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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1 ![]() |
OK guys, the day has come. I've been approached by a vendor to become a sponsor here. You may be familiar with Street Lethal Performance already. David Mercier is who contacted me, and informed me they sell Koni and Ground Control among other things.
In a nutshell, I told David that if we were to bring him on board as a sponsor, it would be with the understanding that SLperf would not be immune to criticisms and they would be responsible for defending themselves and doing right by the customer. There would be no protection or favoritism given to protect the sponsorship income, as it is not essential to maintaining the site. I closed by telling him we would discuss the issue among the members and arrive at a conclusion in the next couple of days. So, I want an honest dialog here and whether you think we should bring in sponsors or not. This one would probably open padora's box. Let me just throw out my thoughts on the subject. Personally I'd like to see sponsorships. I see it as part of the future for the site (which I think can be more than just a board...I see tech articles and such in the future). But anyway, I want to assure you guys as long as I own and maintain the site I will never compromise your ability to speak your mind. Sponsor dollars would/will never get in the way of that, and if it comes down to it I'd rather tell a sponsor to walk than create dissention among the members here. I also think that with the maturity level we have here, big blow ups with sponsors are not likely, but rather would be handled in an adult fashion. So, with that, I'll let you guys hash it out. Whatever I think is the prevailing opinion is what I'll go with, despite my personal preferences. After all, without members, there is no FRRAX.com. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1 ![]() |
OK so let me work on refining the guidelines for advertisers and firm up some "rules". I'll post them for review.
I have some ideas in my head as far as language, etc. With regard to advertisers being able to post anywhere...I am thinking this: Advertisers get a banner ad and they get GP/vendor forum privileges...outside of that they are no different from any other vendor or private member, could post in any forum...as could non-sponsoring vendors. I don't know how to be any more fair than to say everybody can post everywhere (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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