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Helping WC Community Members

Helping WC Community Members

Over the last couple of weeks we have had some negative drama on WinCustomize.  The weather widget alone has caused a ton of frustration alone, so I wanted to do something to bring some positive vibes to WC, and to show that we are a community.

Since the economy is in a bad situation, I know we have many members on WC who have been hit with very hard times.  Trying to help someone who has lost a job for instance can be difficult, but I do know things like hobbies and friends can make a difference in attitude, which is a big step in moving again in the right direction.

I wanted to put an offer out there for people that might want to help other members with a WC subscription or even software gifts.  There are people here who would like to contribute to the community, and we would like to give a helping hand in getting them started if they can’t do it on their own.

I’m going to start the ball rolling by offering 2 WinCustomize subscriptions for two people who are not current subscribers.  Just tell us in 50 words or less why you would like to have a WC subscription, and what the community means to you.  You need not give any personal details about your situation if you wish, I would just like to hear how skinning and the community might help you in general.

If there are any other community members that would like to help, I would recommend gifting applications to someone which is easily done in Impulse.  Perhaps an upcoming skinner that needs a full version of WindowBlinds for instance, instead of relying on the trial or friends to test, for instance.  If you would like to do that, you can PM me with details.

 

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Reply #26 Top

A huge thank you to Butch for his generosity

Reply #27 Top

50 words or less..... To be very honest, I have been planning to buy a wincustomize subscription since January 2009 when I joined the WC community but I feel  "We can't always get what we want and instead sometimes the situation gets worse than what we had expected". The same happened with me and for a living I work as an agent in Max New York Life Insurance Company but cant even earn enough to survive till 20th of every month. I shall say that WC community means everything to me in my present situation as daily at the end of another unsucsessful day atleast I have this place to be happy about my friends here and their nice feedback on my dreams and screenshots though with a subscription I could contribute to more libraries.

I really don't know if I should have or not written about personal details on my situation but I feel all people here are my own so I just shared the feelings I have in my heart.

Nice post ID. Don't know if you read this post here.

Reply #28 Top

Island Dog, what an excellent idea!!!    5* :congrat:

I too have some duplicate subscriptions I'd like to donate to anyone who could use them. Not sure of the exact expiry dates, but they're all at least good through November 2009.

1 Antithetical DX Theme by gef

1 DesktopX 3 Run-Time Client

1 Encounter WB by Stardock Design

1 MyColors Ankh Desktop

2 MyColors Camouflage Desktop

1 Object Desktop upgrade from stand alone

1 ObjectDock Plus

Please let me know by email if they're transferable and if so, how to do it.

Reply #29 Top

Thank you for the feedback, it has been great.  Unfortunately, I lost my ISP yesterday, so I am without internet until a new one can get here.  Im riding some free wi-fi at the moment, but I will respond to your PM's and messages in short time.  Thanks!  :)

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Reply #30 Top

I just updated mine so I can't donate one at the moment but in a few weeks I should be able to. Will contact ID or post here at that time.

Great idea !

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Been here since 2004,My subscription ran out about 2 years ago, Was homeless , working here and there down south, no computer, finally got me a cheap one from Wal-mart. I'm on unemployment so cash is tight right now. I have always enjoyed being a part of WC, made many friends, some still here, some gone,used to contribute to the community by making docks, haven't in a while.Being a shy person i wasn't going to participate in this post ,kinda bummed asking for a handout, there's alot of good people that deserve a sub, so whether I get one or not I'll still be here.  God bless!|-)

 

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Reply #32 Top

I.D. since my earlier plan has been covered (see PM). I would like to give a WC sub and an ODNT Ultimate sub to http://remo.wincustomize.com/ He needs it and has told me so recently.

Reply #33 Top

Where a master takes on a specific skinner (in addition to just helping out everyone) amd tries to make them great
That's a really really good idea.

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Quoting gooberbean28, reply 6
Been here since 2004,My subscription ran out about 2 years ago, Was homeless , working here and there down south, no computer, finally got me a cheap one from Wal-mart. I'm on unemployment so cash is tight right now. I have always enjoyed being a part of WC, made many friends, some still here, some gone,used to contribute to the community by making docks, haven't in a while.Being a shy person i wasn't going to participate in this post ,kinda bummed asking for a handout, there's alot of good people that deserve a sub, so whether I get one or not I'll still be here.  God bless!

