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Thanks so much for all who have helped keep the lights on here at DTF through the years.  We haven't done an "official" donations drive in quite awhile, but it's time once again.  And a cool thing has also transpired in that, in addition to the typical prizes, Dream Theater management has also authorized me to allow a winner or two to choose from some items in DT's official online store.

Anyone who donates $15 or more by January 1, 2023, will be eligible for the prize drawing. 

EDIT:  Paypal "donate" button on the forum is not working, but you can go to Paypal and donate to dreamtheaterforums@yahoo.com

Anyone donating any amount will receive DTF Alumni status, indicated by green stars/bars under your user name and green user status.  Anyone donating $15 or more will be eligible for a drawing at the end of the contest.  Here are some of the prizes we have:
-Dream Theater CDs (will post specific titles later)
-Dream Theater vinyl (Images and Words, Awake, or Live at the Marquee)
-Dream Theater past tour laminates
-Item from Dream Theater's online store
-Dream Theater DVD/Blu Ray (will post specific titles later)
-Dream Theater vintage shirts
-Systematic Chaos tour book, in brand new condition

Rules:
1.  Donate $15 or more by January 1, 2023 by using the Paypal donation link on the forum
2.  PM me the details of your donation with the words "2022 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!   

Whether you donate or not, thank you all for another year 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.
« Last Edit: December 03, 2022, 12:30:13 AM by bosk1 »
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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2022, 07:47:22 PM »
Donate link isn't working Bosk?
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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2022, 07:49:07 PM »
Donate link isn't working Bosk?

"The organization's page is broken."
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2022, 07:53:05 PM »
Hmm...Let me look into that.
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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2022, 08:36:30 PM »


Oh, the link is broken...  :sadpanda:
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2022, 08:41:05 PM »
As usual.  You will receive money from me. And thank you.
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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2022, 12:30:36 AM »
Until we get the button fixed, you can go to Paypal and donate to dreamtheaterforums@yahoo.com
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2022, 12:50:32 AM »
Yeah this is a given for me, thanks for running this awesome forum. It's been a fun place for many years, and hopefully it will continue for a long while more.
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2022, 07:19:14 AM »
Yeah this is a given for me, thanks for running this awesome forum. It's been a fun place for many years, and hopefully it will continue for a long while more.

+1

Sent... had some spare cash sitting in my Paypal account, so I just emptied it over to you.
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« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2022, 07:55:59 AM »
Sent!
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2022, 08:08:55 AM »
Sent nudes.


And money.



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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2022, 09:03:11 AM »
Sent......
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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2022, 12:41:33 PM »
Sent nudes.


And money.




Didn't even notice the money.  :eyebrows:
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2022, 12:43:23 PM »
Bosk I DM'd you about this.
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« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2022, 12:59:39 PM »
Sent!

No nudes, didn't want to subject Bosk to that. :biggrin:
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Re: DTF Donations Contest: Win prizes and donate to keep the lights on here
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2022, 01:06:34 PM »
Is there a possibility to pay without paypal?
Must've been Kwyji sending all the wrong songs.   ;D

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« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2022, 01:30:23 PM »
Done.

I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” - Bob Newhart
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« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2022, 01:30:39 PM »
Just sent the nudes.

Now Bosk is supposed to send me money?
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2022, 01:36:54 PM »
Just sent the nudes.

Now Bosk is supposed to send me money?

Old Polaroids I bet.
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So wait, we're spelling it wrong and king is spelling it right? What is going on here? :lol -- BlobVanDam
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« Reply #20 on: December 03, 2022, 02:06:59 PM »
VERY old.  And I didn't know Kiske was that flexible, even at that young age. 
"The Supreme Court of the United States has descended from the disciplined legal reasoning of John Marshall and Joseph Story to the mystical aphorisms of the fortune cookie."

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« Reply #21 on: December 03, 2022, 02:19:50 PM »
VERY old.  And I didn't know Kiske was that flexible, even at that young age.

Actually it was my flexibility that was most surprising.

Wait..wut?
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2022, 02:31:40 PM »
 :rollin

Didn't send any nudes, just money and a PM

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« Reply #23 on: December 03, 2022, 02:40:37 PM »
VERY old.  And I didn't know Kiske was that flexible, even at that young age.

Actually it was my flexibility that was most surprising.

Wait..wut?

Actually it was the rug burns on your face that was most surprising.
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So wait, we're spelling it wrong and king is spelling it right? What is going on here? :lol -- BlobVanDam
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« Reply #24 on: December 03, 2022, 02:54:00 PM »
VERY old.  And I didn't know Kiske was that flexible, even at that young age.

Actually it was my flexibility that was most surprising.

Wait..wut?

Actually it was the rug burns on your face that was most surprising.

And they weren't from a rug :eyebrows:

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« Reply #25 on: December 03, 2022, 02:54:41 PM »
Wow, those Polaroids sure capture some detail! :lol
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #26 on: December 03, 2022, 03:48:47 PM »
It was flash after flash, after flash.


I'd guess.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” - Bob Newhart
So wait, we're spelling it wrong and king is spelling it right? What is going on here? :lol -- BlobVanDam
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« Reply #27 on: December 03, 2022, 04:22:40 PM »
Done

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« Reply #28 on: December 03, 2022, 05:20:02 PM »
If we just want to donate, but don't need to be part of the contest, do we just donate per your instructions without PM-ing you?

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« Reply #29 on: December 03, 2022, 05:46:09 PM »
Sure
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« Reply #30 on: December 03, 2022, 05:47:45 PM »
TAC will accept Lordixor's award on his behalf.  ;D
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #31 on: December 03, 2022, 05:58:56 PM »
TAC will accept Lordixor's award on his behalf.  ;D

Like in every roulette.
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So wait, we're spelling it wrong and king is spelling it right? What is going on here? :lol -- BlobVanDam
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« Reply #32 on: December 03, 2022, 06:02:24 PM »
TAC will accept Lordixor's award on his behalf.  ;D

Like in every roulette.

Which means it'll take forever.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #33 on: December 03, 2022, 06:08:15 PM »
Only in one roulette. Lol
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” - Bob Newhart
So wait, we're spelling it wrong and king is spelling it right? What is going on here? :lol -- BlobVanDam
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« Reply #34 on: December 03, 2022, 08:31:31 PM »
Sent!