DennisH
Life Time NRA member
These days, you can spend that much ($12) on just three gallons of gas, or a movie ticket and popcorn!
I have paid $30 plus for books to read only to find more and better info here!
These days, you can spend that much ($12) on just three gallons of gas, or a movie ticket and popcorn!
howabouttheiris said:I understand this is a business.... but 3 of the threads on the 1st page are about donating money.
I have been on a lot of forums (watersports, homebrewing, shooting) and this is by far the most ... ummm .... commercial feeling.
howabouttheiris said:I understand this is a business.... but 3 of the threads on the 1st page are about donating money. I have been on a lot of forums (watersports, homebrewing, shooting) and this is by far the most ... ummm .... commercial feeling.
I understand your concerns that the threads may be off-putting, particularly for a new visitor. Do consider that, unlike most forums, this site has an active Blog with new content 365 days a year. In addition, we offer very active free classifieds, and we are constantly on the look-out for good deals for our members. We do honest, no-BS product testing -- with skilled trigger pullers. Along with the Daily Bulletin of course is the main AccurateShooter.com website, which has hundreds of articles, with content provided, in many cases, by champion shooters. Then there are our Cartridge Guides -- and you won't find anything like that anywhere else on the web.
effendude said:This ain't your average watersports forum!
NO, but there was a guy here this fall selling a rifle to pay for his wife's breast enlargements!howabouttheiris said:effendude said:This ain't your average watersports forum!
You are right.... Hardly any bikini photos here.![]()
Thanks for the tips. I do enjoy the content on this site. Call me old fashioned, but I prefer to be tricked out of my money (or finding true value) vs being told by everyone that I am cheap for not contributing.
The homebrew site that I read (and have donated to multiple times) has 110k members and provides a lot of extra services. Lots of product giveaways, recipe databases, local club listings, etc.... It provides excellent value. Probably have my bar set pretty high.
I am new here in the last year and have already stopped replying to threads on here because I am told that my opinion is stupid. After following the links at the bottom of the replies, I realize that the thread is started by a retailer intent on pushing a product (or am immediately hit in the inbox with marketing).
My 2c. Don't mean to ruffle any feathers. I hope to push thru and get value from this site.
effendude said:Maybe I should have kept my feelings private, but there are other members here who are also actively encouraging more site donations. We see the value in this site, and wish for it to continue long into the future.
BUT... the best way for a sight to stay around is to grow its membership. The stickys on the forum page for donations, I understand. 3 user-started donation threads on the 1st page out of the 13 visable will drive new members away. "I simply refuse", "How to make a site donation", "What's it worth to you".
howabouttheiris said:3 user-started donation threads on the 1st page out of the 13 visable will drive new members away. "I simply refuse", "How to make a site donation", "What's it worth to you".
Ah Shucks Guy, we are just very protective of this sight, it is the best thing going on the web for some of us. And what you are seeing is just membership pride shining thru the gunsmoke my friend!!
Gotta be careful of the Effendude-dude, he is a rabble-rouser of the first degree
Welcome Iris!!
Rod