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For those who may be newer on the forums, you may not know that since this forum started in 2007, it has been run on a volunteer basis with all of our fees either being paid by me personally or by donations made by forum members.  Although we have not done this in a couple of years, it is once again time for our donations contest.  And this time around, I have lots of cool prizes directly from the band's own vaults (and likely more on the way before this is over).  So I am once again offering prizes for those who donate $10 or more between now and January 15th.



Anyone donating any amount will recieve DTF Alumni status, indicated by green stars/bars under your user name and green user status.  Anyone donating $10 or more will be eligible for a drawing at the end of the contest for one several prizes, including:
-Dream Theater CD's.
-Dream Theater DVD/BluRays.
-Transatlantic Official Bootleg DVD (this is the DVD that is being sold exclusively at the merch booth on the TA Whirlwind tour)
-Systematic Chaos tour book, in brand new condition
-Dream Theater Silver Anniversary poster
-Tour laminates
-Vintage DT tour and Prog Nation tour shirts


Rules:
1.  Donate $10 or more by January 31, 2019 by using the Paypal donation link on the forum
2.  PM me the details of your donation with the words "2018/2019 donations contest" in the title so I can keep track.  (user name, real name, date of donation, amount)

PLEASE NOTE:  You must follow the rules above.  There will be no exceptions.  Somebody a few years ago did not send me the proper information, waited until well after the fact, and did not end up receiving their prize as a result.  I really NEED to clean out my PM inbox because I have over 1,000 PM's.  That isn't your problem; it's mine.  BUT what it means to you if you are donating is that you must PM me accurate details on time with the proper title in your PM or else I might miss your message and it may then end up lost in the PM abyss.  Don't let this be you!   :biggrin:

Whether you donate or not, thank you all for the years and for your continued support of the forum, monetary or otherwise.



FAQ:  "How much should I donate?"  I get this question a lot.  There isn't really a right answer.  I've had single donations of as little as a few dollars and as much as a couple of hundred.  It's up to you.  Every bit helps cover the costs of running this place.  If I had to answer, I guess my "preferred" amount would be $35.  But please don't let that deter you if you want to give and can't give that much.  As I said, every bit helps and is appreciated.  Thanks.
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Re: 2018/2019 DTF Donation Contest - Support the Forums and Win Cool Prizes!!!
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2018, 06:49:07 PM »
I'm in!

This is great opportunity for everyone to get involved and support the forum we all know and love.  :biggrin: (cheesy smile)

Seriously, last time we did this it was great fun and really cool prizes.  Don't miss out.  :tup


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Re: 2018/2019 DTF Donation Contest - Support the Forums and Win Cool Prizes!!!
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2018, 01:19:24 AM »
Done!
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Re: 2018/2019 DTF Donation Contest - Support the Forums and Win Cool Prizes!!!
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2018, 09:27:35 PM »
Well, I want to do my part. : ) Andy maybe I will get lucky and get a goodie.. I don't have too much yet as I am fairly new into DT.

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Re: 2018/2019 DTF Donation Contest - Support the Forums and Win Cool Prizes!!!
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2018, 06:32:40 PM »
Done. 

I know I'm not around much anymore, but I'm always glad the place is here.  :)
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Re: 2018/2019 DTF Donation Contest - Support the Forums and Win Cool Prizes!!!
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2018, 01:30:13 PM »
I've been a bit busy for holidays and had not promptly responded to each person who donated.  I think I am caught up now.  If I owe anyone some green stars, I will try to get to that soon.  Thanks for the support!
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I donated, but  didn't get a reply. But I wasn't expecting one. I believe I already have green stars so all is good.
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Re: 2018/2019 DTF Donation Contest - Support the Forums and Win Cool Prizes!!!
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2019, 07:48:01 AM »
I understand that this was overshadowed by the D/T release, which I love by the way, but where are we at with this?

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I've been a bit busy for holidays and had not promptly responded to each person who donated.  I think I am caught up now.  If I owe anyone some green stars, I will try to get to that soon.  Thanks for the support!

Do I get any green? :neverusethis:
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So what ever became of this?

2 things:
1.  I need to go back through and tally what we have.  And:
2.  I was thinking about extending it once I see whether I am going to get any cool swag for the new album/tour that I can throw in.

Sorry, I'll try to turn my attention back to this soon.  Thanks for asking.

Apparently there is another thread for this in the general section.  I never really go there so here is a quote from it for those who stay on the DT side too. :biggrin:

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I am purple. I have become Thanoslox!
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Oops.  :rollin
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It was fun while it lasted.  :lol
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