DR - They're Ripping You Off

[David-aviator]

The Classified section is being swamped with ads - suppose that's of interest to some but it sure takes up a lot of space.

I suspect the code has been broken, they've figured out the ads are free and target a very select market. That ought to be worth something to help pay the small business health care plan.

Many (but not all) of the submitters are not on the 2.4% list. What a deal for them, while there must be an expense to provide the space.

The least the Classified posters could do for the service is cough up the suggested $25 donation.

[N427EF]

David, you are right on the money.

After posting my RV-8 for sale on VAF I donated an additional few hundred dollars to DR and that was cheap and very effective advertising.

[turbo]

when i posted my 20' hydrostream boat on scream and fly website for sale i needed to pay $25 to be a certain level member to do it. i was glad to pay and the boat sold in 1 week. changes can be good. good luck with the site.

[Kokemiller]

I would suggest that a symbol such as a $ sign next to your name at the top of your posts next to the blue/green dot that indicates on/off line status. Or change the color of your screen name from blue to green indicating a paid status. Like a sticker on your license plate to indicate to everyone and yourself that you have paid.

This site is a lot of the reason I am flying my RV and not still building, Thanks DR!

[db8]

That's a good idea Kelley (for DR). I would much rather buy a part/something from a guy who "chips in" for this great site (ie a color change or mark indicating paid the min. donation for the year).

Dave

[David-aviator]

Just to set the record straight, DakotaHawk a recent FS poster, is a donator and has been since day one.

His stuff should have a priority code....

I did not intend to stir the pot too much. There are many who come in here and read messages and are gone, that's one thing, but to hang up a sign to sell something is another matter. That's generating personal revenue and a little of it could flow to the founder who is experiencing a declining revenue base.

This forum is of some value to just about everyone who checks in here and if a few more guys kicked in a little (or a lot) - that would be good.

[Walt]

Originally Posted by db8

I would much rather buy a part/something from a guy who "chips in" for this great site (ie a color change or mark indicating paid the min. donation for the year).

Dave

So you are saying you would pass up a good deal from a non-donator, I doubt it!

I'm not sure I agree with this particular thread on the classified section of VAF. I deal in other "specialty items" that I sell on other sites, I post these items on sites that cater to folks that are interested in such things and they are all free sites. Most of these sites make their money off advertisers and would not even exist if it wasn't for the free public domain type activity which draws a lot of lookers. If you start limiting free public access you alienate folks.

[f1rocket]

Originally Posted by db8

That's a good idea Kelley (for DR). I would much rather buy a part/something from a guy who "chips in" for this great site (ie a color change or mark indicating paid the min. donation for the year).

Dave

And let me add one other perspective. There are many posters who contribute but ask that our names NOT be added to the list for personal or other reasons. Be careful about what you infer from the list of donors.

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by f1rocket

And let me add one other perspective. There are many posters who contribute but ask that our names NOT be added to the list for personal or other reasons. Be careful about what you infer from the list of donors.

Absolutely true! One of the nice things about the honor system here is that it does not demand that people be separated into "classes". All are welcome, and Doug let's their individual conscience guide them. It's worked really well so far!

Paul

This would be a reminder that your$elf and everyone could $ee..

$ometimes we just need a reminder..


Great $ite...my $ is in...


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