I'm amazed that less than 100 of us help to support this site.
possibly throw in some sort of inducement like a free download of an instruction video or something for folks responding during the week?
i've been following this thread since its inception (obviously!) and i was wondering if there'd be any objections to Sam having an annual pledge week, ala PBS, minus the annoying beg-a-thon ads showing earnest volunteers diligently manning the phone bank. maybe just keep the pledge drive thread at the top of the list in bold for a week? possibly throw in some sort of inducement like a free download of an instruction video or something for folks responding during the week?
whaddaya think, Sam?
Undoubtedly some will consider this out of line and not only has Sam NOT made any mention of this to me, he may well delete this thread, but I'm going to say it anyway:
There are some people who are constantly & continuously taking full advantage of the benefits of this website, but who are TOO D*** CHEAP to pony up a few bucks so Sam can keep it up & running. C'mon, folks- a few of you are using this as a full time classroom and gallery space without even spending the buck or two a week that a $50 or $100 annual pledge amounts to. The value of information on this site vastly exceeds the cost.
From here on out, here's the deal: If somebody who hasn't chipped into the kitty posts for advice once and I have something useful to contribute, I will reply the first time. However, if they come back for more free instruction, that's it. Until I see a "Pledge Member" tag by your name I'm not typing another word to help you.
And no, I'm not getting a nickel out of this, just tired of the freeloaders abusing the privilege.