I got an e-mail from corey last friday this is what it said.


Beacuse there has not been a resonable amount of snow this season our sponsers are cutting down on there buget and we are one of the cut off's. Thats means that Snowmobileworld is going to be down starting tuesday. Unless we come up with a miracle or something its going to be the end of SW *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif
Thanks for all your help !



So what do you guys think we should do ?



Last edited by DanR at April 01, 2002, 08:38am

I got it too...Maybe we need to think about user fees to keep her running? http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif



Last edited by Rocketman at April 01, 2002, 07:39am

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Last edited by DanR at April 01, 2002, 09:19am

That stinks, AMSNOW charges for there forum even if you get their worthless magazine. We need to keep this going, if that means subscriptions well then that is what must be done. This is one of the top two snow forums around.

Well guys if this is whats going to happen we need to do whatever it takes to keep it up online, im all for membership fees if thats what it takes, and im sure all the other die hard members are with me. * http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif *whattaya say guys and gal??? http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif

That would definitely suck ! I would pay a membership fee if needed to keep this site going.

Im in also ! i dont mind paying, what would be a fair price ?



Last edited by DanR at April 01, 2002, 10:54am

i have no idea of how much it should be for a membership but i dont say it would have to be too much, 10 or 15 bucks a year??? if everyone chucked 15 bucks a year it would be $50,000!!! *that should be enough LOL!! but whatever it turns out to be im in anyhow! *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I didnt get the email..........

ryan, its posted in the moderators lounge

I'd pay. *It's bassackwards. *Since there's no snow, we all have a ton of extra time to be online on SW, so the sponsors should be paying more because they're reaching more viewers!



Last edited by DanR at April 01, 2002, 12:18pm

I hope that Paul Yarek dude has to pay triple! *He alone probably overheats the server. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I will pay if I havce to.There has to be more sponsors out there.It would be money well spent.

Hey guys I am in for 20.00 to keep the forums open.
Who do I give my number to?

I know I don't have a sled anymore but maybe next year if I can work something out with Louie.

You can't multiply the number of members right now by their donation because I would think at least half the people on this site wouldn't pay, they would just quit. It might be as high as $50 a person DanR and I figured.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Ryan



Last edited by RNM2399 at April 01, 2002, 2:04pm

it'll only be a couple bucks a month, let's just do it find out where to go with this. should we elect someone ? i think danr or rocketman.

I would pay member fees.Give everyone an SW sticker with their membership.We belong to the TDR and pay member fees there.Doo you think we could bribe them with cupcakes? LOL *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

I kick in a few bucks......But when push comes to shove the memberships will be cut in half as soon as they have open the wallets........But seriously if this is no joke the Canadian dollar is weak but not weak enough that I cant support http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
P.S
I still think that the sticker deal would help out with some of the costs,time and trouble for this site.......

I think the moderators just want new sleds... http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *
But if it is legit, I'll pay.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (JIM FRITCH @ April 01, 2002, 3:40pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think the moderators just want new sleds... http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *
But if it is legit, I&#39;ll pay.[/b][/quote]
eeeeehhhhhhh, new sled ? OK the price is 100$ a head, i realy want a new sled ! *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Ok DanR. *I&#39;ll pay $100 for a membership--IF you&#39;ll give me one of the 30 Blade HPO Type ST&#39;s that you&#39;ll be able to afford!

your not to disapointed, i did not erase your post ! *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

I got it too....say it&#39;s not so!!!!

Indysks obviously by the sounds of that last post you are not a die hard SW.com member so i guess you will jump ship if this happens eh?? http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif *Are you a traitor?http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Doesn&#39;t look good guys. *I wonder if that email goes for the new ATV.com site too? *Corey never mentioned anything about that one, but since its all on the same sever, that will probably go down or requier a fee as well. *Maybe we could kick in a little extra and get access to BOTH SW and ATV site? *Hope he/we come up with something... http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

GEEESSSH * I&#39;m in. Where do I send the cash http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif??

OK i found a solution ! just give me a sec and il post what i found !

Dan, *I would be willing to pay a reasonable price.



Last edited by Rocketman at April 01, 2002, 8:03pm

Ok here is the deal !

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Thanks for all the guys who had there post deleted and still played along !

