Supporting Membership --- Get some Flags

[Bluerauder]

Thought it was about time to bring up this subject again.

Some of the newer members (and even some not so new members) here may be wondering about those "Checkered Flags" flying under some MM.Net member screenname/avatars. Like ^^^^^. Those flags denote a supporting/contributing member.

New members accumulate "stars" with their avatar based on the number of posts. Those stars convert to flags when you become a contributing supporter for the site.

MM.Net relies on your contributions, voluntary donations and those of the vendor sponsors to keep the lights on in this place. Without your help .... the unthinkable could happen. I support MM.Net because I believe in the site ... in what it has become over the years ... and for the info sharing and comaraderie that makes this place tick.

Your donation gives you access to the "Members Only Forum", some extra space in the photo gallery, the ability to do multiple PMs, and some other stuff. But most of all .... it guarantees that the site is up and running when you need it.

Moreover, these contributions/donations help to defray some of the costs and expenses for Marauder gatherings on the national or regional level held throughout the year (e.g. Maraudervilles, SSHS10, Carlisle "All Ford Nationals", Louisville, SSM picnic, etc.) If you have had the opportunity to attend any of these events over the years, you know that the benefit is returned to the membership many times over. At Marauderville 7, MM.Net covered the cost of Indy photos and certificates and entry to the Indy Hall of Fame. MM.Net offset some of the costs for MV8 and has done the same for MV9, MV10, and MV11. MM.Net sponsored the trophies awarded at Maraudervilles and at Carlisle All Ford Nationals. MM.Net has sponsored and paid for the Marauder tent/tables at Carlisle and supplied drinks, botted water and snacks for 3 days. At Louisville, MM.Net covers the cost of entry into some of the venues and sponsors the weekend breakfast gathering. If you have attended any of these events, you know what you get with membership. If you haven't attended one of these events ..... get yourself motivated and get the full MM.Net experience by meeting the faces behind the screennames and a real great bunch of folks to hang out with.

Of course, donations are not mandatory. You can play anytime you wish. But if you want to get those contributing member flags -- a contribution would help. Let's keep the lights on in here.

Thanks to MM.Net, our supporting Vendors and to our Contributing Membership for making this one of the best sites on the Net.

Think about it and do what you can, if you can. Get yourself some flags.

There's a link on the Home Page to make it happen >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php

Thanks for listening.


1 http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/ranks/star.gif/http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/ranks/supporter.gif >100 posts
2 Stars/Flags > 300 posts
3 Stars/Flags > 600 posts
4 Stars/Flags > 1,000 posts
5 Stars/Flags > 3,000 posts

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/ranks/star.gif= Registered Member

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/images/ranks/supporter.gif = Supporting Member

Donation link (found on the Home Page): http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php

[Ken]

Got my flags back :banana2:

[SC Cheesehead]

Still waiting for my Blue ones....

[MOTOWN]

The least i could do for all the great info!

[Spectragod]

If we donate "extra" can we get flags the color of our Marauders?

[Ms. Denmark]

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[justbob]

Maybe one year bans would be more sufficient than lifetime.


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[Bluerauder]

Maybe a slight tweak to the current system like requiring people to be members in good standing in order to join in and participate in MM.net sponsered/subsidized events would make sense. It would to me. :dunno:

I understand your point. However, I wouldn't do anything that would discourage any participation in the events. In my view, it is generally the initial participation in one of the events that encourages registered members to take the next step toward becoming a supporting member. You gotta get them interested first. But, not everyone has the ability to contribute.

I could definitely see adding some additional perks (even small ones) for the folks who are flying flags. Membership cards, certificates or window sticker for the MM?? Maybe different color badges at MM.Net events or some notation or icon on the badge of being a supporting member to acknowledge who the MM.Net supporters are. Maybe a couple extra perks at Marauderville or Carlisle --- such as extra stuff in the goodie bag, extra breakfast or lunch ticket, or a special MM.Net hat, armband, etc. We even had a "Supporting Members Only" raffle several years ago. Those are just a couple ideas to consider.

