caligurl
08-22-06, 10:31 PM
my post was editted so i decided to delete it.....
Southern California - how's about some new RED STARS
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.Brandy
08-22-06, 10:33 PM
to say thanx the the new, cool and AWESOME socal forum!!!!!?????????????
I'll do it after I get back from Mexico...I promise!
I'll do it after I get back from Mexico...I promise!
CrimsonKarter21
08-22-06, 10:38 PM
Awww... I thought you were talking about Jonny Cycles.
thomson
08-22-06, 10:42 PM
This may sound strange but the reason I don’t is I do not believe it is a sustainable business model. To charge a one-time fee will generate inconsistent cash flows. There may come a critical-path time when the new revenue does not exceed expenses.
So, I would rather use the advertiser model. I click the ads at every opportunity. I feel this will provide more consistent and long-term revenue.
If it were an annual fee, I might subscribe.
So, I would rather use the advertiser model. I click the ads at every opportunity. I feel this will provide more consistent and long-term revenue.
If it were an annual fee, I might subscribe.
voltman
08-22-06, 10:52 PM
Done.
Star me.
Even if bf.net folds next month, I've more than received $25 worth of information here. The friends I've made alone are priceless.
Star me.
Even if bf.net folds next month, I've more than received $25 worth of information here. The friends I've made alone are priceless.
Brandy
08-22-06, 11:02 PM
Done.
The friends I've made alone are priceless.
He's talking about moi...that's his new pet name for me. I couldn't get him to stop calling me that on Saturday. :p
The friends I've made alone are priceless.
He's talking about moi...that's his new pet name for me. I couldn't get him to stop calling me that on Saturday. :p
voltman
08-22-06, 11:05 PM
He's talking about moi...that's his new pet name for me. I couldn't get him to stop calling me that on Saturday. :p
No, I said "restless".
No, I said "restless".
Joe Gardner
08-22-06, 11:07 PM
This may sound strange but the reason I don’t is I do not believe it is a sustainable business model. To charge a one-time fee will generate inconsistent cash flows. There may come a critical-path time when the new revenue does not exceed expenses.
So, I would rather use the advertiser model. I click the ads at every opportunity. I feel this will provide more consistent and long-term revenue.
If it were an annual fee, I might subscribe.
This is very interesting to me. You would rather do an annual fee rather then a one time payment? What do you think a fair annual fee be? This is something I am considering, but I'm not a big fan of recuring fees.
I don't expect to get rich running this site, but upgraded memberships, googles adsense ads and affiliate links have been paying for the site for 7 years now, it seems to be rather sustainable. Costs to run this site have gone from $25 a month to over $1200 a month. The site was in the red for the first few years I havent had a loss in the last four.
So, I would rather use the advertiser model. I click the ads at every opportunity. I feel this will provide more consistent and long-term revenue.
If it were an annual fee, I might subscribe.
This is very interesting to me. You would rather do an annual fee rather then a one time payment? What do you think a fair annual fee be? This is something I am considering, but I'm not a big fan of recuring fees.
I don't expect to get rich running this site, but upgraded memberships, googles adsense ads and affiliate links have been paying for the site for 7 years now, it seems to be rather sustainable. Costs to run this site have gone from $25 a month to over $1200 a month. The site was in the red for the first few years I havent had a loss in the last four.
Sir-Lanceimnot
08-22-06, 11:16 PM
as promised.... hubby also gets a red star now too!
just paypal'd his payment!
now signing off!
just paypal'd his payment!
now signing off!
caligurl
08-22-06, 11:18 PM
there! we now have 2 paid/star family members!
voltman
08-22-06, 11:20 PM
Hahaha. Does he know he signed up?
jschen
08-22-06, 11:24 PM
By the way, there's nothing stopping you from making contributions above and beyond $25. I know many members have, and I've been considering it myself. I know I sure do take up more than my share of bandwidth!
Brandy
08-22-06, 11:24 PM
No, I said "restless".
Umm...I'm pretty sure it was priceless. It's okay if you don't want to share with the class though. ;) :p
Umm...I'm pretty sure it was priceless. It's okay if you don't want to share with the class though. ;) :p
caligurl
08-22-06, 11:24 PM
Hahaha. Does he know he signed up?
nope! lol!
nope! lol!
nesdog
08-22-06, 11:36 PM
I'm a red star!
Sheldon
Sheldon
cjbruin
08-23-06, 12:00 AM
Done. Not sure how long it takes for the star to show up. In fact, I don't recall putting anything into Pay Pal that said my membership name...duh, probably skipped a step. I guess I'll send a PM to Joe with the payment info.
I'm actually pretty ashamed that it took me this long to do it. Joe's done a very cool thing here.
I'm actually pretty ashamed that it took me this long to do it. Joe's done a very cool thing here.
caligurl
08-23-06, 06:25 AM
oh lookie! hubby has a red star! and so does cjbruin! looking GOOD!
socalrider
08-23-06, 06:38 AM
Joe,
You run a great website and I am happy to contribute.. I just paid via paypal...
Many Thanks,
Erik
You run a great website and I am happy to contribute.. I just paid via paypal...
Many Thanks,
Erik
thomson
08-23-06, 07:10 AM
This is very interesting to me. You would rather do an annual fee rather then a one time payment? What do you think a fair annual fee be? This is something I am considering, but I'm not a big fan of recuring fees.
I don't expect to get rich running this site, but upgraded memberships, googles adsense ads and affiliate links have been paying for the site for 7 years now, it seems to be rather sustainable. Costs to run this site have gone from $25 a month to over $1200 a month. The site was in the red for the first few years I havent had a loss in the last four.
Joe, I think an annual fee is better than a lifetime fee. I am sure I am not going to make any friends around here saying that. (that being said, I did just upgrade mine). However, I would rather continue the ads so your subscriber rates can continue to rise. Also, you are probably getting a 'per click' payment and I do click the ads.
But the point I was trying to make, imagine if television stations offered a one-time fee for ad-free viewing. Initially, gobs of revenue would come in but then it would start to taper yet production costs would rise.
So, Joe, I have no problem with the fee, just continue to give me the ads!!! Perhaps make it optional for Red-Star's. Your success is all of ours success.
[Edit] Hey, where is my star?
I don't expect to get rich running this site, but upgraded memberships, googles adsense ads and affiliate links have been paying for the site for 7 years now, it seems to be rather sustainable. Costs to run this site have gone from $25 a month to over $1200 a month. The site was in the red for the first few years I havent had a loss in the last four.
Joe, I think an annual fee is better than a lifetime fee. I am sure I am not going to make any friends around here saying that. (that being said, I did just upgrade mine). However, I would rather continue the ads so your subscriber rates can continue to rise. Also, you are probably getting a 'per click' payment and I do click the ads.
But the point I was trying to make, imagine if television stations offered a one-time fee for ad-free viewing. Initially, gobs of revenue would come in but then it would start to taper yet production costs would rise.
So, Joe, I have no problem with the fee, just continue to give me the ads!!! Perhaps make it optional for Red-Star's. Your success is all of ours success.
[Edit] Hey, where is my star?
caligurl
08-23-06, 08:31 AM
Joe, I think an annual fee is better than a lifetime fee. I am sure I am not going to make any friends around here saying that. (that being said, I did just upgrade mine). However, I would rather continue the ads so your subscriber rates can continue to rise. Also, you are probably getting a 'per click' payment and I do click the ads.
But the point I was trying to make, imagine if television stations offered a one-time fee for ad-free viewing. Initially, gobs of revenue would come in but then it would start to taper yet production costs would rise.
So, Joe, I have no problem with the fee, just continue to give me the ads!!! Perhaps make it optional for Red-Star's. Your success is all of ours success.
[Edit] Hey, where is my star?
doesn't matter to the current red stars if he makes it annual.... we've already paid for 32 years! lol!
my fitness board is $7.00 for 6 months or $12.00 a year if you choose to pay.... but that gets you not only the fitness boards... but ALL the forums on that system....
But the point I was trying to make, imagine if television stations offered a one-time fee for ad-free viewing. Initially, gobs of revenue would come in but then it would start to taper yet production costs would rise.
So, Joe, I have no problem with the fee, just continue to give me the ads!!! Perhaps make it optional for Red-Star's. Your success is all of ours success.
[Edit] Hey, where is my star?
doesn't matter to the current red stars if he makes it annual.... we've already paid for 32 years! lol!
my fitness board is $7.00 for 6 months or $12.00 a year if you choose to pay.... but that gets you not only the fitness boards... but ALL the forums on that system....
caligurl
08-23-06, 11:13 AM
WOO HOO! 5 new red socal stars! and the promis of one after she gets back from getting likkerd up in mexico! lol!
we need MORE red stars! come on socal!!!!!! REPRESENT!
we need MORE red stars! come on socal!!!!!! REPRESENT!
roadfix
08-23-06, 11:27 AM
I think this forum is definitely worth the annual membership fee. I would gladly pay membership dues..:)
Joe Gardner
08-23-06, 11:34 AM
Joe, I think an annual fee is better than a lifetime fee. I am sure I am not going to make any friends around here saying that. (that being said, I did just upgrade mine). However, I would rather continue the ads so your subscriber rates can continue to rise. Also, you are probably getting a 'per click' payment and I do click the ads.
