Administrators Tom Posted March 29, 2018 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2018 Recent feedback from members suggests that some prefer to see less or no adverts on the website. As some of you will appreciate the running costs of the club and website does unfortunately cost money. We currently receive some funds from member donations, which is greatly appreciated and supportive, and we also receive some from selling the stickers and ad revenue. This said, the costs still outweigh the revenue and the balance is still coming from the admin team pockets. The team really love running and building the club, but as we grow so do the website costs and we should really be breaking even if we possibly can. The alternative to running advertising and the current donations is to look at introducing a membership fee for members, or a fee for premium membership which would provide an ad free route and other benefits. We have always wanted to avoid a membership fee as we set out from day 1 to be free and accessible, but we're happy to consider something along these lines if there is appetite to go that route from enough members. The poll gives some options, and so feedback would be really helpful so we can ultimately try to provide the club and website/forum experience that you all want. T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mk1 Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 I have no issue with the adverts, as a free site it works well enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Windymiller Posted March 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) I would be prepared to pay an annual fee to contribute to the running of the site - I have made a donation previously since joining a year ago. However, my concern would be the club then becomes officiated like the PCGB. Although I’m a paid up member of the PCGB and I like all its benefits and activities, I also like the casual and informal nature of the COC - I like that it doesn’t seem to take it self too seriously and seems to have a more ‘just a bunch of mates / like minded enthusiasts’ feel. Jason Edited March 30, 2018 by Windymiller 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woodhouse Posted March 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2018 I think its essential to retain a free option otherwise it will discourage new members from coming in and taking a look before they are ready to commit. I personally am happy to donate £10 to keep ad free and might be up for a premium membership depending on the benefits. Club stickers aren't my thing though! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Popular Post Carl_Davis Posted April 1, 2018 Platinum Member Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'd pay for a bit less ads and maybe some kind of membership pack probably, stickers, newsletter, member discounts etc. £25 a year might be a bit steep though if its' every year... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Buggyjam Posted April 1, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2018 Similar to above. I think it’s good to keep a level of free entry on the forum to keep people coming in and also to avoid it being too serious. I’ve made a random donation myself and fairly happy to keep it that way. I would be interested in a higher level of membership as others had mentioned if it comes with some minor benefits such as the odd discount etc. I’m not into having stickers myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMGPete Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 If the forum became more active I would happily pay a fee as mentioned however I don't mind the advertising as I understand the costs behind a forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Tom Posted April 4, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2018 All very useful comments folks, it’s helping build a picture - keep it coming ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham.reeds Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Free entry but pay small fee every year to view advert free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiglm68 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 A tenner would be fine (or a little more if a sticker or similar thrown in....it's all about the freebies?!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I'd be happy to pay an annual 'premium member' type subscription that included some freebies and ad free browsing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) I can't say I've noticed the ads. They certainly haven't bothered me. If there's free and paid membership, what will the free members lose out on and will it be interesting enough to make them want to pay? Or... will it upset them if there's a "class" structure? Edited April 8, 2018 by DJMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 the ads don't really bother me, they seem to be everywhere, on all platforms and Ive learnt to ignore them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Tom Posted April 9, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted April 9, 2018 13 hours ago, DJMC said: I can't say I've noticed the ads. They certainly haven't bothered me. If there's free and paid membership, what will the free members lose out on and will it be interesting enough to make them want to pay? Or... will it upset them if there's a "class" structure? Not that I’m suggesting we’re going forward with a particular solution but a ‘free’ member wouldn’t lose out, but they would have access to the website and forum with revenue generating adverts on display. The idea is to give other members an ad-free option and potentially with other benefits if they are interested in paying for club membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Tom Posted April 9, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted April 9, 2018 On 05/04/2018 at 09:28, Craiglm68 said: A tenner would be fine (or a little more if a sticker or similar thrown in....it's all about the freebies?!) How about a t-shirt?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCS Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I'd stump up every year for less ads and help keep the OC running ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cay-Man Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Subscribed for Ad-free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I signed up for the premium membership a few weeks ago, when can I expect to receive my window stickers and T-shirt? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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