Never made any custom content before?
Just installed the Sims 3 patch or about to?
Want to create your own clothes for the Sims 3?
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2nd Feb 2005, 3:50 PM
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tabbysgranhag
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Auction the ponytail - and let those of us who do not win the coveted trophy become regular sustaining donors (patrons??) I'm in for the $five/month, but I would like to give the year's donation in a lump, would that work? |
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2nd Feb 2005, 3:52 PM
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anglesims2
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I like that Idea the supporter one even though I can not do that myself for a few months due to car repairs and doing upgrades on my computer, It is expensive on every thing in this world it is not just here it is every thing in this crazy world we live in and it will go higher and higher the rich will get richer and the poorer will get poorer I am in the below poverty my self but I thank god everyday for my low income housing. If This is gone I am gone due to I can not realy work due to my lower back spine my disks are degenerating one by one. So I say supporters sounds like a good plan. |
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2nd Feb 2005, 3:56 PM
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Elizabeth46
Lab Assistant
Join Date: Nov 2004 |
this isn't one of the choices but, what's wrong with using something like fileplanet.. I have been getting some awesome houses and things from Sim Estates1 and 2 ..it is a free site and I have never , never seem them ask for donations..so it must work...so why not go that route???? plz answer..I would like to know.. |
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2nd Feb 2005, 3:58 PM
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Niomi
Test Subject
Join Date: Nov 2004 |
I'd be a supporter! I really need to donate but I'm not very good at remembering things.. heheheh.. ^_^() I'd rather it not be an auto-withdraw, though. How about an email once a month, saying 'it's time to make your payment this month', and as long as I get one payment in for each 30-day period, I am in the clear? I'm really paranoid about overdrafting and I'd like to have complete control over when it goes out. This way a supporter could have the money withdrawn after payday, or if a sudden expense comes up they could put paying off till later in the month when the money is more available. |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:00 PM
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Eric
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the first 4 look like good ideas to me.... with MTS2 supporter being first while leaving regular donations available as an aside (?). my choices 3 (tshirts) and 4 (auctions) being additional options at a later date? mostly just for fun (kathy would probably like a T-Shirt)? the 5th option (yeah i know it is a joke(?)) just does not appeal to me lol EDIT: although hmmmm i could make a voodoo doll with it which might be fun :D |
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Last edited by eric etc : 2nd Feb 2005 at 4:14 PM.
Reason: clarification
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:04 PM
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Geekess
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I had my wisdom teeth out recently, I will gladly offer all 4 up for auction!  Other than that I would love to work on the t-shirt project, I make logos and slogans 5 days a week and couldn't think of a better place to help out... I mostly useless in any other area. *sob* |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:15 PM
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crazy4sims
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oh wait i heve just had a great idea . we all know that the sims 2 team keep sasying that there gonig to bring out a coustem content tool (here's where you all come in) join the the team and take care of that in excange for that thay pay for the site |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:15 PM
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Slip
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Don't put all your eggs in one basket! You can have it all: an auction, donations, pledged support,... do everything!!! I like the support thingie with the icon thingie below the main thingie... (he he) Onward and upward --- MTSims2!!! |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:20 PM
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tkdjunkie
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True ... I suppose it would ease financial planning and budgeting if all of the "supporters" gave the same monthly amount. Then MTS2 would at least be able to count on a "fixed" support income plus a "variable" donation income. However, when I asked about having different monthly support options, I meant allowing each member to have the option to commit to a fixed monthly amount was comfortable for them (i.e. $5, or $10, etc -- not changing one's mind every month). Reason being, some members are only able to donate $5 per month, but others have expressed that they are willing to donate more. So allowing flexibile support options would maximize the income generated. And if each supporter's fixed monthly donation amount were to be logged, future income could be easily computed. The only drawback I see to the monthly contribution idea is how it would be handled if a member decides to withdraw his or her support. Would it be a "cancel at any time" or "sign up for six months" program? |
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Last edited by tkdjunkie : 2nd Feb 2005 at 4:24 PM.
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:21 PM
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whitefolks
Lab Assistant
Join Date: Oct 2004 |
As much as i like the idea of MTS2 shirt sales.."i got my sausage modded at MTS2"  I'll prob have to go with site supporter. For those that can, and i stress for those that can, $5 really isnt that much to support something you like
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:25 PM
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eviltone
Test Subject
Join Date: Jan 2005 |
My $.02... have a mini "store" for those icons... like $5 will get you a pair of tomatoes, $10 will get you a golden monkey, $15 will get you .... or sell "MTS2 points" that allow you to BUY your specific icon...... i'm trying to find the example i saw recently.... definately MTS2 Supporter.... but in many different denominations... -Tone (points system: http://www.aimutation.com/viewforum.php?f=13) which allows you to "buy" things.... i'll post pictures... |
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Last edited by eviltone : 2nd Feb 2005 at 4:44 PM.
Reason: Found it!
