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Clarification needed here, is it a sponsor violation to upload a screenshot from the Open Signal map app onto the S4GRU public forum?

 

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No. But Open Signal is highly inaccurate for site locations.

 

Robert via Samsung Note II via Tapatalk

 

 

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Please note than on sponsor renewals, we are no longer accepting really low donation amounts (like $1). We feel that renewing members specifically understand the benefits of being a S4GRU Sponsor, and understand our costs and what it takes to keep the site online.

 

If you are suffering from severe financial distress and up for renewal, please send me a PM explaining your circumstances. We may be able to extend your deadlines for renewal, accept a substandard donation or be able to find another member to gift your renewal for six months. However, please note that $1 renewal donations will be refunded, and your sponsorship will not be extended.

 

Our expenses are growing every month and with the Holidays, our member giving is down. I thank you all for your understanding. And we appreciate all of you who support S4GRU.

 

Robert

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I have been monitoring the site for tall the 4g roll outs, i just made a small donation with Christmas coming up i plan on supporting more in the months to come.

Thanks for all you do.

Mike

 

I had a donation yesterday that I couldn't figure out who it was from. I sent back an email asking for the screen name, but I didn't get a response. But now that I read your post, I now know who it's from.

 

Thanks for supporting S4GRU.

 

Robert

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I had a donation yesterday that I couldn't figure out who it was from. I sent back an email asking for the screen name, but I didn't get a response. But now that I read your post, I now know who it's from.

 

Thanks for supporting S4GRU.

 

Robert

Wired i did not get a email, thanks for all you do on the site.

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I enjoy this forum very much and would rather have it member sponsored than all those annoying banner ads in other places.

 

I really think this can/will become the #1 place to discuss Sprint.

 

I'll get to premier.

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it mentions put your username in the paypal box, what if you dont have a paypal?

 

We only accept donations via PayPal or you can mail a check to me. If you want to mail a check, send me a PM.

 

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it mentions put your username in the paypal box, what if you dont have a paypal?

 

I don't have paypal, but I have successfully made multiple donations via the link on the site. Just type in all your info to the left of the paypal log-in.

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Forgot to place Screen Name in comments section of donation but sent PM showing confirmation page of donation. I even told myself to remember to place name in comments and STILL forgot haha sorry about that.

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Forgot to place Screen Name in comments section of donation but sent PM showing confirmation page of donation. I even told myself to remember to place name in comments and STILL forgot haha sorry about that.

 

I was able to figure it out easy. However, I worked until 2am last night and slept in this morning. I upgraded you as soon as I woke up. Thanks for supporting S4GRU.

 

Robert via Nexus 7 with Tapatalk HD

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Is it possible to donate via credit/debit cards? I have a debit visa gift card and I would like to use it to help out this site. (Also, visa doesn't let me refill that gift card so I want to get rid of it ASAP)

 

Edit: never mind, figured it out

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Is it possible to donate via credit/debit cards? I have a debit visa gift card and I would like to use it to help out this site. (Also, visa doesn't let me refill that gift card so I want to get rid of it ASAP)

 

Yes. You can click on the donate button and pay via PayPal with a credit card. No need for a PayPal account even. Thanks!

 

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