Capt. Bill1
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Good question. It's never stood for anything else as far as I know.
RO stands for?
- Thread starter Fun Time
- Start date
Good question. It's never stood for anything else as far as I know.
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When I signed up to BE two weeks ago or so, I never imagined there would be anyone posting on the site or reading it for amusement that will not pay $20 for what ever the reason is. It feels like our aconomy, some pull their pans up and pay their fair share and some just want it for free for as long as they can. Just pay.
Capt. Bill1
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Yes, but you implied the existence of BE might be in jeopardy. And since Les moderates this forum one would assume he reads it from time to time, so I asked it here.
And feel free to express your opinion of the idea.
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OK, and assuming there is no sarcasm in your reply, perhaps we could put it up for a vote of the ROs and run it by Les if the majority like it.
Pole time perhaps?
Pole time perhaps?
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We have some of the most intelligent RO's in the world on this site and still they see fit to argue over very small points.
Your gonna wreck the site with all that arguing!
Your gonna wreck the site with all that arguing!
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I remember back when RO first came in to existence.
I have no need for NBR as I'm pretty sure it's a lot of political bickering. That stuff turns me off. So why bother with an anchor if that's all it will add to the experience.
I have no need for NBR as I'm pretty sure it's a lot of political bickering. That stuff turns me off. So why bother with an anchor if that's all it will add to the experience.
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Yep, might as well just come along for the free ride, why contribute when you don't have to. It's not like you get any useful advice or information when you have a boating problem...
You must be another one who lacks the self control to not read something that might upset you.
On a boating forum where information and knowledge are of the greatest value, I think "contribute" is best used to describe what a person brings to the discussion... and not whether they are a paid member or not.
Paid anchors have more to do with gaining access to NBR than they do supporting this site. If someone has no interest in NBR, I see no reason to condescend to them about "not supporting" Boatered.
--Rick
Paid anchors have more to do with gaining access to NBR than they do supporting this site. If someone has no interest in NBR, I see no reason to condescend to them about "not supporting" Boatered.
--Rick
I suspect that BoaterEd served as a funnel to BoatFix and thus the cost of hosting the site was a marketing expense.
Now that BoatFix is out, perhaps advertising is the answer as others have suggested.
Do you know any forums that charge fees. Some ask for donations
Now that BoatFix is out, perhaps advertising is the answer as others have suggested.
Do you know any forums that charge fees. Some ask for donations