Author Topic: It seems 5% of the people do all the work. (Read 3358 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** May 09, 2008, 07:01:24 PM »

Doc made a good point if everyone donated 20.00 we could have a bang up giveaway site. This site takes a ton of work. Un like SSW that has something to sell we do not. It is supported through or advertisers and donations. It seems we fall short every year and I have to pony up out of my pocket for kits and shipping. This year’s goal was only ½ way met and 1 person donated ½ of that.

I called Sig and Micro-Fasteners and they have no way to track hits. So they put me off on donations again. I will be culling the advertisers as we go. AMA has never donated nor has PAMPA. However they are a governing body and I see no reason for them to.

Our moderators do a bang up job and they should get a pat on the back or something for the work they do, don’t you think? But because we run on such a short string I can do nothing for them.

I know the economy is bad now but do not waver. We will survive, just re-think a donation to keep this site free and giving a kit away. If you have any thoughts on how this should be handled post it here. I will make a decision by the end of the month.

For hard donations
Send to
Robert Storick
8816 Manchester #170
St.Louis, MO.63144
or pay-pal
http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?action=paypal

For the new donations I will be handing out a new badge and privlages.

Bryan Higgins · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2008, 07:18:24 PM »

Hi Robert

I sent a check for $20.00 tuesday for a donation.
Without this site i would still be lost.

Keep up the great work. It is very appreciated.

Bryan Higgins

Lane Puckett · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2008, 08:54:36 PM »

Robert,
Most of the really worthwhile sites that I visit that DON'T have anything to sell have a patrons section and you can't view many of the areas without becoming a patron member. It costs about $25 a year.

I just hit the paypal here and donated.

I never have liked the signal to noise ratio at most of the sites and generally migrate to one that gets above most of that.

My interests are models, hunting, four wheeling, archery, etc. Each of those interests has a site that I've gravitated to and willingly pony up the annual fee. Interestingly enough I don't subscribe to any magazines. I get all I want and more quicker and with more detail via the net.

My point in all this rambling is to encourage you to consider taking a pay to play position.

You have a high quality site, well organized, just a small number of folks interested in this niche hobby.

Lane

david beazley · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2008, 05:05:08 AM »

just stroked a check for $25.00. keep up the great work!

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2008, 07:05:53 AM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on May 09, 2008, 07:01:24 PM

Doc made a good point.........................
........... I know the economy is bad now but do not waver. We will survive, just re-think a donation to keep this site free and giving a kit away. If you have any thoughts on [/i] how this should be handled post it here. I will make a decision by the end of the month.

Robert,
A donation is more than appropriate for a site of this quality.
For those who can not afford same at this time, may I suggest we all revisit a procedure I used, as did others, to help the cause, see below.

We all have a kit, engine or ? that we are "holding" but will probably never use.
Advertising same in the Stunt Hangar Classifieds and donating proceeds (or a portion thereof) to the SH "kitty" helps the cause, provides others with something they desire and clears space in our shop for more "stuff".
Easy to do: Buyer sends funds to Sparky, Sparky acknowledges receipt of funds to seller/donor, seller/donor ships item to buyer.

Roger V.

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2008, 07:38:32 AM »

There is no doubt in my mind that we are in for a major change in the way we live because of the soaring prices that we are seeing. All of this is because of gas prices. Don't forget that most plastic products are also based on oil. The impact on our economy is huge and will be getting worse. I think that contest flying for many people will no longer be affordable. So here's what I am going to do. I will send you a check for some of the expenses that I would have spent going to Tom's cancelled contest in Ga. Perhaps others will do the same. Stunthanger is my primary source of my online reading material. I look at it everyday that I'm home. Perhaps we need to start a Stunt-bay to support the Stunthanger. A percentage of each auction item goes to the site. OK I.m done the check is in the mail.

Chuck
Stuart, Fl

RC Storick · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2008, 11:06:59 AM »

Theses are the supporters so far

Don Burke
Tyrone Marcucci
Doug Moon
Noel Corney
Lane Puckett
Philip Coopy
Steve Holt
Michael Anderson

Ted Klein · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2008, 11:57:17 PM »

PayPal donation sent your way. Just a little something from someone living in the great state of "Kaleefornya" as Govenator Arnold would say it! So, have we hit 6% yet?

Ted

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2008, 12:16:02 AM »

Sent 25 buckaroos via PayPal. Hope it helps a little. This is a great site and I want it to stay that way.

