People often ask why running TIP is so expensive, and just what our expenses are. Below you'll find a list of both our monthly and one time expenses. This site costs a lot more than you'd think! So please, if you enjoy our content, SUPPORT TIP. Every little bit, even $2.00 or less, helps!
Monthly
- $210 (Dedicated server and bandwidth charges, paid to www.surpasshosting.com)
One Time
- $550 to pay back Anna's dad for the new server and associated fees (thanks dad)
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$160 (VBulletin perpetual license, needed ASAP to upgrade the forum)
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$300 (Fee from WebSiteMovers which still hasn't been covered [not that they deserve it but what can you do?])
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$160 (To cover two months of double-hosting on GoDaddy and 3essentials [thanks to WebSiteMovers... Bastards])
Obviously, the monthly fee of $210 is very important; it keeps the site up from day to day. But the one time fees can be just as important, if not more important. For example, Anna's dad keeps calling to complain about the $550 she owes him...
Now that you know exactly how much money is needed to keep TIP up and running, we really hope you'll find a way to help us out by donating. Thank you!