But the point I was trying to make, imagine if television stations offered a one-time fee for ad-free viewing. Initially, gobs of revenue would come in but then it would start to taper yet production costs would rise.
So, Joe, I have no problem with the fee, just continue to give me the ads!!! Perhaps make it optional for Red-Star's. Your success is all of ours success.
[Edit] Hey, where is my star?
Thanks for the support!
I'll be doing a minor upgrade to the software in the upcoming weeks, at that point donating members will beable to turn some or all ads on or off. Until then, your stuck without seeing any advertising. :)
- Joe
But the point I was trying to make, imagine if television stations offered a one-time fee for ad-free viewing. Initially, gobs of revenue would come in but then it would start to taper yet production costs would rise.
So, Joe, I have no problem with the fee, just continue to give me the ads!!! Perhaps make it optional for Red-Star's. Your success is all of ours success.
[Edit] Hey, where is my star?
Thanks for the support!
I'll be doing a minor upgrade to the software in the upcoming weeks, at that point donating members will beable to turn some or all ads on or off. Until then, your stuck without seeing any advertising. :)
- Joe
Sea Green Sky
08-23-06, 02:08 PM
Done!
caligurl
08-23-06, 02:09 PM
woo hoo! 6 new stars!
Brian Sorrell
08-23-06, 02:26 PM
Ok, I did it!!
But now what? How do they know who I am? How do I get my special star?
But now what? How do they know who I am? How do I get my special star?
caligurl
08-23-06, 02:28 PM
7 stars!
socal ROCKS! joe will add it! when you clicked on the link... you were logged in... so it sent your username to him!!!!! the red stars are added manually... so he'll get to it! (unless your like me and pm in incessantly til you get it! but i'm a gurl... i can probably get away with that better than you! plus i use a lot of kissing smilies when i write to him! lol!)
socal ROCKS! joe will add it! when you clicked on the link... you were logged in... so it sent your username to him!!!!! the red stars are added manually... so he'll get to it! (unless your like me and pm in incessantly til you get it! but i'm a gurl... i can probably get away with that better than you! plus i use a lot of kissing smilies when i write to him! lol!)
Brian Sorrell
08-23-06, 02:33 PM
I'm so EXCITED!!
But you know what -- I've got my eye on that blue star of Joe's. I sure like blue. I'd chip in an extra fiver to choose my star color :) Oooh, or maybe a beer icon next to my name! Now that defines me as a person!!
[edit] .... <fiddles with monitor knobs> ... or is that a purple star?
But you know what -- I've got my eye on that blue star of Joe's. I sure like blue. I'd chip in an extra fiver to choose my star color :) Oooh, or maybe a beer icon next to my name! Now that defines me as a person!!
[edit] .... <fiddles with monitor knobs> ... or is that a purple star?
Stacey
08-23-06, 02:38 PM
Ok, I did it!!
But now what? How do they know who I am? How do I get my special star? It's special majik, known only by the Keebler Elves. You should have your shiny new star delivered straight to your browser within 24 hours.
Thanks for the contribution!
PS - If you don't have it by Friday afternoon flash me a PM and I'll rattle Joe's cage. ;)
But now what? How do they know who I am? How do I get my special star? It's special majik, known only by the Keebler Elves. You should have your shiny new star delivered straight to your browser within 24 hours.
Thanks for the contribution!
PS - If you don't have it by Friday afternoon flash me a PM and I'll rattle Joe's cage. ;)
caligurl
08-23-06, 02:45 PM
I'm so EXCITED!!
But you know what -- I've got my eye on that blue star of Joe's. I sure like blue. I'd chip in an extra fiver to choose my star color :) Oooh, or maybe a beer icon next to my name! Now that defines me as a person!!
[edit] .... <fiddles with monitor knobs> ... or is that a purple star?
HEY! i'd better get a blue star before YOU get a blue star!!!!!!!!!! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/153.gif http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/132.gif
But you know what -- I've got my eye on that blue star of Joe's. I sure like blue. I'd chip in an extra fiver to choose my star color :) Oooh, or maybe a beer icon next to my name! Now that defines me as a person!!
[edit] .... <fiddles with monitor knobs> ... or is that a purple star?
HEY! i'd better get a blue star before YOU get a blue star!!!!!!!!!! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/153.gif http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/132.gif
Stacey
08-23-06, 02:47 PM
HEY! i'd better get a blue star before YOU get a blue star!!!!!!!!!! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/153.gif http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/132.gif
You? Ha! You don't have a sense of humor and you're too excitable. :lol:
You? Ha! You don't have a sense of humor and you're too excitable. :lol:
CyLowe97
08-23-06, 02:52 PM
Joe, I think an annual fee is better than a lifetime fee.
thomson, if you feel an annual fee is good for you, you can do what some altruistic soul did for the ever popular MERTON..... they paid for his red star, knowing he's a major fun contributor to the site and that he's not cash-laden enough to get one himself.
