Who likes TRADGANG ?-SHOW IT !

[Steve Clandinin]

First off,its time to get on De-caf,but I guess my age and thoughts are winning over.Years ago I wouldn't have been so concerned.
The job the Mods do to run and please us all here and give alot of us a Utopia to escape the real and problem world we all live in to me is priceless.
We all invest lots of money and time in our beloved sport.
Now to my piont as far as I'm concerned as a member 80% of the people posting and using this site are USERS,not givers or helpers.
When you post or respond to this look at your name and handle on the side,have you made your contribution to Tradgang and supported our cause.20.00 a year to enjoy this great site and help our modes.
Maybe I'm a little more hard-core than most ,in all honesty I don't think you should be entitled to any membership privliges until your dues are paid.
There are so many on this site that give so much of themselves in wisdom,advise and products,THIS is the traditional way and I'm proud to pay to be a part of this.
So ask yourself again am I a GIVER or TAKER ?

[Mudd]

Steve I understand where you're coming from but I wouldn't go as far myself personally.

I know $20 dollars doesn't seem like a lot especially for what we get but it can make a real difference in some house holds.

There are some folks that give in ways that money couldn't/wouldn't ever equal in value(to me and maybe others).

I love you brother and I know your heart.

Everything you do has best of intentions and for that I am so very proud to call you friend.

God bless,Mudd

[Terry Green]

Steve....thanks for you support and enthusiasm....but I don't want anyone to feel pressured to contribute.  

It started as a free site and would like for it to stay that way.

I wish we could go back to me writing one check for the whole year and not have to have Sponsors....but still have the free Vendor Listing like we did that featured manufacturers.

  It was easy back then.  Now there's a lot of paperwork and tax returns......but that's what's kept us up and running.

Thanks again Steve......but I think its best to just let this one slide away.