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Keep Swagnilla Ice Online – Your Support Matters

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To keep the Swagnilla Ice website operating in its current form, I need the support of my community. While the financial reality of the annual hosting fee—228 USD (approximately 314 CAD)—is substantial, the motivation to continue comes from seeing a clear commitment from you.

The tangible goal is to secure the equivalent of five annual Knight memberships (50 CAD annually each) before June 15, 2026. Reaching this 250 CAD milestone proves that the community values the website, giving me the vital motivation needed to bridge the remaining financial gap and keep the site running for another year.

If this essential support is not secured, the website will unfortunately have to shut down and be replaced by a basic Ko-fi page (as well as other 3rd party services for hosting files). This change is not just a platform switch; it represents a significant loss for our community:

  • Loss of Data Control: Member data ownership would be transferred to the new platform, removing the direct control and privacy currently maintained on the blog. Files would be hosted on a third party, where they could be removed without my consent.
  • The Archive Disappears: All existing articles, quotes, and community history currently housed on the blog will be lost.
  • No Central Hub: The blog is the central location where you can find all my content, including videos from Creative Engineering and The Power Up Notes. Without it, you would have to hunt for content separately on YouTube and Rumble.

If you love the exclusive access and Discord perks of the Knight tier, your support now directly ensures the preservation of the Swagnilla Ice blog, archive, and independence.

If no one chooses to step up in this time of need, the history of this site will be lost forever as well as my full independence to create the content that you enjoy whether it be thought-provoking articles, fun gaming videos, or quotes from the past that are still relevant today. Please consider becoming a Knight member today to help us meet our goal and save the Swagnilla Ice website.