No Issue Donations to the site?

Thanks for the offer guys, Scotty and the original Mods paid the original cost for the site. For now I think we are good but really appreciate the offer. If the needs arises we will definitely discuss what is best. Sponsors or donations.

 

HD- appreciate the thought dude.

 

HD, we appreciate the generous thought for sure.

Swags is right, we got off the ground thanks to Scotty and a donation from the original mods for software. We have discussed upgrades to the site and as far as cost, we will cross that bridge when we come to it. We have had no problem keeping the lights on here for sure but rest assured that if the need arises, we will consult the membership as to how we should raise the funds.

I personally agree with Stinny and enjoy the grassroots feel we have here. That means supporting the site with staff/member contributions (voluntary of course) rather than advertising which can take away from the look and feel we have established.

 

Really, the time and content you guys put into the site is what is the most valuable thing you can give. It is what makes the site grow, by attracting web searches related to the subjects you are posting about. I know I love seeing the equipment/chainsaw portion of the forum grow and we get more and more content everyday. The same things are happening in the stove and wood forums, you buy a new stove, post a couple pics, and then Google/Bing/etc. point someone searching for a "new xxxxxx stove" to the content you just posted. They sign up and we all start talking stoves and firewood, and the rest is history.

G2G's are going to be a BIG part of boosting the already fantastic camaraderie we have going here @ FHC. Asking around about organizing these events and having a few materialize a year makes the bonds we start here, personal and permanent. People will check back to see how so-and-so is doing, since they met at that G2G a few months back.... I know I made some friends last weekend that were a lot more than just internet pen pals to me. I'm positive I wasn't the only one either.

Carry on my FHC friends.

 

I am gonna look into it when I go back to work.

I REALLY want to come. I will only be bringing 2 or 3 saws. And all will be ported . If I can get the Friday? I will secure a SUV or truck via Enterprise. Because my truck will likely hit the auction block before it hits the road.

 

I agree completely with all the other mods! You guys are fantastic! The content here is like no other site and we are not influenced by advertisers to push their products. Your likes, dislikes, experiences that's what matters to us and why we started this place. This thread just shows how awesome a group of people we have here. ( keep your wife Gary you'll be hungry soon ) if we ever changed from being about you guys and went to adds all over and pushing products I would be gone as I am sure a lot of you would be too. It's a great family atmosphere and it is honestly due to you guys! There is so much self moderating and clean environment that all of you help keep it is just amazing... I am more than happy to pitch in out of pocket again for you guys to have a a place to come enjoy, learn, chat and make friends if that's what it takes. It's a true honor to be a mod with all the other guys here! So thanks to all of you for making FHC what it is!