[Ms. Denmark]

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[Cobra25]

I've had my Flags for many years. The Mercury Marauder.net owners have donated back too many events, with out their help we may not of had the funds to pull off or keep the cost way down. I would just like to say* Thank You * to owners for the many years they have given back to all of us.

[Guittard22]

Thanks to clear this up I was wondering about when I joined up last year .

[Ken]

If we donate "extra" can we get flags the color of our Marauders?I got my black ones!

[Ken]

I could definitely see adding some additional perks (even small ones) for the folks who are flying flags. Membership cards, certificates or window sticker for the MM?? Maybe different color badges at MM.Net events or some notation or icon on the badge of being a supporting member to acknowledge who the MM.Net supporters are. Do we really need or want any of the above? That's just less money to spend on events, and requires more time and effort from the owners.

[boatmangc]

Do we really need or want any of the above? That's just less money to spend on events, and requires more time and effort from the owners.

Agreed
MM.net does plenty
All the extra goodies come from some of our more industrious members and should stay that way.

Happy to be a supporting member as is!




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[Baaad GN]

Damn have flags and i don't even own a marauder, am I at the GN site? Damn no wonder why I can't fix my car with your help!!

[DOOM]

I got my black ones!

Too easy! :D

[jflave]

Flags, they make me feel good. You the man Charlie. :)

[beantown mm]

Thanks Bluerauder for the reminder and the link to the contribute page, got a flag today for a contibution which was nothing in comparison to the value of help and advice members of this site have given me to get my car to where I wanted it and more.

[SC Cheesehead]

If we donate "extra" can we get flags the color of our Marauders?

Here we go! Another one in my corner!!! :up:

;) --------> :D

[justbob]

Damn have flags and i don't even own a marauder, am I at the GN site? Damn no wonder why I can't fix my car with your help!!

No Ed, your just nice guy. Yeah, I said it. 😀


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[Roadwarrior]

I just renewed my subscription. :woohoo:

[slickster]

:banana2::banana2::banana2:

[Guittard22]

How do you change from stars back to the flags?

[slickster]

How do you change from back to the flags?
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php)

[Bluerauder]

How do you change from stars back to the flags?

You didn't read the very first post in this thread did you?? :rolleyes:

[Guittard22]

You didn't read the very first post in this thread did you?? :rolleyes:




I read this

New members accumulate "stars" with their avatar based on the number of posts. Those stars convert to flags when you become a contributing supporter for the site.


But I remember when I 1st became a member I chnged to stars but had flags .

Did the rules change??

[Bluerauder]

Did the rules change??

No. You only get flags if you are donating $ to the site as a Supporting Member.

[Guittard22]

No. You only get flags if you are donating $ to the site as a Supporting Member.




Thanks for the clear up :) look at my flags so nice

[SC Cheesehead]

Thanks for the clear up :) look at my flags so nice

WOOT! WTG, bubba! :up:

[NavySeabee]

In my view, it is generally the initial participation in one of the events that encourages registered members to take the next step toward becoming a supporting member. You gotta get them interested first.

Good observation, I became a contributing member right after MV9. Great Marauder family!:beer:

[SC Cheesehead]

Thanks Bluerauder for the reminder and the link to the contribute page, got a flag today for a contibution which was nothing in comparison to the value of help and advice members of this site have given me to get my car to where I wanted it and more.

Big +1, I more than cover the cost of annual donations to MM.net in what I get back from it. Advice saves me bucks, and the friendships are priceless.

[Mebot]

Thanks for the clear up :) look at my flags so nice

Holy crap how much did you contribute????

lol:P

[SC Cheesehead]

Holy crap how much did you contribute????

lol:P


Over 9,000? :dunno:

[Guittard22]

Holy crap how much did you contribute????

lol:P

Tons of money :)


Over 9,000? :dunno:


If you count the mm I got got than yes over 9k :) can't wait to pick her up

[kernie]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.

