First, thanks to Mark for your personal time in keeping the list up. I
don't think many people have a concept of just how time consuming it can
be. (hardware issues notwithstanding)
The below is clipped from the header of another list that got big and
time consuming:
<<<SNIP>>>
¥ REQUESTED SUBSCRIPTION FEE: $10/year. Monies will go directly to
defraying
publication costs, compensating for the expense incurred for hardware,
software and the ISP for the digest.
<<<SNIP>>>
What this list owner did was collate the names and post "supporting
members" in a post to the digest (well, several posts). I guess the
thinking was that peer pressure would generate a good response. He
didn't want to kick non-supporters off, but didn't want a bunch of
loafers living off the generosity of others, either. He also made
everyone's subscription due at once for simplicity. Post the renewal
notice as a single-post digest. We will certainly forget otherwise
(these years keep getting shorter)
Along those lines, I would think that everyone on the list has developed
relationships with various parts vendors. Put them to task on
soliciting support for the digest. I would certainly give more
consideration to a supporting vendor. Letting them do occasional
commercial posts also sweetens the pot a bit.
You seem to have picked $7.95 as an amount that will take care of your
expenses. Many times the people who can least afford it are the ones
who will contribute the most, so a set amount is a good idea. If you
choose to contribute more, keep it to yourself.
Finally, a question. I'm on the Triumphs list and the Spit list. Do you
need 7.95 once or twice?
Regards,
Allen Patterson
Korman Autoworks, Inc
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