Who’s ponying up to pay for this place?

[Zambo]

Problem with visitors seeing thread titles is that they are boring. A visitor’s interest in a forum will often be determined by glancing at the thread titles to see what’s being discussed.

We have a recruiting thread. That’s it. It’s the recruiting thread. If you are a visitor and click it for the first time you’ll see posts from months ago. You’d have to read for hours to catch up. However, if we had new thread titles for new developments, that would be enticing. “4 Star Tackle Verbally Commits!” where the first post is about the recruit in question is more enticing than “2024 Recruiting Thread” where the first post is a year old.

A DJ Lagaway thread where we comment on his 7 TDs in the first half is a bigger hook than having the info buried on page 147 in a generic titled thread.

A single game thread makes sense for the game itself, but a pre-game thread about our DL versus their OL creates more interest. If it’s all buried in the game thread, you don’t even know that particular issue is being discussed and you may not want to plow through 42 pages to find out what has been discussed.

If you want to tempt a guest to turn into a paying member, you need more, fresher, and narrower subject threads. Ox likes a tidy and orderly forum organized a certain way. He (and others) consume content broadly. He wants to read all the posts. Guests aren’t there (yet). They are more enticed by a buffet that makes it easier for them to sample small bites of the specific content they are most interested in.

I also thought the “lifetime membership” was kind of a joke. Too cheap for too much.

PF should be pay only. Not the place for lurkers.

Current lifetime members should get some benefit (maybe free membership but with limited ads?).

No nudity. Don’t need it.

I kinda like writing sh!t and fuchs. It’s part of our unique culture (along with mom jokes and TWSS). One change please— I hate that I can write ass and hole but if I make it one word it comes out as *******. Give us that word.

Alex.

I disagree. In fact, I think the entire message board should consist of one giant thread about everything.

 

[GatorJ]

To me, specific threads would be an improvement. It takes more administration and board would have more topics, but that doesn't seem to be detrimental. But of course, all 22 commits should not have a separate thread. Unless, Would Ox consider a recruiting forum where posts could be born and discussed? It could open from the main board without the need to navigate from Forum List.

Separate forum for recruiting doesn’t work. It did not work here and it doesn’t work on any of the other Gator pay sites either.

But yes, I agree that there needs to be separate threads for recruiting if it’s a pay site. For a myriad of reasons.

 

[gator1946]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[AlexDaGator]

I disagree. In fact, I think the entire message board should consist of one giant thread about everything.

D!ck.



Alex.

 

[sharkbite]

I am out. As Ox has stated, the site is more about the same posters griping back and forth. So, if this is what he wants and these posters want to pay every year, there you go! It is not about the money, it is about the principle. You ask for lifetime members and then Sh!t on them. It does not say anywhere in your agreement that you have to post to become a member. Yet, you dog the people who did pay and just do not like to post.

 

[Treebeard]

Pat Dooley write a weekly column here? I get you're upset with Chatter going pay, but no need to make threats over it.

I think there is money to be made by setting a weekly fund raising goal to not have the Pat Dooley article posted here each week!

 

[Zambo]

D!ck.



Alex.

 

[AlexDaGator]

My other request is that this gif become :adg:

Alex.

 

[oxrageous]

I am out. As Ox has stated, the site is more about the same posters griping back and forth. So, if this is what he wants and these posters want to pay every year, there you go! It is not about the money, it is about the principle. You ask for lifetime members and then Sh!t on them. It does not say anywhere in your agreement that you have to post to become a member. Yet, you dog the people who did pay and just do not like to post.

You may need a prostitute.

 

[Bama&GatorFan]

"Down payment"? @Bama&GatorFan has never given this website one cent. He's not a supporting member and yet he steps up to pop off and declare he's going to start a competing forum.

My contributions go beyond money. :D
I just think a lot of people are not going to pay. They would rather have a free forum with ads.
I'm just thinking of an alternative. I know how to to do all of the technical work and I have everything I need to do it. I have done it before.

 

[RocketCityGator]

I'm stunned, actually stunned, I agree with 'crete on a post... But this, I find many articles I would never see on my own from links on here....

To hell with Crete, he's quoting me.

 

[oxrageous]

My contributions go beyond money. :D
I just think a lot of people are not going to pay. They would rather have a free forum with ads.
I'm just thinking of an alternative. I know how to to do all of the technical work and I have everything I need to do it. I have done it before.

