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[archermk]

My 98 Mega sailed thru its MOT today, no faults at all. I think that provides a good reason why I find this forum so helpful. Thanks all.

[stuart30]

Agree with the rest...£10/£15 is what an hour or an hour an a half's pay.

Im sure all you guys have put a damn sight more time  than that getting this forum up and running and reasons why you did aside thats still some serious commitment.

Either paypal or as suggested maybe a bank account would be best.....please please dont ask for a cheque.....if you do give me 6 months advanced warning.

[Jay w]

i would happily pay £10 to assist in the running of the site, aside from the money that could be saved there is the 'social' side of it to consider.

[markey mark]

no probs getting a tenner out of me mateys   well worth it imo  

[Omegatoy]

def worth the money
  chaps but avoid paypal cos i dont have it!!!! agree a pound is not enough but think you would get more donations if you set it at a fiver rather than a tenner
but then dont you run in to tax problems? as the money has to be declared by the treasurer? unless its a charitee of course!!!
Omegatoy

[RolandL]

A difficult one this, asking for donations, could mean not everyone donates, Asking for a membership fee could stop people joining.


Personaly I would not have a problem paying  to help with the running costs of the site. AutobahnStormers charge £20 and look at the benefits you get with that, a money saving Trade Club Card !   I for one, have saved a packet in maintanace cost, due to the help and advice given by people on this forum.   I agree with some of the other comments, if you are , at sometime in the future going to ask for some spondoolies, then make it a decent amount  , say, £30 per year? Any excess could then be used for the good of the forum, i.e. a toolbank perhaps.

[RonaldMcBurger]

Some great feedback here guys. I can see all opinions and points of view. At the end of the day it is your site. I persoanlly would never agree to 'demanding' any form of finance from any forum users. There will be many who think a donation towards running costs is a good idea, but equally I respect those who think it should be free and I have no problem with that either. I really could never agree to a compulsary membership or fee, or any form of revealing who has contributed or not, or any reward for doing so either. We have to bear in mind that some may actually not be in a position to offer anything either.

Just feeling the water here everyone and thanks for all your comments and opinions so far. Keep them, coming, I am all ears and totally open to suggestions, critisim, disagreement etc.

Cheers all.

[Robin Hood]

I've just tested my water - it's not gone blue but it's got to be good for double figures.

[x25xe]

Hi all

I, like others, would be happy to contribute say £15 - 30 towards the site.

I think that a tool bank purchased with any left over monies is also a great idea.

Just my two pennath.

[The Barge Captain]

If funds wern't so tight, I would be running a 3.0 Elite. however they are, but I would be happy to push a folded fiver in your direction once a year (that's just 2, count them, 2 pints of beer!)
Well worth the money.
Thanks guys.

[The Barge Captain]

Actually, thinking about it, a couple of smaller donations a year would be viable for me.

[The Barge Captain]

Come on guys - make with the moolah.

I've been thinking about this whilst busy pulling pints last night ,and if you had a mate who came around every time you had a problem with the car and helped you fix it, I'm sure that every last one of us would take him to the pub for a few beers as a sign of gratitude. Well I'm not about to get a round in for all of you, but I think you get my point.  If this site can save somebodys car / wallet / skinned nuckles / marriage, then a donation equivilent to a couple of pints would be a small price to pay.

[Tony H]

As has been said before I would be prepared to donate well  more than a quid. Well worth it for all the help, advice and camaraderie (i thnk I spelt it right :-/ ) that you get on here

[Markjay]

Laidback,

44 people said OK so far, this site is not going to run on £44 a year?

My view is that it should be a tenner or nothing. And I suggest to get sponsership as well.

If you collect too much money, I am sure you will find ways to re-invest it in the site or come up with other ideas how to benefit the users.

And if you still got some left? Buy beer to the people that work for nothing in admining and moding the site.

[TheBoy]

We've discussed some options of what to do with any left-over funds. Buying some tools (along lines of cambelt lock kits, though we've probably got enough of them) that members can use is looking to be favourite....