heppnerguy Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I was in my shop working on a project and got to thinking about how much I enjoy being a part of The Village family. I not only find it to be one of the most helpful places on the internet, at least for scrolling, but also I has so many wonderful, talented and helpful people on it, that I think I would be lost if it were to suddenly go away. I have met a few people in person and that has been a real treat for my but I also know that these people I have met will also become good friends whom I would have never known about if I hadn't stumbled onto this site. I also know that internet sites cost money to run and although Travis has never asked for any donations, as far as i can remember, many of us have sent a donation to Travis to help a little with the expense and show our appreciation for all we get out to this page personally . So I would like to suggest that we help Travis with a little bit of help from our pockets. I don't mean that anyone has to dig deep into his finances, no just send the cost of a couple of cups of Starbucks or a couple of packs of cigarettes. surely this sight is worth a lot more than that to most of us. I also know that many of us have donated several times in the past and I am sure Travis was happy to see that we all have done so. If you feel the fun, help, sharing , and friendship you receive from The Village is important to you, perhaps you too might feel the urge to once more worthwhile and will go along with me to send our chief bottle washer a few green backs. I will use my Pay Pal to help me get this job done. So come on family, lets show our thanks to Travis. Are you with me ? To the new comers here, I suggest that perhaps you do not send any support money at this time. This is a free site for all of us to enjoy, and only after you have learned it's real and personal value to you, don't even think about giving anything. This is just coming from my heart because i already know and understand the importance of this site and my friends here and that only comes with being here for awhile Dick heppnerguy Travis, AlfrediaMum, bobscroll and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I second that. This is the place I come to first, I enjoy the fun, the friendships and the help both with patterns and in general. Thanks Travis for giving me friends from all around the world. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 has a newbee to this site .my i say that i visit near everyday.aalways new to read and get information from ..been old has i am .lol new friends make my days and am finding going into my garage to play on the scroll saw is so much to me to help my days go good .i thank u all for that .at moment in time i am trying to make a door sign .house number not much but it will be my first time working on scroll saw . bobscroll and wombatie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well said Dick I don't see supporter under your logo have you lost it all ready. lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Dick The best way to show the support is to go the the banner at the top of the page, under "more" there is a drop down menu and the first item is "support SSV" . This is where you go to make a donation and have "SSV Patron" and "* Supporter" show up beneath your Avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Curtis Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Dick, I just about have everything figured out on this forum, Can't wait to get to know more scrollers in the world. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Your post is spot on Dick!.....I look forward to coming to the village every day to see what is going on.........Thanks everyone for making this such a great site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well said Dick I don't see supporter under your logo have you lost it all ready. lol . Your sharp as a tack ROLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well that is really weird that the supporter sign is not under my name, I have given 3 years in a row and I donated immediately after i posted this last night... How funny is that... WHAT THE HECK I will post my prove of contribution because I know it will show up in my email today..next post will have it Dick heppnerguy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Good suggestion, Dick. Maybe look at it this way, I do not subscribe to any magazines, because I can get the info, patterns and advice I need more selectively and timely on a forum like this. Maybe donate the cost of a subscription to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 wow is that embarrassing. but as you can see by my attachment, I did in fact make a donation again.. and if you check the time it was immediately after I posted this thread.. How funny that it should come up as a non supporter. Dick heppnerguy is he really all mouth and no action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Well that is really weird that the supporter sign is not under my name, I have given 3 years in a row and I donated immediately after i posted this last night... How funny is that... WHAT THE HECK I will post my prove of contribution because I know it will show up in my email today..next post will have it Dick heppnerguy. Dick don't worry about it and don't forget Travis have gone to a funeral he has better things to worry about at the moment I'm sure it will turn up in the next few days no proof needed my friend. Just a jest. Roly Edited February 21, 2015 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I second that too. The fun, friends , help from others, all of it makes it a home away from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I like second it also,I'M a newcomer,but I enjoy this site a lot and just love to look at other project out there.I been scroll sawing going on seven years now.So that said :I be throwing in some money on payday for sure,I'M a retired person that gets pay once a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I love th;is site. I check it at least 3 times a day when I am home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Well said DIck, I too enjoy coming to the village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sorry I'm late to the game. I'm still trying to play catch-up since my unexpected trip back to MT. On the Support SSV tab, we have multiple options to support SSV. The first one is the SSV Patron badge. This is what most people do. You get a few extra perks on SSV, plus a Supporter badge that shows under your avatar. The next option is the Donate button. This is for those who want to donate a few extra bucks in addition or in lieu of the regular Supporter badge.And lastly, an Amazon link. When you purchase from Amazon by using this link, SSV gets a small kickback. We got a handful of donations recently, probably as a response to this forum post (Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Dick). Looking at it now and I guess it might be a little confusing. I'm wondering if some of those folks intended to purchase or renew the supporter badge and clicked the Donate button instead.I'll re-arrange the info on that page to avoid confusion. If anybody clicked donate but meant to buy the supporter badge, PM me and I'll get you squared away. Dick, I sent you a PM. We'll fix you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry A. Blakely Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Best money I ever spent. More bang for the buck than any of the woodworking mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Travis, could you explain the Amazon thing a little more. I read about it but I don't see what I am suppose to click on. I shop Amazon once in a while. Be glad to do your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtP Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I do agree this is the best scroll sawing forum. One thing I have been meaning to do is become a supporter of this site but just keep forgetting about it. I'm not going to forget this time. LOL gonna go get my credit card right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Travis, could you explain the Amazon thing a little more. I read about it but I don't see what I am suppose to click on. I shop Amazon once in a while. Be glad to do your way. Sure. Basically, if you go to the support page, you'll see an Amazon banner. Just click that and it directs you to Amazon. Whenever you make a purchase by clicking the banner first, we get a small kickback. The entire transaction takes place on Amazon. I don't know who bought what, no credit card information, or other vital information. So there's no worries there. SSV gets about 3-4% of the total, depending on what is purchased. It's not much, but any little bit helps. I need to find an easier way to make the Amazon link available without getting in the way. I don't want it to be too spammy, but easy for those who choose to support SSV that way. If anybody has an ideas, I'd love the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtP Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I say add a link into the top banner with the other ads. Not sure how you have those setup to rotate but even if the Amazon link shows up on once in a while it might create more traffic to Amazon.com. I for one wouldn't mind it being there if it helps support this site. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think that might be the best place too. I added one to the rotating banners. I also updated the Support SSV tab to include a link in the Amazon section description along with the banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Whoa ,the wheels keep turning here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Dick I couldn't think of a better person to lead this parade...... I agree 100 % Travis and this site is tops on my list... Ya done good boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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