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[sikamalc]

It makes no odds to me but if you made it restricted to only members selling then I wager there would be a massive reduction in number of adds. This would impact on many who use SD as a first port of call to buy things secondhand. Especially when starting out.

On top of this, if this is the direction of travel then all of the supporters ought to be given exact figures of finances of the site. This ought to be annually as in other societies as effectively they are becoming share holders. This is a ball ache for the site owners and not a good idea.

I have little doubt that running this site is not a small thing. Hosting this site does cost but when added together the trade membership fees, the advertising revenue and sponsorship deals from major players I would be surprised if all the costs of hosting the site are not covered and as such the chances of it going under small.

It’s one of those things that you need to be careful what you wish for and maybe don’t try and fix something that’s not broken.

If people feel that SD is a worthwhile cause they want to support then let them do it, but don’t force people too would be my mantra. As I’ve posted before I have an annual sum of charity money I spend and each year I decide who it will go to. I like having the option to choose.

BE

Sponsorship deals ............................................... I will start looking for them. We don't have any, never have, so where did you get that information from?

 

[LeftHandGuy]

This morning saw the membership climb to another 1000 people, so we are now over 32,000 members and climbing. We now have a diverse membership from all parts of the world. I hope many of you will make further friendships in the coming months through the site. On behalf of the site owners, thank you.

You know what @sikamalc? I was a supporter member, and lapsed it because I had to economize on everything when we emigrated. But I owe the site in general, and you personally, an awful lot. I still hunt with some of that kit you gave me back in 2013, the year my first child was born. Anyway, this posting of yours has reminded me just how much value there is in this community and consequently I have reinstated my supporter membership.

 

[sikamalc]

You know what @sikamalc? I was a supporter member, and lapsed it because I had to economize on everything when we emigrated. But I owe the site in general, and you personally, an awful lot. I still hunt with some of that kit you gave me back in 2013, the year my first child was born. Anyway, this posting of yours has reminded me just how much value there is in this community and consequently I have reinstated my supporter membership.

Well thank you very much for your kind comments. I am happy to hear you have a new life and I sincerely hope all is well with you and the family.

The main purpose of this site, and why I decided to purchase it all those years back was to help other stalkers onto the ladder and make friendships. Although we have a few that seem to think its a place to stand on their orange box and deliver a sermon.

And thank you for being a supporter, much appreciated.

 

[Nimrod1960]

I do like the odd rant (some odder than others) , so I thought I should at least chip in. So just become a supporter.

SD is the only place I can find anything approaching useful info, common sense, proper debate and a few like minded souls these days.

Floreat SD.

 

[tozzybum]

I became a supporter because I believe if you can help others .
I've learnt so much from Malc and others on here .
Made great friends and enjoy the banter to all the other supporters hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
To those thinking about it please take the plunge it helps others just starting.
And unless your ahem " Foxyboy" a chance to win some great prizes .

 

[disco_ike]

I became a supporter because I believe if you can help others .
I've learnt so much from Malc and others on here .
Made great friends and enjoy the banter to all the other supporters hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
To those thinking about it please take the plunge it helps others just starting.
And unless your ahem " Foxyboy" a chance to win some great prizes .

That’s it you will back on Ze List …

 

[tozzybum]

I'm top of the lizt ike ,I won a set of Limulus sticks and a range box .
Made me top of a certain person,s " target "list

 

[nun_hunter]

I became a supporter because I believe if you can help others .
I've learnt so much from Malc and others on here .
Made great friends and enjoy the banter to all the other supporters hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
To those thinking about it please take the plunge it helps others just starting.
And unless your ahem " Foxyboy" a chance to win some great prizes .

I became a supporter for a while but I prefer helping people I know, either with stalking opportunities, donating kit or sharing experience.

 

[spanj]

I do like the odd rant (some odder than others) , so I thought I should at least chip in. So just become a supporter.

SD is the only place I can find anything approaching useful info, common sense, proper debate and a few like minded souls these days.

Floreat SD.

You have just further reduced @Foxyboy43 chance of winning the draw and are therefore on “ze list”

 

[willowbank]

I do like the odd rant (some odder than others) , so I thought I should at least chip in. So just become a supporter.

SD is the only place I can find anything approaching useful info, common sense, proper debate and a few like minded souls these days.

Floreat SD.

And don’t forget the occasional chuckle in the silly jokes section.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Sponsorship deals ............................................... I will start looking for them. We don't have any, never have, so where did you get that information from?

Probably a wannabe Zeiss Pro Stalker!

K

 

[Overlay]

You have just further reduced @Foxyboy43 chance of winning the draw and are therefore on “ze list”

I just couldn’t bring myself to say that more is less on occasions

I know my chances are now reduced as well

 

[south-nofolk-stalker]

Probably a wannabe Zeiss Pro Stalker!

K

That’s something I’ve not heard of for quite a few years ”zeiss pro stalker”

 

[sikamalc]

Zeiss finished that scheme about 6 years back. Evidently they now just have places of excellence ? Shops or places that sell their products.

 

[south-nofolk-stalker]

Zeiss finished that scheme about 6 years back.

Must have realised that they had so many people signed up who didn’t have a clue what they were doing or, very few

 

[sikamalc]

They changed sales managers over a short period of time, and finally dissolved the whole scheme and was laid to rest years back.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Zeiss now just have places of excellence that sell their products.

That will be the SD Classifieds section!

K

 

[Covert]

Well thank you very much for your kind comments. I am happy to hear you have a new life and I sincerely hope all is well with you and the family.

The main purpose of this site, and why I decided to purchase it all those years back was to help other stalkers onto the ladder and make friendships. Although we have a few that seem to think its a place to stand on their orange box and deliver a sermon.

And thank you for being a supporter, much appreciated.

Admirable ethos , seems to be rare these days.
More than happy to be a supporter for something that gives so much to so many people.
As a keen youngster from humble origins I was fortunate to be offered opportunities, generosity and acts of kindness from various individuals.
This meant so much at the time and ultimately lead to a lifelong vocation.
As a legacy to those kind individuals I endeavour to do the same.
Here ends the sermon.