PranK Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 We have started losing money due to a very low advertising climate and need to consider new methods for maintaining the site. If we were to re-introduce paid contributor plans again, would you be interested? We're thinking; Yearly 'support' membership Two new-style SAU.com.au stickers (or more?) Ability to edit own posts Increased PM space Removed flood control 'Contributor' bar under username Maybe (!!) access to an un-moderated member area What do you think? Let us know via the poll and in the replies. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Only idea I would have is a 2 level structure. So one that is more expensive that adds on stickers AND a lanyard and then a lower end one with just the online features side of it. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Grantleyish Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Remove flood control on the amount of posts? That's what I'd like. 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PranK Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Remove flood control on the amount of posts? That's what I'd like. Added to the list. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t5iv Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looks good. Keen for no flood control. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ants Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm happy to contribute to a forum that means a lot to me considering it has equally assisted me in many ways over the years. As long as the contribution is affordable and applied reasonably to the running/maintenance of the website and consequently the number of advertising banners are reduced. 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PranK Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 and consequently the number of advertising banners are reduced. I'll look into this. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinista32 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 More than happy to contribute. Site is beneficial for knowledge, technical info, buy/sell parts, social rants etc.... small banners top and bottom no longer bother me on the PC (part of life on the internet now - no more adds though!) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBN1 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I've been using SAU since 2002. It rocks. The two tiered scheme sounds good. I'd be happy to contribute. 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Grantleyish Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Added to the list. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
White GTS-T Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 5 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longz Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 perhaps make a target quote box every month to help keep SAU cost's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'd be happy to throw in to help out 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline_GTR Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Would definitely be happy to help 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBarnstar Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Serious question. How much does it cost to run a forum board like SAU? Ballpark is fine. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PranK Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Serious question. How much does it cost to run a forum board like SAU? Ballpark is fine. Just the hosting and backups is around $1k per month. Then theres Company costs and taxes, external suppliers we use for things like sending mail etc. Tis expensive. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealsandybang Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I would pay 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grygenator Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm happy to contribute, small adverts as banners will increase funds 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1600 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm happy to contribute. I've been wanting to for years but the structure hasn't been in place. I'll contribute in it's current form with the ability to edit posts please! Anything else is bonus. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I've already tried finding a link to contribute. So it's a given i will. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/453558-want-to-become-an-sau-contributor/#findComment-7474573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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