Author Topic: Donation requests resolved (Read 633 times)

Bill Morell · « **on:** January 22, 2024, 08:32:54 AM »

Every year we get the message from Sparky requesting donations in order to keep this site going. Some people donate and a BUNCH don't. I have donated a few times but not this year. Why? Easy answer. There are a BUNCH on here who NEVER have. Why should those of us that have make it possible for you to be on here? If you are reading this then you know who you are. Why should you get a free ride? Are the posts you make just so wonderful that you shouldn't have to contribute? I propose a Membership Fee. This would apply to EVERYONE. A small flat rate of $15 a year would be necessary in order to enter the forum. Who knows? With this influx of additional funds maybe then improvements could be made? There would no longer be the need to award members with a badge for contributing. We might end up losing some members because of this but if they're not willing to ante up then oh well. This would be easy to implement and since it would apply to EVERYONE then no one should feel picked on. $15 is a small amount and a hell of lot cheaper than other clubs.

Gerald Arana · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2024, 09:44:24 AM »

I agree. Anybody else agree?

Cheers, Jerry

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2024, 10:18:07 AM »

I TOTALLY agree!
Bob Z.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2024, 10:40:45 AM »

With 75 views and only 2 in agreement I believe we are seeing those who don't contribute.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2024, 10:43:53 AM »

I usually donate $25.00 each time as this is how I cam stay in touch with every body. I agrre about making it member forum and nominat Bill Morell to be in charge.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2024, 11:11:04 AM »

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It's not my site to collect funding and there is absolutely no reason to single anyone out to be the debt collector. No harder to collect these "funds" than it is for Sparky to collect "donations". I'm just suggesting this as a means to level the playing field. EVERYONE would benefit from this. And who knows Doc? Maybe this way you can respond to anyone whether they have a Badge or not? No more need to make declarations of that nature.

Ty Marcucci · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2024, 11:19:07 AM »

I have always donated 35.00, so 15.00, is a bargain.. All for it.

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2024, 11:19:30 AM »

Sounds workable and fair. The amount of knowledge available on this site is priceless.

Phil J · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2024, 11:23:53 AM »

Absolutely! Let's all make a resolution to support Robert and the stunt community!

Dennis Leonhardi · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2024, 12:59:51 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on January 22, 2024, 10:40:45 AM

With 75 views and only 2 in agreement I believe we are seeing those who don't contribute.

Bill, I contribute and would be fine with a membership fee. But I don't begrudge anyone getting a "free ride". My only responsibility is ME. Milage obviously varies from person to person ...

Dennis

Craig Beswick · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2024, 01:39:04 PM »

Bill,
we have common ground! I couldnt agree more.

Craig

Paul Smith · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2024, 02:12:02 PM »

I do not see the usual donation button on Stunt Hanger.
I have given in the past.

Marty Hammersmith · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2024, 02:26:43 PM »

I don't agree. Contribute if you feel it worthy. Don't donate if you don't. You will never attract new blood these days if you make it a mandatory pay site. I know I wouldn't have bothered to check it out. I donated $50 this year despite the blistering I've taken in private messages a number of times from a couple of the regulars on here who for some reason find it necessary to school me with answers to questions I didn't ask. As a new member I can tell you from first hand experience we could do a whole lot better welcoming new people and casual control line fliers.

bill bischoff · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2024, 02:29:17 PM »

Click on the triangle with the 24 on the top of the front page. Since I just paid/donated, I will now feel free to say that the bickering and political BS on this site is surely offputting to some, perhaps enough so to keep them from contributing. Due to our common interests, even if we're not all best friends, we should all be civil.

Marty Hammersmith · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2024, 02:31:04 PM »

Quote from: bill bischoff on January 22, 2024, 02:29:17 PM

Click on the triangle with the 24 on the top of the front page. Since I just paid/donated, I will now feel free to say that the bickering and political BS on this site is surely offputting to some, perhaps enough so to keep them from contributing. Due to our common interests, even if we're not all best friends, we should all be civil.

Totally with you Bill!!!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2024, 02:37:49 PM »

If this were to happen I'd suppose Robert would have to spend time almost everyday tracking who paid and who didn't. Then 'turn them on or off' accordingly. Then he may find himself in a crack about the tax status of the operation. Is it now a business? Should it have to become a tax exempt corporation? Maybe it's better off as it is. I'd think the donation badges show who pays and who doesn't. Maybe they should be a little bigger.....

Dave

Bill Morell · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2024, 02:42:28 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on January 22, 2024, 02:37:49 PM

If this were to happen I'd suppose Robert would have to spend time almost everyday tracking who paid and who didn't. Then 'turn them on or off' accordingly. Then he may find himself in a crack about the tax status of the operation. Is it now a business? Should it have to become a tax exempt corporation? Maybe it's better off as it is. I'd think the donation badges show who pays and who doesn't. Maybe they should be a little bigger.....

Dave

Why would this be any harder than giving a badge? He still has to look it up for each donation either way. And since it's a once a year fee then once paid the person is in. Don't try to make it harder.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2024, 03:06:17 PM »

I would appreciate whoever changed my badge to 2024 please kindly put it back to 2021 as it is rather contradictory to my opening post as I haven't donated this year.

Les McDonald · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2024, 04:12:58 PM »

I'm pretty consistent with donations here and I'm good with whatever works best for Sparky.

RC Storick · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2024, 07:21:39 PM »

This idea has been considered but I don't think it will cove the site.