 

I've been looking for you for about 2 years so that I could thank you for pointing out Tres Rocaille Bois. I've run into you at Skinnalicious sometimes, but you never come back. So, if you read this, thanks. I'm sorry to hear that you've had it rough. I hope things pick up for you, and that you get back into skinning.

Reply #36 Top

In the same vein . .

Sir Zubaz made a pun. *doc noticed

I make another BUMP.

Hope ID gets his ISP back soon....

 

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If there are any other community members that would like to help, I would recommend gifting applications to someone which is easily done in Impulse.

Perhaps more members would respond if you explained just how easy it is or provided a link. :grin:

Reply #38 Top

Oh, I forgot! I will gift two WC subs to anyone who wants one.

:wc: :wc:

Reply #39 Top

this is why i keep comming back to wc every one is so willing to help

i wish i could donate something

but my hubby's job has cut back on hours so i haven't been able to renew as yet

but on the bright side he still has work he always makes sure i have on line service so i can come here

this is where i come for relaxing and visiting friends

great idea ID lots of karma to you so many friends could use the help :sun:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reply #40 Top

Quoting gooberbean28, reply 6
Been here since 2004,My subscription ran out about 2 years ago, Was homeless , working here and there down south, no computer, finally got me a cheap one from Wal-mart. I'm on unemployment so cash is tight right now. I have always enjoyed being a part of WC, made many friends, some still here, some gone,used to contribute to the community by making docks, haven't in a while.Being a shy person i wasn't going to participate in this post ,kinda bummed asking for a handout, there's alot of good people that deserve a sub, so whether I get one or not I'll still be here.  God bless!

 
  hope things look up for you goober <3

i agree with or without one i will still be here

 

 

Reply #41 Top

I'd like donate something but i've nothing, only my OD subscription that expire in october...i'm unployment and in search of work, fresh of academic degree....so i can donate only my works...is not much but is better of nothing :-)

People continue with this thread, help the others is a mission without end

Reply #42 Top

Alright, I am back.  I will be going through PM's and this thread over the weekend.  Sorry for the delay, I'm trying to catch up.  :)

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The moderators have recieved a number of gifts from the community to be dispersed in a more private manner.

Thanks to all of you that make this site something special.

Reply #44 Top

Sorry for the delay once again, more internet troubles.

We have given away two WinCustomize subscriptions to two WC community members in this thread who needed a subscription and have been active and helpful in the community.

I'm catching up from the last couple of days, and I will move on to people who have PM'd me about contributions.  We have received some great support, and I thank you very much for that.

If you have a specific person you would like to help, or have helped, just let me know so I can put them on my list so nobody repeats anything.  Unfortunately, a WC sub can't be gifted as a application purchase can, so we will just have to manually trasfer a new purchase.

 

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Reply #45 Top

We have given away two WinCustomize subscriptions to two WC community members

Please take my two unnecessary subscriptions (until 2011 and until 2012). I'm even not sure that I'll be here so long. So these both subscriptions may disappear without any benefit for somebody...

Reply #46 Top

Unfortunately, a WC sub can't be gifted as a application purchase can, so we will just have to manually trasfer a new purchase.

Does this mean my extra subs can't be transferred?

Reply #47 Top

No, existing subs that were purchased for yourself can't be transferred.  If you want to gift a new sub then we will manually transfer it over, and I'm asking the devs if we can add gifting to a WC sub purchase in the future to make it easier.

 

Reply #48 Top

No, existing subs that were purchased for yourself can't be transferred. If you want to gift a new sub then we will manually transfer it over, and I'm asking the devs if we can add gifting to a WC sub purchase in the future to make it easier.

Bummer...I have extra subs, but as the economy suffers, so does my personal economy. I'm afraid I can't give right now if I can't give a sub I already have.  <X3 :(

 

That said, I would like to nominate Remo  http://remo.wincustomize.com/  for a ODNT sub if anyone can because he is a good skinner who has had bad times befall him. I think he is an upcoming star and would be a great asset to the community, if he had the means. A WC sub would help, if not the other. Please help him.  Thanks.

Reply #49 Top

I'm still looking for a second person in need...so....

"Bump"

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I'm still looking for a second person in need...so....

See reply #48.