Hi all.
IceInSpace is launching some significant changes today.
To allow for future expansion and more features on the site for both entertainment and information, we have moved onto a new server which is faster, more reliable and will give better response times than where we were before.
Up until now, IceInSpace has been funded from my own pocket, with the generous
donations from the community helping to offset the costs of running the site. The donations have been very much appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the people who have generously donated - for without them offsetting some of the running costs, I don't know if I could have kept up the balance of the payments out of my own pocket.
I've now made the decision to seek advertising to help offset the running costs of IceInSpace. You can see the advertising in the right hand column.
The inaugural advertisers are
Australian Sky&Telescope, who have been long-time supporters of IceInSpace and I thank them for their continued support.
Seeking advertising is a huge step for IceInSpace, and not something I took on lightly. It is my intention that any advertising:
- Fit within the theme and culture of the site
- Not be intrusive
- Advertisers should not expect any extra moderation of content on the forums. The Terms of Service (TOS) will still be enforced as always.
- The advertisers will have no influence on the future direction of IceInSpace or have any say over the content.
Through the advertising, it is helping to ensure IceInSpace remains viable, supported and has a long-term future for the Australian Amateur Astronomy Community.
Thanks for your time and I look forward to your feedback.