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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Fundraiser?

2019-10-18 by Bill Rudloff

I’m willing do donate $10 via whatever means is decided.
Bill Rudloff

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> On Oct 18, 2019, at 3:38 AM, Ben Stuyts yahoo@stuyts.nl [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> As mentioned before, Yahoo is closing down these groups in the near future. I have already opened a new group at https://groups.io/g/mellotron.
> 
> I have been looking into the problem of transferring our content (messages, files, photos) over to groups.io. There is an option to migrate all content but it will cost us $110. I could put up a gofundme page, or directly via paypal (probably cheaper) to collect funds. Otherwise, it would be a completely blank slate over there.
> 
> The way the transfer to groups.io works is as follows:
> 
> - we now have a free plan at groups.io.
> - you have to get a premium plan for at least one year. Otherwise you do not have the migration option.
> - premium plan for one year costs $110.
> - after that first year, the premium plan is no long necessary. Unless you need more than 1 GB storage. (I don’t think so.)
> 
> Details are here: https://groups.io/yahootransfer
> 
> If we don’t do this:
> 
> - I will export the current member list, and import this into groups.io. 
> - They will then send out invitations to join the new group.
> - If someone wants to save their own photos or files, it’s up to themselves to re-upload them to groups.io.
> 
> Would there be any interest here in me setting this up? Again, we need $110 to get this done. (We currently have 200 members.)
> 
> Thanks,
> Ben
> 
> 
>

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