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    Want to get rid of them? Simple. Just become a Contributor level member or above and they will be gone. -> Please click HERE."

    Is that too much for me to ask of you to keep this site running? Well, sorry about that. I too wish I could get everything for free. But alas.....

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    Google Adsense ad revenue for December, 2025 was just $30 over the cost of the lease for the server running this site. So, in effect, the money providing the incentive for me to continue running this site is coming SOLELY from the paid memberships and sponsorships here. Which honestly ain't much....

Time for a break

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Mute points.

Rich has already stated that ALL free members will be able to view the BOI, they just will not be able to post on it. So even the free members will be able to search out the bad guys because they are allowed to read what is going on in the BOI. How is that really any different than how it is now? 80% of the people are just looking anyway. Just look at thread views compared to thread posts. Most people ar just lurking and will still be able to do so.
 
in response to SHRAP's post...

Also if you notice, the same 10 people are the ones chiming in on every BOI post that aren't even involved in the situation!
 
I think a fee to actively post on this site is fine. Guests will be able to read the information posted here that could possibly help them conduct a positive transaction with the vendor\breeder of thier choice, or prevent a negative one. Once the information is found to be useful the majority of guests will realize the value of this site and the small fee will be penies compared to the loss they could have experienced without this information. The information will still be free, the paying fee will simply allow them the ability to post and take part in other aspects of the site, the gift of contributing thier experiences and information to the forum, as well as contributing financially. It is very simple actually, and the small price to pay is nothing compared to the price of the knowledge someone can encounter in just one visit. No one is forcing anyone to do something they do not want to do, this forum will thrive either way. Those who feel the forum will perish once a fee is imposed are expressing an opinion, an opinion most likely motivated by the desire not to pay such a fee. I'm sure there will be very few regular members here not willing to pay the fee, and the majority of the members here usually lurk as it is, so I really do not feel there will be a very significant loss at all. Either way, I'll stand behind any choice Rich makes. He's worked very hard to get this forum to where it is today, right out of his pocket. One much respect that...... Many people are willing to take in the benifits of a free site, unfortunatley when it comes time to give a little back in order to keep the place they enjoy frequenting open its always a different story. I've seen this sort of thing occur on other forums, none as popular and as busy as this one. They made out alright, I'm more than confident Fauna will too!
 
This topic is getting spread over too many different threads to follow with any ease.

Some people are shooting down the fees based on the principle that the benefits provided by the BOI should be available at no cost. Others seem to have an issue with parting with $10.

Here is another way to look at it. - The voluntary support method has been tried, leading to the present situation. Why not give the $10 fee method(for posting, not viewing), an honest chance. I would think that so many who have been so willing with so many opinions could at least do their part to give this forum a chance at survival. If we are wrong, what have you lost? - $10. If we do nothing, what have we lost? - Potentially, the BOI.
 
WOW!...so many thoughts.......well lets see....Hmmmmm things I've learned at fauna
1. There are allot of really nice (and informative) people here!
2. There is allot of bad people out there, ok we have the BOI to help with this!
3. Seamus must have been
a. abandoned by his mother
b. spurned by a lover
c. Gay
d. all of the above

4. The answer to 3 is D

Rich I disagree with you on one point! There are tons people on Fauna that I have never met face to face, but I do consider many of them a friend!

But other than that, you have my full support on what ever you decide to do. I will say that if you do decide to charge a fee don't charge a lousy ten dollars! Make it worth your while.
I can't help but feel that your decision is based more on personal commitment (time & energy) than money, although money sure helps for that long awaited time off and time away.
Would it be possible for you to delegate certain responsibilitys to different people? Im sure you have thought this out, probably over and over. And all I can offer is for you to know this what ever you do there are allot of people out there that will stand beside you! Good luck!
 
riverjop said:
WOW!...so many thoughts.......well lets see....Hmmmmm things I've learned at fauna
1. There are allot of really nice (and informative) people here!
2. There is allot of bad people out there, ok we have the BOI to help with this!
3. Seamus must have been
a. abandoned by his mother
b. spurned by a lover
c. Gay
d. all of the above

4. The answer to 3 is D
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Would "D" then mean he was abandoned by his mother and spurned by his gay lover?
 
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Would "D" then mean he was abandoned by his mother and spurned by his gay lover?
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So DAND, with the above question posed by you, which of the two perceived vacant positions are you looking to apply for? The role of the mother, or the role of the gay lover? Or are you looking to go Norman Bates/Psycho style and apply for both?

Best regards,

Carson Grindstaff
 
Gromph Baenre said:
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Would "D" then mean he was abandoned by his mother and spurned by his gay lover?
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DON'T TREAD ON ME

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So DAND, with the above question posed by you, which of the two perceived vacant positions are you looking to apply for? The role of the mother, or the role of the gay lover? Or are you looking to go Norman Bates/Psycho style and apply for both?

Best regards,

Carson Grindstaff
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I'll take the role of mother and you can have the gay lover role. :raspberry
 
Lucille,
You are doing a great job!
Seamus,
They have meds that would help you ...
Webslave,
I hope this all works out and I will support Fauna to the best of my ability!
 
Thank you for all the positive karma. :) Y'all are so good to me.
Please, though, this thread is no longer in Hell; let's give it the respect due the BOI. Steady as she goes.....
 
Seamus has a right like everyone else to state thier opinion. Please refrain from lowering yourselves by using derogatory statements to state your displeasure with his opinions. His opinions may not be shared by some of you but he's still able to voice them just like every single one of you. :D
 
TopShelfExotics said:
Seamus has a right like everyone else to state thier opinion. Please refrain from lowering yourselves by using derogatory statements to state your displeasure with his opinions. His opinions may not be shared by some of you but he's still able to voice them just like every single one of you. :D
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Your right! Yes she does!....I mean He!
 
i haven't been coming here for long or posted alot as i am not experienced enough to do so,but i like this site alot.i would have NO PROBLEM paying ten bucks to use it.i'm sure there are many others who feel the same.i don't see the big problem with this.
 
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bcfos said:
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In case you missed this in the other tread Here is again :rofl: Hey Brian Im sure Rich is greatful for your help and thanks for standing out in front of that store for us We Sure do Appreciate Your Support :rofl: :rofl:
 
Thats wild!....Hmmmmm I never knew what seamus looked like?
Hey.....keep up the good work!
 
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