New initiative: .org slot "sharing"

[Jesse]

Unfortunately, the project did not succeed, as we didn't win the auction.

This has definitely been a great learning experience to figure out how to act and organise, who to trust and no trust. We've had a few people who tried to screw us over, and unfortunately there was a lot of fuss about the payment. Going from people that wanted to steal PayPal accounts to get a slot, to people who just said they would participate, even though they just wanted to hijack our messages... to get a slot themselves. We'll definitely improve on that next time.

Everyone has been refunded, and the minecraftservers.org account we planned to use has been returned. Keep an eye out I'm planning to do this another time (With a more complex timeframe), whenever it looks beneficial!

Thanks to those who participated and supported the project!

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Hello everybody,

I believe that we're all well aware of the crazy prices on minecraftservers.org auctions, and I would like to propose a solution that might be beneficial for all of us. Follow along as I will be explaining the most important aspects below.

The idea
The idea is to win the first spot on the next minecraftservers.org "Sponsored servers" list. Its auction will end on December the 21th (Exactly 3 days from posting this). Each "slot" stands for 14 days of renting. These 2 weeks thus be split up into 14 different days, for 14 different servers. Each server will get to rent 1 full day on a first come, first serve basis. It shouldn't be a problem if you rent on Tuesday or Sunday... It's Christmas break.

How does it work?
We need 14 servers to participate who will all invest into the slot. However there are a few rules that are required for participation, I'd like to set a minimum "bid per server". This minimum bid will be set to 300$. Multiply that amount with 14, and we will reach a grand total of 4200$ on the slot. You are allowed to bring in more than the required amount in order to help us reach the first slot. However, this doesn't mean that you will be getting more days (which I will further explain below).

Everyone that participates will be added to a Google Docs document. You may find the link to this below this post. Once you've found the day that you like, you can either choose to pay now, or at least 1 day before the auction ends. This ensures that we'll have the required balance. If you fail to pay 1 day in advance, you will be removed from the participants list, and will not be eligible to participate in the possible future. You can cancel at any time before that deadline of 1 day.

The rules & guidelines
In order to let this go smoothly, I'm setting up a few rules.

• Your server must be at least 1 month old: I find it fair to let people grow that are serious about their server, and aren't putting their server out for a week, trying to make money.
• Your server must have a player base (during peak times) of at least 10 players: Not only are you doing something wrong if you don't reach that amount, the slot will not be effective if you don't have an "okay" amount of players.
• You cannot rent more than one day: In order to give everyone a fair chance of growing their player base, you cannot rent more than one full day. You are allowed to, however, support the project and invest more (In order to, ultimately, win the first slot).
• All payments will go through me: I appreciate anyone's help, but to let this go smoothly and (hopefully) without any major problems, I will be dealing with the payments and scheduling alone.
• All payments will go through friends & family: Yes, I understand that this is annoying, but I believe everyone can vouch for me if it comes to financing. If you step out at least 1 day before the auction starts, you will be refunded. If for any reason this project fails, you will be refunded.
• You must not be on a valid scam report: I believe that this doesn't require any further explanation...

How can you help?
If you're looking to grow your playerbase for normal prices (not 80$/hour), this is the way to go. But even if you're not interested, you can still help. We'd like to reach out to (larger) server owners and ask them to not go over our minimum budget (~4200$). This is an opportunity for all of us, so we'd appreciate it if you don't try to destroy its purpose (which is growing all of our player bases).

How do I participate?
You can participate by adding me on Skype ay ijesse131. Once you've added me, we'll discuss a few items including server information, proof that you match the requirements, scheduling and the payment. You will then be added to our group chat.

We are aiming to get 14 different servers to participate (Which I deeply hope, won't be that difficult). Even if we don't reach that amount, we will still do a take on getting the slot (If possible, of course). The remaining days will then go on a first come first serve basis (Which you can keep up with through the Google Docs).

Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14dJjGdiS5JFX8t0B3Ej9mfeJZkIRg5tndYyAoBG8Ius

Interested to see how this goes!

 

[rippin]

You won't get a slot with $3500, prices will be higher since there is a school break. I bet $3700 last bid and didn't get a slot.

 

[Jesse]

I've already talked to him about this, he'll make one tomorrow. He's currently sleeping rn.

Correct. Making one now.

On topic: That Top 500 slot issue can be resolved in whatever way. Already reserved 8 days in less than a 24 hours, awesome! Still 6 days left though...

 

[Lethal]

This is an amazing idea, however...

No offense to you, as you do have many vouches, I just don't trust people with that much money going through one source. This is a great idea,
but personally would not use it through you until I have a bit more personal and vouched experiences with you.

 

[Jesse]

This is an amazing idea, however...

No offense to you, as you do have many vouches, I just don't trust people with that much money going through one source. This is a great idea,
but personally would not use it through you until I have a bit more personal and vouched experiences with you.

Right, I'm going to steal a few thousand dollars from the whole Minecraft community, like I can get away with it. I care about my reputation... Unlike others.

Though, of course I understand that it might sounds risky to some.

 

[Lethal]

Right, I'm going to steal a few thousand dollars from the whole Minecraft community, like I can get away with it. I care about my reputation... Unlike others.

Though, of course I understand that it might sounds risky to some.

I know you probably won't, but a few thousands dollars is a few thousand dollars if you know what I mean. I'm sure a lot of people would ruin their whole reputation to get their hands on that money.

EDIT: who to would / if to is

 

[PermissionsEX]

I'm willing to put up $1,000 but I'd have to have some kind of assurance and access to the slot during the time I rent and I would want more then 1 day for $1,000 dollars.[DOUBLEPOST=1419007335,1419007280][/DOUBLEPOST]skype is balla2458.

 

[Steven F.]

I'm willing to put up $1,000 but I'd have to have some kind of assurance and access to the slot during the time I rent and I would want more then 1 day for $1,000 dollars.[DOUBLEPOST=1419007335,1419007280][/DOUBLEPOST]skype is balla2458.

$1000 is basically 4 days assuming everyone is paying &250, so not bad.

And if not that, 3 days at $333 per day.

It is in the guidelines that you can't rent more than one day though. Depends on what Astro thinks.

 

[Jesse]

Jesse and I have been talking, we've been thinking of bumping up the price, and we might allow multiple days. Not yet sure ;c

I appreciate the help, but please don't act like we're partners. I'm able to provide that information myself. All these responses are killing people's interest so if you are not planning to work with us, with all due respect, please don't reply. I understand your statements well enough.

I am NOT going to give somebody more days, even if they pay more. I already mentioned this multiple times in the original post. If everything else fails, this MIGHT be a last resort but I don't believe there will be enough time, and I also believe that this will ruin the project.

If it doesn't work out, it doesn't. We will try our utmost best to reach what we want. Everybody will get refunded if it won't work, so there's nothing to worry about. We'll just try it again (with more time, of course) whenever it looks beneficial.[DOUBLEPOST=1419020618,1419016335][/DOUBLEPOST]The price has been bumped up to 300$ and most servers have already complied with the new minimum bid. Other problems (Such as the "top 500" issue have been resolved).

There are still 6 spots open until tomorrow.

 

[Software]

What slot are you planning on getting?

 

[Jesse]

What slot are you planning on getting?

Whichever we can go for with the amount we've got. Minimum we want to raise is 4200$, which should get us at an alright spot.

Aiming for first slot, of course.

 

[kill_da_trolls]

Very nice, this very well just might work.

Vouch for this user (he's even got the Trusted tag!)

 

[PickNChew]

If i could afford it, i would buy one for sure.

I happen to know exactly why you cannot afford it. http://minecraftservers.org/index/1886

 

[maxben34]

Yeah, i do that

Why are you listed like 12 times.