Ray Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 i think it needs a good advertising campaign on here tbh, that number is poor, perhaps a name and shame wouldnt go a miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, BaileyMex said: Export all email addresses to Mail chimp? Would that be easier? Copying and pasting over 15,000 email addresses into a new database one by one? 🤔 thanks but I think I will pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ray said: perhaps a name and shame wouldnt go a miss Definitely not Ray. Carrot is good, but stick is not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Vista said: Definitely not Ray. Carrot is good, but stick is not. let me know when you dangle the carrot then Scott, because from where i sit, theyre all taking the piss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Transplanter Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 I had been meaning to do this on my return, so thanks for the reminder. I know what it takes and costs to run a large forum, but the main thing as well as money is the commitment needed by the admin to keep on doing it over and over whilst others come and go at their leisure, it can be a thankless task much of the time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ray said: let me know when you dangle the carrot then Scott, because from where i sit, theyre all taking the piss Cheers Ray - nice to know you think I'm taking the piss because I'm not in the hood! I come here for the chat and offer advice, where I can - I've lost count of how many times now and in return, I've gotten advice when asked for, but on considerably fewer occasions. I don't attend shows or meets and I rarely need or want for the benefits a contributor gets. So Ray, if you consider me of no benefit and just want the money, make the site a funded site and see how quiet it becomes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, katana said: Cheers Ray - nice to know you think I'm taking the piss because I'm not in the hood! I come here for the chat and offer advice, where I can - I've lost count of how many times now and in return, I've gotten advice when asked for, but on considerably fewer occasions. I don't attend shows or meets and I rarely need or want for the benefits a contributor gets. So Ray, if you consider me of no benefit and just want the money, make the site a funded site and see how quiet it becomes! its a case of looking at the facts Ian, forgetting shows and events, the site itself costs money to run, end of, if it dosnt get the funding it will eventually cease to exist, either that or someone like Scott will be putting their hands in their pockets for everyone elses advantage, Scott has tried doing it the nice way, but clearly being nice dosnt work, thats really where this comes from, as a few of us can see that, whereas most cant, and it takes getting a little pushy to get people to see it, sorry if that offends, but its fact, and £12 a year is not a lot, and tbh, if everyone contributed, it probably wouldnt need to be as much as that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephens_xpack Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) Exactly, I don't think it is so much about being in the hood, but more, as the tag suggests, contributing towards the upkeep of a site that we all seem to enjoy, but only a handful actually contribute towards. I don't benefit anymore than non paying members, but for £1 a month I just don't understand any arguments for not chipping in.....🤷♂️ Most people spend more than £12 in a few days on coffees ffs.....🙃 Edited November 21, 2021 by stephens_xpack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Boy Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Maybe if it was less money more people would subscribe, lots and lots of £4 is better than a few £12. Just a surgestion😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, stephens_xpack said: I don't benefit anymore than non paying members, but for £1 a month I just don't understand any arguments for not chipping in.....🤷♂️ Actually there are a number of subtle things contributors get that non contributors don't (and I am looking at what I can do to increase the benefits further). Some subtle differences that contributors get are: Unlimited messages in your PM message box Ability to attach pictures to PM's Discount on show entry and merchandise Private chat room Ability to add signatures to your posts What I expressly don't want is for an argument to kick off about it. But as others have said the site does cost a bit to run. For instance, the recent forum server change was needed due to the size it has grown to. The new server and labour assistance to deal with moving the database was over £300. Public liability insurance for events nearly £200. If the Tour of the Moor goes ahead at the same venue this year, the site will likely need to subsidise it as the pitches looked like coming in at nearly £100 each for the weekend. Then there's the annual subscription for the platform software update. Me? My time is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Boy Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 The other problem is free Retards Club. I hate it , but the younger guys and girls love it, and we need younger people to come into the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Johnny Boy said: The other problem is free Retards Club. I hate it , but the younger guys and girls love it, and we need younger people to come into the scene. Face ache isn't free, people just don't realise they are the commodity being sold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, Johnny Boy said: Maybe if it was less money more people would subscribe, lots and lots of £4 is better than a few £12. Just a surgestion😃 whilst i agree to an extent, while the majority dont and never pay, it has to stay higher, you have to get people paying to start with, to be able to assess any possible reduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Boy Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Well I wish I knew the answer 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinkamon Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 I've just seen this thread for the first time 😬 I wondered why some names are purple. An to be honest never even gave it a thought how the site was funded. If I hadn't of clicked I don't think I wouldve realised you've asked for contributions 🙈 ( Maybe there's part of the problem 🤷🏻♂️) I've been here since 2013 and learned a lot from people here, my car wouldn't be as capable as it is without you guys an gals. And I know for a fact some of the issues I've had with the car wouldn't of been solved. Where's the link to put my tuppence in 👌👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyMex Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 It is in the shop mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accord83 Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 I was a Cult before I could pay to be a Cult. I think people shouted Cult! at my Police car............ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Did someone mention The Cult? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileyMex Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just don't tell them about the initiation ceremony 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 19/05/2022 at 03:31, accord83 said: I was a Cult before I could pay to be a Cult. I think people shouted Cult! at my Police car............ Oh was that what it was?!! I thought maybe you were a Scientologist but was I too embarrassed to ask! 11 hours ago, BaileyMex said: Just don't tell them about the initiation ceremony 🤣 I thought you guys stopped all that years ago when you couldn't find virgins any more? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Knight Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 I had two Renault 5 Turbines and joined the RTOC, it’s still going strong I believe. I think their fee is 15 quid, they are going strong, used to get a brown envelope in the post with a sticker and a newsletter. 👍 The reason I believe is, most of their forums are locked until you join. I never had any DMs after posting for parts from scammers but here I’ve had several, not arsed about that mind, but the point I’m making is this. It would be more secure and keep the clowns away. Anyhoo, I think 12 quid a year is a steal. I’d hate the site to go because of funding when there are so many people hitting the site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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