Welcome to Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)

Swinging by while I debate about re-activating. I miss sharing photos, but I'm not sure about how I want to resume things. Hope all is well!

Glad to see you're putting our reminders about contributing -- I've already done so. Unfortunately I didn't see any way in the Generosity system to link my contribution back to my Ipernity username. Regardless, hopefully more will contribute.

As you are already aware ipernity is under threat of closure.

However, I’m pleased to say that a crowdfunding campaign has been initiated to raise funds to secure the platform's short term future in the first instance, but ultimately with a view to acquiring it for the community.

Many have already made a donation, myself included, and the campaign has got off to a great start, but there is still a way to go and less than a fortnight to reach the target … otherwise the site will almost certainly close.

So, I would urge you, if you haven't already made a pledge, but want ipernity to survive to follow the link below and donate as much as you can afford.

Help Save Ipernity

This is a unique opportunity then for everyone who loves ipernity and who wants it to not only survive, but to become somewhere we can call home for many years to come to help secure its future. Yes, there are still questions to be answered and hurdles to be overcome, but together we really can make a difference.

Please support the campaign in any way you can, be that by making a donation, encouraging your friends and family to do so, or even just by mentioning it on social media such as Facebook or Twitter.

Best wishes

PAUL

Hi Don! I see your comments on Pepe's document on the reason for publishing pictures, and agree wholeheartedly with you. It is nice to see people creating informative picture essays of places in the world that they have visited, and actually include some descriptions of the reason for the picture. Without it, most pictures are the Coffee Table type to look at but have no meaning. We have been travelling the world for nearly 30 years now, and, just like you, I'm trying to create overviews of the places we've been to for information only. Interestingly, if you look back at the earlier places, you can see how things have changed, not always for the better, but at least it gives visitors a chance to see a little of the country they may be interested in. Keep up the good work!