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Topic #46759 99 posts Started by Coomer
DSToyo
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idk, i think donation should be a "plus" feature. i wouldn't want to discourage people from joining the moment they find the site, because everyone that joins potentially brings something to the table.

i think it would be better to have a little star or something that shows next to your sn if you're a donating member.

it would encourage passersby to jump in, and everyone who would like to contribute (including myself) can do that.

x2, i know if i had to pay in the first place, i wouldnt of joined.
maybe the people that donate could get extra privilages or something to like ubershall said: encourage others. just a suggestion, because i think if there was a fee to join, not nearly as many people would become members.
x_itchy_b_x
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the idea isnt a pay to use board, its an option an privilege to contribute to ensure the board will grow with useful knowledge over time. but the members who do contribute get a little something extra. like a different title other than enthusiast or something small. or maybe 6gc stickers. who knows.
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96bluevert
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well i wouldn't mind a membership fee. The only thing with charging every memeber is that some people dont use the site that much, so they might not be willing to pay and would just drop out. so mabey donations, or some kind of fund raisers to pay off Coomer for his hard work and it might give us some more opportunities for meets. i dunno, just throwin' some ideas out there.
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
BloodyStupidDave...
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fund raisers to pay off Coomer for his hard work and it might give us some more opportunities for meets. i dunno, just throwin' some ideas out there.


Fund raisers and merchandise are great ideas. The 6gc calendar and 6gc and replica vinyl stickers in particular could be great little money earners.
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Celiracer18
#35
on one of my other forums we have it so if you donate you get things like:
1) Access to a Members Only forum
2) PM Box increased to allow up to 500 messages
3) Free set of 6GC Decals
4) Free 6GC t-shirt (for donations of $50 or more)
5) A *new* Supporting Member button under their forum name.

i think something like that would be nice to have.

*paraphrased from MNsportcompacts.net*
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jason
#36
id be down to donate, but like people said have it be optional, but with benefits if you do, more photos, star or something, simple things like that and have different levels like 10, 20, 30 dollar ones, id be down for that in a heartbeat!! but it should still be free to sign up so new people come to the table as well, then once they see how awesome this place is they would be willing to give back in more than just posts!!!!
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ILuvMyCelica95
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Holy Crap man. i suggest a members feature.. 10 bucks a year. just give members more features or allow sigs for being a member, somthing. i think the community should pay for its community site. not you.


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chris, i think it would be a GREAT idea to do that, and use that money for more bandwidth, ect as needed.


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I'm sure almost all the senior members would donate. Even if there was no added features.

Got my vote.

Couldn't ask for a better site so w/e you do is already above & beyond.

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x_itchy_b_x
#38
people who donate should get to be able to have an animated avatar tongue.gif i love those things.
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tomazws
#39
May I suggest a section (not related to the forum) for pictures taken during meets, in like a gallery form. Those pictures are always awesome. For us, or for new visitors, sometimes people just wanna browse images.
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Akimbo
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I am pro-donation, always have been. But Chris has always had conflicting thoughts about it. I support the bigger PM box, having a signature or avatar, the "Support Member" instead of Enthusiast, that kind of thing. Any forum-related bonuses. Or special options on your members page. BUT i do not support getting products for donating. This defeats the purpose, then Chris has to spend money on the products he sends us for donating, thus making that money disappear.
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96bluevert
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BUT i do not support getting products for donating. This defeats the purpose, then Chris has to spend money on the products he sends us for donating, thus making that money disappear.


not nessesarily, if it takes say $20 to make a shirt and we donate like $40 or $50 and we get one. then the money can go toward repaying him for the shirt/the time to make them/some to coomer for keeping the site up.
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
Culpable04
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BUT i do not support getting products for donating. This defeats the purpose, then Chris has to spend money on the products he sends us for donating, thus making that money disappear.


not nessesarily, if it takes say $20 to make a shirt and we donate like $40 or $50 and we get one. then the money can go toward repaying him for the shirt/the time to make them/some to coomer for keeping the site up.


wouldn't that increase the amount of work he would have to do ?

I think he has plenty stuff to do as it is
96bluevert
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BUT i do not support getting products for donating. This defeats the purpose, then Chris has to spend money on the products he sends us for donating, thus making that money disappear.


not nessesarily, if it takes say $20 to make a shirt and we donate like $40 or $50 and we get one. then the money can go toward repaying him for the shirt/the time to make them/some to coomer for keeping the site up.


wouldn't that increase the amount of work he would have to do ?

