Morticon Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Guys, we have some serious and bad news. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291852-stepping-down/ For the last 12 years I have been technical admin and paymaster for the B&C, however the last two years have seen a decline in my eyesight due to severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy. I have around 50% of my original eyesight remaining after two years and cataracts developing due to the damage done by my extensive eye operations. The summation of this is that I cannot easily see to paint figures or models as I once did and it has been painful to feel my modelling skills slip away as things got worse. This in turn has led to a decline in my involvement with the hobby in general. As I am sure you can understand this has also had a personal and financial impact upon my welfare. Given this in the near future I will be stepping back as paymaster of the B&C, followed over the course of the next year by handing over the technical administration role. This will mean the B&C needs to self fund, our current expenditure runs around $200-$250 a month, which I have been personally covering. We have successfully used donation drives to fund new hardware a number of times and I propose this could be used to cover the running costs of the B&C for the next year. Also something that needs to be made clear, is that T-Shirts, Dice and Bags do not raise enough money in the course of a year to cover a single months payments. You will notice a donation button in the top left hand corner of the home page, if you wish the B&C to continue as it is then you will need to step up and donate to ensure that! In the past, we have always risen to the challenges we have faced, replaced expensive hardware when needed due to your generosity, now the Bolter & Chainsword needs to stand on its own two feet and only you can make this happen. I am sorry that I will be unable to continue to support the B&C as I have always done, this has been a hard decision for me .. but I think the right one. - Brother Argos TLDR; Donate to keep the B&C Running NOW Brother Argos has asked all the mods to share this in our respective forums. I've been a contributing member since 2004 (that's 10 years now, for me - almost a 3rd of my life) and JamesI since 2002!!. It's been a safe-haven of friends and an online community second-to-none in terms of quality and dedication of the posters involved - and the BA forum has been exemplary of this quality. The long and short is, B&C has lost its funding and as a result we will lose the B&C. We've often done donation drives in the past, and many of us have chipped in. The issue now is, that the B&C is "ours". If we want to see it continue, we will need to make a little more effort than before. I implore you, if you enjoy what we have here, and feel it is worth your time, consider a small monthly donation to keep this community going. Cheers and thanks, Brindley (aka Morticon) and James (aka JamesI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoatibix Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hello. I have contributed as I have found the community here to be very friendly and helpful. I wonder if a subscription has been considered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hello. I have contributed as I have found the community here to be very friendly and helpful. I wonder if a subscription has been considered? New member too! Thanks zoatibix. I think there is a subscription method somehow. Or do you mean, like for everyone? I think for now it will have to be donation based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Donated also. Hopefully this will generate enough steam to be able to become self sufficient rapidly It's 1/3 of the way there after less than 12 hours, I think the 3k target will be met. I don't think that it is a great idea to actually have a target like that, some people may decide not to donate if they see the target has been met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Xenith, We're hoping to rely on the B&C generosity and spirit. If people are in a position to help, hopefully they will. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venemox Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I stand proud to help. I have received a great many hours of entertainment, and education., from this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orogen Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Donated. Any chance of rousing the troops and making a legion vs legion thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Guys, we have some serious and bad news. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291852-stepping-down/ For the last 12 years I have been technical admin and paymaster for the B&C, however the last two years have seen a decline in my eyesight due to severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy. I have around 50% of my original eyesight remaining after two years and cataracts developing due to the damage done by my extensive eye operations. The summation of this is that I cannot easily see to paint figures or models as I once did and it has been painful to feel my modelling skills slip away as things got worse. This in turn has led to a decline in my involvement with the hobby in general. As I am sure you can understand this has also had a personal and financial impact upon my welfare. Given this in the near future I will be stepping back as paymaster of the B&C, followed over the course of the next year by handing over the technical administration role. This will mean the B&C needs to self fund, our current expenditure runs around $200-$250 a month, which I have been personally covering. We have successfully used donation drives to fund new hardware a number of times and I propose this could be used to cover the running costs of the B&C for the next year. Also something that needs to be made clear, is that T-Shirts, Dice and Bags do not raise enough money in the course of a year to cover a single months payments. You will notice a donation button in the top left hand corner of the home page, if you wish the B&C to continue as it is then you will need to step up and donate to ensure that! In the past, we have always risen to the challenges we have faced, replaced expensive hardware when needed due to your generosity, now the Bolter & Chainsword needs to stand on its own two feet and only you can make this happen. I am sorry that I will be unable to continue to support the B&C as I have always done, this has been a hard decision for me .. but I think the right one. - Brother Argos TLDR; Donate to keep