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New Donation Icons and a New Staff Member!!
OK, so as you saw in the other thread, a few of you have noticed the new icons under your names. This is how we will be recognizing the users that donate to the Network, and keep it running.
Keep in mind that this whole system is a work in progress, and there are many more changes in the works for it!! Before we get too far into the explanation, I would like everyone to thank Nextse7en for his efforts in designing the badges to our specs. He did a WONDERFUL job! He has also secured a spot on our staff as the Network Graphic Artist. So let's jump into the break down. Alcyone Gold Contributor - Member donated $100.00 + Alcyone Silver Contributor - Member donated $75.00 - $99.99 Subaru Gold Contributor - Member donated $50.00 - $74.99 Subaru Silver Contributor - Member donated $24.00 - $49.99 Subaru Bronze Contributor - Member donated $5.00 - $23.99 OK, first question I see being asked is, "Why did we start at $5.00?". The answer is simple, we actually had a member donate $1.00 to the Network through Pay Pal. Well, Pay Pal's cut was $0.40 and that left the Network with $0.60. We feel that the decision to start at $5.00 becomes obvious at this point. You will maintain your badge for the entire calendar year in which you donated. And the badge that you wear will be based on the cumulative amount you donate throughout that year. So if you donate $5.00 a month for 6 months, you would fall into the Subaru Bronze badge range until you reach $24.00, at which time your badge would then change to the Subaru Silver badge. January 1 - 31 will be a grey area. You will maintain the previous years badge until January 31st. If you choose to not donate again you will no longer have your badge after January 31st. If you do decide to donate again, you will receive the proper badge for the range in which you donated. The cumulative nature of the badges does NOT reach across calendar years. We are instituting this in this manner so that we can help Chris Townsend offset his costs in supporting the network. It has simply gotten too expensive. There will be other benefits tied to some of these levels, but those are still in the works. Any feedback you have a this point is greatly appreciated!
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. Last edited by RSVX; 04-03-2008 at 06:54 PM. |
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Is there any way we could figure out what exactly the network takes up in terms of bandwidth and server space? I'm paying for a server to the tune of $10 a month for 250gb storage and 750gb transfer. I can't imagine that this network goes above that.
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-Jason (8/23/07-Present) 1995 Subaru SVX LSi (197k) Polo Green (#1102) 03/95 Mods: DDM Tuning 4500k 35w Low Beam HID, 100w H3 Bulbs, Extra Ground Cables, 15 minute $12.96 mod, svxfiles designed transmission mount (), sporting a "new" tail light bar, silver BBS rims, custom power steering cooler (one that doesn't dump ATF constantly), new negative lead cable, no more third or fourth gear (1977-Present) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (81k) Silver (12/01/2011-Present) 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 5MT (97k) I have a bad feeling about this. -Obi Wan Kenobi |
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so if i dontate another 5 dollars will my icon become gold?
EDIT: never mind... reading the post is a good idea
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Donations & Icons
RSVX, you asked for feedback.
Please keep the network as non commercial as possible. I for one don't like overt expressions of a person's financial support or PBS style promotions to give more to get A., B. or C. A person who donates 5.00 and contributes unselfishly in posting to the forums can be a much more valued contributor than one who simply donates a larger cash value. Some may not have the financial ability to donate cash. My 5 cents worth. |
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One thing that is also in the work is a recognition system for those who have contributed mechanically, or in other ways to the SVXs livelihood.
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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Please, keep the comments coming, good or bad. We want to know how the community as a whole feels about all of this.
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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Your Point?
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MY .02!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lee
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Look around the place, see any "CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE A WINNER CLICK HERE OMG PLZ CLICK HERE" ads? I'll drop a couple 20's a year to avoid that. For those who don't pay anything that's fine too, it's a donation. Think of the little pictures as a thank-you, not an ego boost. This forum is full of mature people who I'm sure can accept it that way
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I would agree. It is a way to say thank you and not a way to make people feel that they didn't give enough. We don't have a problem with some members who don't donate anything, but it is a nice way to reward those who do.
We are trying to upgrade the equipment here so that we can provide better service and as more money comes in, we can buy the software upgrades, or other software.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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If I am wrong on any of this, I would love to hear from your provider and discuss the services and the server we would be leasing for $10 monthly.
