Donations / Subscriptions: Need Your Input

Viper007Bond · November 30th, 2007, 8:26 AM

Some people have been wishing to donate to the site to express their appreciation for the time and effort we invest in it, so Quiky and I thought using vB's subscription feature would be a good way to handle that plus reward those who donate.

However, I need your feedback.

But first, to head off the question before it's asked -- does this mean I have to donate to use the forums?

Hell no! I'll never make this a subscription site or any of that bullshit. This is merely a way for people to donate and reward those who do.

Now, on to the questions for you:

How much?

I'm thinking like $5/mo or $50/year is a nice round number. Thoughts welcome though.

What will people get out of it?

Currently, we're thinking a special "Donors" forum for those who donate where 18+ material and other stuff (such as private FTPs) could be posted.

Additionally, maybe a fancy username like this (Quiky's work):

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2007/11/22/quiky1.png

Thoughts?

Adunaphel · November 30th, 2007, 8:57 AM

Sounds okay, i'll surely send you some $$$$, along with some images/smilies/wub.gif

.

With the private FTP shit you should watch out that the shit you're doing is still legal, i'd hate to see you go to jail for trying to do us a favor. Fancy usernames would be nice, as long as they're still-human-readable (as opposed to most captchas)

Viper007Bond · November 30th, 2007, 9:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adunaphel

With the private FTP shit you should watch out that the shit you're doing is still legal, i'd hate to see you go to jail for trying to do us a favor.

I wouldn't be running any FTPs personally and really, it was just an idea thrown on the table. Nothing is finalized at this point.

Adunaphel · November 30th, 2007, 9:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I wouldn't be running any FTPs personally and really, it was just an idea thrown on the table. Nothing is finalized at this point.

I know, i'm just warning you to be cautious with stuff like that.

fbc · November 30th, 2007, 9:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I'm thinking like $5/mo or $50/year is a nice round number. Thoughts welcome though.

What will people get out of it?

Currently, we're thinking a special "Donors" forum for those who donate where 18+ material and other stuff (such as private FTPs) could be posted.

Where do I sign? Not so interested in the 18+ stuff though - if I want that I can find it elsewhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Additionally, maybe a fancy username like this (Quiky's work):

Not so fussed about that either - I'm quite happy to donate and not have any visual acknowledgment - but if that's wanted then maybe just a different colour for the username? And to head off the question before it gets asked - not in favour of donors being able to create their own titles - the way they're handed out here is something I've always liked.

Viper007Bond · November 30th, 2007, 9:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Where do I sign? Not so interested in the 18+ stuff though - if I want that I can find it elsewhere.

It'd be sub-sub-forum'ed for easy ignoring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

And to head off the question before it gets asked - not in favour of donors being able to create their own titles - the way they're handed out here is something I've always liked.

Yeah, I like the current method too.

watto · November 30th, 2007, 9:53 AM

Yeah, I'd consider it, sounds good.

And perhaps instead of the crazy font names, maybe just a symbol next to regular user names?

Buba · November 30th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Or the option to choose a title themselves...

TechZ · November 30th, 2007, 10:38 AM

People who want to contribute will do so nonethless, having that option is what we've been lacking for a long long long time now.

I doubt many would for the sake of the 'extras', infact I'd rather they didn't. What we provide here is enough to warrant some kind of donation, even if its just one-off.

fbc · November 30th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechZ

I doubt many would for the sake of the 'extras', infact I'd rather they didn't. What we provide here is enough to warrant some kind of donation, even if its just one-off.

Well said.

Devon · November 30th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechZ

People who want to contribute will do so nonethless, having that option is what we've been lacking for a long long long time now.

I doubt many would for the sake of the 'extras', infact I'd rather they didn't. What we provide here is enough to warrant some kind of donation, even if its just one-off.

Agreed.

Viper007Bond · November 30th, 2007, 10:55 AM

It's just as easy to have the donations via vB rather than a button, so we might as well do something, if nothing more than a colored username.

jakifirbec · November 30th, 2007, 11:13 AM

I'd be glad do participate.
As for the extras...boobies will do.

jayhawk · November 30th, 2007, 12:33 PM

How about just change the color of the username, like Ryan Morrison's.

Viper007Bond · November 30th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

How about just change the color of the username, like Ryan Morrison's.

Yeah, I had planned on them being green.

No Boss · November 30th, 2007, 1:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechZ

People who want to contribute will do so nonethless, having that option is what we've been lacking for a long long long time now.

I doubt many would for the sake of the 'extras', infact I'd rather they didn't. What we provide here is enough to warrant some kind of donation, even if its just one-off.

I hate to "x2".... but x2.

Scott · November 30th, 2007, 2:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buba

Or the option to choose a title themselves...

