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Okay, so here's the deal. I'm at risk for having to give up this site* because the traffic has quadrupled in the last two months and my hosting company just charged me over $300 in addition to the amount I've already paid to keep this site online. Last month is was an additional $86, My husband isn't very happy about how much this little hobby is costing me. I will soon be switching to a different host, but I can't do it until I cover the cost for my overage for June and July. I don't anticipate the data transfer issue to be too much of a problem in the future, because the traffic will die down a bit now that Wedding Crashers has been released and all the rumors of VInce and Jen have been squashed. At least I think it will.
I never thought I would have to do this, but I am putting up a little "donate" button in the sidebar. I'm not making this a pay site, that would be silly, but if anyone would like to help out with a dollar or two, I might be able to convince the big guy (my big guy, that is) to let me keep running vince-vaughn.com. I really hate asking for help. I was hoping that my participation in the various affiliate programs would help cover hosting costs, but my commissions aren't even enough to to request a payment.
This will be the only post about this and I will keep it on top for a few days. Please don't feel obligated and don't feel you have to apologize if you can't help. Believe me, I totally understand and I don't want to drive anyone away. But if you can, I would thank you from the bottom of my heart. Plus, I will give you credit on the site for your kindness.
God, my heart is aching as I type this. I hope you all know that it's a necessity and all money donated will only be used for the hosting of this website. Thank you for coming to vince-vaughn.com--you fans are the reason I made this site. I hope I can keep it for a long time.
Update: You guys are AWESOME!! I am simply blown away by your generosity. I was practically in tears this morning when only one hour after I put up this post, $40 had already been donated. And all day, I've been receiving donations. As Kristin put it, this ship is not going down!
Thank you so much to Siobhan, Leila, Meaghan, Anne, Shana, Maria, Caitlin, Cheryl, Michele, Bernice, Kevin, Keri, Pamella, Michelle, Alison, Jessica, Amanda, Tracey, Tami, Shellymarie, Laura, Sheena, Margaret, Jean Ann, Jim. Pippa, vava-vaughn, Sharon, Shannon, Marieke, Tori, Jen, Mary, ShellR, Christy, Kristen, Sharon O., Wendy, Jaime, Alicia, Bronte, Cardinal67, Suzanne, Michelle M. again!, Rebecca, Barbara, Cara, Kristi, Mollypops and Jill, Debbie, Gina, ShellR again, Vannessa and TeriB for your donations. You guys rock! And thank you to all of you who have sent your words of support. It's great to know so many of you enjoy this site! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!
*Update: We are out of the red and good to go! See this post THANK YOU!!! I tried to made sure each and every person who donated got a personal response from me. I double and triple checked the names, but if I somehow missed you, please let me know!
Posted by Christine at July 18, 2005 8:45 AMChristine, I am really sorry about all this trouble. I want to thank you for all the hard work you put into this site. It's the best site out there! :) I hope you realize that you bring light & happiness to everyone's lives. I will do anything you need to help. And please don't feel bad about needing help; I think I speak for everyone when I say that you have given plenty of help & joy to us! If you need anything else, anything at all, please let me know. You are the best Christine! :)
Posted at: July 18, 2005 9:43 AMYou can count on my support too! For the amount of time and money you've saved me hunting down various articles and TV appearances alone, it's the least I can do!
Posted at: July 18, 2005 9:52 AMHelp is on the way Christine! You can definitely count on me and I'm sure many other fans who would hate to see your site go.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 10:38 AMChristine! I know i can speak for the fans at Vincebaby.com that we're going to do anything we can to help you out! Give us a moment to get our SuperFan Capes on, and we'll be on our way :)
Posted at: July 18, 2005 10:47 AMOh no!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry Chirsine. I will ask my hubby tonight if I can donate. Im sure he wont mind. I would die without this site. I am so sorry again. ***HUGS***
Posted at: July 18, 2005 12:14 PMHey there.... don't worry.... YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT!!!!!....Help is on the way..... I'll be able to help out in a couple of days...hang in there my friend..for everything you do and share with us, it would be an honor to help you out.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 12:28 PMYou might want to consider switching to Dreamhost. They give you 120GB of monthly bandwidth allotment in their basic plan, which is 8$/month (two years downpayment). And now for the interesting part - they are running currently a very nice promotion, where you can have their basic plan for as low as 9$ for a full year of hosting. At this price, it's at least worth checking out. I am not saying that you should switch this instant, but you might want to think, for example, of hosting just the images there and the rest at your current host. This could help significantly reduce the traffic to your current host.
Anyway, here are the hosting promotion details.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 12:54 PMHi Christine,
I was saddened to hear that things are becoming difficult for you! Please don't feel guilty about your request, many of us are happy to donate to you and to this awesome website - I look forward to checking out your website every morning over my cup of caf茜! I hope your husband lets you continue all of your hard work - there are so many of us that would be greatly saddened without this website...
