rodney69 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 There wouldn't be that much work. I think just a few phone calls would do it. On the site itself, it wouldn't take to much to keep it going. I know how reasonable it is for my site, and it's always growing. I think your on to something Rick, but it would have to be small or the businesses would vanish too. I pay 15 a month every month for my advertising here, I think they would do more, and offer bulk pricing with buying power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 First off, I would like to thank Steve for all that hes done for the forum, paying the bills, keeping the spammers out, pissing off mrs.caserri and for the vending community in general, and for all those jokes you cracked over the years and all those fun times. Thank you. I wish you the best of luck to you in getting whatever it may be resolved and in your future endeavors. As for the future of the website, I do hope that it goes to someone who cares, who has been here long enough to know about the history of this place (not me), the rivalries, the incidents, the fun times, the past members, and everything else that makes tvf so personal and unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Also, if they're is anything that I can do to help before or after the sale, I will do what I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What we really need to do is something like the Packers where multiple members would own a share. Appoint a head administrator and a couple of moderators and concentrate on the advertising aspect to give the forum a reasonable financial footing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 What we really need to do is something like the Packers where multiple members would own a share. Appoint a head administrator and a couple of moderators and concentrate on the advertising aspect to give the forum a reasonable financial footing. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'd be in on that for up to $2500-$4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'd be in on that for $2500-$4000 Not a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazing Hippo Vending Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Im in. Im sure we can round up at least 20 members. I think the more members that bought in, the better it would be. Im happy to contribute whatever is needed for X percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Damn, the more I think about it I love a $50/share idea with a decision making committee of three members. You'd want to keep the group making day-to-day decisions small and all shareholders would need to be willing to put in work with mod duties or helping out behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendy Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm giving it serious consideration but you're talking about a ton of work and my goal WOULD be to monetize TVF. And I don't think making money off of this place is an "abuse of the resource" whatsoever. I didn't mean that. The abuse of resource I mean is that some bizop buys it for their own propaganda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 The sharing idea is good, but i don't want personal issues getting in the way and having the chicken incident 2.0 on a much larger scale with potentially affected members having mod privileges not saying it will happen but just a thought, we need a plan just in case it does happen and with money at stake is not as simple as a ban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 I didn't mean that. The abuse of resource I mean is that some bizop buys it for their own propaganda Steve said he would vet all potential purchasers and a charter member or a well liked established member is probably going to have priority over a member named "Antares rules" and one post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazing Hippo Vending Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The sharing idea is good, but i don't want personal issues getting in the way and having the chicken incident 2.0 on a much larger scale with potentially affect members having mod privileges not saying it will happen but just a thought, we need a plan just in case it does happen and with money at stake is not as simple as a ban I agree but I think the answer is pretty straight forward.... All members (members = people who paid) must also agree to be governed by a set of pre-determined guidelines. The guidelines can offer remedies for instances of disagreement. This should still be kept simple. Maybe members can be voted out for certain infractions. The remaining members would then need to buy out the shares of the member or offer those shares to people who would like to become members. I think something simple could be drawn up fairly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Gotcha vendy, I totally agree with you. @orsd, that's a good point. There would need to be an establshed protocol limiting any individuals decision making power. But at the end of the day most of us are laid back enough and we're not talking about group-sourcing Microsoft here. I would think BIG decisions would be few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well that blows me out of the deal! No reception in the basin! No reception in the bar room! lol! cajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I agree but I think the answer is pretty straight forward.... All members (members = people who paid) must also agree to be governed by a set of pre-determined guidelines. The guidelines can offer remedies for instances of disagreement. This should still be kept simple. Maybe members can be voted out for certain infractions. The remaining members would then need to buy out the shares of the member or offer those shares to people who would like to become members. I think something simple could be drawn up fairly easy. Partnership agreements are pretty standard for these kind of things. Even being straightforward, a partnership is considerably more complicated than a sole owner-operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Just set up as a corporation and sell shares at 50. If you set it up right, the only people with day would be the elected board if I remember right. It would be better if you do out that way Imo. I don't have a lot, but I would buy a few shares as well. If it's set up right, you can also do crowd funding as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I would like to be a mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I would like to be a mod. Ooooh, That would be an interesting turn of the ol' worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 I would like to be a mod. i like how grand liked that... this is why you don't come late to a party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 i like how grand liked that... this is why you don't come late to a party... Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A liitle inside joke with BouncyBalls there grand. There's a history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 A liitle inside joke with BouncyBalls there grand. There's a history. Ah. Well even late to the party, the most important work and maintenance a forum needs is content moderation. When you have an active member wanting to be a mod, that's a good thing. That's why I liked. I also like that members feel so strongly about the well being of the site and any new owner's intentions with this community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Couldn't agree with you more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 A liitle inside joke with BouncyBalls there grand. There's a history. A "colorful" one, at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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