Dan and Phil Part 103: we're all doomed!

Grey · Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:01 pm

Yeah not really lol.

Do we think he read that Reddit post first and thought “ooh this would make a good click bait title”…or did he think of the click bait title and then go searching for a Reddit post to make it work?

Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:39 pm

Mod Post

IDB needs your help!

For the past two years, the mods have kept the forum going with our own money. Due to a decrease in traffic, we were able to save a little by downgrading our plan, but we can't downgrade any more and the costs are becoming too much us to cover out of pocket.

At the moment, we are paying $180/year USD for hosting service fees. We have two options, and we want your input on what direction we should go in.

Option one: We can find an ad-supported platform that will cost less money and allow for the forum to pay for itself. We've always been against the concept of ads, but it is an option going forward.

Option two: We can stay with our current host, remain ad-free, and do what we've done in the past: ask for donations. All money donated would go directly to forum costs.

We love this forum and no matter how quiet or loud Dan and Phil are being, we don't want to lose it. So if you're here reading this, let us know what you think – and thanks for being a part of the community.

LadyLackless · Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:13 pm

I would be more than happy to donate to keep idb here ad-free and to preserve the important fandom archive that is here!

literally_formless · Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:56 pm

Me too!

kavat · Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:12 pm

I'm very glad this is an ad free space and would much rather donate to keep it going!

Ataraxia25 · Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:46 pm

I would totally donate so we could keep this space!

obvsly · Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:43 am

I am very willing to donate!

thanks for all you’ve been doing, mods!

obvsly · Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:19 am

Grey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:01 pm Do we think he read that Reddit post first and thought “ooh this would make a good click bait title”…or did he think of the click bait title and then go searching for a Reddit post to make it work?

I’m definitely going with the latter lol I tweeted about this when it came out:

“I actually appreciate the effort in planning the clickbait title from the early stage of choosing the right Reddit post to comment on. That’s dedication!”

There are so many spicier reddit posts he could’ve had fun with but he went with that one which fits the bait criteria perfectly but tbh doesn’t have that big of a punchline imo.

gnostic · Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:16 pm

I very rarely post on here these days but would be glad to pitch in to keep idb going

Grey · Sat Jul 22, 2023 10:06 pm

Wow it’s really expensive to run this forum! I appreciate that the mods kept it going despite that cost!! It seems like it’s worth a try to try to fund it by donations (I will donate) but if not, the ad option seems less good but still ok too.

Susanisnotafish · Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:07 am

I could donate a small amount. Would rather not have ads if possible.

Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:08 pm

alittledizzy wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:39 pm Mod Post

IDB needs your help!

For the past two years, the mods have kept the forum going with our own money. Due to a decrease in traffic, we were able to save a little by downgrading our plan, but we can't downgrade any more and the costs are becoming too much us to cover out of pocket.

At the moment, we are paying $180/year USD for hosting service fees. We have two options, and we want your input on what direction we should go in.

Option one: We can find an ad-supported platform that will cost less money and allow for the forum to pay for itself. We've always been against the concept of ads, but it is an option going forward.

Option two: We can stay with our current host, remain ad-free, and do what we've done in the past: ask for donations. All money donated would go directly to forum costs.

We love this forum and no matter how quiet or loud Dan and Phil are being, we don't want to lose it. So if you're here reading this, let us know what you think – and thanks for being a part of the community.

Thank you to everyone that has weighed in! It seems like people are pretty against the ad option, so anyone that wants to donate can send it to [email protected] on paypal.

We'll provide an update in a couple of weeks to let you know how the donations are going. But again, know that 100% of what anyone sends in will be going directly to extending the ad-free life of the forum. If anyone wants specific updates or receipts on our finances, you can message privately and ask at any time. Thank you all!

Levitating · Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:21 pm

Love how this community comes together!

I just saw Phil's last video btw and loved it! I also delved into his editor's YT and he's hilarious. Happy choice!
I secretly hope for DnP to get more involved with new/current youtubers/influencers just so they regain popularity.

BrothAndBrine · Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:06 am

There is saying you will do something, and then actually doing it, if social media is any indication. Everyone that said they would/could donate, and have not donated yet, mark it, right now, in your reminders or calendar or alarm, whatever, to donate. 12x a day if you get distracted easily.

[email protected] on PayPal.

obvsly · Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:04 am

Levitating wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:21 pm I just saw Phil's last video btw and loved it! I also delved into his editor's YT and he's hilarious. Happy choice!

thank you so much for mentioning this so now i also have snooped

The fact that he's also in the UK and seems aloof but funny on twitter (when he posts, which is rarely) probably helps with phil.

I enjoyed the new video! I wish he would let loose a bit more though. He seems to be really afraid of offending people, maybe not intentionally but he hardly judged anyone in that vid.

anyway, i think phil actually would suit the mcdreamy hairstyle! and i have donated!

000dia000 · Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:59 pm

sorry mods I don't know how to fix the video embed

Scout · Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:21 pm

Trixie and Katya really are just the fucked up version of Dan and Phil

LadyLackless · Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:49 am

I got paid today and have donated

Fritte · Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:12 pm

First post just to confirm donation

gnostic · Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:12 pm

I am too lazy to tweak my paypal settings so WELCOME TO MY ENTIRE PAYPAL INFO IDB LMAO

Philena · Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:51 pm

Sorry I'm late! I missed the original post, but I just donated. I love this little piece of dnp history (and present), so I'm hoping it can stay as is.

Philena · Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:52 pm

gnostic wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:12 pm I am too lazy to tweak my paypal settings so WELCOME TO MY ENTIRE PAYPAL INFO IDB LMAO

Oh, yeah. Me too

obvsly · Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:34 am

Fritte wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:12 pm First post just to confirm donation

Welcome, Fritte! Hope you’ve been enjoying yourself here. Come out of lurking to talk to us more if you’re inclined, please.

LAshleigh · Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:59 pm

Donated! Thank you all for keeping idb running

Agreed with the consensus that the Reddit video was meh and Phil's video was somewhat better but not really 'judging' anyone's faves haha.

Dan looks great as mostly-monochrome Ken! Could that be what they did with Louise the other day? Or do we think it was project-related?

literally_formless · Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:56 pm

LAshleigh wrote: ↑Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:59 pm Dan looks great as mostly-monochrome Ken! Could that be what they did with Louise the other day? Or do we think it was project-related?

I love their Barbie outfits. If Dan does another VPDO maybe someone can send him some links to tall influencers excited to find pants that are long enough for them lol