Comix-Fan REALLY Needs your support!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Just resurrecting this thread from the Comicon.com board, as well as repeating what I've stated in the recent announcement here at the X-Fan Forums...

Well it looks like the relaunch of X-Fan was more successful than anyone predicted. So much so that the site went through 30 gig of bandwidth per month in only the first week of February!

Therefore, X-Fan has moved to a host that is more capable of handling the high bandwidth needs of the site. However, this also means an increase in hosting and bandwidth fees, for which X-Fan needs your help if it is to remain online!

Shopping at X-World is especially recommended. X-World are a trusted online store, with customer service that's second to none! To support X-World is to support the continued success of X-Fan!

You can also help by clicking the ads and purchasing some of our advertisers products, such as clicking the link on the front page to pre-order Freedom Force from Amazon.com (and buy other items whilst your there), or buy from AllPosters.com by clicking the links next to the news items.

You can also support X-Fan by signing up for the X-Club! Follow the link on the front page for more information about the club and the benefits you get from both X-World and X-Fan for being a member!

You can also e-mail me to inquire about advertising rates if you're interested in promoting your product on the site.

Last but not least, if you're willing and able to you can make a donation to X-Fan to help keep the site running. If you're interested in using PayPal's services - which include functionality for eBay auctions, your own online store, and more - please click here to sign up (https://www.paypal.com/auction/pal=QAG5ENFX33J9L) and you'll get $5 just for registering!

Alternatively, you can also send an international money order to:

X-Fan
c/- Eric J. Moreels
PO Box 207
Salisbury
SA
5108
Australia

If everyone that visited the site donated a mere $1 a month each, then X-Fan would easily be able to meet its hosting and bandwidth expenses!

X-Fan is reliant on you, its visitors, to survive each and every month, so please pitch in and help if you can!

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by cindercatz
Wow bad news. You gotta move servers already? I don't have any personal webspace besides what AOL allots, and I'm too low on cash, but I am very concerned about the site. You've done a really nice job here man, the best I've seen. :( This place is really tricked out, with all the fillings, top notch as a site gets.

Thanks cinder. I really tried to make this the best X-Fan yet without going too over the top with all the new toys ;)

If I can help in any other way (like anything with the next relaunch), I'll be happy to do that. I'll see about PayPal accounts. Not even sure how to work it yet.

Sending an international money order is just as good as PayPal, if you're willing and able, though if you click the link in the above post to sign up with PayPal you get $5 from them just for registering!

What about the "X-World Comics" thing? Is that yours, or are they who you're renting the space from, and if it's not yours, why aren't your costs covered in exchange for all the recognition (advertising) your site's name brings? It's only been a few weeks. Maybe they should think about allowing you (and Marvel, let's hope) to support a sales drive? Also, with the quality of the site, shouldn't Marvel be willing to provide some space somewhere to promote the site (like in a corner, or even just an "ITEM" promotion space) in their line of books for a month or somethin'?

X-World isn't mine but they are X-Fan's official sponsors (which is why they get the sidebar ad and the category ads on the forums). I do have a deal with them that is dependent on them selling lots each month, so if you want to ensure the site survives, the best thing to do is to shop at X-World and tell your friends to as well! And let them know X-Fan sent you!

Marvel already do a lot to support the site - links from the Marvel Buzz, quotes from X-Fan reviews in Diamond's Previews catalog and on the back of trades, surveys on letters pages of comics, and more. The support I get from them is nothing short of fantastic, and I can't thank them enough!

This might be a stretch, but have you approached the X-Men's film company (sorry, drawing a blank, but you know) about hosting the site as a part of their promotion of the film franchise?

Yes, I've tried contacting Fox but to no avail. Can't even get a reply out of anyone there! :(

I would also say again to approach Marvel (once more) about designating the site as the X corner of Marvel.com, but I think they're too busy cutting costs.

I've asked about that too, believe me, and you're right - they just don't have the resources at the moment.

That said, I should have a better idea today as to whether the site can get a new more permanent home that it will have plenty of room to grow on. It might mean the site being down for a day or half a day whilst I move it, but at least it'll be the same URL this time.

[Timoguy]

Well that didn't last long. Once again, I hope everything works out ok.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Timoguy
Well that didn't last long. Once again, I hope everything works out ok.

Yeah, none of us expected that the site would generate that much bandwidth that we'd chew up our bw limit in only 5 days!

Still, a minor hiccup such as one more move is far more appealing than the major headache of a huge excess bandwidth bill at the end of the month!

[VolcanoRob]

Originally posted by X-Fan


Yeah, none of us expected that the site would generate that much bandwidth that we'd chew up our bw limit in only 5 days!

Still, a minor hiccup such as one more move is far more appealing than the major headache of a huge excess bandwidth bill at the end of the month!

Man, I don't even wanna KNOW what that'll be. 25 days of overuse in a month. Eep.

[Peter Luzifer]

Originally posted by X-Fan


Yeah, none of us expected that the site would generate that much bandwidth that we'd chew up our bw limit in only 5 days!

Still, a minor hiccup such as one more move is far more appealing than the major headache of a huge excess bandwidth bill at the end of the month!


Hm, how about taking away some of the extra functions ? I guess that they use some space too.

For example do we really need private messages, as we also can have the email adress displayed or not. Avatars and flags are nice, but not really necessary, etc ...

Peter Luzifer

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Peter Luzifer
Hm, how about taking away some of the extra functions ? I guess that they use some space too.

For example do we really need private messages, as we also can have the email adress displayed or not. Avatars and flags are nice, but not really necessary, etc ...

Take a look around you, Peter. I've already gotten rid of the avatars and flags, as well as some other miscellaneous functions. Disabling private messaging is on the list of possibilities, though to be honest that doesn't take up much bandwidth-wise.

[Monolith]

Maybe you should remove some of the forums. They take up room, right? I mean, do we really need a forum just to discuss the polls? And is a separate forum just for Ultimate X-Men necessary? There are a lot of things that can be trimmed down to keep this from happening again.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

good luck Eric. We can't go on w/o X-Fanp

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Monolith
Maybe you should remove some of the forums. They take up room, right? I mean, do we really need a forum just to discuss the polls? And is a separate forum just for Ultimate X-Men necessary? There are a lot of things that can be trimmed down to keep this from happening again.

Actually, the forums themselves don't take up room - it's the threads and posts within which is why its crucial that people don't post duplicate threads or make pointless posts as it all sucks up valuable space.

The Polls forum is needed as part of the vbPortal front end for the site.

I've broached the question of combining the Ultimate forums and giving Mark and Adam their own creator forums. Just waiting for them to get back to me on that.

Believe me, I'm doing whatever I can to conserve resources but without compromising that which makes X-Fan the site that it is.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

Originally posted by X-Fan
it's the threads and posts within which is why its crucial that people don't post duplicate threads or make pointless posts as it all sucks up valuable space.

yup, tis why i'm not posting as much. Wanna conserve space. My silly run for the top post is killing x-fan

[Brian Wilkinson]

I noticed this as well which is why I'm keeping to posting to a minimum... largely within my reviews and creator forums.

[Miqque]

Eric-

Why hasn't your head exploded yet?

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

cause he has many minions to boss around :D

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Miqque
Eric-

Why hasn't your head exploded yet?

It has. Several times. Especially as things are looking grim for the site surviving past this first month if it doesn't get a lot more support from its users!

:(

[Ken Boehm]

Originally posted by X-Fan


It has. Several times. Especially as things are looking grim for the site surviving past this first month if it doesn't get a lot more support from its users!

:(

Ah! Don't tell me this! I don't want to face the truth just yet! I'm too loyal to find another place!
:(:(

[WolviesChick]

Hi Eric,
I just made a contribution to X-Fan. I am happy to help out in anyway I can to keep this great site going. Take care.
Mary :wolvie:

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by WolviesChick
Hi Eric,
I just made a contribution to X-Fan. I am happy to help out in anyway I can to keep this great site going. Take care.
Mary :wolvie:

Thanks very much, Mary! Every little bit helps, and as I mentioned in the announcement if everyone who visits the site would donate just a $1 a month then X-Fan could easily afford its hosting and bandwidth costs!

[WolviesChick]

Its my pleasure to help out Eric :)
mary :wolvie:

[devin]

I don't have a credit card, and the cost of sending mail to Australia would be pretty close to the amount I could send you (sorry Eric), but I still want to help.

I click the banner ad on just about every page of this site that i visit, so i'd like to know how much is this helping. I'm paying your bills about 5 cents at a time right? And you can't get credit for clicking the same ad from the same page more than once, can you?

Any ground rules that anyone can offer for ad viewing would be appreciated. I want to optimize my ad viewind skills!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by devin
I don't have a credit card, and the cost of sending mail to Australia would be pretty close to the amount I could send you (sorry Eric), but I still want to help.

Stamps don't cost that much! :)

I click the banner ad on just about every page of this site that i visit, so i'd like to know how much is this helping. I'm paying your bills about 5 cents at a time right?

