dunl Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 I was going to ask Pete about this, but as he is already funding the website out of his own pocket, I know that his answer would probably be something along the lines of "thanks for the nice gesture, but really...it's fine, etc." So I figured I would do a poll. Each of us understands sometimes how hard it is to come up with a certain amount of money for a necessary repair sometimes. On another forum, they needed to upgrade and asked for donations through Paypal....it was a small site, something smaller than this one, but lots of people pitched in. $5, $10, $20, $40.....they raised everything they needed in about 6 hours. Same thing happened here in Alberta on a forum where one prominent member asked for donations for a trail repair.....$1400 in one day. I bet if Pete would allow us, in a short time period we would be able to raise donate some cash to help with the running costs of the site. It doesn't have to be much....$5 from 20 members gets $100. The point is....it only costs us a very little amount, but helps Pete and the forum a LOT. I'd pitch in some cash....would you?
DJM/78 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 Already have , and I will again . So , yeah Its cool with me !
dunl Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 Already have , and I will again . So , yeah Its cool with me ! Maybe I missed where this was done before? :oops: Well...no worries about doing it twice, I guess. :yes:
DJM/78 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 I think I read something on it in the Comanche swag dept. Stickers ext. I'm down for whatever ! :thumbsup:
freakjeep93 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 I'm willing but i have no paypla and no money
89eliminator Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 i've paid more than required on the last few decal purchases. so yes, i have/would donate.
BJA814 Posted January 2, 2010 Posted January 2, 2010 I always throw Pete some extra $$ when i get my swag! I'm down.
jpnjim Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 I would go $20 a year. If this were set up, I think it might be a good idea to specify the $$ would be to help the board as it exists now, and not so changes, or 'improvements' can be done. I've seen a few boards & clubs change for the worse once real money is involved. I like this place as-is, and would be more than willing to help, provided it stays the way it is. :cheers:
pilotblake Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 I pay $30/yr for my local marine society i.e. saltwater/reef tank membership. Granted that is local with the perks involved with that, but I still use the website/forum the same. I would be willing to pitch in. I have definitly taken alot from this site. :thumbsup:
dunl Posted January 3, 2010 Author Posted January 3, 2010 I would go $20 a year.If this were set up, I think it might be a good idea to specify the $$ would be to help the board as it exists now, and not so changes, or 'improvements' can be done. I've seen a few boards & clubs change for the worse once real money is involved. I like this place as-is, and would be more than willing to help, provided it stays the way it is. :cheers: Good points. I don't think it would take a lot to keep it going, especially for more than one person. :agree:
CRF136N Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 So, just an idea thats worth a look. I have made a temporary move over to another website with my next project. The not only have a "donation" button, but also a "store" which features all kinds of cool stuff like shirts, beanies, calenders, etc...kinda a cool idea for CC; you could even persue the keychain option...but I know these things cost money. Just saw this thread and figure I'd speak up :D -James
AMC-MJ Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 :cheers: I ain't got much but it i'll give what i can when i can :cheers: Mike
Pete M Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 I've seen a few boards & clubs change for the worse once real money is involved.I like this place as-is, and would be more than willing to help, provided it stays the way it is. amen. as long as I'm here, there will never be any sort of required monthly fees or dues. :thumbsup: That's why I keep the site costs as minimal as I can. I ain't running a business, I'm sharing a passion. Heck, if I had a job I'd be handing out decals for free. :D but ya got me thinkin'... if all 3000 members each gave me like 25 cents, maybe I could have rescued that 92 MJ i saw in Georgia last month and made it the "official club truck". :D that would have been sweet. :yes: fyi, that Imprezza site tried to set an ad cookie. :dunno: yet another thing you will NEVER see on this site. no ads. ever. and yes, I've had offers.
dunl Posted January 3, 2010 Author Posted January 3, 2010 I'm here, there will never be any sort of required monthly fees or dues. :thumbsup: That's why I keep the site costs as minimal as I can. I ain't running a business, I'm sharing a passion. Heck, if I had a job I'd be handing out decals for free. :D I think you created something for like-minded people. :) but ya got me thinkin'... if all 3000 members each gave me like 25 cents, maybe I could have rescued that 92 MJ i saw in Georgia last month and made it the "official club truck". :D that would have been sweet. :yes: The nice thing would be that you don't need it to be a required thing...I bet we'd be willing to fund things ourselves if you posted a paypal account for us to donate to. As for a club truck...I was thinking of that myself today, too. :)
akamcbird Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 I'm not big on swag , but am more than willing to donate. just curious... what are the costs of running this site? monetarily...not to mention the constant supervising responsibilities. ide even pay a mandatory membership fee to keep the adds out!
CRF136N Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 yet another thing you will NEVER see on this site. no ads. ever. and yes, I've had offers. No, no pop ups or anything goofy, moving or exciting...but I personally don't see anything wrong with a couple "sponsor" link logos stuffed in a corner, if they help the site...and even better, cc members with a discount on purchases :brows: You don't need to run a business or make profit off this, just put it back into making the site that much more bitchin and you could afford to have a healthy variety of stock of CC swag for the community to purchase (at cost+shipping even, so everyone benefits)...and even be able to give away those CC decals. Granted, I know the site works for most...thats fine. Like I said, I just wanted to give options because I know topics have come up in the past for comanche/CC related goodies to purchase. Oh, and about those cookies...there is a tray full of them, no chocolate chips left though...help yourself :D -James
AMC-MJ Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 2008 Subaru Impreza...the daily driver, owner of my paycheck, already 80k miles, and a mistake (taking offers.?.) :yes: Funny i feel the same way about 1995 GMC K2500 :fs1: . . . The trouble is the offer's aren't matching what the loan balance is :wall: :cheers: The Comanche is now the daily driver :bowdown: . anywho, a donation's section would outstanding. . . Mike
CRF136N Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 :rotf: You must have commented on that no more than 10 seconds before I deleted it from my signature. Cleaning house, making some changes to the profile :banana:
Automan2164 Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 Same here, I've tossed Pete some extra money while I was trading parts and shwag... Wouldn't think twice about doing it again... And as stated, I would have no problem with an ad or two for the better of the group, and might help with parts discounts or whatever... I know that 4WD hardware has a group plan, that offers discounts to members, and gives some proceeds to the group as a whole. Rob L.
Darren Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 I say no ads. Keep this place as pure and clean as me.
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