paulL wrote:

I donated £20 a couple of years ago and didn't even get an email or pm thanks. Surely that would have been courteous...

I answered my own question.

One brolly ordered - and it is in keeping with the colour scheme of my Taylor Made bag too so it all worked out well  WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
'09 TDV6 XS Stornaway Grey

'06 BMW 730 D SE (Gone)
'08 A4 TDi SLine Avant (Gone)
Large pack of Flake Cakes (Gone)
6 pack of Guiness (Gone)

That's the last one (I'll sign it for you if you want)  Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

Hahaha yeah go on - when you're rich and famous I can then sell it on for mucho wonga! WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
'09 TDV6 XS Stornaway Grey

'06 BMW 730 D SE (Gone)
'08 A4 TDi SLine Avant (Gone)
Large pack of Flake Cakes (Gone)
6 pack of Guiness (Gone)

Just make sure its with a permanent marker - I don't want a brolly that looks like a distraught womans mascara on the fairway  WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
'09 TDV6 XS Stornaway Grey

'06 BMW 730 D SE (Gone)
'08 A4 TDi SLine Avant (Gone)
Large pack of Flake Cakes (Gone)
6 pack of Guiness (Gone)

I think it is worth drawing a line under this discussion for now.

I have taken on board all the comments everyone has posted - perhaps the way it started was not the best catalyst for the discussion, however I now have a greater understanding of what you, the members, think and want from the site.

From my side, I can say that RRSPORT will always be free and open to all - it's very important to me that RRS information and knowledge is shared and can be referred to without barriers. I am also extremely grateful to every member who contributes to that RRS related content - without you there could be no site.

To address a common concern - the hosting costs are more than I would ideally like, but the site runs on a premium, dedicated, service from an excellent provider who give 24/7 access to support in case of problems, with a 15 minute response time to get issues addressed. Yes, it could always be cheaper, and it has been in the past, but then there we have experienced reliability problems. It's a little like an RRS and a Vitara - however I'll let you decide which is which

There is a currently a large amount of work going on to develop "RRSPORT.CO.UK Version 2", which is why there has not been the usual flurry of development activity on the current software. This is what the revenue from sponsorship and donations is paying for, after hosting costs have been paid - my time and those of suppliers to develop the site and pay for software so it fits perfectly to what the RRS community deserves. Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

and not to forget *ve germanz neet your teknikal informationz zho improve our tankz for zhe fatherland* !  
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XXXAngelXXX wrote:

Bobby wrote:

Same thing as you would pay a housing agent

And believe me that would be WAY MORE EXPENSIVE !

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i wasn't kidding  
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OK, as I suggested yesterday I'm going to lock this thread off now.

The final say as Martin has clarified above:

- there are no plans for a mandatory membership fee
- "for sale" listings will attract a fee
- donate if you see fit, don't if you don't

 

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