Actually no, none of the ads are pay-per-click. The Fastclick ads are pay-per-impression, but the rest you'd need to purchase whatever's on offer to help support X-Fan, as just merely clicking them does nothing.

That's why, with the exception of the Fastclick ads, I try and put up ads that might be of interest to X-Fan's visitors. Ads for X-World, Amazon.com, Invite.net, Marvel shares, vBulletin, PayPal, eBay, NetObjects Fusion, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Creative Labs, dotFM, ST Registry, Biz.com, OneShare.com, ResumeXposure.com, ShareaSale.com, and 3DStats are ones you need to click on and then purchase something.

Any other ads (except for the Free Comic Book Day ones which I'm running to support the cause) you see are Fastclick ads.

Also, if you know of anyone who might be interested in advertising on X-Fan at negotiable rates, please get them to e-mail me!

[Miqque]

Eric-

How about running a poll? What would X-Fans like to buy THROUGH X-Fan? Oddly, I'm thinking office supplies, but I'd have to analyze your demographics to make a better suggestion. Aside from being Big Brothery, it'd still be inaccurate. So? What do folks buy online a couple times a year?

It is hard to remember not to just hit Favorites or type in a URL - but to actually go to the site that needs supporting and use the links there.

I'm saying it's a habit I need to earn. Mayhap a "Support X-Fan by Clicking These Links" box would help. Then we can come by, and if any of the vendors are possibles for buying something, we know if we click 'em we're supporting this megaboard.

So until Marvel gets its act together and sponsors you (you might have better luck with the studio) - just be open that X-Fan is a fan-supported site. I have no problem with that.

Cheers!

[Stormfreak]

Hey, if you donate, you get that cool little money sign by your name. I like mine!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Stormfreak
Hey, if you donate, you get that cool little money sign by your name. I like mine!

Just my way of saying thanks and acknowledging those that have helped out financially. It doesn't matter how much you donate - everyone that does will get the donation symbol next to their name.

[Jennifer de Vries]

Originally posted by X-Fan

Alternatively, you can also send an international money order to:

X-Fan
c/- Eric J. Moreels
PO Box 207
Salisbury
SA
5108
Australia


*Nods*

Right. I tried the paypall thing, but no credit-card acces (I think my mom burried hers in the garden to save it from my wrath:LOL: ) means no bonus, hence I can't donate *that* way.

The international money order thing sounds do-able...though I have no clue how to like, do it:p Could you explain, either here or by mail? Thanks.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Sugah
The international money order thing sounds do-able...though I have no clue how to like, do it:p Could you explain, either here or by mail? Thanks.

Just head into your local post office and tell them you want to send an international money order to Australia.

[Jennifer de Vries]

Couldn't you have made it sound more complex to not make me sound like a complete fool?:p:LOL:

This is so easy that I will probably do it this week...or make my dad or brother do it for me and give them the money.;) *Is so lazy*

Anyway, I hope the postal worker won't look weird at me when I tell them I want to send an international money order in English, and then just shift over to Dutch. They're stupid and understaffed as it is there anyway.

I'm glad this is so easy Eric:) 20 Euro coming yer way doll.

[Jennifer de Vries]

Another question.....

Seeing as the postal office has no connection with any of my financial transactions whatsoever, or even with anything fincancially in my case, could it be that I have to go to my bank to send you the international money order?

[Eric J. Moreels]

Cool Jen, thanks! $20 Euro is about $34 Australian (or about $17.50 US), so that will definitely help towards the hosting costs for this month!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Sugah
Seeing as the postal office has no connection with any of my financial transactions whatsoever, or even with anything fincancially in my case, could it be that I have to go to my bank to send you the international money order?

I'm not sure if Dutch banks do money orders, but I know with Post Offices you usually just go in, ask for an international money order, and then hand over the cash.

[Jennifer de Vries]

If I get too confused, I'll just tape a 20 Euro bill to a pigeon and tell it to fly to Australia:p

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Sugah
If I get too confused, I'll just tape a 20 Euro bill to a pigeon and tell it to fly to Australia:p

Nah, don't do that - with my luck it'd end up in Austria! :p

Back on topic, and a quick update for everyone in that we're well on the way to seeing X-Fan through this first month of going solo. Here's hoping that the (more than) generous donations and support the site has received since the relocation continue throughout the rest of this month and into next!

Thanks to all who have contributed thus far - they have most definitely helped the site!

[Stormfreak]

Originally posted by X-Fan
Thanks to all who have contributed thus far - they have most definitely helped the site!

Like my diving coach (constantly) tells me: "Drip by drip a bucket is filled."

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Stormfreak
Like my diving coach (constantly) tells me: "Drip by drip a bucket is filled."

Oh, for sure. I've long said that every little bit helps, but perhaps some people don't realize just how true that is.

If every registered user on the site donated just $1 per month, X-Fan could easily cover its hosting/bandwidth fees. Not to mention that whatever is left over could go toward improvements to the site, such as the PhotoPost (http://www.techimo.com/photopost/) add-on for this board (a board which, I might add, was obtained thanks to donations!) to allow us to have image galleries again!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Quick update time!

If X-Fan is to survive beyond the end of February, we're needing to see a surge in people buying from X-World. So please, if at all possible make your online purchases from X-World, and tell all your friends too as well!

X-World has the best customer service of any online store, and great prices to boot, so why wouldn't you want to shop there?!

Please help support X-Fan by shopping at X-World!!!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Awww thanks K. I hope you're only selling them because you want to, not because you feel otherwise obligated or anything.

Believe me, I've been in (and still am in) the situation where I've had to sell off things to make ends meet. It's never good. :(

[Unanon]

Originally posted by X-Fan

If every registered user on the site donated just $1 per month, X-Fan could easily cover its hosting/bandwidth fees. Not to mention that whatever is left over could go toward improvements to the site, such as the PhotoPost (http://www.techimo.com/photopost/) add-on for this board (a board which, I might add, was obtained thanks to donations!) to allow us to have image galleries again!

It's gotta be hard not knowing how much money to keep the site going will be coming in each month.

How about setting up a pledge system of sorts where people can commit to a monthly donation in any amount they choose? At least that would give you a fairly steady/reliable source of funds that can suplement whatever you recieve from X-World Comics.

Just a thought....

Unanon

[Zach Kinkead]

Originally posted by X-Fan
Please help support X-Fan by shopping at X-World!!!
How much of the profit from X-World goes to keeping X-Fan afloat anyway? I'm thinking about picking up a few things and those prices look great :)

[xgene]

Well, the moment I'm working full time again (this time with a full wage, not a trainee wage) I will donate about $5 AUS a month for X-Fan. :)

I don't know what I would do without this site. Board users opinions have swayed me to buy more comics than I thought I would have to begin with when I started purchasing them just about a year ago now.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Beacon
How much of the profit from X-World goes to keeping X-Fan afloat anyway? I'm thinking about picking up a few things and those prices look great :)

X-Fan gets credited for X-World sales only if people put down X-Fan as their referrer on their order form. If you don't put that, then X-World won't know where you've come from!

And if you think their prices look great now, wait til you see what they and X-Fan have in store for y'all!

Details soon! :D

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by xgene
Well, the moment I'm working full time again (this time with a full wage, not a trainee wage) I will donate about $5 AUS a month for X-Fan. :)

Hey, thanks xgene! And if you like, you can even drop it round in person, since you're a local, and get a behind-the-scenes look at X-Fan whilst you're here! :D

[xgene]

Originally posted by X-Fan


Hey, thanks xgene! And if you like, you can even drop it round in person, since you're a local, and get a behind-the-scenes look at X-Fan whilst you're here! :D

Yeah, If I don't mind a 1 hour drive out all the way out the otherside of the city! :clown: That's what you get when you live at Reynella!

[Jennifer de Vries]

I'm just wondering about the paypall thing Eric. Isn't there like, a $5 bonus if someone reffers to you when they register? I think I saw something like that. Also, while I didn't make any transactions or register a credit card, I DID sign up with paypall. Would that mean you like, get that $5 thing or something?:p

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Sugah
I'm just wondering about the paypall thing Eric. Isn't there like, a $5 bonus if someone reffers to you when they register? I think I saw something like that. Also, while I didn't make any transactions or register a credit card, I DID sign up with paypall. Would that mean you like, get that $5 thing or something?:p

According to PayPal...

What does my friend have to do?
Your friend must complete the following for both of you to earn the $5 bonus:


If your friend is a US member:

Sign up for PayPal
Confirm their email address
Confirm a checking account
Add $250 or more by electronic funds transfer into their PayPal account
Sign up for a Money Market Fund


If your friend is an International member:

Sign up for an international PayPal account
Confirm their email address
Add a credit card
Confirm their PayPal Membership
Send a single payment of at least $250 with their PayPal account


Hmmmm... a bit overly excessive just to get a $5 bonus, if you ask me.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

hmm, give them $250 for friend to get $5 hmm, that is a lot :)

[Jennifer de Vries]

:LOL:

Right, money-order it is:p

[Anthony Lucynski]

Well, me and the missus are finally getting back on our feets after me losing my job at Christmas. I just shot over a 5 dollar donation. It's not much, but consider it a prelude of the support I"ll be given when we are nice and comfortable financially again :)

Anthony L

[atxbomber]

Originally posted by X-Fan
Hmmmm... a bit overly excessive just to get a $5 bonus, if you ask me.

