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Title: Donations
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on March 04, 2015, 08:26:16 PM
Sorry to have to write this but enough is enough.For months loads of members ask question after question and most go away feeling happy.Well that's great but does anyone ever consider the time and effort off this site Steve in particular creates?A wealth of information is given received gratefully is not known.so come on you tight arses this site costs money wether or not you like some members is immaterial you get your answers free of charge.Every pint you donate keeps this one and only genuine site going,think about it from now, I will only give advice to known contributor's
Sorry
Bitsa
And all this info is in donations in log on
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Trigger on March 04, 2015, 09:19:06 PM
Sorry to have to write this but enough is enough.For months loads of members ask question after question and most go away feeling happy.Well that's great but does anyone ever consider the time and effort off this site Steve in particular creates?A wealth of information is given received gratefully is not known.so come on you tight arses this site costs money wether or not you like some members is immaterial you get your answers free of charge.Every pint you donate keeps this one and only genuine site going,think about it from now, I will only give advice to known contributor's
Sorry
Bitsa
And all this info is in donations in log on

Bitsa, I try to give as much as i can but, wife's in six country's, 9 mistresses and 19 kids, it is a bit of a strain  ;D ;D ;D 
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 04, 2015, 09:22:26 PM
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( And you told me I was the only one Graham  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Trigger on March 04, 2015, 10:19:07 PM
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( And you told me I was the only one Graham  ;D ;D ;D

When i whispered that in your ears, i forgot to say, the only one on the south Kent coast ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Norniron on March 04, 2015, 10:41:55 PM
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( And you told me I was the only one Graham  ;D ;D ;D

When i whispered that in your ears, i forgot to say, the only one on the south Kent coast ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Trigger the manwhore
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Drew400 on March 05, 2015, 08:23:16 AM
Let's not lose Bitsa's important thread.

If we only paid £1 for every piece of feedback we received that helped us progress our projects, the cash would be a steady stream and worth a lot more than every penny.

Bitsa, I'm going to countback and make a(nother) donation today. Thanks for the prompt.

D.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Drew400 on March 05, 2015, 08:53:43 AM
Update: 23 enquiries from me since my last donation...
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on March 05, 2015, 01:47:37 PM
I've always used the forum from the TAPATALK app on my phone, and I don't think the donations tab transfers over!  Thanks for the heads up Bitsa, I've received loads of fantastic advice on here and honestly couldn't have begun my build without the guidance of the kind folks on this forum. 
Will try to donate regularly via the browser site now!

Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Dundrod on March 05, 2015, 02:38:44 PM
Have received a lot of useful info from this site so happy to donate
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: kenny1059 on March 05, 2015, 04:18:29 PM
Done. :) :) :)

Kenny.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: paul G on March 05, 2015, 06:13:34 PM
Can't see it via the ipad either will someone post a link and make it frigging easy !!
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Lobo on March 06, 2015, 11:53:51 AM
Paul.... my 'life' is via the iPad... no prob for me.
Simon
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: paul G on March 06, 2015, 12:18:11 PM
just doneted from work on the pc, will check when I get home but could not see that on the Ipad !!
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Drew400 on March 06, 2015, 02:01:12 PM
Can you register this forum as a (historical and eco-friendly) charity and thus benefit from Gift Aid to boost the coffers?

Just a thought.

D.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Trigger on March 06, 2015, 02:21:52 PM
Can you register this forum as a (historical and eco-friendly) charity and thus benefit from Gift Aid to boost the coffers?

Just a thought.

D.

Just a thought, can i get a sub ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Drew400 on March 06, 2015, 02:54:11 PM
Occasionally chucking in some cash in appreciation of advice received is like buying a pint for the old mechanic who helped me out.

D.
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on March 06, 2015, 03:33:43 PM
Oddjob
Fair comment and it does not offend in the least.You have put it in a more diplomatic way as at times I say it as I see it.The main thing is in one way or another we members and not Steve stumps for it all after all its in all our intrests to see it continue,YES?Buying, selling,advice etc and would myself prefer to sub this site a few bob than ebay ripping me off
Regards
Bitsa
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 06, 2015, 03:35:13 PM
As the recipient of this money, I try to stay out of these conversations.

However, I must say a big thankyou to everyone who donates (and to Saisei who paid me for their "Ad").

The site costs about £400 + VAT per year to host and a little bit more to maintain the registration. All my time is free.

If I get donations to cover that then I'm happy. [I'd still do it even if there weren't any donations though]

You are very generous.

Steve

Title: Re: Donations
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 06, 2015, 04:38:55 PM
I don't want to run a membership site. I've had bad experiences in the past (when I had a VFR800). I wouldn't join a site that demands an annual fee and so I wouldn't ask you to either.

If we can raise £400-£500 per annum in donations then I'm happy.

Steve
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on March 06, 2015, 08:03:56 PM
Steve
No I would not want any off that crap but from my quick sums the site has 1338 members, you think 500 quid is enough to maintain it,so my sums says 37 pence a year for all.Frackin hell I lose that dough most days down the settee,Is this too much for all or will they wait long enough to say when its gone derr didn't know that.USE IT OR LOSE IT last I say on it.All these feelings come from when I was a newbie forgot all but with the wisdom from all came flooding back and I thank them immensely to name a few Bryan,Mick,yourself and some like me newbies
Appreciate you all
Cheers
Bitsa
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: JamesH on March 06, 2015, 08:23:17 PM
Sorry it took so long for me to pull my finger out Steve. Donation made. Love this forum....
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: AshimotoK0 on March 06, 2015, 08:23:32 PM
How about this for an idea. Quite a few of us on here give never to be used smallish  bits  away for on here for free. I personally am glad to part with anything I am never likely to use myself  and the bits are not worth the hassle of selling but can be hard to find elsewhere. How about an optional donation to the site whenever anyone gives something away on here for nowt? I am sure even if it was only a quid or so it would mount up.

Just going to donate myself now following James's lead ! ;)

Ash

Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Woodside on March 06, 2015, 09:19:31 PM
Yup agree just done it.....we are gonna make this years budget in a month....worth every penny
Title: Re: Donations
Post by: Drew400 on March 06, 2015, 10:15:27 PM
This has been a heart-warming thread, thank you Bitsa and thank you Steve, of course.

D.

Title: Re: Donations
Post by: MeilakJ on March 07, 2015, 05:10:45 PM
Just Dropped something in the jar myself too !! Im allways reading on here and allways learning !! Im sure I am investing for when I start work on my bike!! every little counts and keep the good advice flowing !!

Cheers from Malta!!
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