der Spieler said:There are, as of today, 1240 members on the forum. If everyone paid $10 per year in dues that would give the site $12,400 per year in income, if everyone participated. That would be more than enough to support the site and give Mike a nice bit of income for his efforts. Just a thought.
Go ahead some are in financial troubles and dont have the extra.But i will give what i can and then.......dovehunter79 said:Problem with this is that even though there are 1240 members, I seriously doubt that all members will contirubute. How many of those members are even active and logon? When is the last time they have logged on and evn further more, how many of them even know the status of the site? Just a few questions that popped up when I read this. I personally dont feel that a $10 contribution is adequate. If I can spend a minimum of $2,000.00 on my bucket... cant I spend $50 or $100 to site for the knowledgable contributors that give their input to make a final car that one spends more then 100% of a minimal money contribution. I definitely think so!!!
JMHO
Yes, all the information is right there.Youngster said:mike, i just found the "forum advertising" heading on the portal page. is this all i need to approach a prospective sponcer?
dovehunter79 said:Problem with this is that even though there are 1240 members, I seriously doubt that all members will contirubute. How many of those members are even active and logon? When is the last time they have logged on and evn further more, how many of them even know the status of the site? Just a few questions that popped up when I read this. I personally dont feel that a $10 contribution is adequate. If I can spend a minimum of $2,000.00 on my bucket... cant I spend $50 or $100 to site for the knowledgable contributors that give their input to make a final car that one spends more then 100% of a minimal money contribution. I definitely think so!!!
JMHO
der Spieler said:The 1240 number and the dollar value attached to it was a hypothetical. I used it to describe what the site could generate in earnings. If even half of those listed as members would donate it would still be a tidy sum. The harsh reality is that of the 1240 members who are signed up for this forum as of March 16 only 31 (including the 2 sponsors) are donors. That's right. 31 people have stepped up and made donations to keep this site operating for the other 1209. And a lot of us have donated multiple times. I have donated 3 times since I joined last June. I think it's time for some members to quit bitching about whether or not they will get their money's worth. They've been getting more than their moneys worth for a long time. It's time to get with the program and shell out a little cash. I understand that some are strapped for cash right now with layoffs and a tight economy and I encourage them to put in what they can. But like I said. I have made three donations since June of last year, 2008, and I haven't worked since August of 2007. I can relate to a tight budget. My rant of the week.
Fair enough. I've not twisted anyone's arm to donate a dime and I'm not going to start now, so you're safe.Brucer said:i just want to know where my money goes if i donate, if the site is going to continue after i contribute, but i also dont want to stick $20 or $40 bucks into the site and the plug get pulled right after i donate..