The more observant of you will have noticed a Donations (http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php?action=paypal) link on the menu bar.
Any loose change that is about to make a hole in those deep pockets will be greatly appreciated!
Good idea, this was broached last year I do believe.
This forum has proven very beneficial for me so you have my support.
And my support too, :yes:
This REALLY is a great forum and beneficial/enjoyable to us all
+1 from me .... a greta source of entertainment :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
I've dropped my tuppence in the box..... the site does a good job.
P
seeing as I just made a grand on selling the stuff i got off of Smartys Bandit... Keeerching!
A big, big thank you to all those that donated. :clap:
Bump - any loose change gratefully received
Many thanks for a great site, donation sent
great site very helpfull and will gladly donate
but why dont we add a fee to all Tee shirts sold ???????????
Quote from: stoketim on September 20, 2012, 01:50:09 PM
great site very helpfull and will gladly donate
but why dont we add a fee to all Tee shirts sold ???????????
nice idea....but I don't want donations in my paypal account....more admin for me..thanks all the same :smiley:
If you have a paypal account, just enter your dobnation amount and click hey presto job done :yes: (if you don't have a Paypal a/c its very easy and secure to organise).
I'll probably trial putting some ads on and see if that can fund the site. I'm not sure we get that volume on this site though.
The other idea I had was making a 1400 GTR owners club emblem that can be stuck on the bike (obv in different colours). Members could then buy these with the profit being used to fund the site. Again, don't know how feasible that is
Asif, maybe we could discuss it in the newsletter! :whistling:
Whatever happened to that? :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 21, 2012, 09:03:45 AM
Asif, maybe we could discuss it in the newsletter! :whistling:
Whatever happened to that? :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol:
You want to see my todo list
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on September 21, 2012, 08:55:51 AM
The other idea I had was making a 1400 GTR owners club emblem that can be stuck on the bike (obv in different colours). Members could then buy these with the profit being used to fund the site. Again, don't know how feasible that is
what a bloody good idea :agree:
Roger I know you are dealing with the clothing and taking orders but if this forum had a mercahndise section selling base ball caps, mouse mats, mugs, key rings, embroidered badges etc, that might help raise a few quid.
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 22, 2012, 12:56:36 AM
Roger I know you are dealing with the clothing and taking orders but if this forum had a mercahndise section selling base ball caps, mouse mats, mugs, key rings, embroidered badges etc, that might help raise a few quid.
Nice one Steve...but TBH I don't want to get involved with running a merchandise section as I've seen what it involves in other biking clubs.
The whole merchandising thing can be beneficial to a club/society, but it does take a lot of organising with stock, distribution and not least, finances
i think its a great idea :banana: i have just emailed a promotions chap that i use and see if he is up for doing it. might be able to talk him into running it directly some how
Just out of interest, how much does it cost to run the site for a year? I've no idea how much you need to raise...
Ros
I think Asif said he needed about half a million. :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol:
Its £25/month
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on September 22, 2012, 09:03:14 PM
Its £25/month
How about having a membership on a recurring paypal payment. The more who pay the less it will be.
I would be happy to pay £1 a month (http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3502.gif) (http://www.desismileys.com/)
I think we should all consider a regular payment..its BLOODY good value for money..Far better than Sky T.V for example
Quote from: deb3km on September 22, 2012, 10:26:09 PM
How about having a membership on a recurring paypal payment. The more who pay the less it will be.
I would be happy to pay £1 a month (http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3502.gif) (http://www.desismileys.com/)
great idea, im sure asif would be well happy if just 25 people signed up to this. On another forum im on they have a VIP section, some added benefits for those who join. Their Avatar shows " VIP" member , we pay the admin about £20 per year, the status thing seems to be the hook,
Quote from: viper on September 23, 2012, 08:02:04 AM
great idea, im sure asif would be well happy if just 25 people signed up to this. On another forum im on they have a VIP section, some added benefits for those who join. Their Avatar shows " VIP" member , we pay the admin about £20 per year, the status thing seems to be the hook,
:agree: totally,
I mentioned something simular to Asif a while ago.
Another forum that I frequent has a "donating member " Cash Bag symbol, which works very well [/color]
Quote from: olde coney on September 23, 2012, 07:39:09 AM
its BLOODY good value for money
The site has given me some great ideas for more extras to add weight to baby (http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3549.gif) (http://www.desismileys.com/)
Quote from: deb3km on September 23, 2012, 12:00:16 PM
The site has given me some great ideas for more extras to add weight to baby (http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3549.gif) (http://www.desismileys.com/)
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: pics when items are fitted please debs
Just thinking ...we should have a picture contest for the most decorated Accessory/ farkel personalised bike in the club...I mean Christmas and decorated trees isn't far away :clap:[/color]
I think frenchbiker would win hands down.
