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tahir
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 45462 Location: Essex
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 05 12:53 pm Post subject: What is Downsizer? |
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Mission
The site was borne out of an idea of Jema's and from its inception the main aim has been to preserve and transmit the knowledge contained within all of us, everyday "normal" people. We're not a breed apart, just people that are trying to live a better life in whatever way they can, hopefully Downsizer can help in that.
As a non commercial and non celebrity affiliated site we are dependent solely on our members and indeed exist solely for them, it is absolutely true to say that we are nothing without you. We have been very lucky in attracting some very interesting and intelligent people as members, some of whom have also provided the backbone of the site; the ever increasing library of articles.
One of the other aims was to encourage small scale commercial activity between our members in any way that we could, this is starting to achieve a little success and will hopefully become a greater part of the site.
Ownership
Although technically the site is owned by MarsJupiter Ltd (Jema's company) it isn't (and never has been) "his" site, he was very clear on this right from the start and has gone to great lengths to ensure that all members and in particular moderators can affect decisions concerning the site.
Finances
Downsizer is very definitely a not for profit organisation, although a very rough picture has already been posted this does not include substantial out of pocket costs borne by individual members with regards to material gathering and promotion. We are currently looking at investing in a major software component that will leave us very substantially in the red. The use of any future surplus' will be discussed widely before any decisions are made.
The Present
We are very proud of everything that Downsizer has achieved, in a very short space of time it's become a great resource and (in general) has engendered a really positive feel, we've managed to free a lot of locked up knowledge and also created a lively and friendly discussion forum
The Future
Ownership and mangement of the site was never meant to be static, people will inevitably come and go so in order to allay any concerns discussions are currently taking place to establish a management committee and investigate different ownership models to ensure that Downsizer isn't the property of any particular individual and is here to stay.
Conclusions
We've all (including you) worked hard to make Downsizer what it is, let's keep it that way and remember you're as much a part of it as we are |
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bagpuss
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Behemoth
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tahir
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Bernie66
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bagpuss
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Bernie66
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jema Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 28138 Location: escaped from Swindon
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bagpuss
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judyofthewoods
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tahir
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Bernie66
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Bernie66
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jema Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 28138 Location: escaped from Swindon
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jema Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 28138 Location: escaped from Swindon
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 05 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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And since I have just received this email, all finanical worries are over anyway
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THE PROMOTIONS DIRIECTOR
Lucky day lotterty international Dept.
REF: IPL/084433765/WP1
BATCH: NA/543296-PCQ34
Deposit Number:90/237/098/09LdL
Reply Email:diamondtrustbv@netscape.net
Visit:www.luckyday.nl
DEAR SIR/MADAM,
RESULTS FOR CATEGORY "A" DRAWS Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice, theresults of the First Category draws of lucky day lotterty held on 4th April,2005.
We are happy to inform you that you have emerged a winner under the First Category, which is part of our promotional draws. The draws were held prior to your notification .
Participants were selected through a computer ballot systemdrawn from 2,500,000 names/email addresses of individuals and companies from Africa, America, Asia, Australia,Europe, Middle East, and Oceania as part of our International Promotions Program.Your company email Addresses, attached to ticket number:6725201 IPL which is with reference numberPL/084433765/WPI, and batch numberNA/543296-PCQ34,drew a lucky winning number which consequently won the sweep take in the second category in the four parts. you have been approved for a payment of ?900,000.00(Nine Hundred Thousand Euro)in cash credited to file reference number IPL/084433765/WPI.
this is from a total cash prize of ?95,000,000.00(NINETY FIVE MILLON EURO) shared among the international winners in all categories .CONGRATULATIONS!
Your fund is now deposited with our finaincial security Company Diamond Trust Agency and insured With the paying out Bank in your name. to avoid mix up of numbers and names of any kind, we request that you keep the entire details of your award strictly from public notice until the process of transferring your claims has been completed, and your funds remitted to your account.
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by participants/nonparticipants of this program. We also wish to bring to your notice our end of year premium stakes draw where you stand a chance of winning up to £50 million; we hope that with a part of your prize you will participate in it.
Please contact your claims agent immediately for due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice.
COMPANY NAME: DIAMOND TRUST AGENCY.
AGENT NAME:MR RAYMOND SMITH.
Tel:0031-615-645-130.
Reply e-mail: diamondtrustbv@netscape.net you are advised to contact our agents by email or phone within a week of receiving this notice. Failure to do so may warrant disqualification.
NOTE: For easy reference and identification, find above your reference and Batch numbers. Remember to quote these numbers in every one of your correspondence with your claims agent.
your security file number is W-2664-521-H27/B5(KEEP
PERSONAL) Congratulations once again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Suzzy Van Harry
Lottery Coordinator.
N.B: Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqualification. Please do reply to this mail Contactyour claims agent immediately.On 0031-615-645-130. Mr.Raymond Smith
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