Tom Hagler · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2008, 02:50:59 PM »

Sent $26.
I'm tired of being outscored by Clint.

Scott Hartford · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2008, 05:15:46 PM »

I figure this site has saved me countless dollars just in good info, I'm in!

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2008, 02:18:23 AM »

Quote from: Tom Hagler on May 12, 2008, 02:50:59 PM

Sent $26.
I'm tired of being outscored by Clint.

Did you really do that?

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2008, 05:32:35 AM »

Robert, Keep up the good work! I just sent you a donation via Pay Pal

I hope many more will follow up on this and get you on solid ground.

Chuck Feldman
Stuart Fl.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2008, 11:59:02 AM »

I just put a 20 in an envelope and will send it out today Sparky.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2008, 07:59:39 PM »

As the old saying goes, "Check is in the mail". DOC Holliday

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2008, 06:48:11 AM »

Robert:

I just put a check in the mail. I may not post very often, but I look at this forum every day and have learned much. Keep up the very good work. Thanks to the moderators also.

Bill Hodges

Jim Oliver · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2008, 07:02:47 AM »

Sparky,

My donation goes in the mail today.

Cheers,
Jim

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:07:55 AM »

Hello Robert

I will put a check in the mail today. I definately think this is a valuable forum for anyone in this
hobby. I don't do a lot of posting but I do take a look at what's here almost every day and have had
some very enjoyable conversations with some great people and have been able to learn a lot.

Thanks to all for their efforts

Dalton Hammett

Chris Edinger · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:40:16 AM »

Hey Robert... and here I thought it was ..10% of the people did all the work...

at any rate it great to see Clint ponying up some cash... so guess I'll just send ya $30 again to keep ahead of Ole Clint.. but in the long run I would have never met Clint or a lot of other great folks here on Stunthanger had it not been for this site...so I am all for any type of... membership,, or donation plan that arises..... Its a great site and we should all support it..

Chris

Keith Spriggs · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2008, 12:32:16 PM »

A trained chimp could out fly me, however one day I beat; Clint Ormosen ,Chris Edinger, and Tom Hagler and it only cost me $ 31.00 and good old PayPal.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2008, 12:34:41 PM »

Robert,
donated earlier this year plus the online magazine sub that I said to use. kinda tight now that I am getting laid off but should be able to help again soon. Keep up the good work we appreciate it,
(though I think you should watch Shultzie hes kinda sneaky)

Chris Edinger · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2008, 03:17:06 PM »

Hey Hey Hey... Way to go Keith.... I love it...

Chris

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2008, 07:31:46 PM »

Quote from: Keith Spriggs on May 14, 2008, 12:32:16 PM

A trained chimp could out fly me, however one day I beat; Clint Ormosen ,Chris Edinger, and Tom Hagler and it only cost me $ 31.00 and good old PayPal.

I'll let folks win as long as it's donations to SH.

Tom Rounds · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2008, 04:48:56 PM »

I enjoy Stunt Hangar very much. Check for $20.00 in the mail in the AM.
Thanks,
Tom Rounds
Orlando

Bill Little · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2008, 11:57:06 AM »

Sparky,

As you well know, being a part of the site is reward enough for me, and I donate as I can.

Bill <><

pat king · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2008, 04:12:09 PM »

I am in. Keep up the good work. Thanks to everyone who helps out with their donations and information.

Pat

Keith Spriggs · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2008, 06:50:01 AM »

Quote from: Bill Little on May 17, 2008, 11:57:06 AM

Sparky,

As you well know, being a part of the site is reward enough for me, and I donate as I can.

Bill <><

Donating money is easy compared to donating time. Thank you ,Bill.

And to the others that donate their time thank you also.

Andrew Borgogna · « **Reply #27 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:56:02 PM »

Robert
Just sent you $25.00 from the Left Coast. Stunt Hanger is worth evey penny.

Andy

raglafart · « **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2008, 04:33:01 PM »

Sparky
I'm only to glad to add my little bit. Hope I'm not the first overseas guy to put the hand in the pocket. Can't thank you enough for the site.
Cheers John Goodwin Sydney Australia

George · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2008, 09:39:59 AM »

I don't do pay pal so I mailed a check yesterday.

I don't agree with "pay to play". That's a quick way to lose a LOT of people. No one knows other people's situation. My vote goes for "send something if you can".

George