V20 Site Problems

[lathehand]

I've never been in such good company.I thought it was just my stupid fingers

[reelapeelin]

DSL and an old laptop my daughter used thru 4 yrs of college and mine is popping right up...I put up a BUNCH of pictures of the dogs and they popped right up...RARELY do I have to wait and that's cuz I got a load of other stuff up...I'd be glad to chip in if we go that route, but no probs here...

[buckleyjr]

I would be happy to contribute to the cause! Just let me know.

[Kracker Jack]

Let me know what kind of deneros I can contribute also if it is needed.

[macojoe]

We are aware of all that has been said! The reason for it is the server, i run the site for free all this time for you guys. but i pay for it myself,and it is pretty cheap, but to go to a server that will treat us right we are talking $$$ and i just think the site should be free to all!
I will speak to valiant and see whats out there and what it will cost ?? But how to charge all for the site and make it free is the real question?? I want it to be fair for all!

What we need is sponsors to pay for advertising that could fund the site, but i am not a computer sales man, and don't know what to offer and how much? if anyone knows such a person or firm that dos that stuff i will look in to it??

We are having growing pains for sure!

[THEFERMANATOR]

Anothe site I'm on uses google ads to help pay for the site. They only show up for guests or people not logged in so it's not a real big deal for members. I believe they break even just about by doing the ads for guests though.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Paid memberships? But how to make them appetizing so they will be bought? Limit signature space, pm box size, for free members? Paid members get free stickers, shirts, more sig space, more pm storage space, etc.

[macojoe]

THEFERMANATOR Anothe site I'm on uses google ads to help pay for the site. They only show up for guests or people not logged in so it's not a real big deal for members. I believe they break even just about by doing the ads for guests though.

This sounds like a idea ?? Not looking to make money, but will have to look into it, Thanks!

jasoncooperpcola Paid memberships? But how to make them appetizing so they will be bought? Limit signature space, pm box size, for free members? Paid members get free stickers, shirts, more sig space, more pm storage space, etc.

Sounds nice but who is going to pay for all the free give a ways? By the time you do that i be better off getting a 2nd jobto pay the extra for the new site!

[spareparts]

slow here as well, I'd be glad to contribute and sponsor to the cause, would it be a one time upgrade fee for the server, or would it be monthly usage fee charged by the server? If it were a one time charge, I'm sure we could get enough volunteers to contribute, but if its a monthly access fee, I could see where it would be good in the beginning, then the contributions would drift off slowly, causing the whole thing going in the red. I've seen a couple of sites find their demise that way. Would any changes to the format help with the speed. I hate to be the one that suggest it, but would eliminating the gallery help with the speed?
Go figure that Reel would be having no issues up in BFE with his old school equipment, he probably doesn't even have to peddle fast on the generator/exercise bike to keep the lights on