the B&C Running NOW Brother Argos has asked all the mods to share this in our respective forums. I've been a contributing member since 2004 (that's 10 years now, for me - almost a 3rd of my life) and JamesI since 2002!!. It's been a safe-haven of friends and an online community second-to-none in terms of quality and dedication of the posters involved - and the BA forum has been exemplary of this quality. The long and short is, B&C has lost its funding and as a result we will lose the B&C. We've often done donation drives in the past, and many of us have chipped in. The issue now is, that the B&C is "ours". If we want to see it continue, we will need to make a little more effort than before. I implore you, if you enjoy what we have here, and feel it is worth your time, consider a small monthly donation to keep this community going. Cheers and thanks, Brindley (aka Morticon) and James (aka JamesI) I joined the B+C in 2002, but wasn't active for many years. In 2003 and 2004 I lives somewhere where the nearest players were 50 miles (and crossing the border in Canada) away. B+C was my only contact with 40k. When I became a Blood Angel player in 2006, the B+Cers were those who helped guide me in the new chapter. Same when I decided to have a second force of Thousand Sons. Its time for all of us to step up and keep the Bolter and Chainsword the great site it has been for so long. Donated. Any chance of rousing the troops and making a legion vs legion thing? This was done on one of the previous donation drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Thirst Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Its not much but every dollar helps, Proud to Donate. In honour of his dedecation and service in keeping the B&C running and funded for all of us to use over the last 12 years, I demand he be forever knows as Chapter Master Argos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I am all for a subscription, this is the best 40k forum by far. Bro Argos has give a lot to this community and it is time for us to give back! I plan to donate every payday; it is important we keep it going. I feel sincerely sorry for Argos with his health problems - and it sucks that it has ruined his hobby - I wish him all the best for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrahawk Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Donated. And I urge all of my brothers to do the same! Now is time to show who are the sons of the most noblest of Primarchs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ushtarador Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Donated as well, this is probably the only civilized forum out in the internets, and it would be a damn shame to lose it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mapple Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 This forum has been such an incredible hobby resource and fount of knowledge for me in the past several years. My prayers are for Argos and healing, and my encouragement to my fellow Legionnaires and allies of Humanity to keep this forum going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phadeout Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Donated - because this community is the best place by far on t'internet to get your hobby fix without falling to the black rage at every other poster ridiculousness and I'd be gutted to lose it, I may not post much but it certainly gets a few hits from me everyday - this site has dragged me kicking and screaming back into 40k in a big way and although my wallet hates me I wouldn't have it any other way! Give generously brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Awesome work so far guys. The BA players in this forum have really stepped up to the plate! Its the the last quarter push, so if you havent given yet - please consider it! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxxel Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Did a small donation as well, I'm still very new here, but there is just so much awesome stuff here it would be a terrible shame if it would be gone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Angel Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 , For Sanguinius! I have tithed to the brotherhood Emperor protect you Brother Argos Thank you and all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milkman Of Baal Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I love this forum for two reasons: It is by far the best tool I have for my hobby with so much knowledge there’s nothing I can’t endeavour to find or ask. People are willing to help with any problems you have rather than just take the mickey . It’s a great thing to be a part of!!!! Makes me look busy at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Ill donate again, becasue the value ive added to my hobby in terms of skill and enjoyment over the years from just hanging around and reading is immeasurable; and it is with a big nod to Chapter Master Argos tireless efforts that it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'll sort out a donation when i get home from work... I hope its a comfort to Argos that he will see the community he has built here able to stand on its own feet and carry on for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Donated - B&C is the first place I came to when getting back into the hobby and without it I might not have kept going. The camaraderie and positivity on these boards is wonderful and the work on show provides endless inspiration. B&C is also my only real tie to this hobby as none of my real world friends are into it, thus, even without the aforementioned aspects, it would is invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Legionnare Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 $10 sent on day one of the news.B&C is unrivaled in sportsmanship, conduct, and positive influence on those who come to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks everyone for the support so far. It means a lot to those of us on the Mod Team to see how people care about the B+C. Lets get to the goal and keep the B+C running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmercx Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Donated. Gotten a lot of mileage from this site over the years and would hate to see it go away. Besides, where else am I going to post my terrible quality photos and have people like them Should do some sort of custom forum title or the like for those that donate. Or a special forum sig banner etc. I have seen that work well for motivation other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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