M.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 1:09 PMChristine,
Do not feel bad about asking for help...we love your site and don't mind helping out...Bernice
Hi Christine...help is on the way from me too. I just only recently found your site but have visited it at least 3 times every day since I stumbled upon it - it is the best Vince site out there! You put a lot of hard work into it. Thanks and you can count on us for support!
Posted at: July 18, 2005 1:50 PMChristine,
Please do not feel guilty for asking for help with your fabulous VV site. I read it everyday and love it! I don't mind helping you one bit with the costs and please tell your hubby that VV fans are on the way! Thank you for all of the work you do on the site!
Christine,
We'd be at a loss for good Vince info without you! I'd be more than happy to chip in. We need our vince-vaughn.com! Thanks for all you do Christine!
Michelle
Posted at: July 18, 2005 2:13 PMI'm there Christine! I adore your site and check it constantly to keep up on the all the Vince news. Please don't feel bad asking for help - you have no idea how much you've give us with this place and we are all happy to help out!
Posted at: July 18, 2005 2:24 PMI hope 'every little counts' b/c I only have a little to give but I will gladly do so.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 3:32 PMhey christine! thanks for giving us a heads up. It'll be our pleasure to help out in any way. You've done a lot for all of us and it's the least we could do.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 3:35 PMChristine,
Our support of a few $$$ is the least we can do!
I know you spend countless hours creating the best Fan Website I have ever seen! I know we appreciate it, and I am sure that Vince does too!
All of us at Vincebaby.com really respect your work and your time! We would hate to lose such a wonderful resource! Chin up... this ship is NOT going down!
~ Kristin
This is my favorite site. Thanks to you Christine. I will do what ever I can to help out you are the koolest. We cant lose you and Alberta!!!! What would we do?
Posted at: July 18, 2005 4:23 PMChristine.....super fans are working on it...don't give up! We can't live without this site!!!
Posted at: July 18, 2005 4:33 PMChristine, your wish is our command. I know we're more than happy to help you as much as you've helped us over the past year with all the Vince updates and info you've provided us. A donation is the least we can give to you. Thank you for everything!!
Posted at: July 18, 2005 4:45 PMDon't feel bad at all...it is a necessity to keep this great site afloat... :)
Shellymarie
Posted at: July 18, 2005 4:53 PMChristine,
This is one of the best fan sites I have ever been to. You do a great job of keeping all the garbage (gossip) out of here and I really appreciate that. As soon as payday comes on Friday I will be donating. Thank you for all you do!
Posted at: July 18, 2005 5:15 PMI'd hate to see this site go. I have been visiting this site since last year. I don't go online for many things but this site is one of the few things I check daily. I'm donating because this site is excellent and should not be taken down. Keep up the amazing work and I hope you can keep this going.
Posted at: July 18, 2005 11:50 PMI just want to say that this is by far the best VV site that I've been able to find! I'm stuck in the UK, so I can't take advantage of all the TV appearances you've been posting, but reading the comprehensive reviews and summaries is a real help. I haven't been able to find them anywhere else. I can't unfortunately donate just now, but if you need more help in future, I'll surely try! Please stay afloat - tell your husband hundreds, maybe even thousands of women(and probably a few men!) are counting on your dedication to this website. Thanks again for the lifeline to this UK trapped fan...
Posted at: July 19, 2005 3:45 AMChristine, You do such a great job on the site. I'm happy to help -- keep the great VV stuff coming! :)
Posted at: July 19, 2005 6:38 AMChristine, you do such a great job with this site!! Thanks for what you do!! Help is on the way!! :)
Posted at: July 19, 2005 6:48 AMHey Christine,
from across the ocean, help is on the way. Your site is like a daily Vitamine V for most of us, so why not chip in a little! Keep up the good work!!
good luck & greetings,
Tulips
I will definitely help you out. It's the least I can do for all your efforts.
Posted at: July 19, 2005 10:04 AMHey I just sent over a paypal donation for you. Your site is great, we must keep you in business!! Us VV fans stick together, there are fundraisers being held in your honor! Long live Queen Christine.
Posted at: July 19, 2005 2:02 PMoh man please don't quit. this is the best fansite i've ever seen since it's always being updated and it looks simple and great. i'm sending money as soon as i get a freaking paycheck haha.
Posted at: July 19, 2005 6:26 PMHey there Christine! Just to echo what everyone else has been saying, I'm here for you, whatever you need! Have no fear, SuperFans are here! You do too good of a job, girl! I'm sure Vinnie himself would help if he knew! Maybe a letter should be written! (wink) =D Don't give it one more thought, dear. We're here for you WHATEVER you need!
Posted at: July 19, 2005 7:12 PM