[Agent M79]

I say Thin Mints. We should get Thin Mints. ...and Somoas.

[MM2004]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.

Let me chime in here for a moment.

My income isn't shat, while being divorced raising a 13 year old and paying all the bills to provide the best life I can for my little girl.

As a Co-owner of this site, myself and my partners do not receive a paycheck in keeping this site alive.

Not once, have you heard from myself, Mary, Bob or Dan tell anyone they must donate to remain here.

So with that said, you can leave, you can stay. Your choice.

If you leave, and because of your attitude, I hope the door hits you in the ass

[kernie]

Let me chime in here for a moment.

My income isn't shat, while being divorced raising a 13 year old and paying all the bills to provide the best life I can for my little girl.

As a Co-owner of this site, myself and my partners do not receive a paycheck in keeping this site alive.

Not once, have you heard from myself, Mary, Bob or Dan tell anyone they must donate to remain here.

So with that said, you can leave, you can stay. Your choice.

If you leave, and because of your attitude, I hope the door hits you in the ass


Hey, you are the guy wjth the power, so as you will.

[J-MAN]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.

Huh? Try to create an issue where there isn't one? Give it a rest. No finger pointing going on here.

[guspech750]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.

WTF?

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[kernie]

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[guspech750]

I speak for the silent majority, f-it, bye.

Who, the dead?

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[Mebot]

no the issue isn't about elitist owners who can dictate what goes on here. merely the flags designate folks, after having attended a meet-up or having their problem solved here on the forum or another reason, decided to give back to the community.

I sincerely hope that stars or flags are not used for leverage on this site because there is support from folks who only lurk or only have 1 or 2 posts

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[Spectragod]

I speak for the silent majority, f-it, bye.

You speak for yourself, wanna leave? See ya................

[DOOM]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.


Who said anyone doesn't belong here because they don't have flags???

WHERE WAS THAT POSTED? :confused:

And I don't know of anyone here who won't give advice to someone just because they don't have flags.

[cat in the hat]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.


WTF?



WTF x 1,000 ? :dunno:

[lji372]

Alright I can take a hint :)

[Bluerauder]

Huh? Try to create an issue where there isn't one?

Not the first time.


I speak for the silent majority, f-it, bye.

Sniff ... :cry: ;)

[Agent M79]

So... um... no Thin Mints then?

[Guittard22]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.

I am sorry if I pushed you to Write that post up about the flags and what not . We all blow a little steam here and there so let's not get to crazy with you leaving the site and you'r membership here on mm.net. Were a family here and everyone's help is a amazing here on the site . I am sure you helped out members in the past . I helped a member that needed a head light so i shiped him a brand new one in the box for free. Also I am sure you have got help from other members on this amazing site .

I just really wanted to show my love to the site that has gave so much love and respect to me in a short time here on the site .

I see the 25.00 dollors I gave as a small helping hand to keep this site up and running for years to come .

People spend more than that on coffee at DD in the morning before work.

Sorry again if I set you off

[lji372]

I am sorry if I pushed you to Write that post up about the flags and what not . We all blow a little steam here and there so let's not get to crazy with you leaving the site and you'r membership here on mm.net. Were a family here and everyone's help is a amazing here on the site . I am sure you helped out members in the past . I helped a member that needed a head light so i shiped him a brand new one in the box for free. Also I am sure you have got help from other members on this amazing site .

I just really wanted to show my love to the site that has gave so much love and respect to me in a short time here on the site .

I see the 25.00 dollors I gave as a small helping hand to keep this site up and running for years to come .

People spend more than that on coffee at DD in the morning before work.

Sorry again if I set you off

+1:beer:

Well said ........

[PonyUP]

Perhaps it is time for the elite to start their own "paid up" members only site?