I think he has plenty stuff to do as it is


well it doesn't have to be Coomer that makes the mechandise. i mean if someone has the connections and would be willing to, some one else could make it for people on the site and that person could just split some of the profit with Coomer. Of course it would have to be someone willing to offer thier sevices and wouldn't mind sharing the profit. in exchange mabey Coomer could allow that person more options with the site, like more photos or something.
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
Coomer
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Hey guys,
I've been keeping an eye on the discussion here, and I'm kind of undecided at this point as far as what direction to go.

I definitely won't create a "paying members only" section like several sites have. I don't like the segregation that setups like that create.

A donation/subscription option is an idea I'm kind of throwing around. They would probably result in things like more photo storage, possible photo uploading on the forums, a "supporter" icon or something similar, and things like that.

As you all know, I have very little time already, so I will not be able to supply merchandise to those who donate/subscribe. I just don't have the time.

I'm kind of thinking about creating a store tied into Amazon that would have some Celica-related things...not sure though.

I don't know...those are just a few of my thoughts at the moment. But anyway, I'm going back to programming. smile.gif I've been making excellent progress, and I'm confident that soon 6G Celicas will be better than ever. biggrin.gif
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elvasoshexai
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This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Apr 17, 2007 - 2:25 AM
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BloodyStupidDave...
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As you all know, I have very little time already, so I will not be able to supply merchandise to those who donate/subscribe. I just don't have the time.

I'm kind of thinking about creating a store tied into Amazon that would have some Celica-related things...not sure though.


Given the huge bandwidth needed to host videos, I think either continuing to prohibit videos being hosted on 6gc.net or making that a members only feature would make sense.

As 96bluevert suggested, I don't think we expect you to actually provide the merchandise but having a store front where a percentage of the sales price goes to 6gc.net would make a lot of sense. The members could provide the merchandise and the store-front would provide a unified view of what is available. The percentage is effectively a tax for using the store front (the ebay business model) and 6gc.net brand.

The members profile and rides section is already fantastic and one of the things that makes 6gc.net stand out from the others. I can't wait to see the new stuff biggrin.gif
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Defgeph
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I'd like to see backround photos in member's profiles. Hosted from user's photobucket accounts. (This would save server space)

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Coomer
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I'd like to see backround photos in member's profiles. Hosted from user's photobucket accounts. (This would save server space)


You mean ones that tile across the whole page Jeff?
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Defgeph
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I'm not a fan of the tile, I'd like one large picture. While scrolling down to see the list of modifications & comments only the text would move not the backround.


I'd also like to see usable links like this one below.

<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WHh7t7fd7G8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WHh7t7fd7G8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
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Coomer
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I'm not a fan of the tile, I'd like one large picture. While scrolling down to see the list of modifications & comments only the text would move not the backround.


I'd also like to see usable links like this one below.

<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WHh7t7fd7G8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WHh7t7fd7G8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>


The background wouldn't really work with the design of the site. Plus in most cases it would make the text more difficult to read.

And as far as allowing embedded objects, that could lead to security issues.

I don't mean to just shoot down all your ideas, but I promise, there will be several new features that will make the site, including member profiles, better. wink.gif

This post has been edited by Coomer: Apr 18, 2007 - 9:49 AM
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95gtschick
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Add an option to make donations to you, I'm sure with all of the dedicated members here, we could easily help you out with donating, and as was mentioned earlier, whoever donates, gets more features or something like that. I dunno... just a thought! A general car forum I'm on right now won't let you post in the vehicle specific fs forum unless you've donated at least $10. Not a bad idea.
Slick
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wiki?


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Coomer
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BloodyStupidDavey,
Sorry I never got to your other thread...must've missed it. Anyway, I agree that a Wiki would be nice. I'm kind of concerned about maintaining the how-to articles. But I'll think about it. What's everyone else think about a [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki]wiki[/wiki]?
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Slick
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wiki?


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http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...176&hl=wiki


Thanks!
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jdmart
#57
kudos on this site coomer and keep up the good work and im excited to see whats next. i agree with some of the fellow members here on some of their suggestions like donations and stuff that and i think videos will be a good idea heck u can even make like a big meet like an anual thing and then u can sell all kinds of stuff like hats, shirts beanies, automotive products, etc... all with the 6gc.net logo u can make money like that and site could even pay for itself in the long run and u could prob make a lil for urself.. just my 2 cents. GREAT JOB ON 6gc.net!!!!!!!
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Alan
#58
Awsome!!!
DSToyo
#59
hows the progress coming coomer? i cant wait for the upgrades!

This post has been edited by DSToyo: May 2, 2007 - 1:31 PM
Coomer
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hows the progress coming coomer? i cant wait for the upgrades!


It's coming along pretty well. Still have a lot to go, but I'm making good progress. smile.gif
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