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Old 02-07-2019, 09:23 PM
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1. to feel a part
2. Encourage other to donate
3. And remind myself when I last donated
Mostly #1, aside from the amazing value that is hard to measure
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Old 02-08-2019, 05:20 AM
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I decided long ago that I would be a supporting member, and that this site was worth more to me than Doug asked of his community members, so in order to avoid forgetting/procrastinating every year on X date, I signed up for a monthly $5 donation.

Sometimes it seems cosmically appropriate to remind the broader community that some of us love this place enough to more than pull our weight - in the hopes of prodding their conscience to get on board with the program. Sometimes.

I need only imagine how I'd feel if VAF went away to determine if the site is worth fifteen cents a day of my covfefe money. There's no question.

Since I don't need to remember an automatic recurring donation, I guess it's in my sig line to remind others of the importance of their voluntary participation in the Reeves' enterprise. I hate that Doug has to ask every December for enough consideration to pay his bills.
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Old 02-08-2019, 05:34 AM
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Is it required once one donates yearly, to put "I donated" or "Donated 2019" or whatever? I see people with this in their signatures but frankly I do not understand why one would need to spell out that they donated.
Some people like to show their support for a cause they consider worthy. And some dont.

No issues. Do as you like.
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Old 02-08-2019, 09:50 AM
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Ok.. thanks all. I get it. The tagline shows support so that others may donate. I almost seemed self-serving when I first started seeing the "I donated" moniker, but now I totally understand it is a marketing aide to get others to donate if they have not. I am going to modify my signature shortly to support that effort. Thanks again everyone!
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I'm proud to be an investor in the Reeves' American Dream - Please Donate NOW if you have not donated this year. Your donations really help the cause and support for this fantastic support group!
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Old 02-08-2019, 10:04 AM
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Doug Reeves puts on a remarkable service to the Vans community with this site, and does it on his own nickel. He really dislikes cheerleading for donations, so some people do it for him in a fairly subtle way by their signature lines. I have donated well above the recommended $25/yr for the last several years and I'm not bashful about putting the line in my signature. The service is worth it.
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Old 02-08-2019, 10:38 AM
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Doug knows who donates and who doesn't .. I don't really see how it's anyone else business
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Old 02-08-2019, 11:05 AM
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We all do what works for us. I just remember the calendar year. I don't put it in my byline other that to say VAF supporter $$.

This next paragraph is for those that don't donate regularly.

This site is just as valuable when building as the builders manual is.... especially during the build. I finished my build and had first flight in 2012. I continue to support the site...dr & family for all the builders that came after me. Of course I do log on every day too. This site is wonderful.... where else can you post photos of your kids/family, pets or sharing videos then in the same breath ask a technical aircraft question? You'll get answers, some are opinions and some are from experts.... a real bargain.

If I can't be at the airport flying because of weather or whatever.... someone someplace is and is sharing it with the rest of us.
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Old 02-08-2019, 01:07 PM
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Doug knows who donates and who doesn't .. I don't really see how it's anyone else business
Not always. I donate by PayPal and that just identifies me by my email address and not my forum user name. I don?t provide that personal information on any of forums that I belong to and that includes a dummy email address I never use. When I make my donation I just include a note that it is from 9GT.
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Old 02-08-2019, 01:18 PM
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Sheriff,
Answer: No, it's not required.

Everyone that posts that info has their own reasons. As for me, I grow suspicious of those that don't announce their donations, suspecting that they're just lurkers or imbibers who haven't been gracious enough to donate to Doug's enterprise, especially if they gained any benefit from the VAF experience. I guess it's just the team player in me.

Heck, I'm proud to be an investor in the Reeves' American Dream.
If shaming is the intent, I am not sure if that yields a good result.
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Old 02-08-2019, 04:52 PM
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1. to feel a part
2. Encourage other to donate
3. And remind myself when I last donated
Mostly #1, aside from the amazing value that is hard to measure
Larry
+1, 2 & 3. Oh yea. Extra characters added.
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