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We at DesiPundit, are continuously trying to popularize the Indian blogosphere and sometimes these efforts need resources other than blogging skills. We had to sport a ugly-looking Bandwidth Exceeded notice for more than 12 hours at the height of the IIPM blog wars. We moved quickly to an alternative server with lots of space and bandwidth. Of course, this didn’t come free. DesiPundit is and will always remain free but we appreciate little tips occasionally. Even if you do not donate, you can still enjoy DesiPundit like always (yup, we are aware of the free-rider problem but like to overlook it). If you choose to donate, we’ll remember you during linking your blog. Nah! We’re just kidding. Apart from a heartfelt thank-you and a snazzy looking button (see below), you will have the satisfaction of furthering the Desi blogosphere’s cause. We will also maintain a list of DesiPundit Patrons, accessible from our main page.
So what do we do if we get a great response and our tiny coffers overflow? Good question. We have exciting plans for DesiPundit in the coming months. Obviously, everything will be oriented to popularizing Indian blogs. We also plan to expand DesiPundit’s role and scope of activities. We’ll keep you updated. After deducting for housekeeping expenses, the surplus will be donated to suitable charities. Rest assured the DesiPundit team will not benefit financially from this site or its activities. We are not in this for the money. If need be, we’ll present specifics of our campaign drive.
Whether you donate or not, we have buttons for you that you can sport on your blog. Simply cut-paste the code (as applicable) below:
(if you choose to donate)
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.desipundit.com" title="Best of the Indian Blogosphere" ><img alt="DesiPundit" src="http://www.desipundit.com/wp-images/desipundit_patron.jpg" > </a>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.desipundit.com" title="Best of the Indian Blogosphere" ><img alt="DesiPundit" src="http://www.desipundit.com/wp-images/desipundit_button.jpg" > </a>
Thanks!
Comments
15 comments. Leave your comment »
arZan
Nov 6th, 2005 at 7:19 pm | #
Patrix
The button is not working. U got the code wrong. Can u also put the email address so its easy to make the contribution directly.
Also a target amount and a status of how much is left would be cool !!
Patrix
Nov 6th, 2005 at 8:01 pm | #
Arzan,
Tried changing the code but guess Paypal is not directing it well enough. Anyways, I have added the email id so hopefully that should work.
Got your donation! Thanks!
Target amount? I don’t want to specify that in case we fail to meet that
But I’ll post on how much we collect.
thennavan
Nov 6th, 2005 at 8:27 pm | #
Patrix, please check your blog. Thx.
BD
Nov 6th, 2005 at 8:59 pm | #
we need 80X15 buttons (with the desipundit logo)
Sourin Rao
Nov 7th, 2005 at 11:48 am | #
Guys
Keep up the good work. I will contribute to this fine fine effort.
More begging on the earthquake situation please. We arent doing enough, and 2 million are at the risk of freezing to death.
If so much time and effort was spent on the IIPM fiasco, surely we can afford to spend a small percentage of our time for these survivors.
DP, looking for you guys to lead in this ongoing humongous effort.
Sourin
Srijith
Nov 7th, 2005 at 4:17 pm | #
I find it amusing that on one side you are facing bandwidth issues and on the other you are allowing everyone to link to an image that is hosted on *your* server!
Patrix
Nov 7th, 2005 at 4:46 pm | #
Srijith,
Bandwidth issues are a thing of the past. We moved to a much roomier hosting server and of course, you would know it that it doesn’t come free. So, hosting the lil’ image on our server is just something to give back to the readers who choose to donate (also something for those who don’t know HTML). People, of course, are welcome to download the image and host it on their sites.
Srini
Nov 8th, 2005 at 7:25 am | #
Hi,
Nice idea
Keep up the excellent work !
Cheers
Srini
Jahnvi
Nov 8th, 2005 at 9:57 pm | #
Hi Guys,
I would like to donate to DesiPundit, but dont have a credit card. (Surprised?) Is there any other way of doing this? Please let me know.
Thanks!
Himanshu
Nov 9th, 2005 at 5:59 am | #
I am surprised you have not considered Adsense so far. We at Bixee are also operating a free service and we have been able to offset all our expenses with just Adsense. I cannot tell you how much we make according to the TOS, but I am fairly certain that properly-tuned Adsense would beat voluntary donations in net output. If you have not seen that, pl email me and I can offer more detailed notes.
Sunny
Nov 9th, 2005 at 2:02 pm | #
Keep up the good work boys and girls, am happy to contribute towards bandwidth costs. Though I think Adsense should be tried for future use and also consider reducing the number of images you serve to save bandwidth.
Other than that, you guys have done well to open my eyes to the Indian blogosphere from our tiny little island in the UK.
(ps, I used my asiansinmedia.org email).
MumbaiGirl
Nov 9th, 2005 at 2:38 pm | #
It’s REALLY nice to have an ad-free site, consider it only if you’re really in dire straits-that’s my take. Have left a tiny donation as have just left my job, but hope to contribute more over the following months. Keep up the good work!
Upendra Achanta
Nov 9th, 2005 at 3:05 pm | #
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Guys,
I hope you all help me out in this cause and forward this email to all your friends. Ofcourse, donations too, however small, are most appreciated.
Thanks
Upendra
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Srijith
Nov 10th, 2005 at 2:34 am | #
>>Ofcourse, donations too, however small, are most appreciated.
Haha. A ‘blegging’comment inside a ‘blegging’ post!
Upendra Achanta
Nov 10th, 2005 at 12:20 pm | #
Hi P,
Sent you a donation just now. Hope it helps.
V HELP!