I would be happy to move to a new board, however it would’ve a shame to lose the amount of the discussion that has been on this board. Is there a way to archive the board at all in the admin controls, as in a download of some sort of file or something? If not there would be other ways to archive the conversations, it would just be tedious. While it has been a bit slower as of late, when it was more active there was always great conversation.

The best way then would probably be to save as much as .html files, all you have to do, I think, is right click the page. However, maybe if you do get a response, you could ask about a way to archive what’s been posted on here.

We are all of course very much interested in preserving this board! 

And even in the worst scenario of being forced to close this forum, preservation of the valuable material uploaded here seems an historic duty to the community of the Crosbyphiles.

I like to check in every now and then to read what people are up to and occasionally add my little bit. It’s good to have a place where we can all come together to discuss Bing things. I’m happy to throw in $10 to contribute towards the next year but also support another site if that’s what everyone wants. Let me know. 
Cheers, Dave Duncan. 

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The annual cost is 191$ maybe less with the discount. That's less than 16$ per month. If divided the cost woule be extremely low.

For four participants only this would be merely 3.98$ per month (perhaps even less)
It seems a very low price to pay to keep the forum going. 

Pantelis Kavouras wrote:

The annual cost is 191$ maybe less with the discount. That's less than 16$ per month. If divided the cost woule be extremely low.

For four participants only this would be merely 3.98$ per month (perhaps even less)
It seems a very low price to pay to keep the forum going. 

I would be more than happy to financially contribute with those prices. 
 

Admin wrote:

Ian Kerstein wrote:

Pantelis Kavouras wrote:

The annual cost is 191$ maybe less with the discount. That's less than 16$ per month. If divided the cost woule be extremely low.

For four participants only this would be merely 3.98$ per month (perhaps even less)
It seems a very low price to pay to keep the forum going. 

I would be more than happy to financially contribute with those prices. 
 

I was thinking that is always a possibility. Then we don't have to move to a different board.

Yes, I think from what you have already stated, David - this could be the best future way forward. We would not lose all that has gone before and could ensure a reliable continuity. I think if we could we perhaps secure just a few financial commitments from those of us willing to jointly financially subscribe - then maybe this would give us a sound footing to continue from where we already are? 
 

Alan wrote:

Hi, I would also be willing to contribute, monetarily, to keep the site going...

That's great, Alan. 

Indeed, Pantelis.
I would be happy to set up a monthly direct debit for my payment. 

I would be willing to! I support a forum for about 12 bucks a year currently, and I use this forum more so I would gladly contribute.

David Lobosco wrote:

I would be willing to pay for it from my account and everyone just reimburses me. I'm not sure how it works abroad, but I use Venmo here. Does anyone use that? 

Luckily we have some months to figure out the logistics. I have some ideas on how to showcase the members that make a donation to the board as well. 

I understand from a basic internet search that Venmo's services aren't available for those of us within the UK.
However, I know from experience of sending money abroad to a number countries, that I could transfer the required amount, online by using Western Union.
 

I've used PayPal several times to send money overseas, but of course it depends on the recipient having a PayPal account...