Let's help save rock and roll....

by **7 Wishes** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:11 pm

If there were a discrete way to do this, I would. Since Andrew moderates the boards and is the owner of the site, that's not possible, unless I IM'd everyone, which would take all night. Anyway, we're all aware how he's poured his heart and soul into melodicrock.com, and I daresay that there are more than a few artists out there who owe their continued viability in large part to the existence of this site.

So, I'm going to propose that we all pitch in his time of need. I order 10-15 CD's a year based on his reviews and through his sponsors, but given his problems with advertising revenue...I propose that those of us who spend a lot of time here reading and posting contribute $10-$20 in the next few weeks, sort of like a site membership. To me, that's money well spent. I want this site to continue forever, until Andrew's kids are ready to take over in 30 years or so...by which time this will be the #1 music site on the 'net.

I think the only way we could do this would be via an on-site link...I'm a Flight Simulator addict, and a lot of the people who create the add-on files do it for free, but enable you to contribute any small sum of money that you think would be appropriate. I hope everyone rallies around this idea...$5, $10, $20...whatever fits your budget. Remember, you wouldn't just be saving this site...you'd me saving melodic rock as we know it.

by **Rick** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:37 pm

Well if this site is in trouble, I'm all for it. If Andrew would add a link for PayPal donations/contributions or something of that matter, I'm definitely in. I think this site is the best on the net.

by **Andrew** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:53 pm

Hi guys - thanks for the posts.

Yes, it is true that I am experiencing a challenging time. I have to diversify in order to survive this business and have some ideas and plans.

But in order to move on, I have to get through the current issues which have been compounded by a couple of flaky sponors and the general down turn in revenue that everyone in this business is experiencing.

Donations would certainly be appreciated and by all means, go a long way no matter what the amount. There is a donate via PayPal link on the frontpage:
http://www.melodicrock.com/#donate

Yes, this is a pain in the ass, but I'm confident I'll find some way of getting over the hump and moving on.

by **Rockindeano** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:55 pm

I haven't spoken to Andrew, but I believe this site could use some financial support. Seriously, this place goes, we go. I seriously believe Journey should donate some bread for this site, and because of Andrews' never ending support, and his silence on the matters of last year.

by **Red13JoePa** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:03 pm

Fuck the forums.
Content-wise it is the best front page and features rock site there is....

by **Rick** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:08 pm

Andrew wrote:There is a donate via PayPal link on the frontpage:
http://www.melodicrock.com/#donate

I found it, but only after some looking. Man, make that icon 300x500 or something, put some flashing arrows pointing at it with some wombats running around. Seriously though, that icon is sorta buried in the page.

by **whocares** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:09 pm

RockinDeano wrote:I haven't spoken to Andrew, but I believe this site could use some financial support. Seriously, this place goes, we go. I seriously believe Journey should donate some bread for this site, and because of Andrews' never ending support, and his silence on the matters of last year.

great idea, bad execution.

Somewhere, someplace there'd be someone who would call it hush money.

Not saying he doesn't deserve some help in some way. I'll check to see what I can handle.

by **Rockindeano** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:21 pm

whocares wrote:
great idea, bad execution.

Somewhere, someplace there'd be someone who would call it hush money.

Not saying he doesn't deserve some help in some way. I'll check to see what I can handle.

I hear ya, point taken.

What I was trying to say is Mgt, ahem, a certain bands Mgt, should just cut a check, bottle it, throw it in the Pacific, and push it towards Tasmania.

by **Andrew** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:24 pm

Shoot 'em up wrote:
Andrew wrote:There is a donate via PayPal link on the frontpage:
http://www.melodicrock.com/#donate

I found it, but only after some looking. Man, make that icon 300x500 or something, put some flashing arrows pointing at it with some wombats running around. Seriously though, that icon is sorta buried in the page.

There's a thought

by AR » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:35 pm

Just automatically renewed my MR-X account.

by **whocares** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 2:40 pm

RockinDeano wrote:
whocares wrote:
great idea, bad execution.

Somewhere, someplace there'd be someone who would call it hush money.

Not saying he doesn't deserve some help in some way. I'll check to see what I can handle.

I hear ya, point taken.

What I was trying to say is Mgt, ahem, a certain bands Mgt, should just cut a check, bottle it, throw it in the Pacific, and push it towards Tasmania.

totally agree D

by **Rick** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:41 pm

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:25 am

Red13JoePa wrote:Fuck the forums.

Hmmm... found a new home, 13? :wink:

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:26 am

AR wrote:Just automatically renewed my MR-X account.

Wish I could. :cry:

by **ohsherrie** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:32 am

When I try to log in to MR-X I get this message:(even though I'm using the right password)

Authorization Required
This server could not verify that you are authorized to access the document requested. Either you supplied the wrong credentials (e.g., bad password), or your browser doesn't understand how to supply the credentials required.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

by **7 Wishes** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:57 am

I think I'm going to post this on the Styx board, too.

by **Andrew** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:36 am

NealIsGod wrote:
AR wrote:Just automatically renewed my MR-X account.

Wish I could.

Oh dude....I suck....TODAY - I will fix...TODAY!

by **Rick** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:48 pm

by **Rick** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:49 pm

by **ohsosoto** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:54 pm

i joined the extra account, kinda like i give to those little starving kids in africa. ok, now iv'e done it. i'm going to hell for that one... and a couple of others.

by **Andrew** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:53 pm

Thanks for the support. Very much appreciated.

by **NealIsGod** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:02 pm

Andrew wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:
AR wrote:Just automatically renewed my MR-X account.

Wish I could.

Oh dude....I suck....TODAY - I will fix...TODAY!

Drew is true to his word. Thanks, Boss!

by **Andrew** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:06 pm

Ok, now back to my weekend. Cheerio...

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:08 am

Shoot 'em up wrote:

wow , i hadnt seen a pic of him in a long time,, he sorta had a happy C. Manson thing going on here,, :shock:

by **Rick** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:30 pm

by **montyollie** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:51 pm

Thanks for bumping this... I missed it a week ago.

by **Rick** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:02 pm

montyollie2 wrote:Thanks for bumping this... I missed it a week ago.

I'm gonna keep bumping it. There is a PayPal icon on the front page that needs some folks attention I think.

by **Andrew** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:11 pm

Thanks folks....definitely appreciated.

MR

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