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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,365
Likes: 7
From: Parkland Florida
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by nikovette
Worth the few bucks to me. This Forum really helped me make an informed decision about my car, and continues to be an invaluable source of information 
Totally agree. It's real simple. If I never logged on again I'm up a couple of grand, and a book full of knowledge....not to mention the fun I have here. This is Troy's business. He can make the rules. As a business owner myself with over 60 employees I understand his desire to provide us the best product he can, and make as much money as he needs to. That's the American way. Ain't nothin' wrong with it.
I do have one other IMPORTANT thought. As the owners of 50, to 60K + automobiles we should feel the need to be generous to St. Judes too. They need everyone's help. I made my own contribution, and then took up a collection in my office and doubled what my employees donated. I don't say this for a pat on the back, just an idea to help raise $.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,430
Likes: 81
From: Whidbey Island WA
I have already purchased 1500 dollars with of goodies from forum vendors. I have much more to spend with our vendors when the stuff I want starts getting made. As you guys know a lot of the C6 stuff isnt out yet. That is also support. I literaly risked my life for every penny I ever made and there is no easy come easy go in my bank account. Since I see no danger of the forum going under and have no interest in any of the "extra features" that makes it less compelling for me. At any rate I am on the fence on this one.
Eccentric Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 25,508
Likes: 0
From: Like Anyone Could Even Know That! Florida
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Voluntary! .. Choice is a good thing for everyone.
Main Entry: 1vol·un·tary
Pronunciation: 'vä-l&n-"ter-E
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin voluntarius, from voluntas will, from velle to will, wish -- more at WILL
1 : proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent
2 : unconstrained by interference : SELF-DETERMINING
3 : done by design or intention : INTENTIONAL <voluntary manslaughter>
4 : of, relating to, subject to, or regulated by the will <voluntary behavior>
5 : having power of free choice
6 : provided or supported by voluntary action <a voluntary organization>
7 : acting or done of one's own free will without valuable consideration or legal obligation
Pronunciation: 'vä-l&n-"ter-E
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin voluntarius, from voluntas will, from velle to will, wish -- more at WILL
1 : proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent
2 : unconstrained by interference : SELF-DETERMINING
3 : done by design or intention : INTENTIONAL <voluntary manslaughter>
4 : of, relating to, subject to, or regulated by the will <voluntary behavior>
5 : having power of free choice
6 : provided or supported by voluntary action <a voluntary organization>
7 : acting or done of one's own free will without valuable consideration or legal obligation
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Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,794
Likes: 6
From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Originally Posted by TedG
I will probably donate to the cause, but I would prefer not to have any big stars. Also they need to take credit cards. I may be able to use my banks electronic payment feature.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 4,977
Likes: 10
From: Reno NV
Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
I don't care for the big star either. You can pay with credit card through paypal.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,864
Likes: 0
From: Chicago IL
I will also probably donate but I feel the small star system should remain with just a sentence below indicating the new supporting membership status. The big stars are just too much plus I like the seniority system of the smaller stars.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 443
Likes: 1
From: AZ
This forum has been outstanding! 
I only did a short term membership because this is the first American car I've owned for many years and may not be around for a "Lifetime" commitment. I'm not a Corvette diehard and if the vehicle doesn't hold up, it's going bye-bye. On the other hand, I always welcome a new obsession and may upgrade to diehard status sometime in the near future.
If you don't want to pay for it, I don't care. In my mind, it's a quality product and I never mind paying for quality.
As for the stars, they need some serious work. I feel a bit like this with those damn stars next to my Avitar:
I only did a short term membership because this is the first American car I've owned for many years and may not be around for a "Lifetime" commitment. I'm not a Corvette diehard and if the vehicle doesn't hold up, it's going bye-bye. On the other hand, I always welcome a new obsession and may upgrade to diehard status sometime in the near future.
If you don't want to pay for it, I don't care. In my mind, it's a quality product and I never mind paying for quality.
As for the stars, they need some serious work. I feel a bit like this with those damn stars next to my Avitar:
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 30,783
Likes: 0
From: Lemont IL
CI 7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10
O.K. I just got home from dinner (and drinks) with some friends and the star thing is bugging me. The small member stars should be put back and the contributing stars need to be toned down. I'll check again in the morning when the drinks wear off to see if I feel the same way.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
I am considering it.....but maybe I am younger than the average user here.........but lifetime membership to me means a lifetime.....not 30 years. I intend on out living my "lifetime membership". So, at age 64 will I have to dip into my retirement funds again to become a lifetime member?
AND........then do it all over again at 94?
Ok, maybe at 124 I'm pushing it........but I have faith in technology and science
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So, is lifetime really a lifetime membership or every 30 years will I have to renew my membership as implied by the ordering info?
AND........then do it all over again at 94?
Ok, maybe at 124 I'm pushing it........but I have faith in technology and science
.So, is lifetime really a lifetime membership or every 30 years will I have to renew my membership as implied by the ordering info?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,316
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio Texas - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
Definitely
I will ante up as well. I've gotten a lot of great info from the forum, and enjoy the banter. I do agree however that the stars are way to large..... downright gaudy in fact. Bring them down to the same size as the membership stars and leave it at that...
BTW, I also like the idea of paid membership, some nominal fee... It might just take care of the problem of overworked servers and trolls ...
I've gotten a lot of great info from the forum, and enjoy the banter. I do agree however that the stars are way to large..... downright gaudy in fact. Bring them down to the same size as the membership stars and leave it at that... BTW, I also like the idea of paid membership, some nominal fee... It might just take care of the problem of overworked servers and trolls ...
