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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 308 milano, Jan 23, 2008.

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  1. jorge.rios

    jorge.rios F1 World Champ
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    I would also like to know that...maybe they can put that in the Silver section...
     
  2. wetpet

    wetpet F1 World Champ
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    that's hilarious!
     
  3. barcheta

    barcheta F1 Rookie

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    for you Luke......................................................... LOL!
     
  4. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Let's see a very gernerous 5k users subscribed at at least $15 a person--ummm...hmmm...you do the math!! Just goofing off I have no clue how many are subscribed maybe only 500 or maybe 15K!!!
     
  5. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    Plus Rob has sponsor income for advertising.
    Plus, the new banner ads that non-subscribed users see are probably a few cents every time one appears.

    But he also must have some serious hosting costs and on-going IT maintenance labor.

    So, even if you're optimistic on the math, it's not like hitting the lottery.
     
  6. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    I opened a can of worms... Sorry Rob :D:D:D
     
  7. Page7

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    I'm a serious lurker here- I don't own a Ferrari, and am not that likely to purchase one anytime soon. I definitely tend to hold back from posting for that reason (.02 posts/day over the last two years), and I bet there are a ton more like me. I haven't noticed the attitude you're describing, and maybe that's because I'm not a subscribed member in the exclusive forums; but I see that kind of neighborly attitude you also mentioned multiple times a day, in pretty much every post. Proper punctuation and grammar isn't all this forum has going for it (though that doesn't hurt), and I think everyone in here knows that.

    Regardless, a thread like this isn't the way to go about changing a perceived problem. You'll catch more bees with honey, and setting an exemplary example for your fellow Fchatters will have a constructive effect on the community. A negative flamewar thread like this one accomplishes the opposite of your goals. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and think about whether or not you really have something to add to the community before posting, and you'll get along just fine.

    Just my $.02 for my .02 post of the day.
     
  8. P4Replica

    P4Replica Formula 3

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    Zach. You posted too soon. :confused: We're still only on Page 6. LOL !! :D
     
  9. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator
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    Vintage, Racing, and General Discussion are my favorites beyond Texas. I lurk ALL forums though.

    I'm not a post whore, I don't say anything just to say something, I don't take 5 posts to complete a sentence, and I use search before asking a question. :D
     
  10. rob lay

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    not very many.
     
  11. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator
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    Yes, sponsors are the core of the support, the Google ads showing for non-subscribers doesn't provide more than 20 cents. Literally!
     
  12. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Amen.
     
  13. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ
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    What's with that anyway?
     
  14. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

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    Nothing, except when each post is a single word....

    Art
     
  15. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    The ignore function is your friend. If someone farts in an elevator and you're not there to smell it why should you care?
     
  16. P4Replica

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    Yes, Jim .... but if the person you wish to 'make disappear' is the thread starter, that doesn't work. :(
     
  17. rob lay

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    really? maybe I can look into that. do you still see it within the forum or just the main page with last thread?
     
  18. P4Replica

    P4Replica Formula 3

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    Sorry, Rob - I didn't word that very well - I'll send by PM. ;)
     
  19. Sigmacars

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    i think the $15 is a very good investment for all the help you can get here so i dont know what the problem is to support this Forum even if you dont have the hottest car ever made.
     
  20. Prugna 328

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    I always thought chainsaws sounded better:)
     
  21. JOHNCJ8989

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  22. TexasMike

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    #122 TexasMike, Feb 8, 2008
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    It seems to work just fine.
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  23. Pantera

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