Yikes! When did they change all that?

I remember when I first signed up, that's all you had to do to get the bonus.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Yep, that's what it was when I signed up too, Trav, which is why I didn't mention this initially because I didn't know about it! I just assumed it was refer someone, they sign up, and they and I get $5 as a thanks.

Obviously since then they've decided to be a lot more strict with handing out the bonus!

And thanks Anthony! Every little bit helps mate, and I appreciate it a great deal!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Okay folks, last day of the month and it's crunch time. X-Fan is needing X-World to have a very good sales day today, so if you've been holding off buying those TPB's, back issues, mini-busts, and/or anything else comics related that you've had your eye on for a while, today's the day to buy it, and buy it through X-World with a mention of X-Fan as the referrer!

And please don't think I'm being overly melodramatic when I say that the future of X-Fan rests with you, because it does!

[Eric J. Moreels]

A new month for the new X-Fan, and more than ever X-Fan is relying on everyone to pitch in and help to ensure the site survives!

It's through your help that X-Fan is able to provide you with the latest news, reviews, interviews, and features, as well as the best damn comic book community the Internet has ever seen!

So please, if you can, shop at X-World (click the links in the sidebars and/or next to the news items), join the X-Club (via the link on the front page), click the link on the front page to pre-order Freedom Force from Amazon.com (and buy other items whilst your there), buy from AllPosters.com (click the links next to the news items), ask about advertising on site, and make donations if you're financially able!

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

[thespawn]

Hmmm, yeah, me too, I could send money if I know what's the post address is.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

gonna get my AOA TPB from X-World :)

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by thespawn
Hmmm, yeah, me too, I could send money if I know what's the post address is.

The address is in the original announcement in the first post of this thread.

[thespawn]

Thanks for the info, but can I just stuff 5 bucks in the letter and send it.

Can I be vice-president?

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by thespawn
Thanks for the info, but can I just stuff 5 bucks in the letter and send it.

Since you're local, sure, though I don't advise sending cash in the mail as there's no way to trace it if it gets lost.

Can I be vice-president?

Um, no. ;)

[Brian Wilkinson]

What about me? Can I be vice-president?

and when do I get more awards?!?

Sheesh!!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Hey gang, X-World are currently having a 24 HOUR FREE SHIPPING SALE!

What better time to shop at X-World, so don't delay, check out the details by clicking the link below then head to X-World and save!

http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3385

[newxtreme]

Originally posted by X-Fan
Hey gang, X-World are currently having a 24 HOUR FREE SHIPPING SALE!

What better time to shop at X-World, so don't delay, check out the details by clicking the link below then head to X-World and save!

http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3385

Ah! no! Just when my brother maxed out my dad's internet credit card, there is a sale in X-world. Now I can't buy comics from the sale... :(

[Eric J. Moreels]

Okay folks, once again I'm needing to appeal to X-Fan's visitors to help support the site and keep it online!

We need donations, auction purchases/bids, paying advertisers, and most importantly we need you to shop at X-World and mention X-Fan as your referrer!

These days, X-Fan is only surviving by the financial contributions of its visitors, so please, support the #1 Marvel Comics/X-Men site and community on the Web and help keep X-Fan online!!!

[atxbomber]

Originally posted by X-Fan
most importantly we need you to shop at X-World and mention X-Fan as your referrer!

I just ordered some more stuff from X-World a few days ago (before the free shipping sell was announced :bawl: ) so hopefully that helps some :)

[Eric J. Moreels]

It does Travis, thanks mate, but we need a whole lot more people doing what you're doing!

Ken at X-World and I are doing everything we can to try and provide the best bargains for comic shoppers online, so if you haven't checked out X-World yet, why not give them a look at x-worldcomics.com! And remember, if you don't see what you want listed at X-World, e-mail them and ask if they can get it!

[Atomic Boy X]

Eric,

What else can I do to help? I sent a donation yesterday along with my X-World order (which I said X-Fan sent me). I plan to get my X-Men comics from X-World from here on out (not just to help X-Fan but they have good prices). What else can I do? Will clicking the banners help? Please tell me what not only I but others can do to help? I can't bid on auctions anymore though (personal stuff).

Good luck and thanks for X-Fan!

:arch:

-Dustin Neal "Atomic Boy X"

[Anthony Lucynski]

Hey Eric,

Remember when I asked if anybody had a good deal on Hulk/Wolverine #1? Well, Ken did and he's also getting me #2. We did it through email, not the traditional X-World order form. Did that count as an X-fan transaction? I'd like it to :)

Anthony L

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Atomic Boy X
I sent a donation yesterday along with my X-World order (which I said X-Fan sent me). I plan to get my X-Men comics from X-World from here on out (not just to help X-Fan but they have good prices).

Thanks Dustin, and thanks from X-World too! :)

What else can I do? Will clicking the banners help?

We've got three types of banner ads here at X-Fan. The first type are Fastclick ads, which generate a small amount per impression (no click necessary). The second type are what we call "community service" ads, such as the Free Comic Book Day ad. The third type are sponsors ads, which only generate revenue if you click through and buy items on offer. Thus far our only sponsors are X-World Comics and USAopoly (for the Spider-Man and X-Men Monopoly games - check 'em out by clicking the ad when it comes up in the rotation), but hopefully there will be more to come!

Please tell me what not only I but others can do to help? I can't bid on auctions anymore though (personal stuff).

Ah, that's a shame because the auctions play a big part in my efforts to generate revenue for the site. But you're already shopping at X-World, which is the best thing people can do to help the site. You can also help by spreading the word about X-Fan and ask people to read the announcement when they get here so that they know what's up with the site.

Good luck and thanks for X-Fan!

Thanks for the awesome support, Dustin!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
Remember when I asked if anybody had a good deal on Hulk/Wolverine #1? Well, Ken did and he's also getting me #2. We did it through email, not the traditional X-World order form. Did that count as an X-fan transaction? I'd like it to :)

It should do, but just be sure to remind Ken about it next time you speak with him. Thanks Anthony!

[David Santee]

What about the Amazon.com adds? I bought my Freedom Force through your link, and plan to buy the SpiderMan book when I have enough books on my want list to make it worthwhile to ship. How about a Amazon Shop for DVD's and games, things X-comics dosn't offer like the X-men movie? Heroes of Might and Magic 4 got some comments on the X-assault pages due to Nixon's interest in the game, it may get a few purchaces.

[themimic]

I just donated today.. :)

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by SmashOgre
What about the Amazon.com adds? I bought my Freedom Force through your link, and plan to buy the SpiderMan book when I have enough books on my want list to make it worthwhile to ship.

Buying items you can't get from X-World through X-Fan's Amazon.com Associate Program definitely helps too, especially if you buy other items whilst you're there!

But, buying through X-World is the most recommended because X-Fan gets more of a return from X-Fan visitors buying from X-World than it does from the small % of sales that Amazon.com offers (for example, the Freedom Force game only earns X-Fan $2 per purchase).

[David Santee]

So the next time I buy regular books or DVD's at Amazon (unless X-world carries them) Do I have to buy the item you advertize to get you the money? or can I use the link, shop then the money goes to you? I'm also selling clues to the trading cards for X-fan donations, I doubt i'll get any takers, but hey, it might work.

[xgene]

Originally posted by SmashOgre
So the next time I buy regular books or DVD's at Amazon (unless X-world carries them) Do I have to buy the item you advertize to get you the money? or can I use the link, shop then the money goes to you? I'm also selling clues to the trading cards for X-fan donations, I doubt i'll get any takers, but hey, it might work.

The best way to generate revenue from Amazon is to have it linked directly to the product, otherwise, the comission paid on that item is significantly less compared to a direct link.

[SkittleKicks]

Would it be possible to set up an Amazon donation system along with PayPal? I *refuse* to go through any more PayPal troubles, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way. I buy enough at Amazon that tacking on a few bucks every now and then wouldn't be a big deal.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

ask themimiic, over PM, how he donated money. He didn't go through Paypal.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by SkittleKicks
Would it be possible to set up an Amazon donation system along with PayPal? I *refuse* to go through any more PayPal troubles, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way. I buy enough at Amazon that tacking on a few bucks every now and then wouldn't be a big deal.

I would have set up an Amazon donation system if it extended to non-US accounts, but unfortunately it doesn't.

[Stormfreak]

PayPal...I hate those lousy...anyway...

So buying over @ USAopoly gets this place some support? Good stuff, cuz I was hesitiant to order an X-Men Monopoly game because I didn't know if it would help out.

