We need help

[Leatherneck]

Ok guys, we all know that Facebook is taking a big chunk out of the forums, some have just shutdown some are hanging in there. Shoptalkforums is no different posts are down, people stopping by and lurking is down but also the monies to keep STF online is down too. STF has two ways of surviving, one is donations and the other is out of Docs own pockets. We need your help, I’m asking that you start talking up STF in the FB groups, there are a lot of them. FB is great for drive by posts but STF is great for long term posts, one that you can find 5-10 years from now. Talk it up, invite guys and girls over help them to post a thread or comment but also throw some change in STF’s PayPal account. Doc isn’t asking for this, I am and would appreciate the OFF-ROAD forum to step it up and help out. We have got a lot from this forum. Let’s give back ok?

How is your donation to ShopTalkForums used?

All donations to STF are used as follows:

1.Donations cover the cost of running and maintaining the site. STF has ongoing monthly expenses to rent the server space and, from time to time, pay fees to the host company to upgrade the actual equipment. These costs are really pretty inexpensive.
2.It has become necessary to seek professional help, from time to time, to make the necessary software changes that keep STF running and functioning professionally. Day to day maintenance is performed by our non-paid technical volunteers. Only major upgrades are contracted to paid professionals. These changes are just too complex and time consuming to ask our non-paid volunteers to do. So, we pay to have this work done. Moderators are not paid. The site owner makes no money on STF.
3.Donated funds, as available, will be used to purchase prizes for contests and other promotions that are made available to all members or certain groups of members. The site owner is the sole decision maker on how these funds will be employed. Generally, these events will be directed toward increasing member participation and recruiting new members.
4.From time to time, a situation arises in which a vw enthusiast needs a little assistance. Donated funds, as available, will be used to donate to or wholly fund this type of project. The site owner is the sole decision maker for this type of project.

STF, its owner and the 19,000+ members truly appreciate your donation to the site. You may donate any amount. After 9 years, we are still going strong and are one of the premier aircooled vw sites on the internet. Our membership is from all over the world and continues to grow. Donating to STF will keep us going strong.

Doc (STF Owner)

[doc]

Thx, Leather. 15 years and counting!!

[Skidmark]

Just donated...

[chuckput]

Same here!

[doc]

Thx for donations. $100 donated yesterday. Will pay next month and part of the following. Really appreciate the response.

[Leatherneck]

It is a great start but one month at a time isn’t good enough, we need to make sure that STF has some monies to grow and stay strong. Takes members and participation on posts and new threads.

[Leatherneck]

I know when I am on my mobile device I don’t see the icon for PayPal. For those who don’t see it and would like to help out her it is. Please throw a few bucks to STF.

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[chuckput]

On my tablet and my phone in order to see the PayPal button I have to scroll to the left. The ideas and advice on this forum are priceless. I know there have been a few times that I have actually saved money because of the advice I have received. I have no qualms about sharing some of my dollars with the forum. It is money well spent.

[jt1967]

Just Donated Thanks for all the valuable info money well spent!

[Leatherneck]

Skidmark, Chuck, Joe and any others who have coughed up some change appreciate it. Chuck you nailed it on saving money but I got to admit these guys have helped me to spend a buttload of cash too but I wouldn’t have it any other way. again thanks guys.

[doc]

Thx. Thx Thx!!

[fl_buggy]

If we can come up with a single color design for STF, or the off-road forum in general, I will cut them in vinyl and ship them at my own expense and donate 100% of the money to STF. Hell, you guys can even donate straight to STF, and once I see you've done it, I'll mail the sticker out. I like that idea better.

[Leatherneck]

Fl_buggy have to talk to doc on designs for STF, he is DaMan. Great idea though.

[fl_buggy]

Would we want an Off-road forum specific design? Maybe we can come up with an STF logo and each forum could add their "flair" to it? Vinyl and shipping are cheap, and I like playing with this stuff. I'm also very passionate about forums rather than facebook, so this is all dear to me.

[doc]

Let's see something! STF main logo is the one in the header. Won't be changing that, but something for the OR forum could be worked in. Open to ideas.