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Post #159276814th Jan 2016 9:19 am
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Too right. Thumbs Up
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Post #159276914th Jan 2016 9:19 am
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Lost for Words wrote:
DG wrote:
"Hit's" don't bring in the income necessary to keep the sites running unfortunately ...donators, sponsors and site supporters however do Thumbs Up


Yes, but the sponsorship fees and donations are only justified due to the web traffic and useful information on the site.


I appreciate its chicken and egg to a degree but look back to when we only had 500 site users and web traffic was tiny ...we still had sponsors. My overriding view is that those who wish to benefit for profit must acknowledge that this site has been the vehicle to deliver sales and therefore should have no qualms in becoming a sponsor or supporter.

...and I wholly agree with Robbies point.
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Post #159278114th Jan 2016 9:43 am
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Well judged anticipation, but a moot point, because I think we're all in agreement on the matter in hand. Thumbs Up
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Post #159281414th Jan 2016 10:34 am
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Hi all,

Just spotted this and thought I'd add a few comments.

I'm disappointed that Rob has got the time to go back and delete all his content across the sites, but not to reply to PMs I have sent him in the lead up to this situation and those sent since in an attempt to resolve this amicably.

It seems his mind has been made up about the circumstances and apparent conspiracy, no matter what the truth is.

There's no forum policy which expressly allows content to be removed, the function is there to go back and edit, provided by the forum software.

In another case as mentioned it ended up less hassle just to remove content and move on.

Whatever your own views on the commercial policy, it has been in place and stable for the last 10 years. Those making money from the site should pay to advertise. It's pretty simple!

Other models which other sites use is to charge a membership fee, or a fee to unlock extra features or remove a flood of Google Adwords adverts and similar. Arguably this would raise more revenue if applied here but that's not the case Whistle

The site costs money to run. As far as I know not many sites are operated out of the owners' pockets and allow others to profit from them at no cost. I don't think it'd be sustainable such that they'd still be around after 11 years?

I'm preparing for being proved wrong Laughing
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It may be just my perception, but the percentage of non-members / unregistered user using the site appears to have increased over time. It does sadden me a little when people use the site for the information and content provided by others, but do not contribute themselves or even say a simple thank-you.
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Sone forums don't let you browse without registering. Might be possible to make that change?
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Post #159283914th Jan 2016 11:14 am
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Trouble is, I don't think a forum where you can only see stuff if signed up (and logged in) is very appealing or friendly as a whole. Not very convenient for those of us who don't want to/can't stay logged in all the time but want to quickly check the odd thing either. At the end of the day, even if people sign up, they might not contribute, or, to be fair, be able to, in any major way.

I've always made a point that I offer any help and advice I can to people whether or not they return it and no matter who they are or if I disagree with their opinions. It's not always easy if it's perhaps not even gratefully received but I will still try (anyone who's known a relative or friend with dementia will know only too well what that is like!). I hope that doing such may encourage others to do the same and I think it's the only way.

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 Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off Sad )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped Very Happy
Several Discovery 300 TDis
 
 
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needed this thread to try and help new a new member and remember Lost for Words mentioned the Internet Archive for old threads that we thought we'd lost so here is this threads' content in full technicolor:

https://web.archive.org/web/20150706074039...02519.html Thumbs Up
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