Donations

oh hi on saturday, didn't get chance to buy you a pint - fleeting visit as i had to head back to work.

oh hi on saturday, didn't get chance to buy you a pint - fleeting visit as i had to head back to work in the salon.

Fixed.

should see you through the seasonal lull without you having to sell your body again.

But that's the bit I enjoy!

I still think display adverts for guests would be a good idea. Certainly higher cost per click for the advertiser than search.

I still think display adverts for guests would be a good idea. Certainly higher cost per click for the advertiser than search.

That is what we do.

[QUOTE] I still think display adverts for guests would be a good idea. Certainly higher cost per click for the advertiser than search.

That is what we do.[/QUOTE]

Soul....

That is what we do.

I thought they were all google adlinks etc.

Shows how many times i have used the forum without being signed in!!

Where are we at? Do we need to go on another drive? How many sponsors are banging down the LFGSS door?

Whats Büro 9?

just bought you a beer...

Velocio alias.

Velocio alias.

cheers

did a google search as well.

Hi!

I just read the results of the survey about subscription etc. and that for now donations are the way to go. I thought I'll put in my 2p in respect to the 'fuzzy feeling...'

So my story is simple. I ride a fixed gear for few months and love it. I have registered, read few bits and pieces but did not contribute. I just didn't think that I have something to say worth reading (present post excepted...)

Few weeks ago I decided to sell one of my fixies (a Pearson Touche) - having 'upgraded' to a new and shiny one. I then discovered that I cannot start a post - as I am a newbie. OK, I thought, that a shame.. So now I need to post 5 messages just to 'qualify'... It is a nice idea, to 'push' people to become active members, and maybe this is a way to avoid spam, but I still didn't want to do it JUST to qualify.

So here is my idea: How about upgrading a newbie to a 'full member' status upon receipt of a minimum donation (say £5)? After all, spammers are not likely to pay for that and for members like myself it has a double advantage: We contribute to the site financially and we gain the freedom to open a discussion when we want to.

I realise that for existing members this is not an incentive - but I don't see the downside of it.

Any thoughts?

Mrdchc

Nice idea. Do you have any more? Four more ideas and you are off and selling ;o)

Hmmm... Well, I guess I have to reply to that, right? So ...
How about having the system 'degrade' a user to a newbie status if they don't post, for, say, one year. BUT - if they donate a minimum amount - they cannot be 'demoted' - EVER. So that's an incentive for existing members too :)

I need someone to test something for me.

It involves money.

Basically... if you felt like you were going to donate, could you please do so and then PM me to say that you have.

I've setup an automated payment system that should move you into the donors group and PayPal won't let me donate to myself to prove it works.

Thank you

Thanks :)

I see it works.

Brilliant

Can I have a red star as I donate blood too?

We all have..

Ahh, but I'm a paid up card carrying donor. I don't waste mine on tarmac.

Thanks :)

I see it works.

Brilliant

Does that explain those little gold stars?
If I get five can I move from the counter and go and work on the fries section? ;)

Ahh, but I'm a paid up card carrying donor. I don't waste mine on tarmac.

I want a white star as well for being a marrow donor.

I can remember getting a gold star for good work in infants school.Week before last if i recall.

i'm on the anthonynolan register. "I'm a giver not a fighter"

Will there be different coloured starts for consistent/generous donators? I want to up my game to a platinum star.

I like the idea VB,. I think is good that everybody knows who is helping out and who is not. Is funny to see people that are always posting and been the center of attention but later on they don't contribute to the forum