Why Not Become A Supporting TBH Member

[CastAndBlast]

I just did it so that I would not get picked on

J/K....I do see your point Brunner, along with others.

[pickles]

Hey guys. I mainly use tapatalk on my phone for TBH these days. When using it you can't tell who is supporting and who isn't. Does my screen name still say supporting member?

[clayg08]

I answer to one member here. His name is Michael Middleton. When he tells me I HAVE to be a supporting member, the check is in the mail. Until then, I'll continue to do what I do.

To suggest someone has fewer rights/opinions here based on what $$ they may have spent is just flat out ignorant.

Lastly, this entire thread questions the way the site is run and calls into question the business savvy of the owner himself. Not a good idea!!

thank you for this comment. "if" there was a REQUIRED fee, then fine, however there is not. supporting members are muchly appreciated i'm sure, however, as mentioned, there are other kinds of "support" that are highly valued on here as well. Kudos sir

[OrangeBlood]

I thought I was supporting this site, by being a member. Without its members, there is nothing to support.

[BigJack]

I am a sponsor and I didnt even get a sticker this supporting member thing is a heck of a deal at 16.50 with two stickers

[brunner]

I answer to one member here. His name is Michael Middleton. When he tells me I HAVE to be a supporting member, the check is in the mail. Until then, I'll continue to do what I do.

To suggest someone has fewer rights/opinions here based on what $$ they may have spent is just flat out ignorant.

Lastly, this entire thread questions the way the site is run and calls into question the business savvy of the owner himself. Not a good idea!!

I believe you need to re-read my posts. Again I have never suggested someone has fewer rights/opinions here based on what $$ they may have spent. Please enlighten me on which post I said this...

And how I am I questioning Michael's business sense. If anything I am supporting him and his website by even writing the original post.

Don't really appreciate being called ignorant because I voiced an opinion that I feel is a legit observation of the site.

I know who the 'supporting', caring, unselfish, wise, and knowledgeable tbh members are regardless of the 'Supporting Member' status. We all do, so I am not quite sure why you feel the need to claim I am ignorant.

[Smart]

People that can't afford it is understandable. No judgement here Lord knows I've been in that situation.

Its all understandable....a person gets to chose how they support if they can.....your whole post was judgmental in my opinion.

"To suggest you might have a larger say in anything TBH related than somebody who might spend $100-$200 a year in tshirts, decals and koozies is ridiculous. Your $11.50 compared to Joe Blows $200-500 in tshirts, decals, koozies, dominoes, hats, fleece, hoodies, mag subscription, bownanza team donations, etc etc might fail in comparison."

I never said that Supporting Members have a larger say but I know I notice that Supporting Member logo next to their avatar. .

You suggested that folks shouldn't be able to complain about things if they don't have a membership. I was referring to that specfiic comment.

Disclaimer: complaining is not recommended at anytime...

I have been a Supporting Member for almost a year. No it's not been a long time but I made the contribution. Am I proud of that you betcha

Good for you....I was a supporting member for two years before I chose to do it other ways. I think you'll find that the majority of the members in the specific point categories you mentioned did the same.

This original post was directed more towards the people who have the mind set of 'Why buy the cow if you can get the milk free?' NOT TBHers like you and FishnDude.

I understand but I'm just stating that things aren't always as they appear and its not as simple as avatar decoration. You blanketed a whole group of TBHers with your post. It may not have been intentional but it covered all folks that do not have the supporting member tag.

The TBHers that contribute to this site in a positive way even if they're are not supporting members are well known. Obviously...

Not always...some folks do things anonymously and don't use TBH as a place to showcase what they do or did.

[DorothyNotKeegan]

Not always...some folks do things anonymously and don't use TBH as a place to showcase what they do or did.

[brunner]

I apologize if I 'blanketed' anyone in this original post not my intention. I believe y'all read to deeply in to the post. I simply was trying to give this site more of the support that it deserves by the people who do not contribute in any way. so much for trying to help i guess

[Fishndude]

Those that aren't supporting members can't really complain when the site goes down for maintenance and whatever else.

Here!

[47]

If support can be defined as maybe drawing other potential members to the site, then pretty much any thread topic posted can accomplish that(even by those without the moniker).

I picked a random topic question, Googled the same question... low and behold, guess who comes up on the top of the hit list.

Now, consider the possibilities of how many times per week/month/year the millions of people searching for "x" are redirected here because of a topic someone here posted.

To be perfectly honest, I rarely, if ever notice the "supporting" member avatar anymore.

Support comes in many forms.

[miket]

I apologize if I 'blanketed' anyone in this original post not my intention. I believe y'all read to deeply in to the post. I simply was trying to give this site more of the support that it deserves by the people who do not contribute in any way. so much for trying to help i guess

I dont see a problem with the things you have stated. Im not sure why some people are getting so worked up.........

[DorothyNotKeegan]

Have you shown your support by going to Bownanza?

Just trying to show there's more than a little sign under your avatar to establish who you are and how one wishes to contribute!

[WCB]

I have been a supporting member for quite a while but now that Michael (TBH) has a bunch more sponsors I may not be needed as much. Especially if I support the sponsors buy buying their goods...

[brunner]

Here!

Touche!

But other than Supporting Members and people who by TBH products (shirts, magazines, koozies, etc.) where does the money come from for site maintenance? honest question?