The CU at the Game website has been around now for 18 years. It is, and always has been, a free site ... and I'd like to keep it that way. It's been a labor of love, with what little advertising there is on the website going to pay for its maintenance.

Why am I asking for money now? 

Frankly, to help justify the time I put into the website.

That being said, there are improvements that I would like to make to the website

First, I would like to bring back the "CU at ... " photo contest. We've done it twice before, and it's been a great deal of fun. CU at the Gamers send in photos of themselves or family members wearing CU gear, showing their pride around the world. The last time the contest ran, we got photos from 32 states, 17 countries, and all seven continents - yes, even Antarctica. Winners get nice prizes, including CU game tickets. It takes time - and behind-the-scenes work by my website guy which I have to pay for - to make this happen.

Another upgrade I'd like to look into is adding a forum page. Many of you post comments under articles, but it isn't easy to keep track of all of the comments, and it isn't easy for those looking to post comments to have their voices heard. A forum page would add to the CU at the Game experience, and give you the chance to be more interactive with other Buff fans. It might be a challenge to keep it civil, but I'm willing to give it a try.

We considered putting up a Patreon page for subscribers, with original content behind a paywall, but that's not my first choice. I'd rather keep all of the information I can find, together with the original content, free to all. If you would like to help defray the costs of the website, or just be a friend to CU at the Game, I hope that you will consider a donation to the site ...