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.