Encouraged by thoughtful forum members (we are very grateful for all donations, with Special Thanks to Bobko, Miloslaw, Joker, Daniela, Feniks, Torq, jon357, and Bratwurst Boy), we've launched a GoFundMe campaign to share our story and seek your support. Our minimum goal is to raise $133 monthly or $1600 annually.
This year, we successfully reduced our overall operating costs, though this did have some negative impact on our Admin team. Annual expenses for web hosting, external scripting (as needed), and GoFundMe fees total approximately $800. This leaves just $2.20 per day for administrative and programming needs - primarily managed by our Admin - assuming we reach our fundraising goal. If an issue arises that our Admin cannot resolve independently, we must seek assistance from a professional coder, who charges $30 per hour.
As a community, let's show our appreciation for our Admin's dedication - consider buying him a coffee!!
1. We could take the 'for sale' page down.
2. We can continue operating without any changes as long as funds permit.
Is it worth the effort? We wholeheartedly believe so, and ultimately, the decision lies with our PF community. Our focus is on building a community, not making a profit. To sustain our platform, we invite you to share in our efforts so we can learn and grow together.
Please follow the link to the fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/polishforums-needs-you-over-20-year-journey 🡕
On the fundraiser form page, you can specify if you'd like your username (or business name) to be listed. Otherwise, your donation will remain completely anonymous, as it is processed by a third-party service.
Note: If you don't want to pay any tip to the GoFundMe service (they already charge us a transaction fee), click on the "Enter custom tip" link and in the "Tip amount" enter 0.
FUNDRAISING STARTED: Jun 28, 2025
FUNDRAISING ENDS: Jun 27, 2026 (in days ~ weeks)
GOAL: $1600 (and lots of interesting discussions about Poland and more!)
Your donation keeps this forum alive!
Passion for Poland: We celebrate Poland, its people, and its supporters.
Independent Voice: No ads, no political influence – just genuine discussion.
Open & Impartial: All viewpoints are welcome, regardless of political or social stance.
Authentically Human: Real people, real conversations – no AI.
Built by Us: A working-class effort, funded by our own investment and donor support.
Your Privacy Matters: We don't collect or profile user data.
Data Never Sold: Your information is safe; we never spam or sell to third parties.
Fair Chances: Everyone gets a chance to improve and contribute positively.
Preserving Human Legacy: We aim to be a genuine human voice in an AI-driven future.
Decades of Dedication: Successfully running for almost 3 decades, despite being called an "old and obscure forum."
PolishForums.com team