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:27 PM
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Zandi
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Join Date: Oct 2004 |
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I'm with Slip on this. There's no reason why we can't do a combination of things. This site is definatly worth $60 a year to me to be a supporter but I'm a weirdo who likes to do thigs with out people knowing so the donation button sticking around for my quiet deposits would be great. Also occasional auctions could be cool. People could offfer their talents for auction.Highest bidder gets to choose an object for them to make or somethig sort of like an auction for a gaurenteed request forfilment. or raffles ( sp) for various things including the T-shirts and MTS2 merchandise. Why limmit yourself to one means of income when ypou can have it all? |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:28 PM
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Eric
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i would assume that it would be "cancel at any time" based on the fact that real life occurances (ie: child care, unanticipated medical, unanticipated auto repair, etc. takes precedence over a game or website devoted to such a thing any day. Kathy and i have paid $100 already for this game (2 individual sets of disks) and honestly i don't know if i would or will be able to ever offer up money to a website devoted to it but if/when i did i would not like having someone say "but you signed a contract" EDIT: not implying that anyone would push for a "contract" or anything... just my opinion on the issue
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:34 PM
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On the Fence #39 |
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rog3er
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Join Date: Sep 2004 |
I would like to contribute, and ,in fact, just sent $20 a month ago. But $60 per year might be prohibitive for many. And though I like the supporter option, I don't want to see it evolve into a class division. On the other hand, with 40,000+ members, I would think that regular donations should cover all costs. If not, then my respect for this community would diminish. Now that I''ve muddied my own thought process, but hopefully not yours, I'd have to say I'm on the fence. :confused: |
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Everybody knows "esoteric" which means hardly anybody knows; Hardly anybody knows "exoteric" which means everybody knows. |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:48 PM
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terryl
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Will be more than happy to pay $5.00 a month. With the Sims 1 I was spending @$25.00 on various sites. This site has it all so for me that would be a deal. (sent $10.00 in Jan but forgot to put my screen name in) |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:51 PM
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25or6to4
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I tried to get a paypal account, I e-mailed paypal as well and what they emailed back to be sounded to complicated, What I'd like to no is do you take Canadian postal money orders or money orders from banks, also I think the money store does wire transfers, do you take any of these types of payments and well you be posting a P.O. box or address as to where I could send one of the mentioned type's of donation's (excluding paypal) too!. Thx Craig |
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I'm the one that's gonna die when it's time for me to die,So let me live my life the way I want to!.-J.Hendrix |
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2nd Feb 2005, 4:55 PM
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GwydionOak
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Join Date: Jan 2005 |
I believe all of the above are good options. It give those of us who want to support the site and have different financial situations constructive ways to do so....think I'd have to pass on the ponytail, though. :D |
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:14 PM
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ForgottenSoul702
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Join Date: Jan 2005 |
I would definitely be willing to give $5 a month. That's not a bad idea. Supporter it is! |
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:22 PM
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ThomasRiordan
Field Researcher
Join Date: Sep 2004 |
I like the teen shirt idea and would probably buy a few provided they're not too high priced and aren't white. A couple of slogans could be "I support teen woo hoo!", and "100% modded sausage". |
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:41 PM
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Eric
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i'm not sure exactly what is meant by "class division"... i don't see someone having a special icon (?) assigned to them, as showing any kind of preferential treatment but as a gesture of appreciation (?) for continual willing support as opposed to singular gestures? i don't know i could be wrong about a "class division" (?) but i am sure that if such a (absurd to me) thing were to somehow happen then it would not be by Eve or Delphys design and they would stomp a "foot" down on it, right quick. what simster says pertaining to westernunion or such methods sounds like a good idea to me but then i admit my ignorance on the subject as i know nothing about how such things are set up or what it takes to set them in place. EDITED: i assume "class division" refers to possibility of some people saying in a thread "yeah well i am a regular supporter of MTS2 and you aren't so your opinion doesn't count" or some other such nonsense? sincerely eric |
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Last edited by eric etc : 2nd Feb 2005 at 5:45 PM.
Reason: clarification
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:43 PM
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The supporter idea gets my vote. |
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:43 PM
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Zoltan
Field Researcher
Join Date: Oct 2004 |
MTS2 Supporter and Regular Donations seems like the most likely of solutions. MTS2 Tshirts and Bid for Delphy's ponytail prob wont get as much response. (sorry Delphy :nana: ) MTS2 Auction would prob get response like "HellllppppMeeeeee1111!!! and Your auction broke my game!!! and How do I install this auction, I dont have RAR???" :D |
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:53 PM
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Elizabeth46
Lab Assistant
Join Date: Nov 2004 |
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thank you eric.. I feel the same way.. 
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2nd Feb 2005, 5:53 PM
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mjlardo
Test Subject
Join Date: Jan 2005 |
ya'll do such a fab job. maybe the supporters could be for 5/10/15(maybe at 15 you get a MTS2 coffee cup or something) but I think the support option would offer the most consistant funds and you could try the others to help raise initial funds for the upgrade. Anyway count me in! where can I pay? ( and do ya'll accept credit cars?) |
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2nd Feb 2005, 6:05 PM
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johnr2000
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:howdy: Hi all, I will support the sight with $ 5.00 per month. 
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