. BIG RED FLAG. I changed my password here. Mine went through just fine. I use an ad blocker, so I feel like maybe this evens it out a bit. This site gives me lots of joy, so sure, I’ll make a one time donation (but not a monthly debit). I’m not even sure how to use the rewards I earned (slice of pie?). I'm not sure what to do with the badges either! I believe it's like Reddit (we give them to posters if we like what they've said), but I don't know how to do that!
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anniebygaslight
Drama Llama
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Posts: 7,389
Location: Third Rock from the sun.
Jun 28, 2014 14:08:19 GMT
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Post by anniebygaslight on Feb 24, 2021 5:52:21 GMT
Yep. Am ignoring it for now.
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Post by katlaw on Feb 24, 2021 6:10:02 GMT
I got it and made a one time donation. I enjoy this board and it has been a graet source of fellowship during long hours isolated over the last year. I googled a bit about ProBoards and did not see a reason not to support them. I am using the boards for free and getting enjoyment out of them.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Feb 24, 2021 7:19:00 GMT
I got it earlier. I looked to see if there was a discussion here, but at that time there wasn't.
I can understand the ad revenue being down, therefore they are asking for donations. I think they should have contacted the admin of each group first, so the admin could post that it was a legitimate request (or not).
If it's legitimate, I will do a one time donation, not a monthly debit donation.
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2021 8:51:58 GMT
Yes I did but ignored it.
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Post by gar on Feb 24, 2021 9:12:19 GMT
I might contribute to avoid a phone call. Actually made me nervous that we should have a backup plan to regroup if this spot were to vanish. It's not like it hasn't happened to us before. Yes, we should have a plan. I am not sure how I found out about this site so quickly, I don’t want to just trust that I will be so lucky again. Agree wholeheartedly. So...what shall we do? I will save/print the discussion and answer because I have a hopeless memory
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 24, 2021 9:50:51 GMT
I saw it.
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hannahruth
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 2,594
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Aug 29, 2014 18:57:20 GMT
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Post by hannahruth on Feb 24, 2021 10:59:05 GMT
Nope, no email.
ETA There's a Message in my account here, though.
I have received a message in my account here as well. I did not do anything with it.
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 24, 2021 11:09:38 GMT
I saw the message but didn't click on the link. I'm fine with paying for the board, but I guess I'd like some input from Admin. Does our board get direct "credit" for sponsoring the site? Is there a suggested amount each site is urged to give? I'd also be willing to pay via Paypal, but I'm not willing to put my CC out for yet another site when I don't know how the money is managed or if it's secure.
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M in Carolina
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Jun 29, 2014 12:11:41 GMT
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Post by M in Carolina on Feb 24, 2021 11:13:14 GMT
I might contribute to avoid a phone call. Actually made me nervous that we should have a backup plan to regroup if this spot were to vanish. It's not like it hasn't happened to us before. I don't know if the pea who heads this board wants the responsibility, but we could give someone our contact info so if the board goes down that everyone could be contacted about a new board. There's other message board servers out there.
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