Raspbernie Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 So, I did some investigating, and it will cost $250 to make EricCarmen.com "secure." That will get rid of that annoying "Not secure" notice everyone gets when they visit the site. Pretty steep, if you ask me. A couple of years ago, all of the major internet providers, search engines and web browsers decided that websites needed to be "secure." The only way to get "secure" is to purchase an SSL certification. Hmmm. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Is that annually, or a one-time fee? I'll cover it if it's a one-time fee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 $250 today. $200 each year. Seems on top of what I already pay for the hosting, they'd figure out some way to cover that since all websites should have it today. As Steve Martin famously said in The Jerk, "Ahhh. It's a profit deal!" Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Craig Benfer Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I'm in for contributing to the cost. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 The EricCarmen.com Garage Sale used to pay for all of the costs associated with keeping website and Message Board up and running. But there are so few of us here now, that I fear that the effort would be a bust. Bernie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Well, if you don't want to have a garage sale, I'll still cover it for this year. Worry about next year when it gets here. What's the best way to get it to you Bernie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 We’ll, that’s awfully kind of you, Kirk! Maybe I can send you a prize for your donation? I have a “Dirty Dancing” gold record directly from Eric that comes with an autographed COA from the boss himself. Let me know if you’d like that. I’ll send you a private message with how to send the cash. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I'd love to contribute also. I'm due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I went to donate via the PayPal link here and they're asking for more info ( national ID card among other things)...than my company asks for from our loan applicants. If there is any other way to pay I'd like to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 39 minutes ago, Raspbernie said: We’ll, that’s awfully kind of you, Kirk! Maybe I can send you a prize for your donation? I have a “Dirty Dancing” gold record directly from Eric that comes with an autographed COA from the boss himself. Let me know if you’d like that. I’ll send you a private message with how to send the cash. Bernie Done deal, Bernie! Glad to cover that expense for this year. And, who wouldn't want a gold record from Eric! Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 James, Kirk covered this expense…many thanks for your kindness! Let me look into what’s going on with PayPal! Bernie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Well, then, thanks a ton Kirk!...that's hugely generous of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 put me down for next year's contribution. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thanks, Kirk…I am in for next year as welll… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doreen Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Don’t leave me out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Ok, I found the thread of people who were wanting to cover the cost of the security certificate this year. I think it's $200 this year, not the $250 I paid last year. Thanks for your consideration. And, thanks to Bernie for bringing the message board back to life! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 It's $150 this year. A very special prize for anyone willing to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 I bit the bullet and paid the fee, otherwise the whole site would be down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I'm raising my hand! Happy to cover this year's cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen G Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I'm in for $50 to help out! Put any extra surplus taken in this year into the EC website "slush fund" to help cover this cost. Shhhhh. We won't tell anybody. Bernie - don't hesitate to make the plea again when necessary. I too got the "error" message and knew that something like this was going on. Thanks for staying on top of this, Bernie! We all appreciate and love you for this "labor of love"! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doreen Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I'll send money if you still need it- here's $50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thank you, Doreen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda B Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I just did the same Doreen! Thanks Bernie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thank you, Rhonda! MUCH appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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