Stu @ M Developments

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Due to an interesting discussion that has began in mainly two other posts and a fw PM's i thought id lock the other posts and ask that you all give some form of input into the way PassionFord is currently run and financed... (Gold Members / Advertisers)

Heres the original links so those of you not involved can catch up...
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61634

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61860

Basically:
1) Are you happy with it as it is?
2) If youve contributed, will you be doing so again?
3) Any suggestions to raise money other ways?

So.. bring on any ideas guys as im all ears now


P.S.
When youve answered that lot, please see this post too whilst im in an administrative mood... https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=895879

Doug

I have no querys in to the way the site is run and funded when its time to renew membership ill gladly "" DONATE "" £20 as will Jo

Top site good forums good content

Porkie

iTrader: (1)

Very happy, another £20 will be winging its way to you from me.

stevo

if i had a ford, i may do again, then yes i would pay 20.00

Zetec Andy

id love to help out stu but my job situation wont allow me, every penny counts at the mo mate.

Less.

Yep keep going going to contribute but always forget or other things come up but would be happy to pay gain once I finally pay

Lee Reynolds

You dont need a reason or to appoligise mate.

Sites perfect as it is Stu

ballin

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same as less really never seem to get round to it probably because its not really going to gain me anything as such, but i would like to contribute if you know what i mean.

i dont mean i dont pay cos im gonna get nuthin, more theres no motivation lol!
perhaps if you had more incentive more people would....as im sure theres loads who want to but cant be arsed!

but im more than happy with the way its all run, top job done by all!

zvhturbo

I was under the impression that when you paid for Gold Member ship it was a lifetime subscription?

Although i'd gladly pay for the privalage again.

Perhaps worth charging to advertise your car and/or parts will help raise funds to keep the site going.
Although for example only a £1 charge per post in parts for sale i'm sure most regulars will be more than happy with that for the service, and a online payment scheme will make it very easy.

discodenkelly

I think the site is fine Stu, I'll certainly be contributing again when the time comes. Unfortunately, money makes the world go round and to enjoy these things you got to give a little yourself.
I'm not saying everyone should contribute, it's a personal thing and I think it should be kept that way.
I don't regard it as any sort of class system either, those who pay and those who don't, it's just circumstantial to me

TIFF

I am TOTALLY happy the way the site is run and i will deffo be donating again

JamesH

iTrader: (21)

Same as Tiff, if people don't agree, it is because they are too tight, simple as

brad

i dont own a ford anymore and dont visit that often now so cant really comment .
but as for the donations , i think its a good idea . however i gotta say i was getting a little pissed off with all the bickering and arguments from some of the supposedly "top tuners" its fookin pathetic and maybee someone should look into that side of things while the sites in discussion, that way the newbie's and non fordy's will be more willing to contribute to what is basicly a fantastic site thanx to stu and pet
sory to add that but its just my oppinion

Shings

dont currently donate cuzz I dont really post as much as I used to but I am about to contribute because it will benefit me if I do


I think it runs fine as it is but I do realise that it will need another input as things dont run for ever on a couple of grands worth of 20 quids.

J

vroooom ptssssh

I think the site is great and i will donate £20 to its upkeep also!

rs cos

you can count on me for an irish contribution! i'm sure justin will have no probs either! keep up the good work lads

BlueSmoke

Well on the other topic Phil had said he'd do the content stuff if you'd let him Stu. That would be good. I'm out of fresh money making ideas at the moment though! Will keep trying to come up with stuff!

All this, and I don't even have a Ford, I just like using this site!

craigp

I think the site is great, met a few people of it and always find it helpfull if i have a problem.I will deffo be paying my £20 when its up.

soulweavers

On site I am administrator:

First all posts over 90 days are delete.
Second donations asked for, no amount too small.
Third only give if you want, no one needs to know who gives.

Running any site takes time and money, thats fact, the more input the better, swearing can be limited if required, but depends on your outlook.

Dicko&Vacant

iTrader: (3)

top site and ran fine so will gladly pay up again

RobS

iTrader: (3)

not a prob 4 me, chuck it on my mapping bill

markk

iTrader: (2)

helping towards running probably the best performance car forum on the net , and to say its pretty much u.k based is a privelage to be involved with

no worries !!

redcossie

top site but sorry got no money,,,,,,,,

Rolls

iTrader: (2)

top site- well worth paying another 20 quid again when the time comes!!!!

AJ Escos

will be contributing again without doubt when the time comes,have no prblems with the way the site is

PhilM

Seems to be quiet political here these days, as someone else pointed out on another thread (i forget who)....seems to be less and less decent technical discussion to read on here by all people.

Most posts these days seem to turn sour, and or are just full of sh*t in the first place. I donated this time last year and am glad I did, but I dont think I will be again.

Due to the reasons above mainly, I dont come on here half as much these days, not much that interests me to read, and I dont get the enjoyment I used to.

Sorry guys

NEO™®©

all happy here m8y an yeah ill be contributing again

deleted

im happy to contribute

RSCAT

only thing that pisses me off, is the couple of people who are on this site all the time and have been since it started, yet cant be arsed to bung 20 quid in. im talking about top 20 posters here, top 10 most probably.

if someone cant afford it then hey no problem but the couple of people im thinking of have a damn site more money than i do yet it seems to be a `fook it, why should i bother when every one else can just pay it` attitude.

maybe thats all wrong, but i aint gonna lie, it right gets on me titz.

RANJ

ill happily donate £20 mate

top site, maybe enforcement should be used on those peeps who try and sell stuff without paying

cosworth

I have no complaints at all

CharlieSaff

you will be getting my £20 next time around
no probs

CraigN

i will pay £20 again

RichardPON

I'd pay £20 to use the technical essays forum alone!

No quibbles from me, except when Mark and I go on our anti-Lewis crusade again

Money well spent - never ceases to amaze me how much you get in return on this website...................

Eagle

iTrader: (2)

ok ...one problem ... but ... there are not enough moderators online sometimes.... but thats about it ...
with the amount of people on here stuff could slip through .. i feel the people doing the job are doing a job tho

Orionzetec

Top site, and great content for all ford models be it a Ka or a RS500.
People are great too, with a few exceptions. A select few always seem to turn a post into a bitch fight. Had some great advice and will be contributing in the near future Much better layout than the RSOC used to be(it may be great now just not been there 4 18months or so)
Access is great now with super fast page loading, never had a problem with slow down @ peak times
Keep up the Good Work

gurnE

Happy with the current set up and will be donating again when the time comes

trevCOSS

iTrader: (6)

I think its fine and right after I finish saving for a new turbo i'll be contributing my £20

Smudge

I think the site/forum if fooking class

Let me know when the next load of contributions is due and i will gladly donate

Smudge