How do I get in touch with Ken? I want to see if he can get the Black Panther Sturm un Drang series (26-29)

[atxbomber]

You could send Ken a Private Message. Here's his profile (http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=24)

Or start a thread in X-World Shopping Network Forum asking him about it.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Stormfreak
So buying over @ USAopoly gets this place some support? Good stuff, cuz I was hesitiant to order an X-Men Monopoly game because I didn't know if it would help out.

It sure does, but just be sure to use this link to get to USAopoly:

http://www.qksrv.net/click-1034596-51979

Thanks Jenn!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Okay, I've just set up two new sections at X-Fan - the X-Fan Book Store and X-Fan Poster Store!

Click here to shop for Spider-Man movie books, games, DVDs, and more at X-Fan's Book Store! (http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/reference.php?op=showpage&name=ref_bookstore)

Click here to shop for Spider-Man movie posters, lithographs, and more at X-Fan's Poster Store! (http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/reference.php?op=showpage&name=ref_posterstore)

Help support X-Fan by purchasing the products listed in the stores!

[Emerita]

I don't use credit cards.(I know...I know) Where can I send a donation. I love it here and I want this forum to continue so I want to help, anyway I can.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

you live in P-Cola? I'm in FWB. If you want, you can drop me the money and i'll donate it (i did this for themimic/lloyd only he mailed me his money since he lives in NYC) w/ paypal.

[themimic]

:yes: and I'll send another one in a few days.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

still got the addy?

[themimic]

Originally posted by 2TUM
still got the addy?

No, I'll ask you for it later. I cant turn my away message off, otherwise I'll never do my economics work.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

um...ok <mutters>then why post at x-fan right now :p

[themimic]

Originally posted by 2TUM
um...ok <mutters>then why post at x-fan right now :p

because I procrastinate.

Damn it Tom, stay on topic! *cracks whip*

*goes back to homework*

[Eric J. Moreels]

G'day all,

Just put up a new banner for Dynamic Forces for the Origin #2 Writers Edition signed by Len Wein and Paul Jenkins for $29.99.

I'd like to urge everyone to give it a click and check it out, as it's important that this banner ad does well for X-Fan!

[BoomBot]

Uhm...I liked to donate to support since I don't buy my titles from X-World or I'm not to interested in X-Fan Gear but I'm only 16 and don't have a credit card.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Hotrod, best you contact 2TUM, as he's organized a way for people to donate who don't have credit cards.

Thanks!

[Anthony Lucynski]

Hotrod, best you contact 2TUM, as he's organized a way for people to
donate who don't have credit cards.

..and if you don’t have money, but are an artist OR a person who has stuff lying around that could be valuable to someone, contact me at gweedos@yahoo.com and I'll tell you all about X-fan Relief…a project designed specifically for those who cant do money donations.

G'day all, Just put up a new banner for Dynamic Forces for the Origin #2 Writers
Edition signed by Len Wein and Paul Jenkins for $29.99. I'd like to urge everyone to give it a click and check it out, as it's important that this banner ad does well for X-Fan!

I clicked through and it sent me to their homepage. That is what it's supposed to do..right? Also, just clicking through helps you out eh? Keep us updated on the ones that do, and even if I'm not interested I'll take five seconds to click through for crying out loud..that's probably the easiest thing I've ever done to help this site LOL

Anthony L

[haruka]

Originally posted by AnthonyL

even if I'm not interested I'll take five seconds to click through for crying out loud..that's probably the easiest thing I've ever done to help this site LOL


I clicked and about 10 pop-ups loaded my screen - even my pop-up killer couldn't handle the overload. My wrists weren't happy about having to get rid of them all, so I think I'll just stick to donating money, if that's okay. -_-

[Anthony Lucynski]

Wow. That's weird. I didnt get any pop ups. But I was at work and there's a firewall there. Maybe that's why. Let me try it later from home.

Anthony L

[haruka]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
Wow. That's weird. I didnt get any pop ups. But I was at work and there's a firewall there. Maybe that's why. Let me try it later from home.


Or maybe I just clicked on the wrong ad - it was whatever was at the top of the X-fan page when I saw Eric's post, but I think they change every so often.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Well, we're down to crunch time with X-Fan. Things started off well at the site's new home here, but last month was a bad one. We were down quite a substantial amount on X-World sales commission, and as such it's almost crippled us.

Any shortfall comes directly out of my own pocket, which isn't good considering X-Fan is my sole source of income! The big shortfall we had last month has affected myself, Sarah and the kids badly financially, and if things don't improve soon I'll have to find other employment which means less time to devote to X-Fan. Subsequently that will lead to a drop in quality, and the site cannot afford to have that happen!

Now more than ever, X-Fan needs people to support the site by buying from X-World and putting X-Fan down as the sales referrer. It's absolutely crucial that people refer X-Fan when buying from X-World, otherwise we don't get credited for the sale!

X-Fan also desperately needs more regular visitors. Currently we're getting around 70,000 unique visitors a month, but we need to be up around the 100,000 unique visitors a month if we're going to get noticed by advertisers and the like. So please, spread the word! Get people to visit the site, sign up, and post regularly.

Also, be sure that when you point people to the site, in e-mails or via site links, send them to the main portal at http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/ rather than the forums front page. (Of course, if linking to an article still point directly to the original article, but include a link to the main portal for the source of the article).

Another way you can help is if you see sites using news or images from X-Fan in full, please tell them that X-Fan cannot afford to go uncredited, nor can it afford to have other sites using X-Fan's bandwidth. Ask them to use no more than one short paragraph of excerpts, and link back to the original full article. For images, ask them to link to the article in which the image originally appeared. If they don't have X-Fan listed as the source of the news, ask them to do so and to put in a link to the main X-Fan page (as above).

Tell them if they don't give X-Fan credit or keep using X-Fan's bandwidth, then it won't be long before they won't be able to source X-Fan for news or images as it won't be online anymore!

For other ways you can help support the site, check out the original "X-Fan needs your support!!!!" thread here:

http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=643

The future of X-Fan lies in your hands.

[xgene]

I think we all agree, it'd be very bad for X-Fan to either have a drop in quality, or disappear entirely.

Come on people. Let's keep the best X-Men site on the web going. Donate via Paypal, buy the X-Fan gear, bid on the Auctions, buy from X-World, Amazon.com or AllPosters.com.

[Eric J. Moreels]

The #1 way that will keep X-Fan alive is to buy from X-World and put X-Fan down as your referrer.

All the other stuff - the X-Fan Gear store, donations, auctions, Poster and Book stores all help, but in a very minor way compared to buying from X-World and referring X-Fan as the originator of the sale!

[tekken21]

If you cannot support financially, then support by promoting the site as best as you can.

"There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they are or to accept the responsibility for changing them." -Dr. Dennis Waitley

"The time is always right to do what is right" -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

and last but not least,

"From a tiny spark may burst a mighty flame" -Dante

[Eric J. Moreels]

Yep, promotion is definitely good, especially in "offline" media (news/TV/radio)!

Plus, getting more pros to come to the site is always good. We can never have too many creator forums! :)

[stormwatch]

This is just to important not to do.

Do whatever you need to do, buy gear, donate, or jsut put a link in any other sig you have to go check out X-Fan.

Word of mouth is the best way to pass on information.

Also, Buy, even just trades, from X-World. Support in any way you can.

And, to bring attention to other forms of Media as well.

[CmX]

the best i've done is referred one person :D since i dont have any online comics fans, and i just recently reffered my last order to xfan since i had no idea about the whole referring deal, and i also linked xfan TWICE to my site and i linked them to "www.xmencomics.com/xfan" even before cause i knew that, that main page would sharpen much more interest ;) i'm trying!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by CrimsonMandarinX
i also linked xfan TWICE to my site and i linked them to &quot;www.xmencomics.com/xfan&quot; even before cause i knew that, that main page would sharpen much more interest

Actually, CMX, the correct URL is www.x-mencomics.com/xfan/ (you forgot the hyphen in x-men).

Thanks for all the support! :yes:

[harlekein]

Well I just advertised your site to about 1000-->3000 people. Anything to help X-Fan. Sorry that I can't donate though, too young.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Advertising to that many people is very much appreciated, thanks harlekein!!!

[Raziel]

I am trying to help out by getting Ads and interviews placed in Wizard Magazine. I am also trying to get ads placed in Dallas Newspapers. I am also creating Fliers to have handed out at my local comic stores promoting the site. Also I am trying to get Kevin Smith to come join us here at X-Fan, so cross your fingers on that one. I am going to start donating money each month(as best I can) and ordering my TPBs at X-World.:D

We all use and take advantage of the perks involved with being part of X-Fan, so it is only right that we all help keep it alive.

[harlekein]

It's just too bad Eric that I can only advertise on the net so that doesn't always garantuee much though but I will don anything I can to help

[haruka]

I just fixed the link to X-Fan that's been on my page for months, even though it means subjecting people to frames now. ><

Eric, before reaching a final decision to shut this place down, I hope you'd consider making it a paid-access site only. I know it's against your principles, but a significant number of us would rather pay regularly to be here than to have NO X-Fan at all. :(

[Eric J. Moreels]

I don't know if I could bring myself to make X-Fan a paid access site. It's been free for nigh on six years now, and should always be free!

