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Fred & Gill
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    The Freewebs site that was originally set up by Mike Warlands in 2008/9 and then run so enthusiastically by Barry became unreliable with poor support (well you get ought for nought).

    Two years ago Barry (with the aid of his son Stephen) set up this new site, unselfishly funding it and running it as the administrator.

    I think that we Exsis owners not only owe him a debt of gratitude as some have expressed already on this Forum, but the respect and acknowledgement in the form of a payment so that the site can continue.

    The financial cost for the next two years is £362 as shown below (not that I understand any of it)

    Domain Name Hosting 2 years                                  £32

    Website Hosting & Database 2 years                       £200

    SSL Certificate  2 years                                                £120

    Email Verification 1 year                                             £10

     

    I propose that if many members contributed only £20 (that’s only £10 / year!!!!) , then I will fund the shortfall up to a maximum of £150.

    We need to get on with this urgently as payment needs to be made by 26th July 2020 -only weeks away.!!!!

    In our traditional friendly spirit and not applying pressure on an open Forum….. Please email your commitment and promise to pay £20 to Barry at  hymerexsis@gmail.com

    Thankfully we may have one volunteer to run the site after Barry has handed over the reigns, but please if there is someone else who could do this contact Barry. He still has Exsis running through him so he will continue to be there in the background and willing to help the new administrator at start up

    If we do this and save the website for now, this will allow time for Exsis owners to assess what the future set up should be.

    This website has lots of useful information such as articles and supplier contacts (registered users only) in addition to the Forum.

    Facebook options may well not have the flexibility and historical information that this site offers – I just don’t know as I don’t use social media, but I have asked a trusted member for a comment on this matter.

    The email address sharing proposal is another loose arrangement that, whilst better than losing all contact, has none of the benefits and comradery of the Exsis Owners Forum.

    Please support Barry and each other,

    Fred