Patrons

Post by **Dale** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:19 pm

The costs involved in doing Chiff & Fipple are increasing and I'm thinking of asking for people to consider being "patrons." Patrons would agree to donate a small amount of money every month or once a year. My idea it to keep it low because a large number of small donors is better than a few large donors. (I'm a Democrat).
Like $1/month. Something most people wouldn't miss.

I'd add patrons names on the website and at the end of every newsletter.

What do we think?

I'd appreciate your candid thoughts.

Daniel_Bingamon · Post by **Daniel_Bingamon** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:26 pm

So, would you take $12 a year instead of a monthly payment?

Drpipes · Post by **Drpipes** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:33 pm

Being a Fascist I think we should find the weakest guy and beat the hell out of him til he pays.

But on second thought I think your idea may have more merit. How about a quarterly/yearly pledge drive? Maybe we could get Jerry Lewis or Jerry Freeman or maybe Tom and Jerry. Seriously, this should not be a financial burden on one person when we all participate and benefit. I like the voluntary idea.
Brian Mac

glauber · Post by **glauber** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:35 pm

I like the idea.

vomitbunny · Post by **vomitbunny** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:38 pm

Sounds good. My check's in the email.
We is succeeding.

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:55 pm

So, you are succeeding from this union too?

Drpipes · Post by **Drpipes** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:58 pm

Dang, Communist all over this place. Nothing but talk about unions. Next thing we'll be strikin'. How the corprations supposed to move to China with all this stikin' and union talk?

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:37 pm

Sounds good to me. In the true spirit of patronage, though, I insist on the "Martha Stewart's Chiff and Fipple" being renamed "Boo's Martha Stewart's Chiff and Fipple." Ahhh...slips right off the tongue.

jkrazy52 · Post by **jkrazy52** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 11:37 pm

Well worth $12/year (or more) for all this information, conversation & fun. Check, paypal ... or how?

antstastegood · Post by **antstastegood** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:09 am

DaleWisely wrote: My idea it to keep it low because a large number of small donors is better than a few large donors. (I'm a Democrat)

Can't resist this one. (All in good fun, please no one get mad!)

In keeping with the tradition of the Democratic party, how about a tax on all whistles sold through the board?

To end my digression, I would certainly support Chiff & Fipple. This site is, simply put, wonderful.

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:01 am

I'm in. Just let us know, and I am sure there are a LOT of people willing to step up to the plate (that's a baseball idiom, for all you international types...)

livethe question · Post by **livethe question** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:42 am

Let's do it! Just need to know the nuts and bolts of getting the $$ to you.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:50 am

I'd be willing to pay extra if that means I won't get included in the newsletter.

Something like this came up before when I suggested that donations might be roughly based on number of posts: Say, a cent a post in annual donations. Let's the lurkers off cheap, of course.

GaryKelly · Post by **GaryKelly** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:11 am

Bloomfield wrote: Say, a cent a post in annual donations. Let's the lurkers off cheap, of course.

Heh, and an additional buck for anyone starting an OT Political/Religious Post?

carrie · Post by **carrie** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:15 am

I'm in.

Just on the practical side, though, and speaking from just my own point of view:

1) I would find it much easier to make one annual donation, or one donation every six months, than to fiddle around with PayPal or whatever 12 times a year.
2) I will not remember to do it, probably, unless reminded.

If you think this might be true for others, I'd suggest you post one or two calls for patron donations per year.

Carol

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