Another idea to help is to secure X-Fan some more advertisers/sponsors. Talk to your friends, relatives, and contacts who might be interesting in sponsoring or advertising on the site!

(Also added a couple more ideas to the original post above.)

[haruka]

Originally posted by X-Fan
I don't know if I could bring myself to make X-Fan a paid access site. It's been free for nigh on six years now, and should always be free!



Yes, but what I (and hopefully others) think is more important is that it should always EXIST! :)

Viva la X-Fan! :D

[harlekein]

But you will lose at least 3/4 off your visitors because they are either too young (like me) or can't afford it or *gasp* don't want too *gasp*

[Graeme Keirstead]

I support the idea of this being a free site, but moreso that it should continue to exist. I hope that we all recognize the seriousness of this issue and respond accordingly: how would we feel if we tried to log on tomorrow and the site had disappeared? Pretty bereft, in all likelihood.

So:
If you can, give, join the X-Club and/or shop through X-World; If you can't give, consider donating an item or items to the efforts spearheaded by Anthony L and others;
If you won't, for whatever reason, get ready for life without X-Fan, sad though that may be.

[CmX]

yeah i have the link at "x-mencomics" i just forgot to add it in the post since it was kinda late :D i'm also gonna add the xfan logo on my main page so people can see it i only get about 40 visitors a day at my site but i'm trying. :) and like harlekein i'm too young to donate. :baby: but i do shop all the time at xworld! i should be receiving my package today :D

[harlekein]

Yeah it's too bad we are too young. And I can't afford to buy at X-World. I already have trouble getting my monthly comics and don't even count the sending cost (that would be more I think then the actual comic book). Sorry but advertising on the net is all I can do.

[haruka]

Originally posted by harlekein
But you will lose at least 3/4 off your visitors because they are either too young (like me) or can't afford it or *gasp* don't want too *gasp*

I'm not talking about making it a paid-access site this second - I'm saying that if this plea Eric is making doesn't garner enough results and it comes down to TWO choices only - paid-access or close down completely - then do you think it would be fair for _everyone_ to lose out by having X-Fan disappear entirely?

[harlekein]

Indeed it would not be fair but it will lose one of his principles:
Anybody should have acces.

[haruka]

Originally posted by harlekein
Indeed it would not be fair but it will lose one of his principles:
Anybody should have acces.

Since Eric said this:

'Any shortfall comes directly out of my own pocket, which isn't good considering X-Fan is my sole source of income!'

I guess that means it's also okay for him to lose his job? Okay, whatever. I just hope to God it doesn't come to that.

[CmX]

i hate to hear how eric struggles to keep this site open! why doesn't he have a person help him run it ? like a team of people in his area? i dont know i feel horrible! :bawl:

[Raziel]

i can see haruka's side to this. It would be unfair to those who can pay for it. But I can also see harlekien's side to this. It is unfair to those who can't afford it.

We just need to support X-Fan so that it doesn't have to shut down. Everyone needs to do somthing, even if it is small, it can make a difference. every little bit helps

[haruka]

Originally posted by Raziel274
Everyone needs to do somthing, even if it is small, it can make a difference. every little bit helps

Exactly, but do SOMETHING! I know people cringe at financial donations, but Eric once said that even a $1 donation would help - if everyone registered here donated just that much every month, he wouldn't have any trouble keeping the site going. Maybe there _is_ the odd youngster here who gets no allowance or whatever and can't afford even that, but they can follow some of the other suggestions Eric gave. Those of us who CAN donate at least $1 a month, should.

[Da_Man]

Anthony, i am sorry to hear about the problems, so when i get some money i will be sending a donation, even thought it will be in Canadaian funds i hope it helps

[Raziel]

I am giving every effort I can to help X-Fan. I have been talking to Eric through e-mails, and hopefully everything that I am trying to do pulls through.

Also Eric and I have come up with fliers for comic stores to hand out. I suggest that to anyone who wants to help out, but doesn't know how. It is a great way to help. Promoting is a big part.

[CmX]

my mom wont let me donate nothing! i already flat out asked her if i could donate at least at LEAST 10 dollars but she said no she thinks its "scam" i can't get mad at her she just doesnt' trust the internet but what mom does? so theres really nothing i can't do cept order from xworld. :(

[Raziel]

like haruka said, it doesn't have to be $10. $1 will help. Ordering from X-World is also a great way to help. Remember try to promote X-Fan to, through posters, fliers, magazines, tv, movie ads(they do that in Texas), and anyway you can think of.

[haruka]

Originally posted by Raziel274

Also Eric and I have come up with fliers for comic stores to hand out. I suggest that to anyone who wants to help out, but doesn't know how. It is a great way to help. Promoting is a big part.

That's a wonderful idea, I'll bring in fliers to our four local comic stores asap!

[Brandon Yates]

Wow, this sucks. From now any review I do for another site that's X-Men related, I'll put a link to X-Fan (which I've done sporadically in the past).

I'm going to check out X-World right now.

[Anthony Lucynski]

Not to be terribly rude or anything, but i've been trying to stress this since April when I started X-Fan Relief..but nobody's taken me seriously (well, a few have, but the vast majority have ignored me)

Now do you see? WE ALL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER. All of us. In any way you can! You have only a dollar to spare? Send it in. You have nothing to spare, not even a dollar (believe me, I know how THAT feels) PROMOTE US.

Do SOMETHING.

70,000 unique hits? And only a handful of people have helped out this site?

That's bullsh!t. Sorry again if that seems rude, but it is. It's complete and utter bullsh!t that we all use this site, we all love this site, we all agree this site is the most unique site out there for X-Men and Marvel Comics fans..yet we sit back and let it die.

Good news is i've had two more people ask for X-Fan Relief's address via email today. That hopefully means i'll have some stuff soon to put up for the charity auction.

Bad news is i'm starting to wonder if it will even matter anymore :(

Anthony L

[BoomBot]

Eric, I want to help, I really want to. I'm don't have a credit card to donate with and I imagine I could donate around $5 a month. I don't really want to buy from X-World cause it's a hassle for me to order stuff online since I have to pay with a money order. I think I'll try to make fliers and ask the owner of the local comic shop that I ALWAYS go to to display them. I've got to find ways to help.

[Anthony Lucynski]

Sounds good to me pal! Imagine if all of us would pitch in just 5 bucks a month. This site wouldnt be in trouble! Hell, if all of us could just send in 1 DOLLAR a month, this site wouldnt be in trouble.

Anthony L

[BoomBot]

But the problem is that I can't donate. I don't have a credit card since I'm only 16.

[Raziel]

If anyone wants the flier that Eric and I came up with, you can give your e-mail to me and I can send it to you.

[haruka]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
Sounds good to me pal! Imagine if all of us would pitch in just 5 bucks a month. This site wouldnt be in trouble! Hell, if all of us could just send in 1 DOLLAR a month, this site wouldnt be in trouble.


*reads her earlier posts* You know ... I had a feeling I was starting to sound like you, Ant -- now I know I am! And that's a good thing. ;)

And yes, everyone, take Raziel up on the offer of the fliers - I did, and once I finish printing them they're going up in the comic stores if I have to staple them to the owners' foreheads. :yes:

[CmX]

the problem is that young xfan members like hotrod & i can't donate! so we really can't help out! so it's really not our faults. :( but it sounds like it is! :bawl:

[haruka]

Originally posted by CrimsonMandarinX
the problem is that young xfan members like hotrod &amp; i can't donate! so we really can't help out! so it's really not our faults. :( but it sounds like it is! :bawl:

Not true! You're buying from X-World and giving X-Fan the referral - that's helping, hon!!

[dredweezul]

Dear Eric M. and AnthonyL, I am reasonably new to this site, but value what it offers me greatly: the free exchange of thoughts and ideas, what (besides free beer) is better then that?

I am a college student,who has recently gone through major surgery, in America, without health insurance, and I can still pay you $5-$10 american dollars a month. I realize that you want to keep it a pay-free site, but I want it to be here tomorrow, ok?

DONT BE BLIND PEEPS, HELP SAVE THE THING YOU LOVE...JUST ONE DOLLAR (OR WHAT EVER IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR COUNTRY) OR WE WILL ALL BE SITTING IN THE DARK

Dredz

[Anthony Lucynski]

Originally posted by haruka


*reads her earlier posts* You know ... I had a feeling I was starting to sound like you, Ant -- now I know I am! And that's a good thing. ;)



Nothin' wrong with sounding like me. The world would be a better place if everyone sounded like me. Um..i've said to much....