Am I to assume that&#39;s a sucker? http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Dan, you may have to spell it out for some "Slow" people....they may end up sending in some $$$$...if so, send me some too!

Yeah..thanks for your generosity! But YER ALL FOOLS! LOL http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

(send threats to DanR...his idea! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif )

here you go Krusty...and everyone who already signed cheques!

I just hope this place stays alive,i love it its awesome!!Good luck finding a reasonable solution!

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (acatluva128915 @ April 01, 2002, 8:18pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I just hope this place stays alive,i love it its awesome!!Good luck finding a reasonable solution![/b][/quote]
ROFLMAO!!!! * * * * http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/withstupid.gif



Last edited by Rocketman at April 01, 2002, 8:22pm

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i want to be the fish danr posted not the one rocketman posted. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Dan just had a mental lapse with his identification skills....he IS still Canadian...and male... http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

i was joking smart one!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/baaa.gif I bet you were

dont listen to rocketman, its still APRIL FOOLS DAY !!!

I kinda figured thats what was up! So you guys just wanted to see if we would really send in cash for you guys to mod your sleds to the tits right??? http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Well we couldn&#39;t let the board go without a prank...it was Dan&#39;s idea this morning http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *(free mods was another perk)

Glad to see that alot of you guys were willing to pay to keep this up and running !

A real sucker



J/k paul....lol
http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

No, really, this is a REAL sucker

http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif I am very upset with the fraudulant conduct that has taken place on this board. You all should be thrown in prison for scamming us beautiful people out of our hard earned money. Shame , shame shame. This board is my life, and to mess with my emotions like that is purely evil http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif *and uncalled for. I have lost all respect for everybody behind this fiasco and the world can kiss my..............!!!!!



Peace my brothers http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

do you feel better now ? *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Well, of course I do, *I am the king of the world..............
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snow monkey,
*now you know why these guys have to do their communtiy service as moderators and their probation officer can easily find them on the forum. but i think i feel like a lolipop, not a fish. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Dan, good one. I wouldn&#39;t have sent my initial email other than announcing a fee today seemed fishy *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *I remember when American Snowmobiler went to a membership deal. For what they were offering before, I couldn&#39;t see paying. A small annual fee for this site wouldn&#39;t be a bitter pill to swallow.

How much fun can we have out in the real world for free *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Do you guys all notice how many people posted on this topic?!?! *You know these guys and gals have their priorities straight!
http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Glad to see nobody has any hard feelings. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif * Hopefully not too many of you have to void checks! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/baaa.gif

This has been the only April fools joke played on me this year. It was a doosy to say the least. Thank God things are back to normal.

The best april fools joke will be when you get my check...........it&#39;s going to bounce higher then a rubber ball. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif HAHAHAHA!!!!lol http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/withstupid.gif

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (paul yarek @ April 01, 2002, 10:41pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">snow monkey,
*now you know why these guys have to do their communtiy service as moderators and their probation officer can easily find them on the forum. but i think i feel like a lolipop, not a fish. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif[/b][/quote]
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Ladyk~ Is that one of the great creations of yours? *Looks good. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

That was the only April Fools joke played on me...although I have to admit, it was #$(* good! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

No this is not my creation.This was the only april fools joke played on me too. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Ladyk, can i get the first lick ! *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

Well we&#39;ve been Had! I was in such shock at what I was reading about the forum shuting down, I never bothered to look at the "Date" (april 1st.) I&#39;m reading posts and trying like the rest of you trying *to come up with a fair price to pay for the service...... I think Paul is right these guys are on "probation" they obviously havn&#39;t learned their lesson yet! playing such practical jokes on us hard working , civic minded, snowmobilers...... I think they wanted these posts to show to perspective advertisers what a "loyal" following *(us) they have..... Also with all the "hits" on this sight, an advertiser would be a darn fool to drop this sight! they should line up to get on it.... Boy we sure fell for this one!! Good Job moderators..... DooZ.... http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I don&#39;t know why I missed this thread before today, but it was good for a laugh. *It had me for a sec, untill I saw the date. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

FWIW, if it were to ever truly get to such a point, yes I would also pay a subscription fee. *This is a great place to visit. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

Yeah, that Yarek super spaminator will be a lost pup without this place. *Maybe it would be prudent to keep the postings down to things pertaining to snowmobiling. Unlike this post! lol