TheFactoryFiveForum.com support thread

[David Hodgkins]

I hate to ask, but...

As you all may or may not know, this site's bills are paid thanks to the supporting vendors.

The vendor prices have not changed from the "Introduction" pricing we set up in 2011, and the bottom line is vendor attrition, combined with a slow migration of vendors to the bronze level (not to mention those who choose not to support the forum but fly under the radar via PM or just post about cars built for customers anyway) is now leaving me short to pay some bills.

So, reluctantly, I'm asking for a little help from the membership.

I've had a Subscription page set up for some time now that allows you to donate to the forum through PayPal. We have never really asked for donations before, so this is a first: Would you consider contributing?

I guess this is where I sell you on the benefits of the forum, but really, that's not necessary is it?

Current direct needs are $$ for keeping the lights on and paying back a promised trip sponsorship to FFR for a past Fedderson Award winner.

All contributors get an Icon added above their avatar and access to a Subscribing Member Forum.

Thanks for your consideration,

Forum Supporting Membership Page

[RoadRacer]

More than worth it, couldn't do this without you keeping the lights on over there!

[Sigurd]

Done, payment sent!

[lewma]

Done. Payment sent. I'll be practically living on this forum while I figure out how to build a MK4.

[aquillen]

Subscribed - pulled my money's worth out of this forum multiple times over.

[FFinisher]

Done Dave,

Thank you for all you do.

[wallace18]

Done deal. Glad to help.

[jwsnake56]

More than glad to help! This forum has given me so much support on my build, that I'm glad to give a little back. I can't imagine if this went away.

[erlihemi]

I second the motion to keep the lights on!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Happy to continue. Stepped up from bronze to gold.

Jeff

[Papa]

Dave,

Done deal! Your stuck with me for life now.

Dave

[progmgr1]

I (finally) joined up tonight. The benefits of membership far outweigh the cost.

Also, it was great meeting you at GNRS last Saturday! Thanks for all your work holding this forum together and keeping out the riffraff.

Keith

[42Bfast]

Done! I'm less than a month into my build and have already received more benefits than the cost.
Thanks for the great work David, keeping the forum efficient and fun!

[Fabb]

Agreed, too valuable to not pitch in!

Thanks for all you do.

[slpro1207]

Done. And thank you for all your hard work David.

[KDubU]

In like Flynn. Worth the dollars and you do great work David.

[japollon]

I'm in. Thanks for everything. Joel

[edwardb]

Jumped on board.

[bobl]

I'm in.

[Al_C]

I'm in!

[wirenut]

Done. Money well spent!

[mcwho]

Done, glad to chip in !

[carlewms]

Done ... Thanks David for all you do to keep this thing running smoothly.

[Papa]

In the spirit of helping, I think we should be inviting any vendors we've been impressed with to become supporting vendors on the forum. I've already invited one and he's considering it.

Dave

[cfriedman67]

Done. Thank you for the forum. For me the car is hard enough to build on its own. Without the help I get here I would be even more con fused.

[Paul2STL]

I'm in... Thanks Dave for all the work you do on the forum. And thanks to all the members who have shared so much information about build our dream cars.

[Mark Eaton]

I'm in, payment sent.

[John Tongish]

Thanks Dave for making the forum function. I am only too happy to lend my support.

[2bking]

Happy to help, Just signed up

[RR20AC]

David, Thanks for running this forum, Jim

[BTHWarrior]

Payment sent, well worth it too! Great forum with a great bunch of guys associated with it.

[rrrose]

Payment sent. This is a great community, resource for a complex undertaking and its a lot of work to keep it running as smoothly as you do David. Many thanks.

[boBQuincy]

Per hour of time spent on the forum it's pretty inexpensive!

[NetWRX]

I've been lurking here for over a year. Glad I can finally give something back. Thanks to everyone who contributes!

[Szatan5721]

Payment sent. Well worth it

[carlewms]

David,

How is the fund raising going?

Is there a target?

Thanks,

Carl

[David Hodgkins]

David,

How is the fund raising going?

Is there a target?

Thanks,

Carl

Well, I am humbled at the response. Thanks to all for helping out. I've receive some support via PM too so thank you to those folks as well.

The funding goal has been reached! Your help has allowed me to catch up on bills, put away funds for future bills and give support to folks who help out the community. So thank you again.

[Straversi]

I'm in. Took a few attempts before my Paypal would cooperate.

Happy to support the group that makes spending money feel like a moral obligation.

Thanks Dave for the continued hard work.
-Steve

[FLPBFoot]

Dave,

Happy to support. Being new to this all I know this is a gold mine of information and great resources. Well worth every $$.

Thank you for keeping this up and running.

Steve

[mikeinatlanta]

Dave, you know I support your efforts but this brings back memories. This forum serves Factory Five as well as members. Can't get over the past so have two concerns.

Can we get clarification of Factory Five's financial interest in forum ownership?
Written guarantee that should the forum ever be sold for profit, lifetime supporting members would receive a refund of membership fees.