Originally posted by CrimsonMandarinX
the problem is that young xfan members like hotrod &amp; i can't donate! so we really can't help out! so it's really not our faults. :( but it sounds like it is! :bawl:

No, it's not. We understand. Dont feel bad :(



Originally posted by dredweezul
Dear Eric M. and AnthonyL, I am reasonably new to this site, but value what it offers me greatly: the free exchange of thoughts and ideas, what (besides free beer) is better then that?

I am a college student,who has recently gone through major surgery, in America, without health insurance, and I can still pay you $5-$10 american dollars a month. I realize that you want to keep it a pay-free site, but I want it to be here tomorrow, ok?

DONT BE BLIND PEEPS, HELP SAVE THE THING YOU LOVE...JUST ONE DOLLAR (OR WHAT EVER IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR COUNTRY) OR WE WILL ALL BE SITTING IN THE DARK

Dredz

That's..so cool. I umm, gotta go. Sumthin' in my eye....

Anthony L

[tekken21]

Originally posted by CrimsonMandarinX
the problem is that young xfan members like hotrod &amp; i can't donate! so we really can't help out! so it's really not our faults. :( but it sounds like it is! :bawl:

There is still something that you can do. You can help Stormwatch and I gather information to send to various media organizations, for more info click here (http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8550). You can also go to varios Marvel related sites and tell others about us and the many things that you like about X-fan. We need more guest to come to the site, they don't have to become members as long as they come. If they become members then great, but if the only come for a visit then so be it because that is what we need.

[haruka]

Originally posted by dredweezul

I am a college student,who has recently gone through major surgery, in America, without health insurance, and I can still pay you $5-$10 american dollars a month.

Dredz, if you wonder why I just added to your rating vote even though we don't know each other, this post is why. Good for you, my friend. :)

[UltimateIceman]

I hope X-Fan doesn't get shut down, I LOVE this site. I'm gonna try and find things that I can do to help. Does X-World only sell those busts and comics, or are there other things they sell too.

UltimateIceman

[Eric J. Moreels]

Iceman, why not browse through X-World and see all they have to offer. It's mainly comics and busts, but they do sell other things (like HeroClix figures).

http://www.x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/

[GnR]

Well, I'm still studying and so I don't have a credit card to help the site with the first option, but I've been promoting and inviting people to the site.

So far, only my friend, Cyclops, has registered. :sigh:
But I'm still gonna try.

As you can see, the number of posts I have has shrunk down 'cos I've been very busy with my studies and usually only uses my computer for school work.

But, as I've said, I'll still try and do what I can.

[strangerx]

Well, if everthing goes well at WizardWorld on Saturday, I should be able to get a couple of those Limited Edition Ant-Man and YellowJacket Heroclix figures to put up on the X-Fan Auction page (don't worry X-Fan, I'll get you your pair too if I can ;) ).

[FreakyFlyBry]

Although I don't have a credit card and can't make a donation, I can spread the word about X-Fan to other X-Men related sites, and try to refer new visitors here? Would that help? I'd really hate to see X-Fan disappear due to financial troubles, it's been my primary source of X-Men news for 4 years now.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

also folks, if you don't have a credit card but still want to donate money, just get a hold of me. Send me the cash/check/money order/etc and i'll send the same ammount through paypal to Eric.

[Andy James]

oh no if this site went i dont know what id do with my spare time! i may have to gulp...... socialise!!!!
but seriously what can i do to help bearing in mind that purchases from x world are of limits since the shipping to the uk would be more than the comic!

[UltimateIceman]

Originally posted by nova
oh no if this site went i dont know what id do with my spare time! i may have to gulp...... socialise!!!!


That's exactly my problem. I spend the majority of my day on this site cuz I'm too lazy to go out and hang with my friends.

UltimateIceman

[loganalpha30x3]

I as well hope X-Fan doesn't go away. I'd help but right now adding in my savings, my checkbook balance, and the cash on hand I have about $30 to my name. That and I'm unemployed and owe my parents a lot of money from my college days. Sorry if that was to much about my money situation. Hmm, maybe we should buy X-Fan a bunch of lottery tickets, one of them has to be a winner right,....right..... I'll go now.........................

[venombytes]

:~( I got something in my eye dude. I haven't been here that long, but already your like family to me. I have no money right now, but will buy something from X-World in X-Fans name on the third of August when my disability check comes. I love you guys you know? You guys just click with me.

Originally posted by Raziel274
I am giving every effort I can to help X-Fan. I have been talking to Eric through e-mails, and hopefully everything that I am trying to do pulls through.

Also Eric and I have come up with fliers for comic stores to hand out. I suggest that to anyone who wants to help out, but doesn't know how. It is a great way to help. Promoting is a big part.

Can you please post the fliers?

[the_neptune]

I have sent an email to Judd Winick (the creator of the exiles)...
asking him if he could come to x-fan..for those of you that would like to help in this effort here is Judd's homepage www.juddwinick.com .....there is a section there on how to reach Judd called " about me"...I encourage as many people as possible to send an email to him....the more letters the more likely he'll come right!

[Eric J. Moreels]

I've asked Judd a few times whether he's interested in a discussion forum here. He is, but he's just been very busy of late!

And yes, for sure, referring people here definitely helps!

[Raziel]

Originally posted by venombytes
Can you please post the fliers?

I can't post them. It wont let me, but if you PM me with your e-mail address, I will gladly send them to you.

[jujubes78]

i tried donating, let me know if it went through...(it was a small amt, i'm ridiculously poor)

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by jujubes78
i tried donating, let me know if it went through...(it was a small amt, i'm ridiculously poor)

It went through fine, thanks jujubes! (Check out the spiffy donation symbol next to your username!)

[jujubes78]

oh i didn't even know what that was...hehe...i wish i could have donated more but all i gots is pocket lint at this point....

[Eric J. Moreels]

Maybe we can combine our pocket lint collections and sell them off on eBay! People will buy anything off eBay! ;)

[dredweezul]

Very well Eric, I want to send you some money,My credit crd company is threatening to revoke my Birthday, so at the moment thats out, may I send you an International money order/ postal money order? How can I get this bit of help to you?.

Also, if anyone has any idea what a couple of ancient Tarzan hard backs are worth, I might be able to help you even more. They are some what worn but have copyright dates of 1915 and 1928, and were published by Grosset & Dunlap.In side the books, it says that while they were published under wartime conditions, they are complete and unabridged.

I love 'um, but I love X-Fan more :D

Cheers
Dredweezul

[Eric J. Moreels]

DW, that's *VERY* generous of you!!!

I can't accept international money orders or checks, as they cost too much to bank here in Australia (often times the fees and charges end up being more than what the money order/check was for!). If you like, talk to 2TUM about arranging payment without a credit card.

As for the Tarzan books, talk to AnthonyL about possibly donating them to the X-Fan Relief Auctions!

Thanks again!!!

[Raziel]

VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!! PLEASE READ

There was a mistake on the fliers. The URL at the bottom of the page says, www.x-mencomics.com/x-fan/. Well it should say www.x-mencomics.com/xfan/ with no (-) in xfan. I am very very sorry for this mistake. I have corrected it, and they are ready to be sent again. Those of you who have gotten them, please fix this mistake. Again, I am very very very sorry. I know that is a inconvience.

They are ready and right now, so if you need them, then please give me your e-mail address, and help promote X-Fan.

[UltimateIceman]

Originally posted by Raziel274
VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!! PLEASE READ

There was a mistake on the fliers. The URL at the bottom of the page says, www.x-mencomics.com/x-fan/. Well it should say www.x-mencomics.com/xfan/ with no (-). I am very very sorry for this mistake. I have corrected it, and they are ready to be sent again. Those of you who have gotten them, please fix this mistake. Again, I am very very very sorry. I know that is a inconvience.

They are ready and right now, so if you need them, then please give me your e-mail address, and help promote X-Fan.

Smooth Raz. Mess up everyone that wants to come here. JK. It's cool that you made the fliers in the first place.

UltimateIceman

[Eric J. Moreels]

Okay folks, check here for more info on X-Fan's current status and how you can help!

http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8548

[windrider]

I'M CANADIAN SO IF I WERE TO BUY A COMIC FROM YOU GUYS HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST WITH SHIPPING FEES TAX AND THE WHOLE NINE YARDS?

[Raziel]

on X-World I think there is a thing that you can click, that will change the price into your currency.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Yep, just one of the many cool new features at the revamped X-World store!

http://www.x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/

[Mesran]

So Eric, we're half way through the month now...how are things looking? Any way of telling?

[venombytes]

I put up a bunch of those fliers that Raz sent me at my local comic shops. :) Hope it helps.

[haruka]

Our comic store owner said he would put the site URL in their newsletter after I emailed him the flier (hopefully he'll sign up himself - he's pretty knowledgeable. :) )

[anthomaniac1023]

i stood out in the street screaming "Go to www.x-mencomics.com/xfan!" over & over o.o well, not really, but i am buying some stuff from x-world & saying x-fan recommended me.

