What's Happened to the £3 Voluntary Donations? - Page 4

briantilley · 5th April 2007, 09:21

Finally, here's a reply from someone with their name in un-bold blue

If someone could PM me the relevant address & payee details also, I'll get around to writing a cheque out sometime soon. I'm another one who doesn't get on with PayPal, for some reason!

Could I just say, though (as a new member), that the £3 is presented as a voluntary contribution - trying to shame or embarrass people into paying is not a good way to go about it, and could actually turn some people off. Wouldn't it be better simply to emphasise the benefits of belonging to, and supporting, the club?

Moan over...

GreyGhost · 5th April 2007, 10:31

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Originally Posted by briantilley

Finally, here's a reply from someone with their name in un-bold blue

If someone could PM me the relevant address & payee details also, I'll get around to writing a cheque out sometime soon. I'm another one who doesn't get on with PayPal, for some reason!

Could I just say, though (as a new member), that the £3 is presented as a voluntary contribution - trying to shame or embarrass people into paying is not a good way to go about it, and could actually turn some people off. Wouldn't it be better simply to emphasise the benefits of belonging to, and supporting, the club?

Moan over...

Thanks very much Brian you have a PM.

Tim_Burgess · 5th April 2007, 10:48

When you consider what other clubs charge it's absolutely nothing, and you get massive benefit from it.

I'm a member of Mazda Rotary Club - also predominantly web based - and you can't post in any forums, or even view some of them, unless you've paid you £20 subscription.

baxlin · 5th April 2007, 11:12

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

I'm a member of Mazda Rotary Club

My dad was a member of Nottingham Rotary Club, is that the same?

tashax · 5th April 2007, 11:19

Hi im sorry if it seemed like we were harrassing people into paying we were just having a laugh, but if it wasout of order sorry.

Tim_Burgess · 5th April 2007, 11:40

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Originally Posted by baxlin

My dad was a member of Nottingham Rotary Club, is that the same?

Probably, but with less powerful car stereos

j1jem · 5th April 2007, 11:50

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Originally Posted by tashax

Hi im sorry if it seemed like we were harrassing people into paying we were just having a laugh, but if it wasout of order sorry.

To be fair, hadn't even crossed my mind to paying until I saw this thread!

Wasn't aware it was an option.

But then I am drastically unobservant.

Strong work JDC for bringing it to attention. Paypal button clicked!

tourerfogey · 5th April 2007, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by briantilley

Finally, here's a reply from someone with their name in un-bold blue

If someone could PM me the relevant address & payee details also, I'll get around to writing a cheque out sometime soon. I'm another one who doesn't get on with PayPal, for some reason!

Could I just say, though (as a new member), that the £3 is presented as a voluntary contribution - trying to shame or embarrass people into paying is not a good way to go about it, and could actually turn some people off. Wouldn't it be better simply to emphasise the benefits of belonging to, and supporting, the club?

Moan over...

I'm probably going to step right out of line here - but I would be ashamed and embarrased if I hadn't paid without the need for anyone to point it out.

(Goes to hide in cupboard under the stairs whilst waiting for the 'fallout')

JohnDotCom · 5th April 2007, 11:57

No one is being Shamed or harrassed into paying, this club was set up as a Voluntary based with the hope of Donations to help run it.
It does take a Load of time and Money running a Web Site a lot of what is not realised unless you pay to run your own WebSite which will give you an insight into costs.
The club doesn't receive the full £3 because of PayPal charges but it is a easy way to pay for members as it avoids the extra work of having to take cheques to bank etc (but still greatly received of course).
My statements were strictly of a Private nature and not an official Plead by the Chairman or Moderators, I just feel that the Donation is so small at £3 for what you get, but does not cover the Costs of running which are paid out of their own pockets. With the Donations more could be done and puts them in the Position of knowing they have the funds for Ideas etc.

Sorry if I have put anybodies nose out of joint that was not my intension but with less than 18% of members donating things can get difficult. £3.00 for a year less than 1p a day is that so much for what you get?

If you do not wish to donate DON'T, no Pressure the Club is still a Voluntary based Donation, you are still more than welcome on Forums and everyone is treated the same whether paid members or not.

Again sorry if I have upset anybody, which was NOT my intention.

briantilley · 5th April 2007, 12:03

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Originally Posted by tourerfogey

I'm probably going to step right out of line here - but I would be ashamed and embarrased if I hadn't paid without the need for anyone to point it out.

It's not a problem :lol:

I was just trying to offer some feedback about this thread. Since it states right at the top of the FAQ page "Subscribe only if you want to", no-one should be embarrassed if they choose not to contribute. I agree that £3 is great value and definitely worth it.

5th April 2007, 09:21	#31
briantilley Avid contributor ZT 160+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marldon, Devon Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Finally, here's a reply from someone with their name in un-bold blue If someone could PM me the relevant address & payee details also, I'll get around to writing a cheque out sometime soon. I'm another one who doesn't get on with PayPal, for some reason! Could I just say, though (as a new member), that the £3 is presented as a voluntary contribution - trying to shame or embarrass people into paying is not a good way to go about it, and could actually turn some people off. Wouldn't it be better simply to emphasise the benefits of belonging to, and supporting, the club? Moan over... __________________ Welsh MG Enthusiast

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Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	When you consider what other clubs charge it's absolutely nothing, and you get massive benefit from it. I'm a member of Mazda Rotary Club - also predominantly web based - and you can't post in any forums, or even view some of them, unless you've paid you £20 subscription.

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tashax Loves to post BMW 750i V12 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woburn Sands,Bucks Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi im sorry if it seemed like we were harrassing people into paying we were just having a laugh, but if it wasout of order sorry.

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	No one is being Shamed or harrassed into paying, this club was set up as a Voluntary based with the hope of Donations to help run it. It does take a Load of time and Money running a Web Site a lot of what is not realised unless you pay to run your own WebSite which will give you an insight into costs. The club doesn't receive the full £3 because of PayPal charges but it is a easy way to pay for members as it avoids the extra work of having to take cheques to bank etc (but still greatly received of course). My statements were strictly of a Private nature and not an official Plead by the Chairman or Moderators, I just feel that the Donation is so small at £3 for what you get, but does not cover the Costs of running which are paid out of their own pockets. With the Donations more could be done and puts them in the Position of knowing they have the funds for Ideas etc. Sorry if I have put anybodies nose out of joint that was not my intension but with less than 18% of members donating things can get difficult. £3.00 for a year less than 1p a day is that so much for what you get? If you do not wish to donate DON'T, no Pressure the Club is still a Voluntary based Donation, you are still more than welcome on Forums and everyone is treated the same whether paid members or not. Again sorry if I have upset anybody, which was NOT my intention.