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-- Chris Founder/Administrator SVX World Network ECU Tune (stage 1), PWR (prototype aluminum radiator) Amateur Radio - General Class - K7SVX #1 92 Teal LSl 246k (Dedicated SVX Race Car, now with 4.44 speed) #2 92 Teal LSl 125k (Retired, car rescued from a field of weeds) 2007 Impreza 2.5i Special Edition, Obsidian Black Pearl (Daily driver) 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab, Cummins turbo diesel 4x4 (race car & RV hauler) 1985 Honda VF500 Interceptor (fair weather fun commuter) Going on 11 years of NHRA bracket racing NHRA Div 6 Car/Driver # T654 (site being rebuilt, new name is www.teamsvxracing.com) 2000 1st Place Club Challenge Series 2002 3rd Place Season Track Champion, Import Racing (Firebird Raceway) 2003 4th Place Season Track Champion, Import Racing (Firebird Raceway) 2003 1st Place NW Regional Import Shootout (July 5th) 2004 1st Place Club Challenge #1 (Firebird Raceway) 2004 1st Place NHRA "King of the Track" race 2004 NHRA Gold Cup 2nd place season win 2004 Import/Sport Compact 3rd place season win 2004 Division 6 Summit/ET NHRA Race of Champions finalist competitor (Mission, BC) 2007 1st Place Import Survival #3 2007 1st Place Track Champion Import Summer Jam (Wild Street Class) 2007 1st Place Import Survival #5 2008 Club season 1st place win, Club Champion 2008 2nd Place Season Import Final. 2008 Division 6 Summit/ET NHRA Import Finals (Woodburn, Or) 2009 2nd Place Import Summer Jam (Wild Street Class) 2010 1st Place Club race #2 - 1st place Sport Compact race #1 & #2 |
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no offense guys, but I feel the amount of a donation should not be reflected to the general public. If you would like to grant access or other benefits to higher donating members then fine but I feel that one's donation can often reflect other things and will(in heated arguments someone may bring this into account ) Just my opinion
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something within those degrees
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Dustin P.s. Didnt mean to leave anybody else out that has done alot for us, I just didnt want to take up an entire page listing names Great respect to you all! P.s.s. Is there another way to send donations? I dont like the fact of paypal taking a cut out of a donation. Even if I have to mail a money order to Chris, Id rather do that. This site and community has helped me to much for me to let some of my donation go to someone else.
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company Last edited by odepaj; 03-22-2007 at 06:27 PM. |
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I like the reccognition for donating members.It's also nice to see who's running the network via color coded user names.
I do think, though, that it may be unfair for certian benefits to be available to those who contribute. As mentioned before, some people just can't financially contribute as much as others(Especially if their tranny is borked) Also keep in mind things could get confusing if you add too many special icons, medals, and honors.Between colored names, badgess, wrenches, added pictures, muliple user titles, lenghtened signatures, a special room a roulette table for the high rollers,backstage passes, a day spa, EZ-Pass, employee wash room, valet parking, personal secratary, Company phone,season box seats for your favotire baseball team, this spiffy 'SVX World Network" burlap grocery sack, special "Within the next 15 minutes" offers,chouffer, and whatever else benefits you could possibly imagine adding to contributing members..things might get a bit more visually distracting than advertisments would have been in the first place. (take that post for example) Just my way of saying Thank you, but please, keep it simple and fair.I like this site because the people of higher position are just people too. We're all members here, weather or not we are willing and able to contribute financially. Thanks, -Eric
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My view is that those who are doing the donkey work have no doubt given the matter much thought and we should abide by their decisions. Above all they deserve our confidence and support. The only alternative as I see it could be to set a minimum required figure of no less than say $50.00, to gain credit as a supportive member, without any scale applied. That said, it is unfortunate that often what is most desirable, must be set aside for what is necessary. Someone must assume responsibility for costs and Chris has had his hand up for a very long time. If he is to continue, he must have a concrete foundation on which to continue to provide credit. Put yourself in his, the driving seat. The problem as I see it, is that without a positive carrot and exposure, many will continue to take Chris and his efforts for granted. The levels as set are extremely moderate. When aligned with the advantages gained, e.g. as compared with purchasing magazines or whatever, the figures are not beyond any person able to cover the cost of running a car. The figure should be compared with the fees set by any amateur car club, albeit offering much less. What is more, that available for free has so far been exploited, there is no other word for it, by a few on a commercial basis. If those involved do not show a gold Alcyone, surely they should be avoided. On a business like basis the value derived, when compared with any other firm of advertising, is beyond comparison. By stating an opinion as above, I am aware that I am open to controversy. The goodwill aspect at stake is enormous and it would be drastic if this were upset. I trust that all will base judgement on the practical aspects involved. Money IS important.
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