How to Support DCSki
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Scott - DCSki Editor
4 days ago
Member since 10/10/1999 🔗
1,276 posts
DCSki has been a trusted online resource for snowsports enthusiasts for over three decades, offering objective news, in-depth Mid-Atlantic ski resort profiles, a rich history of more than 100 "lost" ski areas, and the interactive Forum you're viewing right now.

Running DCSki has been a personal passion project. For all these years, I've managed the site singlehandedly, dedicating countless hours and resources. While advertiser support has helped sustain DCSki, social media giants like Facebook have drawn most advertising revenue away, making it increasingly challenging for independent platforms to thrive.

DCSki has offered a way for users to contribute to the site by making a donation, although I've rarely promoted that feature.  But many of you have found it on your own, and I really appreciate the support you've provided.

I've implemented a new feature for supporters of DCSki.  Starting today, anyone who donates to DCSki will enjoy the following benefits for 12 months:

  • Ad Control: Customize your ad experience by choosing to display all ads, only non-intrusive local ads from long-time supporters, or no ads at all.
  • Supporter Badge: Show your support with a special badge displayed alongside your posts in the Forum.

You can donate any amount you feel appropriate through Patreon or PayPal. Each donation extends your benefits for 12 months. Visit the DCSki Support page to learn more.

If you've contributed in the past year, your benefits should activate automatically. If it's been a while, your next donation will unlock these features for another 12 months.

I understand that not everyone can contribute financially, and I deeply appreciate any form of support you can provide. Feel free to post questions about this new feature below.

Thank you for being part of the DCSki community!
Grumpy dad - DCSki Supporter 
2 days ago
Member since 11/7/2021 🔗
161 posts
How quickly does it take to get the badging and ad control after submitting support?
Scott - DCSki Editor
2 days ago
Member since 10/10/1999 🔗
1,276 posts

Grumpy dad wrote:

How quickly does it take to get the badging and ad control after submitting support?

 Hi there - thank you for your donation!  I just enabled those features for you.  I get an e-mail when someone makes a donation, so it usually doesn't take very long.  I just have to set some things manually under the hood.

marzNC - DCSki Supporter 
yesterday
Member since 12/10/2008 🔗
3,368 posts

Grumpy dad wrote:

How quickly does it take to get the badging and ad control after submitting support?

 It was pretty quick for me, perhaps less than an hour. :-)

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