Is it can be donation tiem now plees?

surebet · February 3rd, 2008, 01:28

Just wondering, since this site must have insane traffic, how financially stable is ASC?

Way back when, in 2005, there was a donation campaign. I'd like to think a lot of capital was secured, but is it enough to keep this site we all love running?

The total absence of sponsors on this site is kind of worrying me...

So what say ye?

Yes, I miss my silver member tag.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=15720

Drake · February 3rd, 2008, 05:40

Given the volume and diversity of the traffic here (I know from the logs of images I post served off my server, with a thread from ASC as the referrer) even something simple and unintrusive like Google AdSense could generate a fair bit of revenue; ASC has the kind of traffic a lot of people try to whip up (and can only dream of) to generate money from AdSense.

And never mind stuff like arbitrage strategies to try and generate more "new traffic", ASC already shows up with top rankings for almost anything airsoft related, and quite a few things that aren't.

surebet · February 3rd, 2008, 09:37

Personnally I'd prefer to drop a twenty in the donation pool than to have to deal with ads, but that's just me.

Maybe we could do like in the SA forums, where one can pay to change another user's avatar and title... Oh, exploitable!

Gee, 110 views and only one reply... though crowd!

diamond_SEA · February 3rd, 2008, 10:37

Sounds like an good idea, id be willing to EMT a few bucks to improve the site.

lykurgus · February 3rd, 2008, 12:13

i would also throw a twenty into something 'officially ASC', to help support a resource i use so frequently, and through which i recieve much knowledge and entertainment...

but i have no use for advertising,, at all period,, id like to see an end to it in general... not likely i know, but as far as ASC goes lets keep non-airsoft adds out.

The Saint · February 3rd, 2008, 12:18

I figure if money was an issue, someone would've asked already. I find the lack of updates far more worrying, as it's more complicated to accept donations of time.

Ghillie973 · February 3rd, 2008, 12:24

Hey yea, I just realized all the gold/silver bars are gone. I got one so I could look cool and all, then you take them down. I feel scammed.

Maybe if funds are needed, and ads are the way, maybe contact Redwolf or WGC.

surebet · February 3rd, 2008, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghillie973

Hey yea, I just realized all the gold/silver bars are gone. I got one so I could look cool and all, then you take them down. I fell scammed.

Maybe in funds are needed, and ads are the way, maybe contact Redwolf or WGC.

*imagines the flood of newbies complaining about guns being seized*

Armyissue · February 3rd, 2008, 12:44

yup but this time I want better colors! I was Platinum last time.
This time we should have 'Puss' 'puke' & 'Da Shit!'
come on surebet banner time!

surebet · February 3rd, 2008, 12:59

I was tempted to do a Goatse colored banner per your request, but I have enough infractions as it is...

TokyoSeven · February 3rd, 2008, 13:27

Ive seen things that make goatse look like a sunny afternoon picnic.

Chrios · February 3rd, 2008, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by TokyoSeven

Ive seen things that make goatse look like a sunny afternoon picnic.

The internets are an awesome yet terrible place.

surebet · February 3rd, 2008, 14:21

What has been seen cannot be unseen apparently...

BBS · February 23rd, 2008, 20:28

i thought it was pretty cool to see people with different membership levels and have their own little webspace, if they donated to ASC. I asked Hojo about the donation process a few years back and he said the donation system would be taken down promptly. I forgot exactly what he said but i think it was because ASC has enough money already?

ValkXB70 · February 24th, 2008, 09:38

Not sure how practical it would be but since ASC is a major buying/selling marketplace a percentage (1-2%) of all sales should be claimed by ASC.

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February 3rd, 2008, 01:28	#1
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Is it can be donation tiem now plees? Just wondering, since this site must have insane traffic, how financially stable is ASC? Way back when, in 2005, there was a donation campaign. I'd like to think a lot of capital was secured, but is it enough to keep this site we all love running? The total absence of sponsors on this site is kind of worrying me... So what say ye? Yes, I miss my silver member tag. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=15720 __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

February 3rd, 2008, 05:40	#2
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Given the volume and diversity of the traffic here (I know from the logs of images I post served off my server, with a thread from ASC as the referrer) even something simple and unintrusive like Google AdSense could generate a fair bit of revenue; ASC has the kind of traffic a lot of people try to whip up (and can only dream of) to generate money from AdSense. And never mind stuff like arbitrage strategies to try and generate more "new traffic", ASC already shows up with top rankings for almost anything airsoft related, and quite a few things that aren't. __________________

February 3rd, 2008, 09:37	#3
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Personnally I'd prefer to drop a twenty in the donation pool than to have to deal with ads, but that's just me. Maybe we could do like in the SA forums, where one can pay to change another user's avatar and title... Oh, exploitable! Gee, 110 views and only one reply... though crowd! __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

February 3rd, 2008, 12:13	#5
lykurgus Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: interior	i would also throw a twenty into something 'officially ASC', to help support a resource i use so frequently, and through which i recieve much knowledge and entertainment... but i have no use for advertising,, at all period,, id like to see an end to it in general... not likely i know, but as far as ASC goes lets keep non-airsoft adds out. __________________ age verifier for the east kootenays. http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/,, 100% canadian, online airsoft retail badass. http://www.gc-minis.com/ ,, 30% off games-workshop miniatures... Last edited by lykurgus; February 3rd, 2008 at 12:14.. Reason: spelling

February 3rd, 2008, 12:18	#6
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	I figure if money was an issue, someone would've asked already. I find the lack of updates far more worrying, as it's more complicated to accept donations of time. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

February 3rd, 2008, 12:24	#7
Ghillie973 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Petawawa	Hey yea, I just realized all the gold/silver bars are gone. I got one so I could look cool and all, then you take them down. I feel scammed. Maybe if funds are needed, and ads are the way, maybe contact Redwolf or WGC. __________________ Age Rep for Petawawa Area Last edited by Ghillie973; February 25th, 2008 at 11:42..

February 3rd, 2008, 12:44	#9
Armyissue Administrator of Pants Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Port Credit	yup but this time I want better colors! I was Platinum last time. This time we should have 'Puss' 'puke' & 'Da Shit!' come on surebet banner time! __________________ *** * * * * * * * F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r * * * * * * ***

February 3rd, 2008, 12:59	#10
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	I was tempted to do a Goatse colored banner per your request, but I have enough infractions as it is... __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

February 3rd, 2008, 13:27	#11
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Ive seen things that make goatse look like a sunny afternoon picnic. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

February 3rd, 2008, 14:21	#13
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	What has been seen cannot be unseen apparently... __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

February 23rd, 2008, 20:28	#14
BBS Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BC, Canada	i thought it was pretty cool to see people with different membership levels and have their own little webspace, if they donated to ASC. I asked Hojo about the donation process a few years back and he said the donation system would be taken down promptly. I forgot exactly what he said but i think it was because ASC has enough money already?

February 24th, 2008, 09:38	#15
ValkXB70 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winnipeg MB	Not sure how practical it would be but since ASC is a major buying/selling marketplace a percentage (1-2%) of all sales should be claimed by ASC.

Is it can be donation tiem now plees?

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