Chilluminati 4.0 Website Licensing Fund Raiser
Our brand new website is about ready to roll and it’s packed with cool features:
- browse, upload, download, and stream music
- new photo galleries
- 2 streaming radio stations with live event feeds
- Event discussions, and volunteering setup
- optional social network integration
- mobile apps for iOS, Android, and WP7
- event registration
- promos, and more.
Your generous donations will go straight to the expensive licensing costs associated with the new project. Our goal is to raise $1,000 for this campaign. No more, no less. Any dollar amount helps!
Check out the FAQ and screenshots below!
$230 USD raised out of the $1000 required to complete this project.
FAQ
Q: Why are you taking donations for this?
A: We want to improve the way our members share and interact with each other and we have concluded that the software we have chosen is exactly what we need. However, it is commercial software and the licensing fees are expensive. We are also curious to see if our members would actually throw in on something like this, since we have never done a fundraiser like this in the past.
Q: Do I need a PayPal account?
A: No. You can use your PayPal account if you have one, or you can pay by check, credit, or debit card. Look for the link under “Don’t have a PayPal account?”
Q: Is this a recurring donation?
A: No. The licensing costs are a one-time fee for us, so it will be a one-time donation for this campaign.
Q: Why don’t you use XYZ Software instead?
A: Because this is better.
Q: What’s the point? Your site is fine the way it is.
A: We want to create a better way for Chilluminati members to interact with each other. Whether it may be coordinating an event or project, setting up art and music collaborations, or engaging in thought-provoking conversation, we think that we can do better than we are right now. We have looked at hundreds of options and we’re confident that this is it.
Q: Can I try it out first?
A: YES! We are currently running a closed, private beta for you to join and give feedback. Please email us if you’re interested. thechilluminati (AT) gmail (DOT) com
Here are some screenshots, with brief explanations:
This is the main page, from a guest’s perspective. From here you can see what is going on, what is being discussed, etc. It is similar to other social networking sites, except what you see is only what you want to see (and everyone controls what guests can see). There are no “friends” or “friend requests”. This is a one-way social network.
This is the member’s home page. From here you can change pictures, upload new ones, link to other social networks, manage your files and purchases, and set all preferences.
This is the music portion of the network. From here you can upload your own mixes, tracks, samples, demos, etc. Every member gets some free storage, and you’ll also be able to use external accounts such as Soundcloud and Dropbox so you don’t have to upload your music to several different places.
This is the forum. Similar to the previous Chilluminati forum, except event discussions are held on the actual event pages. Polls are supported as well as almost every other modern message board function.
This is a sample event page. From here you can connect with others that are attending, share it with other social networking sites, create and join discussions, post pictures, updates, and more. There is much better organization of past events too. All discussions remain searchable, visible, and active.
