Supporting this board

[Mike Williamson]

As I'm sure most have noticed, we now have banner ads inserted in the threads. One way to get rid of those is to make a once-a-year donation to get the ads removed from your view.

Another way is to actually take the time to click on the links. As Beth has pointed out, the ads are geared towards the topic in the thread, so you never know what you might find. If you take a few minutes/day to click through on a few of the ad links, that makes money for the board, doesn't matter if you buy anything or not.

The best thing you could do is make a donation AND ask Beth to keep the ads in view so you can still click through on them, but that's just my opinion.

Beth and Rod have given all of us a great place to learn, to share, and to socialize with like-minded people all over the world, and it isn't cheap for them. What's a few bucks out of each of our pockets to help them defray the cost, and to say thanks?

[CarolinaProWash]

I didn't know you could do both - I personally like the ads....thanks for pointing out that you can get the best of both worlds

Celeste

[Beth n Rod]

Mike,
Thank you very much for the support you have shown us here. I will check and see if you can keep the ads as well. I think having that option is a great idea.

Members of TGS who contribute will get recognition in their postbit (info that shows up about you when you post in a thread) letting others know they are TGS Site Supporters. (coming soon - after the 1st of the year)

Some of the costs associated with this site include:

• Hosting fees
• Software licenses and upgrades/annual fees (4 of them I think - forums, gallery, skins, and portal)
• Technical support for upgrades, add ons, database care, skins, hacks and more (Tech Admin)

I have linked to the donations page in this thread for those who are interested. Regardless of that, we do appreciate the support our members show throughout the forums, by posting and responding to others questions. It is my personal hope that our lurkers who have never posted will give it a try from time to time here on the forums.

Thank you all.
Beth & Rod

[Larry B]

So the ads on here imply mike is single or needs to move? Just kidding, good idea.

[newlook]

I may be a little bias but this BBS has definately been a very valuable resource for this industry. BBS interaction and dialogue, when managed properly, can offer unlimited resources for the contractor.

Adding the google banner ads is just yet another example of how the TGS is progressively thinking "out of the box" to offer a variety of resources to it's audience.

[John Doherty]

I'm in for the contribution, for the info I receive here it's a bargain!!! Keep the banner ads too, I'll be happy to do a few click throughs whenever I have the time.

Best Regards,
John

[Larry B]

A donation is cheaper than a divorce for clicking on the dating ads.
"No honey I still love you. I am just helping pay for the BBS really."

Made my donation today. It is worth every penny.

[newlook]

New Look Partnerships, Inc. will match any donation up to $100.00 starting immediately from Larry B's post above and will continue through the month of January '06.

Beth, let me know when you hit the mark and we will send the match.

[PressurePros]

Very generous Carlos!

[CarolinaProWash]

Carlos, your support of this bbs and WRAPI are unparalleled. Thank you

Celeste

[Mike Williamson]

Originally Posted by Larry B

So the ads on here imply mike is single or needs to move? Just kidding, good idea.

Lol, that THAT'S funny!!!

Beth, don't forget the time involved...that's an expense too.

[Beth n Rod]

Wow...
We stepped out for the day and come back to this...you are all so generous.
Thank you all. We're glad the forums mean so much to you.
Wow....

Beth & Rod

[Beth n Rod]

We have 3 donations so far from this thread...

Beth

[Jim Carroll]

What is your address?

[Beth n Rod]

Address:
See Dirt Run Inc
13616 Warrior Brook Terrace
Germantown, Md.
20874