I think you should do it. I'll be the first to sign up.

 

[Marine1]

You want me on this site…..you NEED me on this site!

Therefore….

I’m in.

 

[LeeForThree]

If you intend to stay, post it here. I'll keep a running list that anyone will be able to see.

Is this where I announce that I have entered into an agreement with Ox to continue to provide my semi-semi-semi insider info/sources info (mostly basketbal)....

All at the low low cost of only $8.50 a month

I'm glad we could finalize this deal at this perfect time to share with the world














But seriously, love it here and thanks for everything. I'll find a way to pay if need be. Not going anywhere

 

[LaylaGator]

What I'm about to say is not for the people truly struggling on hard times. But for the rest of us, what is $60? One gas tank? A night at the movies? Less than one dinner out at a passable restaurant?

This place is priceless. Pay $60 a year and like it. If any longtime member needs help, I'll pay one or two extra memberships per year, through Ox.

GO GATORS!!!

 

[MJMGator]

What I'm about to say is not for the people truly struggling on hard times. But for the rest of us, what is $60? One gas tank? A night at the movies? Less than one dinner out at a passable restaurant?

This place is priceless. Pay $60 a year and like it. If any longtime member needs help, I'll pay one or two extra memberships per year, through Ox.

GO GATORS!!!

 

[AnObfuscator]

You may need a prostitute.

If that comes with the subscription, count me in.

 

[I Have No Friends :(]

What I'm about to say is not for the people truly struggling on hard times. But for the rest of us, what is $60? One gas tank? A night at the movies? Less than one dinner out at a passable restaurant?

This place is priceless. Pay $60 a year and like it. If any longtime member needs help, I'll pay one or two extra memberships per year, through Ox.

GO GATORS!!!

No disrespect meant here at all and I'm only speaking for myself.

I've raised three daughters on the value of their words and doing what you say you're going to do; this is integrity. Your words are only worth something if they can be trusted. If you say you're going to do something, then do it. When someone shows you their word is worth nothing, then don't invest a dime in them. There's a reason it's worthless.

I honestly don't care what anyone else thinks of my decision. However, I'd be a hypocrite to instill these lessons in my kids, only to turn around and throw more money at a guy who once upon a time sold me on a lifetime membership which included access to this board with no ads, access to locked parts of the forum, his undying love and gratitude, and the promise of never again being asked for another dime. It's not about the paltry $60/year, which is why I've turned down multiple offers from other posters to pay my way. I'll simply invest in someone else who stands by their word. No hard feelings.

 

[LaylaGator]

No disrespect meant here at all and I'm only speaking for myself.

I've raised three daughters on the value of their words and doing what you say you're going to do; this is integrity. Your words are only worth something if they can be trusted. If you say you're going to do something, then do it. When someone shows you their word is worth nothing, then don't invest a dime in them. There's a reason it's worthless.

I honestly don't care what anyone else thinks of my decision. However, I'd be a hypocrite to instill these lessons in my kids, only to turn around and throw more money at a guy who once upon a time sold me on a lifetime membership which included access to this board with no ads, access to locked parts of the forum, his undying love and gratitude, and the promise of never again being asked for another dime. It's not about the paltry $60/year, which is why I've turned down multiple offers from other posters to pay my way. I'll simply invest in someone else who stands by their word. No hard feelings.

This is why you have no friends.

 

[jdh5484]

No disrespect meant here at all and I'm only speaking for myself.

I've raised three daughters on the value of their words and doing what you say you're going to do; this is integrity. Your words are only worth something if they can be trusted. If you say you're going to do something, then do it. When someone shows you their word is worth nothing, then don't invest a dime in them. There's a reason it's worthless.

I honestly don't care what anyone else thinks of my decision. However, I'd be a hypocrite to instill these lessons in my kids, only to turn around and throw more money at a guy who once upon a time sold me on a lifetime membership which included access to this board with no ads, access to locked parts of the forum, his undying love and gratitude, and the promise of never again being asked for another dime. It's not about the paltry $60/year, which is why I've turned down multiple offers from other posters to pay my way. I'll simply invest in someone else who stands by their word. No hard feelings.

Hate to see you go but respect your decision. (if that's what goes down)