So.... pick a favorite user who doesn't have a red star and secretly buy them one!
You'll be a hero.
:D
thomson, if you feel an annual fee is good for you, you can do what some altruistic soul did for the ever popular MERTON..... they paid for his red star, knowing he's a major fun contributor to the site and that he's not cash-laden enough to get one himself.
So.... pick a favorite user who doesn't have a red star and secretly buy them one!
You'll be a hero.
:D
caligurl
08-23-06, 03:01 PM
do we know who bought merton his star? or is it one of those forever mysteries?????????
CyLowe97
08-23-06, 03:10 PM
do we know who bought merton his star? or is it one of those forever mysteries?????????
many make the claim, but it's best we never know....
many make the claim, but it's best we never know....
Gibbygoo
08-23-06, 10:46 PM
<--- look, red star.
I've had it a while though. :)
I've had it a while though. :)
Brian Sorrell
08-24-06, 12:07 AM
I got my star!! I got my star!!
Oh happy day :)
Additionally, I set a new land speed record today on my favorite part of my commute: 29.2mph on a flat in full work clothes with a full trunk pack. Is it the new trekking bar setup? Is it the tune up that I gave the bike last night? No.....
It's the STAR!!!
Oh happy day :)
Additionally, I set a new land speed record today on my favorite part of my commute: 29.2mph on a flat in full work clothes with a full trunk pack. Is it the new trekking bar setup? Is it the tune up that I gave the bike last night? No.....
It's the STAR!!!
Stacey
08-24-06, 06:02 AM
You look very nice in red Brian, it's soooo becoming. :)
cjbruin
08-24-06, 08:02 PM
Red star people get bigger avatars!!! That alone makes it worth your $ :)
Gretzky
08-24-06, 10:36 PM
Add me to the list as well :)
my58vw
08-25-06, 01:32 AM
I am a star and it is bright red! :)
----< Had it for a while though!
----< Had it for a while though!
caligurl
08-25-06, 10:29 AM
i think we're up to 8 new stars!
blue_nose
08-25-06, 11:58 AM
<-- Make it 9.
Thanks for the nag – I have been meaning to upgrade my membership. I just purchased a “red star” as well. I agree with others, I have gotten well over 25 bucks worth of info on BF.
Thanks for the nag – I have been meaning to upgrade my membership. I just purchased a “red star” as well. I agree with others, I have gotten well over 25 bucks worth of info on BF.
LA_Rider
08-25-06, 12:00 PM
<<<<<<<< CHECK ME OUT!!!!
I made the TEAM!!!
(couldn’t handle the pressure from caligurl) :D
I made the TEAM!!!
(couldn’t handle the pressure from caligurl) :D
caligurl
08-25-06, 12:44 PM
<<<<<<<< CHECK ME OUT!!!!
I made the TEAM!!!
(couldn’t handle the pressure from caligurl) :D
http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/220.gif
that's 10, then... right????????
WOO HOO!
who's next?????????
I made the TEAM!!!
(couldn’t handle the pressure from caligurl) :D
http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/220.gif
that's 10, then... right????????
WOO HOO!
who's next?????????
voltman
08-25-06, 12:49 PM
Cali should change her caption from "shopaholic" to "Pledge Driver"
caligurl
08-25-06, 12:58 PM
Cali should change her caption from "shopaholic" to "Pledge Driver"
http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/227.gif
http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/227.gif
roadfix
08-25-06, 01:01 PM
Cali should change her caption from "shopaholic" to "Pledge Driver"
...or put it bluntly: "Director: Sales Division"
...or put it bluntly: "Director: Sales Division"
caligurl
08-25-06, 01:05 PM
...or put it bluntly: "Director: Sales Division"
it's the least i can do! joe put up with all my begging.... whining..... kissie smilie pm's... without banning me (or even threatening to ban me for bribery! lol!)
besides... the red stars by our forum names will match the red stars on our gorgeous new jerseys!
it's the least i can do! joe put up with all my begging.... whining..... kissie smilie pm's... without banning me (or even threatening to ban me for bribery! lol!)
besides... the red stars by our forum names will match the red stars on our gorgeous new jerseys!
DaveSANYYZ
08-25-06, 03:31 PM
<<< 11?
caligurl
08-25-06, 03:58 PM
<<< 11?
http://www.smileycons.com/img/Fun_pak/gumball.gif
ok... who's gonna be 12??
http://www.smileycons.com/img/Fun_pak/gumball.gif
ok... who's gonna be 12??