The Roaring Season Questionnaire: Please Read And Reply

[Allan]

This has got to be the best motorsport wesite around and as has already been said no nastys or bitches here. A classic example of this site is the Trekka thread which was posted I would imagine a little tongue in cheek and has developed with a slightly humerous but at the same time very interesting thread with little snippets of information and stories that would never have come to light otherwise. If we as members of this site need to contribute to keep it going then lets do that. I am happy to pay to keep this site up and running. We as a group of enthusiasts cannot afford to loose this asset because once it has gone it will never happen again.
Allan

[fullnoise68]

While I`m 100% for supporting TRS, I think the commercial `incentive/contribution' scheme, while logical, is not going to cut the mustard. I am not knocking those who want to support the website, but mathmatically it doesn`t add up. What Steve needs is a chunk of money to keep the website viable on the basis of being able to support himself while running and progressing it. If you are going to advertise or benefit commercially then some different options/rates need to be established and quite a few businesses - including mine -can get on board. All I can say to those who don`t like the idea of paying a donation of $50.00 annually is turn it around the other way - would you do all this for very little return??? Enjoy life, enjoy everyones contributions, but most of all realise that you are enjoying the benefits of Steves hard work and dedication. Small price to pay really................

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. The biggest issue in making this a pay subscription site is not the guys who've said they won't pay, but the people who've not said anything at all. Although there has been a good response both on here and through private emails to me from those happy to pay, there hasn't been nearly enough response for me to know if by taking that step I won't jeopardize the site. Even though in a way I have nothing to lose by trying it, given the site really doesn't generate any income, I've put nearly 2 years of work into it, and I don't really want to risk that.

So at this stage I'll need to build the finances through other means, such as advertising, and the offer made by John at SPR Models, which itself could prove quite beneficial if enough people get in behind it.

[bry3500]

no brainer Steve- I'm in

[Paul Kirk]

I certainly don't have a problem with an anual subscription!
Let me know the bank acc number.
PK.

[seaqnmac27]

I am in.

[paul lancaster]

Hi steve, I have been preaching the roaring season all over south canterbury, and only last week informed mark and leo leonard of it.im with all of the above mate,45 is no wories, I have search sites all over the world, and none have the history that trs has to offer.keep up the excellent work.

[Grant Sprague]

No probs Steve ......... you have made us all a bit younger re igniting the internal youth fire of a couple seasons gone by , not to mention the beautiful piks etc......... Steve please put yr deposit bank number up here as it has been lost ?????/ or would you please E mail me . thinking about it ... probably best here if it suits as we can all get it ?? THANK YOU STEVE

[Jizim]

Count me in Steve.

[Jizim]

Count me in Steve. Us Asians gotta stick together mate!

[Rod Grimwood]

Well, that explains some of the behavour changes Twony, aww you go fass ina saffee carr.

[Steve Holmes]

Wow you guys, how did you find this old thread? Thanks for the kind words, and the offers, but after much consideration, I decided against this option, as there were a few who were anti the idea, and I couldn't be sure of gaining enough subscriptions to make it work.

[Grant Sprague]

Steve , I am not going to judge any one here but surley if we here have an option to help & donate that would be our choice , some others might not feel they can & thats ok as well ????? Thanks Steve

[Malcolm McLeod]

Heh heh, I could save a hell of a lot if I bought magazine subscriptions, instead of just buying them willy-nilly...I would be prepared to make a random donation every now and again for the benefit of all, but not a formal subscription. I feel that to actually make enough to make it worthwhile, you really need quite a big site...and then you lose some of what makes this site so good!

[beowulf]

Steve,
Congratulations on a wonderful site. I pay $200 + to enter a race meeting, I hate to think how much I spend on motorsport over a season. $50 is money well spent. Hell I would pay that for Russ's comments alone. Great site, just so much knowledge.

[librules]

I'm in as well. The quality and quantity of pics, let alone discussions on various cars/drivers etc makes it a must. It's one of my favourite sites along with TNF. $50 or so is nothing compared to what I spend on mags and books annually..............

[Noo Noo]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. The biggest issue in making this a pay subscription site is not the guys who've said they won't pay, but the people who've not said anything at all. Although there has been a good response both on here and through private emails to me from those happy to pay, there hasn't been nearly enough response for me to know if by taking that step I won't jeopardize the site. Even though in a way I have nothing to lose by trying it, given the site really doesn't generate any income, I've put nearly 2 years of work into it, and I don't really want to risk that.

So at this stage I'll need to build the finances through other means, such as advertising, and the offer made by John at SPR Models, which itself could prove quite beneficial if enough people get in behind it.

Steve

It's over 19 months since the last post on this matter and I'm curious about how you've got on.
I visit TRS every day, get a lot from it and are quite prepared to put my hand in my pocket (or in my wife's handbag) to help keep it going if necessary. I'd be very upset if the site folded.

Anyway, just asking for an update.

David Hunter