Those of us with limited {average} incomes with a couple teenagers who want a to post-secondary education, who struggle to paid the bills monthly, who really should not drive a MM as a corolla fits the budget better, don't belong here?

There are other sites with tens of thousands of members who will offer automotive advice, without looking for flags?

I wouldn't at all be offended with being dropped as a member here, go for it.

So not one post in this thread warrants a response like this. Trying to increase donations for a site we love to keep it going is a good thing.

Have you ever been to a large meet? (I'll bet the answer is no) you would see how much money the site puts up to make it happen. Do you think all the things that go in to running a site are free?

That having been said, no one has ever been excluded whether they contribute or not.

Maybe you just bored because there are no more political threads for you to stir the pot, so your doing so here

Of you can't afford a Marauder, go ahead buy a Corolla, still welcome here.

Can't afford a donation? (Though I'd question why you can then afford internet) don't donate still welcome

No one has ever displayed an elitist attitude on this site whether you have stars or flags

I think you're a rabble rouser and are just looking to stir the pot. Shame on us, we took the bait and gave you exactly what you wanted

Congratulations on making it to 8 years old


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[PonyUP]

One other thing Kernie, you don't have to be dropped, you can leave at anytime


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[IwantmyMMnow!]

My donation was not for the sole purpose of having flags or given with the intent to join an 'elitist' group....I only feel guilty for not doing it sooner.

It's the least I can do to help keep the lights on in a community that has given to me more than I ever expected, and not just MM-related stuff.

Whether you want to donate or not, that's your choice, Kernie; you are a member of this website in either case.

Yes, there are threads out there that harp on contributions, but you must realize that any organization has to pass the hat once in a while.

[Mebot]

lol "rabble-rouser"

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[justbob]

Maybe there is something else at play gentlemen. Kernie has become much more involved and quite frankly easier to deal with in the last year. I think most of his pot stirring days are a thing of the past, as I remember him that way.

Maybe just let the dust settle here and let it go. I can tell some of you have had some run ins with him as well as I, but I still feel he has made a good attempt at change.

If its financial, believe me, I have been there! It can make you spew hate too easily. Maybe I am wrong? Hope you decide to stick around.


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[J-MAN]

I speak for the silent majority, f-it, bye.

Happy trails to you.....:(...:o...;)...:P...:D ...:banana:


O.K. I'm over it!

[CBT]

Who said anyone doesn't belong here because they don't have flags???

You told me that back in 2001. Dammit, I been paying for 12 years and I didn't need to be? :alone:

[MMcactusflower]

Many thanks for all this info about stars and flags and such...I really did not know about that business before now...
What I have known and experienced for the couple of years I have been on this site is that I have received invaluable information whenever I asked questions about my MM ownership/repairs/add on parts/et al and have been very grateful for it all.
I have also been able to share some information with others at times and hope that info has been helpful to those folks.
I will continue to participate here...and will in future, donate what I can to help support and maintain this valuable resourse for those of us who love these cars.
Thanks again to everybody who has written to help me with my 'projects' on my '04 DTR. I appreciate your help every time I log on.

[Mebot]

****************Bump********** **


just renewed my support for this site for another year.


:beer:

[Curless]

How do we know when we are due???

[Haggis]

How do we know when we are due???

Your flags will disappear.

[Mebot]

How do we know when we are due???

You'll get an email when your subscription is about to expire. But you can also go to the home page and click on website donations and it should list your expiration date.

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away..

[Bluerauder]

How do we know when we are due???

^^^^^^^ I am guessing that you are probably good until September 2013 because you joined not long after MV10, correct??

[Mr. Man]

How do we know when we are due???
Your water will break :D

[Curless]

Your water will break :D



LMAO!!!!!!!:bows: Good one!:bows:

[Curless]

^^^^^^^ I am guessing that you are probably good until September 2013 because you joined not long after MV10, correct??

July 7th according to the official calendar!

[Haggis]

July 7th according to the official calendar!

