Ninjette.org Membership??

kkim · February 14th, 2009, 04:37 PM

If ninjette were to offer a paid membership in addition the the present free one, who you pay for one? The money obviously would be used to help defray whatever costs it takes to run this site.

Say for the membership Alex offered more PM space, more picture gallery space.. etc., would you be interested??

if so, what amount do you feel would be reasonable?

CRXTrek · February 14th, 2009, 05:03 PM

I thought that was why i'm skipping a week of cheeseburgers.

kazam58 · February 14th, 2009, 05:27 PM

no, sorry...I'm cheap...

Alex · February 14th, 2009, 05:48 PM

I certainly don't mind a poll like this, but all I'd say is that there is nothing on the horizon that would make this necessary for the foreseeable future. I like free things, and required paid access for forums that used to be free, even if it just means different levels of access or support, well, I'm not a fan.

If we got to the point where server capacity and bandwidth constraints were really affecting the usefulness of the board, and there just wasn't enough coming in from ads or other sources (point of reference, ninjette.org made $7.58 total from the ads for January 2009), then maybe this discussion would become more timely. But we're not there, I don't think we're anywhere near there, and it's quite feasible we'll never get there.

Right now there isn't anyone on the board who is using more than a fraction of their allocated space for PM's, albums, or anything else. If you do find yourself bumping up against a limit and want it raised, PM me, and I can likely fix it for you right away. The limits aren't infinite of course, but they can be much higher than people might expect.

I didn't launch the site with the intention of ever making it a profit center for me or anybody else, I just wanted a place where fellow ninjette owners could gather online and enjoy themselves. If it becomes self-supporting at some point, even better, but it's not a particularly important goal for me.

OldGuy · February 14th, 2009, 07:56 PM

Thanks Alex - I think you know if it ever gets to a point that we need to kick in to keep the site up that we'd do it without hesitation. What you have given us is too good to every die for lack of financial support.

NJD022588 · February 14th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Is this for a mandatory paid membership, or optional?

I think if it's optional, go for it. I would hate to lose some members if they do not have the money to pay, even if it is only a couple dollars.

kkim · February 14th, 2009, 08:30 PM

it's a moot point now. Alex has just said he won't be taking money for site membership anytime in the near future.

My poll was for optional paid membership w/ free membership still being offered.

ninjabrewer · February 15th, 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Thanks Alex - I think you know if it ever gets to a point that we need to kick in to keep the site up that we'd do it without hesitation. What you have given us is too good to every die for lack of financial support.

I wouldn't have a problem paying if I had to, but as someone already said, I'm cheap. BUT, OG hit on the head, if it came down to it, and I was able, I would be happy to pitch in.

nb

BlueTyke · February 16th, 2009, 08:21 AM

You can do what BARF does and have contributing members, they donate.

I would be happy to donate too!

View Poll Results: Would you support a paid membership to ninjette?
Yes!! I'd be happy to support the site, providing the amount were reasonable	10	55.56%
No. Keep it free... I like things free.	8	44.44%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

February 14th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Ninjette.org Membership?? If ninjette were to offer a paid membership in addition the the present free one, who you pay for one? The money obviously would be used to help defray whatever costs it takes to run this site. Say for the membership Alex offered more PM space, more picture gallery space.. etc., would you be interested?? if so, what amount do you feel would be reasonable?

February 14th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I certainly don't mind a poll like this, but all I'd say is that there is nothing on the horizon that would make this necessary for the foreseeable future. I like free things, and required paid access for forums that used to be free, even if it just means different levels of access or support, well, I'm not a fan. If we got to the point where server capacity and bandwidth constraints were really affecting the usefulness of the board, and there just wasn't enough coming in from ads or other sources (point of reference, ninjette.org made $7.58 total from the ads for January 2009), then maybe this discussion would become more timely. But we're not there, I don't think we're anywhere near there, and it's quite feasible we'll never get there. Right now there isn't anyone on the board who is using more than a fraction of their allocated space for PM's, albums, or anything else. If you do find yourself bumping up against a limit and want it raised, PM me, and I can likely fix it for you right away. The limits aren't infinite of course, but they can be much higher than people might expect. I didn't launch the site with the intention of ever making it a profit center for me or anybody else, I just wanted a place where fellow ninjette owners could gather online and enjoy themselves. If it becomes self-supporting at some point, even better, but it's not a particularly important goal for me. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 14th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#5
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Thanks Alex - I think you know if it ever gets to a point that we need to kick in to keep the site up that we'd do it without hesitation. What you have given us is too good to every die for lack of financial support. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

February 16th, 2009, 08:21 AM	#9
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	You can do what BARF does and have contributing members, they donate. I would be happy to donate too! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

February 14th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	I thought that was why i'm skipping a week of cheeseburgers.

February 14th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#3
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	no, sorry...I'm cheap...

February 14th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#6
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	Is this for a mandatory paid membership, or optional? I think if it's optional, go for it. I would hate to lose some members if they do not have the money to pay, even if it is only a couple dollars.

February 14th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	it's a moot point now. Alex has just said he won't be taking money for site membership anytime in the near future. My poll was for optional paid membership w/ free membership still being offered.

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