[Miqque]

Eric - How are the unique hits going? I had a mini-brainstorm. One of the local station is doing ongoing stories about internet safety for kids. It seems to me a huge issue with X-Fan would be the clear distinction from other areas of the internet designated by the letter "X". By attentive moderation here, X-Fan does not have these troubles, but what about folks who know nothing about this site (or other Marvel Mutant Makings) use search engines. Alas, the web is porno-driven. An e-mail to the reporter covering the story for the local news may well engender a positive mention of X-Fan.

Just another way of increasing awareness and getting X-Fan up to that critical advertising threshold. :D -M.

[Anthony Lucynski]

That is a really kick arse idea, actually.

Anthony L

[skankinwolvie]

Man I'm gonna try to do something to help this site, be it becoming a member or puttin up fliers. I've only been goin to this site since febuary but it already feels like another home.

[Silverbolt]

Man I'm trying to help as much as I can and I will continue. I keep on linking X-Fan up in my site usually all over the main page and links page so I try and get more people to notice it, I have also Donated stuff to the X-Fan Relief auctions and am currently gathering some more stuff to send in :D. I wanna keep X-Fan going for as long as i live :D.


Slipstream

[Shazza710]

Oh dear, I've been away for absolutely ages. I will do everything I can to help. I will be putting banners up on my new layout which should get people's attention! At the moment, there is a banner, i dont know if its gonna do much tho. If you guys know of any other way I can help. I could try and get more members to join, but I guess that won't really help!

[harlekein]

All though it ain't much my mum allowed me to donate $5 to you.
But I need an adress to sent it too. So Eric or Athony would you mind PM'ing your adress to me so that I can send it to you as quick as possible.
I am sending 5 euros though (which is 5$) so you will have to ehmm....what's it's called...convert it to dollars or some other money type thingy.

[BoomBot]

Raziel, thanks again for the flier. I had the owner of my local comic shop take a look at it and he agree to put it up at the shop. I told him I'd print out about 30 copies and bring them to the shop but he was generous enough to do it for me. That's really convenient cause I save ink and my paper is really high quality so I don't have to waste it now. Well anyways, he told me to send him the file and he'd do it. I hope that'll help.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Thanks harlekein, but I cannot accept foreign cash or money orders. The reason being is that it costs far too much in bank fees to convert to Australian dollars.

If you like, contact 2TUM and he should be able to organize something.

Thanks again!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Okay folks, there's only a few days left in the month, and we haven't even hit the half-way mark for commission from sales referrals to X-World!

We need a HUGE amount of sales from X-World in the next 5 days, all referring X-Fan, else we are in DEEP TROUBLE!

And if you know anyone who might be interested in buying the Silver Age back issues on the front of the site, then let them know and let them know fast! Just one of those sold would see X-Fan in the clear for this month!

So tell every message board and discussion list that you're on; everyone on your AIM, Yahoo, and ICQ lists; and everyone in your e-mail address books to shop at X-World and put X-Fan down as the referrer!

[harlekein]

Well as I post this I have sent 2TUM a PM so.....
As for ordering at X-World:
A)I don't have the cash for those comics on the front.
B)The shipping price is just to high.
I'm sorry:(

[anthomaniac1023]

well, i'll tell as many people as i can, but unfortunately i don't think i know anyone looking for silver age back issues =(

i did order some trade paperbacks from there this week & put x-fan as my referrer though

[harlekein]

Eric, have you considered contacting Marvel? They might be able to help you out, you never know...
I don't know but maybe Marvel will/can help you...
Or maybe the creators on this site can be informed on the situation...maybe they can send other creators to this place.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by anthomaniac1023
i did order some trade paperbacks from there this week &amp; put x-fan as my referrer though

Ordering trades is great as well, thanks anth!

[anthomaniac1023]

no problem. & i'll definitely be ordering from them again. the books were cheap & the delivery was fast

[Eric J. Moreels]

Glad to hear you're happy with your purchase and the service.

Here's hoping again = soon!

[Benjamin Ong]

Any updates?

[Raziel]

I just bought Essentials to Uncanny X-Men TPB #1(reprints Uncanny X-Men #1-24) and put X-Fan as my referral. Wish I could of ordered more, but hope it helps. :D

[WolviesChick]

well I just ordered the signed comics that XWorld have, bought New XMen #133 & Ultimate XMen #'s 22 & 23, I also donated $30 to XFan. I hope it helps. :)

Mary
:wolvie:

[anthomaniac1023]

that's a lot O.O *claps for wolvieschick for helping out*

[Ken Boehm]

Just bought the Ultimate X-Men bundle as well as the New X-Men sketch and sign. I rule.:D

[Raziel]

Originally posted by WolviesChick
well I just ordered the signed comics that XWorld have, bought New XMen #133 &amp; Ultimate XMen #'s 22 &amp; 23, I also donated $30 to XFan. I hope it helps. :)

Mary
:wolvie:

That really is a lot. That's great!!!. I wish that I could order the signed Ultimate X-Men comics, but I don't have enough :(

[xgene]

I hope X-Fan is still around next month, as then I'll be able to donate a sizeable amount and buy quite a few things through X-World. I would love the signed issues though.

[darkerion]

Hey Wolvieschick, I just wanted to say thanks for your support and ordering those books. You mentioned the donation in your post but nothing came through for the donation, unless you donated at the X-fan site instead of with your order? Would you take another look at your invoice please?
Email me please if you want to add that and I will send details.
And if you donated here instead, well ignore my entire post except for the thanks part! :D
Thanks!Dark

[xgene]

So, is there a possibilty of other exlusive to X-World and X-Fan items like the ones already on sale?

[WolviesChick]

Originally posted by anthomaniac1023
that's a lot O.O *claps for wolvieschick for helping out*
It was my great pleasure to help keep this great site online

Originally posted by darkerion
Hey Wolvieschick, I just wanted to say thanks for your support and ordering those books. You mentioned the donation in your post but nothing came through for the donation, unless you donated at the X-fan site instead of with your order? Would you take another look at your invoice please?
Email me please if you want to add that and I will send details.
And if you donated here instead, well ignore my entire post except for the thanks part! :D
Thanks!Dark

Hey Dark.
Yes I did send the donation through XFan. did it on Sunday and then yesterday saw your great XMen specials so I just had to get those comics. Hope you can do this somemore.

Mary
:wolvie:

[xgene]

So, Eric, I take it these X-Men Evolution auctions are helping a lot with the site at the moment?

How's the sales through X-World going too?

[Eric J. Moreels]

The auctions are helping catch up the shortfall of recent times, and thanks to X-Fan's visitors this month is looking like a good month!

But we can't rest on our laurels. We're still living month to month, and we need continued support if we're going to survive!

[xgene]

That's good to hear. You should expect an extra dontation along with the payment for that last auction next week. :)

[Anthony Lucynski]

Cool. Well, with the continued support of pros and fans alike, we should be able to make it work. Which is good because without X-fan i'd be lost on the web.

Anthony L

[xgene]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
Cool. Well, with the continued support of pros and fans alike, we should be able to make it work. Which is good because without X-fan i'd be lost on the web.

Anthony L


Tell me about it! Otherwise we'd have to move to those sites we can't name! :LOL: :clown:

And where else would I be able to give out free PC Tech Support/Advice!

[Anthony Lucynski]

Those sites we cant name dont have all the great pros X-fan does ;)

Anthony L

[Toño Anaya]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
Cool. Well, with the continued support of pros and fans alike, we should be able to make it work. Which is good because without X-fan i'd be lost on the web.


You and me BOTH!

Eric, any chance of getting Larroca's art for auction? I'd put out some dough for this in two seconds...

-Toño

[Unanon]

I know that a lot of people visiting this site have websites of their own...and many of them link back to X-Fan on their links page. A lot of people keep online diaries/journals, etc... that they could add links too as well. The more advertising the better, right?

Are there any buttons or images that people can use to link back to the site? I didn't find any...

I bet it's preferred that people link back to the index page too, right?! ;) More X-World potential sales that way...

Thanks!

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

i find that http://www.x-mencomics.com/xfan/ is the best url to use as a link. As for pic? I'd say to use the X-Fan in the top corner. But be sure to save a copy of the picture, and post it on your own servor. Please do not just copy and paste from x-fan's source. It can not afford to give up the bandwidth like that.

[Unanon]

Thanks Tom... :bow: Always the man with the answer! :D

The image is kinda large, though... d'ya think it would be a problem w/Eric if we resized the thing or modified it at all?

[Nick Costanzo]

Hey Eric, next week I'm supposed to be getting my credit card. When that happens I'll purchase every comic I buy at X-World with the exception of New, Uncanny, Ultimate X-Men , Ultimates and Agent X, all of which I absolutely MUST get the day they come out (you understand ;) ).

Still, that means I'll be getting Xtreme, Xtatics, Exiles, Ultimate Spiderman, Weapon X (when it starts), Amazing Spiderman, and any mini's I'm interested in from X-World. Maybe even Wolverine once Tierri comes back.

On that note (and I'm sorry if this has been asked before) how long does it take for the comics purchaced at X-World to ship? Will I get them at around the same time they come out at the stores? Thanks for the info!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Resizing is fine, but do not modify it, please.