I agree that this site is fantastic and convey my thanks to those who maintain it. I will pay towards being a member as I have gained so much from the knowledge on here since having my bike two months.
But don't price newcomers out, there are plenty of other sites around the world that speak English.
It can be made browse only for non members
Quote from: trousersnake01 on September 23, 2012, 07:50:20 PM
It can be made browse only for non members
:agree: :agree: :agree:
Good ideas, but don't you want to be careful about making a profit though, I mean from a tax perspective? If there are 50 contributors, say, paying 12 a year (for example), you'll end up making money. Personally, I think you deserve it, but isn't there something about non-profit organisations etc?
I'll donate just because I think it's a great forum, and I enjoy interacting with you lunatics, but I'm probably too scared to make most of the modifications mentioned on here myself :mfr_lol:
Cheers
Ros
I think it's fair to say and the impression I get is that this forum was created for the benefit of all GTR owners wherever they may happen to be in the world. I think it would be wrong to section off the forum with different access levels for different folk, thats counter productive to the future of the forum. I can remember when I joined this forum while it was still in its 'infancy' so to speak and yet in what seems like a very short period of time it has grown to what we see today.
There are a consistent few who spend a lot of time on the forum, myself included according to the wife :whistling: and if at this stage only those few choose to contribute financially towards the running of the forum then so be it.
:agree:
With the amount of time you spend here and washing your bike I'm surprised your wife knows what you look like...
Kevin
Quote from: Rosbif on September 24, 2012, 08:56:55 AM
Good ideas, but don't you want to be careful about making a profit though, I mean from a tax perspective? If there are 50 contributors, say, paying 12 a year (for example), you'll end up making money. Personally, I think you deserve it, but isn't there something about non-profit organisations etc?
Profit? That'll be the day! I could probably offset it against the losses made for the past few years if there was any.
Quote from: Lonewolf on September 24, 2012, 10:11:26 AM
I think it's fair to say and the impression I get is that this forum was created for the benefit of all GTR owners wherever they may happen to be in the world. I think it would be wrong to section off the forum with different access levels for different folk, thats counter productive to the future of the forum. I can remember when I joined this forum while it was still in its 'infancy' so to speak and yet in what seems like a very short period of time it has grown to what we see today.
There are a consistent few who spend a lot of time on the forum, myself included according to the wife :whistling: and if at this stage only those few choose to contribute financially towards the running of the forum then so be it.
What LW says really.
There's quite a few good ideas in this thread. I'll start to implement a few of them.
The donation link no longer works - will get it sorted.
If any kind soul does wish to donate send me a PM and I will supply the details.
Asif.. Have you thought any more about my idea of some sort of membership...
Im still up for making a donation every month of say 50p to £1..
More people who do this the better it will be for everyone.....
I dont think you should be solely responsible for funding this great site when it brings so much help to many of us.. :yes:
I have, but just not had a chance to do it yet. On my todo list
I'd pay quite happily.
Sort the link out and some will be yours.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on February 06, 2013, 06:10:08 PM
I'd pay quite happily. Sort the link out and some will be yours.
I have to agree - was pointed in this direction by a fellow GTR owner (Sheriff) and am so pleased I tried it. you make it very welcoming.
I think most people here would be happy to pay .. the UK Gs'er site is only £12 a year and that is a MINE of information on all sorts of stuff so no reason why we couldn't pay up ... what you say peeps ??? :smiley:
Rusty me little Cockney chum, couldn't agree more. :mfr_lol:
Not only is this forum a wealth of information but its provided some great opportunities for us all to meet up and have a good laugh together. If a 'membership fee' was introduced could the site in effect actually support itself? Most bike forums charge something, its just whats expected!
If only 50 of us pay it will only be 50p a month.. Now thats not going to break the bank.....
We could do it on a yearly membership and pay £6 each.. Then at the start of the next year, if its in credit then it could be lowered, or nothing to pay until the following year.. :yes:
There will always be those who are to tight and want something for nothing. :hammer:
Those who dont pay for membership should be limited to what they can see or post..
:agree: :agree: :agree:
This site is worth its weight in gold....
Asif I've told you that before...now haven't I :yes:
As soon as you start to restrict access you will start to lose people and the site will become stagnant.
You are far better off having a yearly "whip-round" like they do on the Micapeak motorcycle email-lists.
That way if you enjoy it and can afford it, you pay, yet someone who is skint doesn't feel left out.
