I just noticed- I think the Avatar pictures are smaller...
Yer talking to him.
I'm curious though, who pays ($) for the hardware etc to support this site??
My solution does work.. Sort of. ...
Yer talking to him.
It's a barter arraignment. I offer IT (Internet end, not really desktop support) services in exchange for the feed. The server (2U, two slot, w/ one dual core (I need to upgrade to 2 quad cores)) is at a financial institution. They also have a couple other financial domains hosted on the server 'for free'. Been doing so for 10 some odd years at the current host. Hardware costs are always a challenge, but it gets taken care of.
This may explain the spartan look to the forum(s), lo graphics, no large file storage. If I had more resources (see CPU upgrade above, and most importantly additional bandwidth), I might install more crap. Like a real photo album. For now, everyone appears happy, and it remains free (my choice). The members and Mods make this what it is, I only provide the sand box... and it is limited.
Rick
I'd pay $50, ...
Why?
How about if I, or any of my buds on the forum, show up on your door step (OK, yer old man's door step ), you find a spot for us to pitch a tent? Could that be the 'price of admission'? For that matter, If I (or anybody on the forum) asks for a couple of bux for whatever reason, can ya oblige them if'n ya can? Like say the ever popular OtP gig! Par-tay at Ricks place when Bernd (Germany) arrives, and Gie (Belgium) leaves, during their OtP adventure. BBQ, some tater salad, maybe a couple of beers... And yes, I WILL be passing the hat.
Deal? Goes around, comes around.
Rick
I've already said it, but I'll say it again, thank you Rick!
I'm curious though, who pays ($) for the hardware etc to support this site??
I'm very active on gixxer.com as well but they have a membership fee, it's not alot of $ but at least with the many members it covers some expense's I guess like this...
How does that work on this forum and who has to pull the $ to rebuild the servers etc??
I'm sure many on here would be more than willing to pay a yearly or lifetime membership fee, it's a a great forum IMO and worth it...
I know One board you need'nt re-kindle.....