- Oct 25, 2007
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A few months back, we had an issue with our ad network where it would spew 'bad' ads. And by bad i mean sometimes malicious. While other sites will put up with that crap, TF2M wont. So we totally ditched network ads, and went with a safer method. Now all ads on TF2M are supervised and reviewed before they are served.
Due to this, about 1/3 of our site income was slashed, making it just a bit tougher to try and break even. This past month, we were featured on the Valve blog for our sweet plr/ctf contest. This brought in people by the thousands. Ofcourse, most of these tf2'ers downloaded our 250mb map pack. This is the result.
Close to 2000GB of transfer last month. I literally had to ask a tech at the DC to move us to a higher capacity machine. Which was done in a matter of minutes.
Now, we do have a new sponsors page, showing people/establishments that have supported us in some way or another. They can be found here: Sponsors!
If you're looking for a product or service they offer, give them a try.
Also, a few have asked on how they can donate apart from getting a vip subscription on the site, and some have even suggested a price increase. Of course, I said no to the price increase, but I have setup a page where, if you'd like to be even more generous, can send a little extra to help fund the site.
That can be found here: Donate!
Oh, and before I forget, those of you who were lucky enough to jump in and claim the really cool tf2 keychains, those have NOT shipped yet. I, in my infinite (not really) wisdom, failed to remember that I actually need stamps to send envelopes. Sorry about that! They should be going out soon. Same goes for our contest winners.
Again, I want to thank everyone who has an active donation status. It means a lot to me and rest of the staff.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
-TF2Maps.net
Due to this, about 1/3 of our site income was slashed, making it just a bit tougher to try and break even. This past month, we were featured on the Valve blog for our sweet plr/ctf contest. This brought in people by the thousands. Ofcourse, most of these tf2'ers downloaded our 250mb map pack. This is the result.
Close to 2000GB of transfer last month. I literally had to ask a tech at the DC to move us to a higher capacity machine. Which was done in a matter of minutes.
Now, we do have a new sponsors page, showing people/establishments that have supported us in some way or another. They can be found here: Sponsors!
If you're looking for a product or service they offer, give them a try.
Also, a few have asked on how they can donate apart from getting a vip subscription on the site, and some have even suggested a price increase. Of course, I said no to the price increase, but I have setup a page where, if you'd like to be even more generous, can send a little extra to help fund the site.
That can be found here: Donate!
Oh, and before I forget, those of you who were lucky enough to jump in and claim the really cool tf2 keychains, those have NOT shipped yet. I, in my infinite (not really) wisdom, failed to remember that I actually need stamps to send envelopes. Sorry about that! They should be going out soon. Same goes for our contest winners.
Again, I want to thank everyone who has an active donation status. It means a lot to me and rest of the staff.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
-TF2Maps.net