I have no problems with contributing but someone who gets on here once a month may not want to.
The problem with many of the "pay" sites is that they can become very elitist and "clubby".
Hopefully, this won't go that way.
:agree: on another forum that I frequent we have a donation system which helps with admin costs and enables forum users to chuck a couple of quid into the pot every now and then.
Those that have contributed get a 'donation' symbol added to their signature line, there's absolutely no animosity towards others that choose not to donate, TBH they are few and far between.
That way costs are spread between forum users and access is maintained to all who register :yes:
Quote from: Boomer on February 08, 2013, 03:12:52 PM
As soon as you start to restrict access you will start to lose people and the site will become stagnant.
You are far better off having a yearly "whip-round" like they do on the Micapeak motorcycle email-lists.
That way if you enjoy it and can afford it, you pay, yet someone who is skint doesn't feel left out.
I have no problems with contributing but someone who gets on here once a month may not want to.
The problem with many of the "pay" sites is that they can become very elitist and "clubby".
Hopefully, this won't go that way.
I agree with ya Boomer. I am also on another site and they have a 2 tier system where Full membership is £15 per year or you can be a Registered User for free and have restricted access
There has been the odd Bun fight regarding why some pay and why others choose not too.
I totally understand that some folk use these sites for social as well as other reasons so are on all the time whilst others just come on once a month so will not pay, so I will probably be trying to implement a Voluntary Donation system on there too for the Reg Users to use if they feel they have received help or saved money as a result of the site. We shall see :wink:
The Full Members do get benefits for their money including Free Bike Show passes, Discounted merchandise and BMF membership and and the funds help pay for the Shows we attend and for the Site Hosting Fees.
As you know, sites cost money to host and it's through Donations or membership that they are able to exist.
I will be donating to this great site today and am more than happy to do so each year as its a great site offering invaluable information. :smiley:
Keep up the good work :clap:
Regards
Daz
Can't see any Donation Buttons Though...................
How about overseas donations? How would that work?
Quote from: Darren33 on February 08, 2013, 04:33:24 PM
Can't see any Donation Buttons Though...................
Here Darren :smiley:
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,1644.0.html
Quote from: olde coney on February 09, 2013, 07:43:23 AM
Here Darren :smiley:
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,1644.0.html
I think it does not work as I clicked it only to go to the home page.
I will donate when it works, (Asif)
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on February 09, 2013, 08:37:03 AM
I think it does not work as I clicked it only to go to the home page.
I will donate when it works, (Asif)
Alan
mmmmm, that's correct Alan TBH I didn't check that it worked....it used to work ok...ASIF ??
Quote from: olde coney on February 09, 2013, 10:43:55 AM
mmmmm, that's correct Alan TBH I didn't check that it worked....it used to work ok...ASIF ??
Yes, it used to work but since the upgrade its gone tits up!
Quote from: virginiajim on February 08, 2013, 04:34:54 PM
How about overseas donations? How would that work?
Its all via PayPal - your $ gets converted to £ (and you don't get much £ for your $!)
If you want to donate PM me and I'll pass on the temporary details on how to donate.
I bunged Asif a tenner, if we all do that then it makes his life less stressful and ours better as its a great forum.
Go on, do it.
Alan
If you want to donate PM me and I'll pass on the temporary details on how to donate.
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I assume its the same address that I used last time Asif ?
Quote from: olde coney on February 10, 2013, 08:13:09 AM
If you want to donate PM me and I'll pass on the temporary details on how to donate.
I assume its the same address that I used last time Asif ?
Indeed it is.
Bumpty bump :popcorn:
Would it not be easier to have a sticky with the paypal address for donations?
:cool:
scuse my ignorance, but when you click on the 'find the forum useful, please think about donating' link... it just takes me back to the main page, and there's nothing visible to make a donation?
Is it just me ... :shocked:
Quote from: Bryn on July 04, 2013, 09:45:52 AM
scuse my ignorance, but when you click on the 'find the forum useful, please think about donating' link... it just takes me back to the main page, and there's nothing visible to make a donation?
Is it just me ... :shocked:
No, I need to fix it. PM for details
Asif, two things.
1, get a GTR by the 22nd so you can ride with us again up norf.
2, get the donations button sorted.
Alan
Big Al, I've lost track of the times I've tried to gee him up to put his hand in his pocket. The bikes he sees are always just a few £'s, (usually a £5) more than he wants to spend. I'm not convinced he's ever going to get another bike................how long's it been now? :whistling:
Its a year as we were up with 100milesaway and Olde Coney this time last year when he had the issue with the woman in the car.