I agree... and where shall I send my loot? Hell quicky lives in the same town as me, how about I just buy him a beer or 20? images/smilies/lol.gif

Quiky · November 30th, 2007, 7:36 PM

Well, the extras are mainly a "thank you" for distributing your wealth to us..

There may be some special perks that won't be discussed here.. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

jayhawk · November 30th, 2007, 9:40 PM

Something to consider, as I saw this on another forum; some people will equate monetary contributions as a license to bully other non-paying members. They would troll, flame, spam and then hide behind the fact that they contributed money to the site.

So, rules would have to be implemented.

BigDaveDogg · November 30th, 2007, 10:02 PM

^True story. How would we send the $? I don't have PayPal images/smilies/sad.gif

November 30th, 2007, 8:26 AM	#1
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 4:56 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,605 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 334	Donations / Subscriptions: Need Your Input Some people have been wishing to donate to the site to express their appreciation for the time and effort we invest in it, so Quiky and I thought using vB's subscription feature would be a good way to handle that plus reward those who donate. However, I need your feedback. But first, to head off the question before it's asked -- does this mean I have to donate to use the forums? Hell no! I'll never make this a subscription site or any of that bullshit. This is merely a way for people to donate and reward those who do. Now, on to the questions for you: How much? I'm thinking like $5/mo or $50/year is a nice round number. Thoughts welcome though. What will people get out of it? Currently, we're thinking a special "Donors" forum for those who donate where 18+ material and other stuff (such as private FTPs) could be posted. Additionally, maybe a fancy username like this (Quiky's work): Thoughts? __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

November 30th, 2007, 8:57 AM	#2
Adunaphel I have no title Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 9:20 PM Location: [ˈneːdərlɑnt] Age: 30 Posts: 4,870 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 231	Sounds okay, i'll surely send you some $$$$, along with some . With the private FTP shit you should watch out that the shit you're doing is still legal, i'd hate to see you go to jail for trying to do us a favor. Fancy usernames would be nice, as long as they're still-human-readable (as opposed to most captchas) __________________ Mostly married < swek> http://us.akinator.com/ doesn't work. I though of Adunaphel and it guessed Hitler.

November 30th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#8
Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: 9:20 PM Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 28 Posts: 6,511 Car: Golf V GTi DSG LFS Status: Rep Power: 53	Or the option to choose a title themselves... __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

November 30th, 2007, 10:38 AM	#9
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 25 Posts: 3,057 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 226	People who want to contribute will do so nonethless, having that option is what we've been lacking for a long long long time now. I doubt many would for the sake of the 'extras', infact I'd rather they didn't. What we provide here is enough to warrant some kind of donation, even if its just one-off. __________________ techzonline.net

November 30th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#12
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 4:56 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,605 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 334	It's just as easy to have the donations via vB rather than a button, so we might as well do something, if nothing more than a colored username. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

November 30th, 2007, 9:53 AM	#7
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: December 8th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 74	Yeah, I'd consider it, sounds good. And perhaps instead of the crazy font names, maybe just a symbol next to regular user names?

November 30th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#13
jakifirbec Joined: Feb 10th, 2006 Last Online: 9:09 AM Location: Slovenija Age: 31 Posts: 715 Car: Mazda 6 Rep Power: 19	I'd be glad do participate. As for the extras...boobies will do.

November 30th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#14
jayhawk Resident Star Wars nerd Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 9:21 PM Location: Ill-annoy. My heart still resides in Wisconsin. Age: 34 Posts: 7,136 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 409	How about just change the color of the username, like Ryan Morrison's. __________________ Just call me Jay. "as I suspected, a sensible bloke." - Cobol74

November 30th, 2007, 7:36 PM	#18
Quiky Devouring your soul... after belly rubs. Joined: Aug 21st, 1995 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 3,530 Car: Dacia Sandero Turbo Quattroporte Mayo GTZR1 LFS Status: Rep Power: 1053	Well, the extras are mainly a "thank you" for distributing your wealth to us.. There may be some special perks that won't be discussed here..

November 30th, 2007, 9:40 PM	#19
jayhawk Resident Star Wars nerd Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 9:21 PM Location: Ill-annoy. My heart still resides in Wisconsin. Age: 34 Posts: 7,136 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 409	Something to consider, as I saw this on another forum; some people will equate monetary contributions as a license to bully other non-paying members. They would troll, flame, spam and then hide behind the fact that they contributed money to the site. So, rules would have to be implemented. __________________ Just call me Jay. "as I suspected, a sensible bloke." - Cobol74

November 30th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#20
BigDaveDogg Joined: Aug 30th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Illinois Posts: 1,076 Car: GSX-R600K7 Rep Power: 47	^True story. How would we send the $? I don't have PayPal __________________

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