Wow - some folks sure have forgotten to take their medication this morning! Guest was only asking a polite question.

Guest, the last time a 'fundraising' took place, the target was $50,000 to upgrade something or other, the name of which eludes me because I'm not very computer literate. (and this is all from memory - but that was the figure mentioned I think).

I chose to contribute because I have benefitted from Mudcat in more ways than I can count, and it seems obvious to me that it is being run on the smell of an oily rag. The people who contribute to making the the best site in cyberspace put so many hours into maintaining the site, and with such goodwill, that I have no doubts at all of their integrity.

I agree with you that targets and figures could be a good way of encouraging more people to contribute, and feeling a sense of achievement that the targets are closer to being met. At the same time, I don't feel strongly enough about this to stop contributing if those targets aren't stated.

peace to you all, and thanks to all the people who keep this place open every day.

Callie