But to give him his due he has bought a house, although the cost of this would be heaps less then if he was down here in Sunny Oxford.
If he stalls for a fiver i will lend it to him.
Alan
Hahahahaha
I've saved quite a bit, so am closish to pulling the trigger.
Everytime I do a 100 hour week I think closer to GTR
I could say wait another year and you could have my black GTR because that's about the time I would sell it to get a new bike which just might be a *cough* BMW K1600 GT SE as my daughter gets 19% discount.
Alan
Big Al, hi, 19% discount you say.... :whistling:
Would she get more discount if there was a bulk buy? :yes:
:mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 04, 2013, 06:47:10 PM
Big Al, hi, 19% discount you say.... :whistling:
Would she get more discount if there was a bulk buy? :yes:
I have no idea, she works for BMW and is at manager level which entitles her to some special privileges normal associates dont get, when I am ready to change I can only enquire as to what deal is to be had, remember there are no trade ins at all, it's a pure purchase from the company.
Alan
I've never met your daughter but I think we could be happy together. :mfr_lol:
:hammer:................. And I talk about the Dark Side of the Force :ninja:
Our leaders are being tempted by the Sexy Six from the Bourbon Munching Werks.
Don't do it Guys.................remember............Once you've had Black (aka BMW) you never go back..............I know the lifestyle message will win you over............all those factory extra............ :popcorn:
Time to send in the :tank: and ensure we don't have a mass leadership defection :mfr_lol:
Charlie
I'm only kidding of course, I love my GTR. :kiss:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 04, 2013, 04:45:58 PM
Hahahahaha
I've saved quite a bit, so am closish to pulling the trigger.
Everytime I do a 100 hour week I think closer to GTR
Asif, I shall say this only once, get yourself over to Orrell, and buy my old one, It wants for nothing, is totally mint and has been cosseted. And I am sure that you could have a good haggle on the price :smiley:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 05, 2013, 09:14:29 AM
Asif, I shall say this only once, get yourself over to Orrell, and buy my old one, It wants for nothing, is totally mint and has been cosseted. And I am sure that you could have a good haggle on the price :smiley:
But its Green, not Black, that's a grand off the price already.
Alan
Geoff, before you part x'd it, maybe you should have offered it to our leader. :popcorn:
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 05, 2013, 10:19:33 AM
Geoff, before you part x'd it, maybe you should have offered it to our leader. :popcorn:
mmm yes but, I didn't go to part x it. I only went for a test ride on the Versys, but came away having been amazed at the deal that they offered me to change. So it was a bit of a whirlwind really, I didn't even come home on the GTR, as things moved so fast. But one thing for sure there is not a better GTR on the market than my one.
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 05, 2013, 11:04:30 AM
mmm yes but, I didn't go to part x it. I only went for a test ride on the Versys, but came away having been amazed at the deal that they offered me to change. So it was a bit of a whirlwind really, I didn't even come home on the GTR, as things moved so fast. But one thing for sure there is not a better GTR on the market than my one.
Apart from mine....... which also has less mileage :mfr_lol:
Quote from: olde coney on July 05, 2013, 12:57:39 PM
Apart from mine....... which also has less mileage :mfr_lol:
And mine of course which only has motorway miles on it! :popcorn:
But none of you have the fastest colour - black
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 05, 2013, 05:09:24 PM
But none of you have the fastest colour - black
This man talks sense, black is best, if you have to wait Asif wait until this time next year, my lack one will be for sale.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on July 05, 2013, 05:10:43 PM
This man talks sense, black is best, if you have to wait Asif wait until this time next year, my lack one will be for sale.
Alan
Would that be 'Black' or more suitably "lack" Al ? :mfr_lol:
Green is still best :yes:
Quote from: olde coney on July 05, 2013, 08:09:36 PM
Would that be 'Black' or more suitably "lack" Al ? :mfr_lol:
Green is still best :yes:
That's Black, early doors in the pub has lots to answer 4.
Alan
Quote from: olde coney on July 05, 2013, 12:57:39 PM
Apart from mine....... which also has less mileage :mfr_lol:
Come on Rog, nobody would buy yours with those ratty down pipes :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 05, 2013, 02:47:15 PM
And mine of course which only has motorway miles on it! :popcorn:
And mine which should be run in by end of weekend :mfr_lol:
GREEN its the new black
Charlie :ninja:
Quote from: 100milesaway on July 05, 2013, 10:11:19 PM
Come on Rog, nobody would buy yours with those ratty down pipes :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
ermmm, you may have a point there Geoff :mfr_lol: