If the request is made I'm happy to pay subs
Its like this guy's......now that i'm here and settled in quite comfortably there is a good chance i would pay a $20 lifetime membership....however, if i was to come across this site by doing a search on something, which is how i ended up here in the first place, and somebody put there hand out for a $20 membership fee i wouldnt be here and nobody else would be either .... best support we can give the admin's is to support the sponsor's.
Dicko,
I appreciate you're trying to be positive, but there's many pitfals in chargning for forum membership.
Just having to administer payments would take up a lot of time. Then once you charge a fee there's a contract between the site and it's members, what a nightmare that would be. While it sounds like a good idea it would not work in practice. It would aslo put new people off joining if there was a charge.
I'm quite happy running this site, it has never been about the money. Advertising is a good way to pay for the site expenses, it makes the site free for people to use and join and it also is very easy in terms of administration.
My only motivation for running this site is the personal interest value it gives me, and I'm sure the same goes for Bano.
Cheers, KC
I stumbled across a pommy HD site and the banter and topics etc were similar to this one. But... it was a 'pay site' and I couldn't be arsed forking over the $$$??? and I reckon most people are like that.
There's some good points you make Dicko as it does cost money to run a site. Before I bought ma Harley I was into the Vintage Motocross and the OZ VMX site has a link whereby Members can donate if they so desire.
Is that an option on here for those who'd like to chip in?
Long and slimey
You should be getting something out your time and effort. I have been a member about eight months and purchased both the badge and shirt to support the site. Would continue to buy items just to support.
Whatever direction the forum takes....I want to be grandfathered in......Jus'sayin!!! lol I do have to say that being an ADMIN and Moderator does take a lot of time and energy. Don't ask me how I know these things!!! Hehehe This forum has it's share of drama but not near the bullshit that goes on in other forums from the States! This is another reason why I enjoy coming over and bullshit along with everyone else. You fuggers are direct and to the ....... well....disregard that comment! You fuggers are alright in my book regardless of....well....disregard that comment also.
I'm happy to pay.
Kymbo
Me Too
Allright ya got us going what sought of fish is it?
I am new member I would happily make a one of life membership if I had to now but when I first joined I not so sure I would have. Maybe if the owner of the site is short of a buck we should be ordering merchandice
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I used to be on a Triumph forum site in Australia about 18 months ago.
In their wisdom they decided that they would charge a membership fee.
Guess what happened to that site??????
LONG GONE.
Forgot to mention this earlier but a great way to support the site is to buy a HD Forums AU badge.
Click on the badge pic!
I am a member on PSB and they have the option, but then it is a very different forum with very different agenda's, but having the extra income allows funds to be spend on appropriate software and hardware...
when I lived in WA I had no issue with being a supporter..... I would gladly pay $20/year here so get ability to have better access via iPhone and Android applications
they have a number of options....
Become a PSB Supporter
The PSB Supporter Program gives PSB users to opportunity to voluntarily contribute to the running cost of PSB.
The PSB running costs include items such as the cost of providing modern computer server hardware, hosting & bandwidth costs, software licenses, backup solutions, and other ancillary costs such as mobile phone account costs for the SMS Alert service.
These costs are funded by the supporters of PSB who can all be identified by the 'Supporter' Tag. You too can contribute for as little as $19 per annum (38c per week).
What you get for your $19.:
1. A ‘Supporter’ tag that is assigned to your user profile to display your proud support of PSB.
2. Ability to store 300 images in your personal picture gallery.
3. The ability to CC up to 10 users in your PM's.
4. 300 PM storage capacity.
5. Ability to edit your own posts within 30 days (up from 14 days).
6. The pure unadulterated pleasure of knowing you helped support PSB.
7. ACCESS TO PSB-LIVE! PSB-Live is a web page that displays all posts that are made on PSB the instant they are made (dynamically) without the need to refresh your web browser to view new posts on a static page. For further information on this fantastic feature, CLICK HERE.
8. And finaly, in the words of Dubs, “a sweet cup of f#&k all else”.
The Supporter Subscription is for a 12 month period. Payment method is via Paypal’s secure gateway which accepts Mastercard and Visa.
Become a PSB Sponsor
The PSB Sponsor subscription is designed for those PSB users who intend to promote their products (whether motorcycle related or not) on the forum.
If your are carrying on an enterprise for economic gain and wish to make posts or promote your product on PSB, a Sponsor subscription is required.
PSB Sponsors also gain posting rights access to the 'PSB Corporate Supporter' section - an area in which only Sponsors and Premium Sponsors can start a thread (any user can subsequently reply). This is a unique opportunity for shops-front retailers or trades located in Perth as well as online sellers as it gives direct exposure to large section of their target audience to advertise their motorcycle related products or trade at the click of a button.
Your funds are used to advertise and promote PSB to gain an even larger audience to your advertising posts. The cost of being a sponsor is just 54c per day.
Once your have purchased your Sponsor subscription you will automatically receive posting rights to the 'PSB Corporate Supporter' area as well as be assigned a 'SPONSOR' tag next to your username so that users can identify you as a supplier of bike related products, and someone who has helped contribute something back to support the community.
What you get for your $199:
1. All of the benifits provided to PREMIUM Support as detailed above; plus
2. A ‘Sponsor' tag that is assigned to your user profile to display your Sponsorship of PSB to all forum users.
3. Topic starting posting rights to the 'PSB Corporate Supporter' section.
4. The ability to promote your products in general posts in the normal sections of the forum.
The Sponsor Subscription is for a 12 month period. Payment method is via Paypal’s secure gateway which accepts Mastercard and Visa.
Become a PSB PREMIUM Sponsor
The PSB PREMIUM Sponsor subscription is designed for those PSB users who run a business and intend to actively promote their products (whether motorcycle related or not) on the forum.
If your are carrying on an enterprise for economic gain and wish to make posts or promote your product on PSB, a minimum of a Sponsor subscription is required.
PREMIUM Sponsors not only gain posting rights access to the 'Bike Retailers & Bike Trade Promotions' section the same as PSB Sponsors, but they also receive their very own forum for their business. This allows not only you to post up as many threads regarding your business and items for sale, etc, but also allows PSB members to post threads asking for information, requests, etc. This is a unique opportunity for shop-front retailers or trades located in Perth as well as online sellers as it gives direct exposure to large section of their target audience to advertise their motorcycle related products or trade at the click of a button.
Your funds are used to advertise and promote PSB to gain an even larger audience to your advertising posts. The cost of being a PREMIUM Pponsor is just $1 per day.
Once your have purchased your PREMIUM Sponsor subscription you will automatically receive posting rights to the 'Bike Retailer & Trade Promotions' area as well as be assigned a 'SPONSOR+' tag next to your username so that users can identify you as a supplier of bike related products, and someone who has helped contribute something back to support the community. You will then be contacted by PSB Staff to arrange your dedicated forum to be setup.
What you get for your $365:
1. All of the benifits provided to PSB Sponsors as detailed above; plus
2. A ‘Sponsor+' tag that is assigned to your user profile to display your PREMIUM Sponsorship of PSB to all forum users.
3. Creation and access to your own business forum under the Corporate Sponsor section.
4. The ability to actively promote your products in general posts in the normal sections of the forum.
Ho,
The benefit they have is a much bigger target audience, you have all who ride the japa and other brands as a potential audience. Whereas this site is a niche site for Harley only, about 20% probably what the PSB site could grow to. In any case you get much of that stuff on here already, i.e unlimited PM's and ability to edit any post you've ever made.
