[TheForge] Money request from qth.net

[Dave Brown]

At 22:12 04/01/03 -0500, you wrote:
>I am getting requests for donations from mailman.qth.net.  Is this a legit 
>request or is someone trying to rip me off?
>
>Carlton

Carlton ... this is a regular monthly notice that comes our from 
qth.net.  It is a net operated for the HAM radio crowd and they pay no 
annual fees, hence the request for donations.  However, TheForge not being 
a HAM group pays an small ($100) annual fee for the hosting service.  ABANA 
(Artist Blacksmith Association of America) is the owner and supporter of 
this group and pays the annual fee to qth.net.  Since we are a fee paying 
list, donations are not expected.  However, as some on this list have done 
in the past, any donations are greatly appreciated by qth.net

Dave Brown
TheForge List Administrator
(aka ... List Mommy)