Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Hello everyone! Running this site was a good run. I met many great people since I started this site many years ago. Had a lot of good times (and not so good). Seen a few tournaments and had fun fishing those. But as all things go, they seem like they have to end. I just can't seem to find the time or the cash to keep this site going. The recent member causing disruptions has cost me a lot of time and money to keep this site going and I can't afford either right now. Thanks for the years!!!!!! Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tozer08 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 There has to be a way to keep this up and running with the bad apples off of this site, this pisses me off that a couple of morons have to ruin a good thing! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 They are a small part of it. He just hit me at the perfect moment so to speak. Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nnev 70 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Well crap people hit the donation button! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sauron 14 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Hey Roger. I don't know if you remember me or not from D&R I was the guy who was asking you about whitefish lake. You explained the whole idea of bringing in perch catching them and then the walleye get attracted in. Then the simple fact of just moving over a few feet as soon as you catch a larger fish. This was incredible advice. Then after talking with a few buddies I heard you were involved with starting the bass tournament on Shebandowan lake. You also own and operate this site. This site is a go to place for information and I think is very important to the community. As I can't do anything about the troublesome people on here, other than ignore them as I know who one of them is. I can donate a few bucks. Let's keep this going. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steinhoff 20 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Roger, how much is needed to save this site? I've only been a member for a short while but I already find myself on here 5or 10 times a day. Roughly what is the yearly cost to run this site? What about charging a small yearly membership fee. There must be a few hundred active member and if you charged 10 or 15 bucks a year I'm sure that most of the guys would stick around. It might also help keep punk kids off of here which in turn could cause less problems for you. Let's all keep this site going together! 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 19 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 I'm with Steinhoff in terms of helping with the financial aspects. If you could let us know what level of donation is needed to keep you afloat I will try to help out. If the aggravation is the real reason, then it is all of our loss and thank you so much for all of the effort you put into this. I've enjoyed using this site for information and for the humor. Rick S Oakton, VA 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutHunter 39 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 I agree with some kind of membership fee... The invaluable information this site provides is well worth the money! I hope we can all come together to find a way to keep the site active! Adam Quote ** People often ask me why I like hunting and fishing so much... I tell them that those are the only places where my mind doesn't think.... You should really try it sometime! ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishin*Magician 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 I totally agree! 100% on board with a yearly membership Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyndie22 15 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 I also agree on the membership fee most other forums you have to pay to be apart of the forum so why not this one 10 to 25 bucks isnt unreasonable for the year if thats what it takes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks Everyone! I would really like to thank GHart for helping out with the site. As for yearly costs I would have to figure it out. Off the top of my head, the board, core and a program called Nexus cost me, 175 us Gallery at another 65 us plus many addons that cost from 15-30 bucks each. What really was expensive was the 500 and 800 us fees that I paid to have the board fixed a couple of weeks ago. I don't mind paying to build but I hate to pay to fix!! That is just the message board. It doesn't include hosting fees. Ha! Just opened my email and got hit with a six month renewal for the message board for 70 bucks us. I don't mind putting the work in. It just gets hard to fix things and then monitor BS posts which \I find damaging to the site. My goal was and is to keep the site free from any membership fees I just don't feel right to charge a fee to use it. Maybe I can figure out some sort of over and above perk that I can offer to an option to pay a sort of membership. Thank you all for the input. Roger 1 Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingfinn 42 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 What about a fundraiser fishing derby for members to raise money for the site? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyelander 163 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 Sent you a pm Roger. Quote Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 67 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 13 hours ago, Roger Mayer said: Hello everyone! Running this site was a good run. I met many great people since I started this site many years ago. Had a lot of good times (and not so good). Seen a few tournaments and had fun fishing those. But as all things go, they seem like they have to end. I just can't seem to find the time or the cash to keep this site going. The recent member causing disruptions has cost me a lot of time and money to keep this site going and I can't afford either right now. Thanks for the years!!!!!! Roger No roger. Thank you for your blood sweat and time. like others have suggested, a fundraising tournament would be in order with a reasonable ($35 or so???) entry fee per person. Hold it on say cloud lake and have prizes for biggest pike bass perch etc... Add a mystery fish too, one that you have to match species and size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozer 194 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 Membership fees, sure. I'm in for that. As long as pornhub is still free!!! 3 Quote Since we can not call female anglers "fisherman" We should just call 'em hookers..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MILLER 77 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 And redtube. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foz 25 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 It doesn't matter if the guy hit you at the "right time." Let's as a whole, not let that be the reason that this site may be in uncertainty. For other reasons, yes, but not this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 19 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 The way I see it the guy who did the BS to the site leaving you out of pocket expenses and time to fix it should be charged in small claims at least That way he could pay to keep the site running for another year or so This would be an eye opener and keep anyone who might think of doing such actions in the future after all it is a definite malicious attack It"s a fishing and information site where members are accountable for their posts I also agree with a membership fee and would be happy to donate 25.00 You can"t even get that amount of info out of a box of beer 1 Quote Git "er done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 174 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 Instead of waiting until Roger has to make it a Membership why not Donate now? 2 Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefisher 39 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 Sad to see . Roger I agree with a fishing event to raise money for tbf? I will be willing to help ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buck 120 32 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 $25 donated through the donation button. Roger I did not see the donation percentage change at all, is it up to date? I challenge everyone who has the means to donate, please do so. Thanks. 1 Quote Not just a 3 month season but a 12 month obsession!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buck 120 32 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 It looks like the donation percentage now updated. Quote Not just a 3 month season but a 12 month obsession!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offroader 49 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 5 hours ago, Thefishleclair said: Instead of waiting until Roger has to make it a Membership why not Donate now? I just donated ...put your money where your mouth is.... guys and gals 💳 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozer 194 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 My money is now where my mouth is. Donation made. 1 Quote Since we can not call female anglers "fisherman" We should just call 'em hookers..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR.SAFETY 26 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 Did the same and would gladly do it again. Hold your head up high Roger. You have earned it. You have my respect and cooperation. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites