Reaction to the 3geez foundation

[Maydnaella]

Originally posted by 89NinjaAccordLX
A free sticker... ok. Discounts?...etc etc...

I think you're taking the term of 3Geez Foundation Member to mean more than it really does. I seriously doubt any of us donated money to get a little discount on shirts. I think it's just a nice gesture, like saying thanks. It's not like the tshirts cost as much as paint job or engine swap and we're getting 75% off the price. I also believe that's really as far as the "member perks" will go.

Also, I for one am broke as hell cause I have no job!! But I found a few bucks to donate just because I think we have a good home here. Independant and striving. I just want to help Marc out so he doesn't have to pay for this on his own. That's basically what it boils down to. I don't think this "member vs. non-member" will become an issue with anyone else. Non-members continue getting a fantastic membership-free board where they can still customize their settings and post as much as they want like donating members do. Donating members get a small discount on t-shirts and a sticker. Big whoop. (no offense Marc )

See my point? It really isn't a big deal.

[89NinjaAccordLX]

Well if you were contributing money for the good of everyone, then you would take the money collected and give everyone something. You're basically sending in 5 bucks for a decal, no big deal. You arn't doing anyone else a favor there... Supporting the website is so friggin cool. I admire that people WILL send in cash just to keep this thing running. Hats off... Nobody responded to my quote: ...does anyone get into the foundation by creating a new product for our cars, or by helping out the most people in times of technical need, or by organizing a meet, or by having a 3geez website, or has driven more than four hunded miles to meet another 3gee owner? I would feel much better recognizing people that do those things than people that just gave up some cash.

[RCracer]

There is one problem with this argument and that is

EVERYTHING COSTS MONEY

and those who say it doesn't well.........

I have donated to 3Geez because of a few things.

1. Its nice to have our own board where we are the masters.
2. The board and its members have helped me out on more than
one occasion and its my way of saying thanks.
3. I would like the board to continue and if my little bit helps out
well I for one am MORE THAN HAPPY to donate a few bucks.


Lets face it
MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

[89NinjaAccordLX]

"Money makes the world go round" Tell that to a really lonely rich person... lol. Better yet, tell that to a homeless person. Then, tell him that its only fair that you get discounts on a Tee-shirt when he has to pay full price all because you initally coughed up some money. Does you sending in some cash make you more worthy of recognition? Some things are more important. If anyone can come fix the idling problem on my car I would gladly cough up some cash and shutup.

[marc49]

The world is not a fair place, that is why there are rich people and homeless people.. That is why I can't afford to pay for the board, the contruction of the website, the making of stickers, etc. So because I can't do that I created the "3geez foundation" for members who wanted to contribute financially..
Because of those contributions, we have this board, the website construction will be started, we are having stickers made.

The profit made on any T-shirts sold and on any stickers sold will also help finance this board, the website, etc. Since the foundation members' donations are far more than the profit I would make on a sticker or a T-shirt, I feel they should get a perk for their donations. So they will get a free sticker and a discount on apparel. That's my way of saying "thank you"

And the perks arent so substantial that it would be cheaper for htem to become a foundation member instead of paying full price for the stickers or apparel. People who are foundation members are members because they want to help out as best as they could. If you can't help out monetarily, that is fine also and i completely understand that not everybody can do that. That is why being a 3geez foundation member is not REQUIRED


also, the foundation membership has slowed down a bit, so if you were thinking of becoming a member, NOW would be a good time

:super:

[87accordlxi]

[89NinjaAccordLX]

[Paul Aerodeck86]

I can't use PAYPAL!
I can't use WesternUnion, because min cash transfert is $50 for shipping!

How about donation for my site with shop manual?

[Site]

I recently received a PM from marc49 telling me my foundation membership had expired. I PMed him back asking him to look up my registration info because I believed that I had joined at the lifetime level ($30). I received no response.

Then, I looked up my contribution amount on my PayPal account. On September 5, 2002 I sent $30 to 86-89Accord.com for my foundation membership. I sent this information on to marc49 at [email protected] - still, no response.

I'm not trying to cause trouble, I really like the forum. If I'm confused on this issue, then please someone clear this up for me.

I don't mind contributing to keep the forum alive. But if I paid for a lifetime foundation membership, I would like my status restored. If I'm wrong on this, then someone let me know and I'll do what it takes to make things right.

[87accordlxi]

Don't worry, Site. I'll see what's up with it. Marc is the only person who has access to the foundation Paypal account, but I will talk to him. Marc's a tough guy to get a hold of.

[dXsquared]

hahaha... i was just thinking...

who has actually seen marc, who has actually seen marc's car? who has talked to marc on the phone? why does Marc keep this board alive?

we are like marc's "angel's" lol... but the little speaker box is 3Geez.com and instaed of fighting crimes, his angels just talk alot

Travis

[3G Jester]

hahaha travis you are a crack head. i deffinatly wonder the same thing thouguh. however. does this shiot take visa? or someting cause i deffinatly wanna be foundation

[89accord_lxi_coupe]

i'm slightly confused here. the membership that is paid for is a membership in what? the new website, or to be in the foundation? a few lines i read made me think the new site will be a pay site to use it. am i on the wrong track here or what? believe me if i could donate to the foundation then i would, but to donate every month or how ever the schedule is set up, i couldn't do. i don't have a steady flow of cash every month. i'm guessing a one time donation is not in the system. anyway, if you could straighten out my confusion, i would be happy.

[NXRacer]

i donated like 1 1/2 months ago and i STILL havent heard anything......

[DeathRat]

Originally posted by 89accord_lxi_coupe
i'm slightly confused here. the membership that is paid for is a membership in what? the new website, or to be in the foundation? a few lines i read made me think the new site will be a pay site to use it. am i on the wrong track here or what? believe me if i could donate to the foundation then i would, but to donate every month or how ever the schedule is set up, i couldn't do. i don't have a steady flow of cash every month. i'm guessing a one time donation is not in the system. anyway, if you could straighten out my confusion, i would be happy.

Maybe this will help?
https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23274
Or better yet this >>>> https://www.3geez.com/3geezdonation.htm

[87accordlxi]

Anyone who has donated and still hasn't had their status updated please PM me with your name and the email address that you entered when making your donation. I will put a list together for Marc and make sure he sees it.

[marc49]

this weekend I will go through and update everybody who needs updating.. I will also look into site's question. I thought I looked through it thoroughly, but I could be mistaken..

As to why it's hard to get a hold of me the past few months?

Moved into a new place, parents were moving to indiana. My back went out for 6 weeks. I had 3 bulging discs, a herniated disc that was pinching my sciatic nerve. Now I am working my ass off because it's almost year end at my work and that's my busiest time of the year. TONS of overtime.

[DeathRat]

Originally posted by marc49
this weekend I will go through and update everybody who needs updating.. I will also look into site's question. I thought I looked through it thoroughly, but I could be mistaken..

As to why it's hard to get a hold of me the past few months?

Moved into a new place, parents were moving to indiana. My back went out for 6 weeks. I had 3 bulging discs, a herniated disc that was pinching my sciatic nerve. Now I am working my ass off because it's almost year end at my work and that's my busiest time of the year. TONS of overtime.

Is your back okay now then? Did you get Cortazone shots for it too?

[k-roy]

Yup. With all my post whoring (not all the time) I decided I better pay up. I just donated $20. I would have given $30 for a lifetime membership but that is all that was in my paypal account.

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Originally posted by kroy
Yup. With all my post whoring (not all the time) I decided I better pay up. I just donated $20. I would have given $30 for a lifetime membership but that is all that was in my paypal account.

As if its a get out of jail free card :lol

[k-roy]

Originally posted by Jims 86LXI HB
As if its a get out of jail free card :lol

Jim,
Why are you assuming the worst of people? I am not trying to bribe anybody or anything. I work in telecom and I realize how much it takes to sun a server, bandwith charges suck. I felt since I have got so much from this board that I should give a little back to help keep it running. Thats all.

[cruznz]

hmm...slight sarcasim on Jims part i beleive

[Jims 86LXI HB]

Originally posted by kroy

Jim,
Why are you assuming the worst of people? I am not trying to bribe anybody or anything. I work in telecom and I realize how much it takes to sun a server, bandwith charges suck. I felt since I have got so much from this board that I should give a little back to help keep it running. Thats all.

Come on now. You mention something you've been busted for and how your donating to the site in the same post. Hey, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know anyone that donating to the site is helping it say afloat. But I'd really hate for donations to come because someone might get the notion it lets one skate the rules, which you've just cleared up is not your intent.

[87AccordsterLx]

Jim, I got the same impression also so it wasn't just you...


Kroy, thanks for donating to the site. BUT! Just so EVERYONE knows, it is not a get out of jail free card as Jim mentioned. If you break the rules, your out... foundation member or not.

[zero.counter]

I disagree, but I know what's going on here.