DT 37 Posted January 31 (edited) Please respond with a simple YES or NO. Then feel free to add any comments Edited January 31 by DT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DT 37 Posted January 31 YES Its a good value and my $20 contribution will help offset new hardware and software expenses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irishman 31 Posted January 31 No I have to stick with the creator's intent TA never wanted it to be a paysite; he wanted it to be free. It will always be his site, so that rule should stand pat. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grover 13 Posted February 1 4 hours ago, Irishman said: No I have to stick with the creator's intent TA never wanted it to be a paysite; he wanted it to be free. It will always be his site, so that rule should stand pat. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobref 36 Posted February 1 Yes. i agree that TA’s original intent was to have a “free” site. But if you’re not already voluntarily contributing at least $20/yr. for site upkeep, you’re freeloading. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustRules 16 Posted February 1 No. I don't pay for online forums. I would understand if the administrators did this, but I would likely not participate if this was done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major 3 Posted February 1 6 hours ago, JustRules said: No. I don't pay for online forums. I would understand if the administrators did this, but I would likely not participate if this was done. Exactly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muda69 1,006 Posted February 1 Yes, I can pay via a money order or cash. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southend 0 Posted February 1 I can see where this would lead to non participation by several posters, but if it meant closing the site or $20.00, I would pony up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titan32 26 Posted February 1 I would rather give $100 freely than be forced to pay $20.....I have a thing with "the man"...LOL. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DT 37 Posted February 1 Tide is turning in support of paysite 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRRaider2001 2 Posted February 1 Nope, But when I can, I gladly donate to support this place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Nowlin 88 Posted February 1 NO And considering that truly only 2 people votes actually matter in this made up vision....... I would say it is pointless to think otherwise. 3 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonecrusher 6 Posted February 1 4 hours ago, southend said: I can see where this would lead to non participation by several posters, but if it meant closing the site or $20.00, I would pony up. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crimsonace1 29 Posted February 1 TA's vision was always to keep this a free forum and an open community and that will always be the case. This was, is and always will be his. Voluntary contributions are always better than mandatory contributions. In hoops, after Hickory Husker went pay-only for the forums, most have migrated to Harrell's free boards for basketball discussion. Likely would happen here, too. If you feel like you can do things better, start your own competing site. Wait, you tried that. It failed. You then came crawling back here and have repeatedly tried to take over this one. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Nowlin 88 Posted February 1 just so everyone is clear 1) Not looking into this in any capacity 2) We are not sending out distress calls on the financial end of the site This is just 1 member high horse he continues to ride, when we let him ride in our community 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Impartial_Observer 81 Posted February 1 No! Goid god man, I thought you passed the baton???? 2 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWFan 8 Posted February 1 Of course I would....I mean I already do and always try to do more. But i could also lose alot of good content from the people who wouldnt so I can see both sides. Speaking of.....these ads are getting on my nerves...😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 2 Posted February 1 So, who is Howe's basketball coach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muda69 1,006 Posted February 1 31 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said: just so everyone is clear 1) Not looking into this in any capacity 2) We are not sending out distress calls on the financial end of the site This is just 1 member high horse he continues to ride, when we let him ride in our community In the interest of full disclosure, who exactly are the "we" you are referring to? Who currently makes up the GID brain trust? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DT 37 Posted February 1 54 minutes ago, crimsonace1 said: TA's vision was always to keep this a free forum and an open community and that will always be the case. This was, is and always will be his. Voluntary contributions are always better than mandatory contributions. In hoops, after Hickory Husker went pay-only for the forums, most have migrated to Harrell's free boards for basketball discussion. Likely would happen here, too. If you feel like you can do things better, start your own competing site. Wait, you tried that. It failed. You then came crawling back here and have repeatedly tried to take over this one. There is no attempt here to storm the gates, conduct a military coup, or otherwise overthrow the braintrust of The GID. I simply see this point in time as a pivot point for The Digest. Given the shutdown, significant loss of membership, and new cost burdens associated with the hardware and software makeovers, all options should be considered. Should the site go the pay route, I would consider being an investor, as long as there is potential ROI to be realized at some point. But that takes strategic business and marketing oriented thinking, which I have in abundant supply. Just my 2 cents worth. I figure after 15 years and tens of thousands of posts, I've earned the right. 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
