Revamping the Site Supporter Memberships

[slacker]

Forwarding the email would just take more bandwidth, storing the email would take more disk space... its really a trade off

If you co-lo and can upgrade your server yourself, 1tb hard drives can be had for for < $90 now, grab a stack of those, toss them in a RAID-10 and host email to your heart's content.

[wtfd661]

What about a Bacon level?!

That would be SWEEEET.

[aclark]

Originally Posted by slacker

Forwarding the email would just take more bandwidth, storing the email would take more disk space... its really a trade off

If you co-lo and can upgrade your server yourself, 1tb hard drives can be had for for < $90 now, grab a stack of those, toss them in a RAID-10 and host email to your heart's content.

Not really because with a forward you have nothing on the server bandwidth except messages being routed through. With hosted mailboxes you will have every supporter logging on, (repeatedly if they check email like i do), or connecting via pop/imap, adding to the server load.

[henktermaat]

Originally Posted by aclark

Not really because with a forward you have nothing on the server bandwidth except messages being routed through. With hosted mailboxes you will have every supporter logging on, (repeatedly if they check email like i do), or connecting via pop/imap, adding to the server load.

The best and cheapest way to offer emails is to use Google Apps. It's very simple and low cost. I have set this up for numerous clients.

[slacker]

One thing that another site I frequent did is move the off-topic/break room thread to a members-only area, and let it slip to NC-17 rating

Not saying that this is a great idea, but it is fun to 'browse' sometimes.

[Uralguy]

I like the site just like it is. Although I think there is a problem with my Personal Message function. I don't seem to be getting any PM's from Hot Chicks. I might need to adjust my settings. Yeah that's it. Other than that I have enough Bacon. Thanks for a great place to learn and spout off.

[jennybird]

Originally Posted by Uralguy

Although I think there is a problem with my Personal Message function. I don't seem to be getting any PM's from Hot Chicks.

That's because I haven't PM'd you.


Fenway, what about making reps worth a little more for site supporters too? If someone reps a site supporter, maybe give them an extra 10 or 20 points? Oh, and if you do decide to create a chatroom for supporters, I'll be forced to send you some money just so I can read the gossip!

[Cwood]

Originally Posted by Uralguy

I like the site just like it is. Although I think there is a problem with my Personal Message function. I don't seem to be getting any PM's from Hot Chicks. I might need to adjust my settings. Yeah that's it. Other than that I have enough Bacon. Thanks for a great place to learn and spout off.

Originally Posted by jennybird

That's because I haven't PM'd you.


Fenway, what about making reps worth a little more for site supporters too? If someone reps a site supporter, maybe give them an extra 10 or 20 points? Oh, and if you do decide to create a chatroom for supporters, I'll be forced to send you some money just so I can read the gossip!

Eagerly awaits a PM

[Pami]

[tongue-in-cheek]
I think the idea of a Site Supporter (Bacon Level) is a great idea. As Maker-of-the-Banners, I suggest this for the Site Supporter (Bacon Level) status banner:


[/tongue-in-cheek]

[IndyBeerman]

Originally Posted by Pami

[tongue-in-cheek]
I think the idea of a Site Supporter (Bacon Level) is a great idea. As Maker-of-the-Banners, I suggest this for the Site Supporter (Bacon Level) status banner:


[tongue-in-cheek]

How about this: