A question that needs a answer IMHO

[enfield303t]

To all who visit this site.

It has always puzzled me why so many people don't donate to keep this site functioning? If that offends some then why do so few donate?

I do and in honesty give very little, could I give more, probably, will I give more, possibly but why are there less than 100 people who donate out of 18,000 members? Do I think I am special because I do, no I don't it just BOGGLES MY MIND WHY MORE WON'T. For 99% of the 99.5% who don't it is because they WON'T.

That is right as of today there are 99 members who donate so what is that less and 1/2 of a % which to me is a little mind boggling.

I do know there are people on fixed incomes and so am I, who own a computer, have the internet and obviously eat or you couldn't post on this site. I think if you have the ability to visit this site you do have the ability to give a little to help maintain it.

I have gained so much knowledge and made some great friends from the "real" experts and all who are more than willing to answer questions, many of them in private messges. Heck one "expert" on here sent me a part and a spare and paid the postage from a country not connected to North America, wow that was generous and all because of this site. I have saved money by not buying the wrong milsurp from reading what is written and that alone has been worth my donation.

Without a doubt I believe this is the most informative, civil site I have ever visited and that alone should be supported by far more than the few that do.

There is contrary to the belief of many, NO FREE LUNCH FOLKS, this site cost money to operate and as someone who has a friend that repairs my computer for "cheap" it still isn't cheap.

I know this is going to get some members more than a little upset (can't write the word I would like to use) and believe me I really don't care, having fairly thick skin and as stated a very low tolerance for stupidity.

I speak far better than I write, so here is me speaking " Time to click on the credit card you use at the top of the page and give so this site still exists years from now".

I also know I started a battle over a comment about "soccer" once and probably insulted a member on here, for that I do apologize. For what I have written today, no apology to anyone.

I more than look forward to comments.

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