It's not obvious, but is there any way that I can contribute to the running costs of the web site?
I appreciate that these places do not come for free, & that somebody is paying something somewhere, yet they are a super source of information & support (especially for those of us outside of the USA)
Dave M.
Financial contribution
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Re: Financial contribution
Thanks for the thought!
It isn't that expensive, and we (the mods & admins) cover it between ourselves. We don't want ads, and we've all seen how relying on members' contributions can go wrong. It seems to be working OK so far.
It isn't that expensive, and we (the mods & admins) cover it between ourselves. We don't want ads, and we've all seen how relying on members' contributions can go wrong. It seems to be working OK so far.
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Re: Financial contribution
Thanks, just wanted to ask, & ensure that you guys know we're out there (I'm sure I'm not alone) if push comes to shove.
I do help where I can, but many here much more informed than me.
All efforts very appreciated by myself.
I do help where I can, but many here much more informed than me.
All efforts very appreciated by myself.
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Re: Financial contribution
I have to say, while running this site isn't free, it definitely isn't expensive. The most it could actually cost to run a large forum is a few thousand dollars and that's if you've got stupid amounts of traffic and a vBulletin license to pay for—thankfully we have neither.
I've often wondered how much money a site like the gear page brings in. If 10% of their 125k members donated at the lowest level ($12) that would be 150k annually, not counting any ad revenue. That's a wild guess but any way you slice it, there's some real money in that business.
I've often wondered how much money a site like the gear page brings in. If 10% of their 125k members donated at the lowest level ($12) that would be 150k annually, not counting any ad revenue. That's a wild guess but any way you slice it, there's some real money in that business.