Alternatively, feel free to use the banner attached below...

[Eric J. Moreels]

Or this one...

[Raziel]

I used the first one to link X-Fan to my website, but I do think the second one is really neat.

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

if you think that ones neat, you shoulda seen the one i created that was an All Mods Banner :)

[Anthony Lucynski]

From what I understand, X-World has a variety of shipping methods for their regular customers, ranging from really fast, weekly, and even monthly. I may be wrong, though.

Anthony L

[atxbomber]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
From what I understand, X-World has a variety of shipping methods for their regular customers, ranging from really fast, weekly, and even monthly. I may be wrong, though.

Anthony L

You're correct.

[WolviesChick]

X-World has Chuck Austen signed copies of Uncanny X-Men 415 for pre-order now. I am gonna be buying one to help out X-Fan. So check out X-World!!!!

Mary
:wolvie:

[theory]

i just got my comics for the next three months from x-world. and i already got the ultimate xmen hardcover from them, it comes nicely shipped and everything. so i think from now on thats where ill be ordering.

[anthomaniac1023]

i ordered some back issues last wednesday & they haven't come yet :( i guess the speed of the first order i made spoiled me

[darkerion]

Hello. We emailed you the day after your preoder was placed because we had trouble with processing some of your info. Please email us so we can finish processing and ship it.
Thanks, Ken

[UltimateIceman]

A lot of items are catching my eye at X-World, i.e. some tpb's and that Iceman bust. Now if only I had the money. But, I'm hoping to earn some more money pretty soon, so as soon as I do I'm ordering :D

UltimateIceman

[anthomaniac1023]

Originally posted by darkerion
Hello. We emailed you the day after your prder was placed because we had trouble with porcessing some of your info. Please email us so we can finish processing and ship it.
Thanks, Ken

oh, ok, heh, i didn't get the first email (stupid hotmail) but i did get the one today & now everything's all taken care of :)

i was worried it got lost in the mail, or worse, eaten by a hyena o.O

[Eric J. Moreels]

Okay, we're desperately needing visitors to X-Fan to buy from X-World and refer X-Fan as the originating site!

If you don't, well I've no idea how long X-Fan will be around because this month has been very bad in terms of sales referals.

We're doing our best to give you as many incentives to buy as possible, including our awesome X-Clusive signed/re-sketched comics that come complete with a Certificate of Authenticity!

So please, everyone, click through a banner to X-World and give them a look. Supporting them helps keep X-Fan online, and I want the site to be around for a long time to come!

[Milleniumcyke]

Don't forget, you'll also get a groovy dollar-sign by your name! Bling-Bling!!

Where else can you go and get great deals on creator signed stuff. I picked up Ultimate X-Men #23 signed by Adam. It also didn't hurt that Cyke was on the cover. ;)

[Eric J. Moreels]

Just a quick post to remind all of X-Fan's visitors to please not to become complacent. X-Fan is surviving on a day-to-day basis, and we're still needing your help with donations, X-World sales referrals, and the like!

Please, if you like what X-Fan has to offer, and want to see it stick around, then do what you can to help us out financially!

I want to see X-Fan stay around for many more years yet, but that will only happen so long as you can help!

[Anthony Lucynski]

How many comic sites can offer you a limited comic signed by Marvel's Presiden, Bill Jemas? Only one that I can think of!

Anthony L

[venombytes]

I just got a Batman: Dark Victory TPB in the mail from X-world, and plan on using them again when I get paid. Of course I'll refer X-fan when I do. ;)

[xgene]

Yeah. That Gail Simone Agent X 7 signed issue is VERY tempting.

[Feral Wolverine]

Like the NixonVision donations, I would if I could donate, but I can't afford it myself. And I would sunscribe to my comics from X-World except one thing, most of the comics I want to they don't offer as subscription offers. Plus, it's more expensive than coming directly from Marvel themselves. One more thing, I can barely access X-Fan anymore, I get a 502 Connection Error, nearly everytime I try to access the site. That is why I rarely even bother anymore.

[darkerion]

Actually you can subscribe to most any titles not listed by request.
It is more expensive to subscribe through us than Marvel, because we send the books bagged/boarded in a PHOTO MAILER by 1st class mail, whereas sub services and Marvel just send the comic unprotected by bulk rate mail...so it just depends on whether price or speed/protection is more important. We are trying to offer something that most services do not:)
Cheers, Ken

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

these exclusivly signed issues (and some even personalized)...i'd be afraid to even open them to read hte comic :LOL: i'd have to buy a 2nd issue so i wouldn't ruin the first one. After all, there are VERY limited (some only 50...SOME ONLY 10 IN THE WORLD!)

[Anthony Lucynski]

Can you imagine what something that limited will go for on ebay in a few years? ;)

Anthony L

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

Originally posted by AnthonyL
Can you imagine what something that limited will go for on ebay in a few years? ;)

Anthony L

esp something thats signed by Marvel's own Presdient

[Jon]

How can i get those fliers?

[Mesran]

Fliers?

Fliers would be good. I can hand a pile over to my local comic store.

[Jon]

Im trying not to loose my patience here but if you guys want help can you help me to help you? Ive been asking for those fliers for awhile now!

And i introduced two more friends to X-Fan today - go me!!!

[Jon]

Anyone?

[Tom 2TUM Toner]

just wanna say, i bought 2 TPBs from X-World and put X-Fan on the referer :)

I used my X-World Christmas Bonus :D it pays to be a staf there :D *hugs $25 bonus* :D And then add onto it my discount for being X-Fan staf :D even better. I think i came away paying a grand total of 13 something, which was cheaper then either book AND having US Priority (i only go Priority when i order things online) :)

[BoomBot]

I have an X-Fan flier that was sent to me quite awhile ago. Give me some e-mail addresses and I'll send them to you. Check the url address to see if it's correct because previously it wasn't.

[Jon]

Originally posted by Omar A. Safi
I have an X-Fan flier that was sent to me quite awhile ago. Give me some e-mail addresses and I'll send them to you. Check the url address to see if it's correct because previously it wasn't.

Thankyou, please send the flier to
pusus_uk@hotmail.com

[Jon Hancock]

hope this hasn't already been raised but eric. have you ever thought about asking the creators if they could contribute a bit?
i know this sounds a bit cheeky coming from one who hasn't contributed much (but will if this bucket of bolts is running when i graduate) but surely the creators have a bit of spare cash they could fling your way.
if not, couldn't marvel themselves give you a lending hand? you are running a heck of a service for them

[Eric J. Moreels]

I coudn't ask that of the creators directly. It wouldn't feel right.

That said, though, there's a donation button on every page on site so if anyone does want to contribute, it's only a click away!

[Nick Costanzo]

Ok, recently i bought something and under referer i put "X-Fan / http://www.x-mencomics.com/xfan".

Will that ensure that X-Fan will get its cut of the profits?

[Eric J. Moreels]

Yep, thanks!

[Magic Rabbit]

Well I finally sent in a donation. I’ve wanted to for sometime, but – times are tough here in MA. I just wish I could have sent in more. This site is defiantly worth paying for. :D Maybe XFan mouse pads will become this holiday's hot item?


Magic Rabbit

“Yeah, that'd be fun... if I was stupid!” – Meatwad

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Magic Rabbit
Maybe XFan mouse pads will become this holiday's hot item?

ComiX-Fan mouse pads, you mean! ;)

And for those who haven't checked out the merchandise store for a while, we've recently updated the graphics on the items to include the new site logo as well as a nifty "Got ComiX?" slogan!

Plus we've got some big plans for ComiX-Fan in the near future. How does some original art by an industry vet screenprinted on ComiX-Fan t-shirts and the like grab you, hmm? :D

[Valkyrie]

Originally posted by Eric J. Moreels
Plus we've got some big plans for ComiX-Fan in the near future. How does some original art by an industry vet screenprinted on ComiX-Fan t-shirts and the like grab you, hmm? :D

Ooh! I'm interested in seeing these! :D

~Val

[Patch]

Hurray! It is a grand day in PatchLand today!
I ordered two X-clusive Creator edition comics a few weeks ago and they arrived today. Darn those customs dudes for holding them up! They packed 'em very tightly, not a single crease or smudge or anything. They're in perfect condition... aside from those scribbles that Brian K. Vaughan & Chuck Austin call a signature. :D
Of course, now the question is... do I open the seal to read them or not?

[Anthony Lucynski]

Have you already read the "regular" versions?

If so, keep the seal on them and add them to your collection. If not, read away I say! No fun in collecting comics and not reading them...

Anthony L

[Patch]

Nope... I missed out on the regular versions when they were on the shelves. When I saw that X-Fan (now ComiX-Fan) needed help, I saw a win-win situation. Especially since PayPal is evil incarnate. But thats another story.

[Anthony Lucynski]

Paypal is evil for many, many reasons. But yeah, that's another story.

I say open em up and enjoy them. How are they sealed? I mean, i