I bet most users are glad to know they can pitch in and help to keep this little web-gem alive. Imagine folks what it would be like without the HSBBW. I remember the times when the old BB went down--there were many users with some serious withdrawal issues. Sooner or later, in one way or another, we all benefit from this site. Thanks for doing it Julie.
Posts: 82 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: December 27, 2002
This site is invaluable. That's why I'm glad to contribute my $$. But....
I'm sure this idea has been shot down before but I'll throw it out there. Why not have a small membership fee? We could still keep the site free to view and search, but if you want to be a poster, it's $10 to join and you pay $10 each year to maintain your membership.
Or if you really want to start raking it in, charge TR per post. Maybe that will cut down on some of the bullc.r.a.p. Ok, take it easy TR, I'm just kidding. I'm as full of c.r.a.p as the next guy.
I've got my asbestos suit on so fire away.
P.S. Backup idea....if a thread hasn't made it to 'golden' status, after a couple years can't we just delete the old ones?
There are online fundraising programs such as igive.com and donationstreet.com that people go to and through their initial network link can go and buy stuff online and your site would get a percentage of what they paid for a product. [The product is not more expensive because of this.] I am still testing this stuff out for a money raising gig, but igive.com has been around for over 10 years and is reputable. I am sure there are others.
Posts: 46 | Location: ballfield or sandlot ;) | Registered: July 12, 2005
