Contributing Member JLSleather Posted February 9, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted February 9, 2020 How much them ads up there? By the month? By the quarter year? I forgot about em til somebody mentioned yesterday.. ad blocker had em turned off so long I forgot that was there! So, I did wonder.. how much money to pay for ads, to sell stuff to you boys n girls, so I can use YOUR money from profit from the markup to buy more ads, to sell you more stuff. Seems like a good way to go, right? Basically, get YOU to pay for the ads that sell YOU stuff Nah.. maybe another time. Still, somethin' ta think bout, right? "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted February 9, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted February 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Still, somethin' ta think bout, right? It provides us with this no-cost forum to discuss things that matter... leather working.Now I think about that all the time.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted February 9, 2020 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said: no-cost forum to discuss things Obviously. If you want to shoot fish in a barrel, ya gotta have a barrel! "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Northmount Posted February 9, 2020 Report Posted February 9, 2020 40 minutes ago, JLSleather said: Obviously. If you want to shoot fish in a barrel, ya gotta have a barrel! Back off @JLSleather. Members don't appreciate your negativity. Getting several complaints. Tom
Members wayner Posted February 9, 2020 Members Report Posted February 9, 2020 Hey JLS Didnt you use to be a Contributing member? Maybe you should Donate money to the Group again and you wont be THREATENED. I wonder what level you have to Donate to have some Moderators in your Pocket. it might be a good investment to make
Members jcuk Posted February 9, 2020 Members Report Posted February 9, 2020 Hello correct me if I am wrong, its up to you the viewer of the site if you want to click on the ads or not. And again, its up to you once you have clicked on the add if you want purchase from them. JCUK
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted February 9, 2020 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 9, 2020 20 minutes ago, jcuk said: if you want to click on the ads or not. I was talking about BUYING ads, not reading them. Guess I'm cured of that 36 minutes ago, wayner said: JLS Didnt you use to be a Contributing member? Just one time if I remember right. But with 80,000 members and 78,000 of them NOT blue, I figured it wasn't my turn yet "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
terrymac Posted February 9, 2020 Report Posted February 9, 2020 As far as I am concerned I could care less how much they are paying, and more importantly, it is none of my business. I hope those that are responsible for this forum are making enough to make it worth a while. I am sure it takes a substantial time commitment, and nothing in the world that says a they shouldn't be compensated. That comment about being a contributing member getting a moderator in their pocket is pure bull shit. I have been a contributing member ever since I joined this forum and have never felt I was owed anything. The moderator's function is maintaining the integrity of this platform. We have people from all over the world participating making it enjoyable and informative for everyone involved. There have been too many knowledgeable people quit participating due to the negativity that can show its head. Keep up the good work Joanna, Northmount and all of the rest you that have a role in maintaining this site Thank you Terry
Albob Posted February 9, 2020 Report Posted February 9, 2020 I have nothing to add that will help. I just want to say JLS's humor is twisted, inappropriate and at times demented just like mine. When the poop hits the fan, we's all eleven bravos
Members JREESER1 Posted February 10, 2020 Members Report Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) I thought the Forum was much more friendly and amiable when JLS took his hiatus a couple of years ago over getting his feelings hurt. During that snit he wanted all of his content pulled from the Forum, too. I dislike the cute little digs and epithets, and being so damn condescending. His work is impeccable but bitching over and over again about not, being able to easily get super duper leather any longer and how hobbyists will neve be able to see the differences in very good and crappy shoulders and sides (no bellies), and if they do and can't afford to buy 20 hides at once, they can't relate to his anguish and the offense. Or how he goes on for a week about not getting exactly what he wants or expects off of an inter-web site. Or holding a grudge against any vendor that disappointed his ultra high, perceived standards. I researched the top quality leather situation and it's not just Springfield or Wickett & Craig or H,O, it's worldwide, mostly because emerging economies are using more and more quality leather, for shoes and belts and clothing, they have an opportunity to afford now. And less and less people are eating the quantity of meat they used to, thus diminishing the availability. Tried a veggie-Whopper lately? I very much enjoy seeing Jeff's work but I can't stand the rants. I know I don't have to read them and I could delete his ubiquitous posts but I do enjoy constructive threads that the shared, usable advise and shortcuts. No use doing everything the hard way because you don't know what you don't know! Sorry for my rant but I just had to add my piece! Just saying! jr Edited February 10, 2020 by JREESER1
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