When did you first contribute? 1 year from that date.

[SC Cheesehead]

You'll get an email when your subscription is about to expire. But you can also go to the home page and click on website donations and it should list your expiration date.

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away..

I never get any e-mails, I just know it's time when my flags disappear.

[L.Mark]

Once you pay, how long before the flags appear???

[L.Mark]

Nevermind...got me some flags!!!!!:banana2::banana2::b anana2:

[Bluerauder]

Nevermind...got me some flags!!!!!:banana2::banana2::b anana2:

Congrats !! Lookin' good. :up:

[WhatsUpDOHC]

How do we know when we are due???
Your wallet will dilate....:eek:

[jflave]

Good for another year :beer:

[CWright]

I have to be honest, I really have been struggling about my continued financial support of mm.net . Not real crazy about things right now but I'm going to give it one more year. Just renewed till next January!

[Gryphonzus]

Right behind you Chris! I just re-upped for another year.

[Jeronimojc]

Just became a supporting member. This site has been good to me. I don't believe I'll ever see the benefit of a site sponsored meet (I am too far away), but I am blessed enough to be able to contribute a small donation. Keep up the good work folks.

[lji372]

Just became a supporting member. This site has been good to me. I don't believe I'll ever see the benefit of a site sponsored meet (I am too far away), but I am blessed enough to be able to contribute a small donation. Keep up the good work folks.

If you ever chose to fly in there are certainly members willing to pick you up at the airport and share pilot and copilot duties. That's just the way this group is :beer:

[Jeronimojc]

If you ever chose to fly in there are certainly members willing to pick you up at the airport and share pilot and copilot duties. That's just the way this group is :beer:

I hadn't thought of that at all. Great idea. Thanks!

[guspech750]

I hadn't thought of that at all. Great idea. Thanks!

Oh yeah. Without a doubt. Many peeps here have picked one another up from the airport for Marauder meets and more.


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[Jeronimojc]

Oh yeah. Without a doubt. Many peeps here have picked one another up from the airport for Marauder meets and more.


That is really awesome! I better start paying attention to see when/where the next meet is. I'd love to meet a bunch of Marauder owners and see their MMs.

[L.Mark]

If you ever chose to fly in there are certainly members willing to pick you up at the airport and share pilot and copilot duties. That's just the way this group is :beer:


I have two four door cars ready and available to any that wants a ride from the Louisville airport...:beer:

[guspech750]

That is really awesome! I better start paying attention to see when/where the next meet is. I'd love to meet a bunch of Marauder owners and see their MMs.

This April 3-6 is our annual Louisville meet. :)




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[Guittard22]

Just updated my supporting membership renewed it for another year so I apologize to the members that were trying to p.m. me the last few days and couldn't because my mailbox was full.

[Marauder_Santa]

Just paid my $25 supporting membership fee. Thanks for the site.

[Jeffonebuck]

I bought my car before I knew about our site. I bought the car off EBay and after I purchased it the seller informed me of the Noise at startup. Long story short I bought it anyway and then found Marauder.net. Just a little thanks from an old wood butcher for this site and the knowledge you guys share. Flags Up,,,,Buck


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[jwibbity]

yea flags!!!!

does this :bunny3: come with the flags?? :lol:

i've never seen it before.......

[Roadwarrior]

Just renewed my membership for another year. :banana:

[Bluerauder]

Just re-upped my supporting membership for another year !!! Thanks MM.Net for all you do to support the members and the events throughout the year. :up:

[Guittard22]

When I updated my yearly one could not remember if there was an option for maybe three year membership or if it was just a yearly membership any help would be great for next time I have to update??

[Bluerauder]

When I updated my yearly one could not remember if there was an option for maybe three year membership or if it was just a yearly membership any help would be great for next time I have to update??

Its an annual renewal process.

[71cyclone]

Its an annual renewal process.
Done Deal $$

[Bluerauder]

For the New Guys !!!