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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#17]
12 Nov 2004
To: Gary (GLSHOE) [#16] 12 Nov 2004
Gary and David,
Thank you for the words of support. As I mentioned when we were first coming over from Delphi, I'm not going to "hard sell" this forum.
I feel its value is self-evident.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#18]
14 Nov 2004
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8] 15 Nov 2004
Chuck,
I just emailed you a new incarnation of the letter I send to people who respond to the EJ ad.
I'll give you a chance to work your magic :-)
I also thought that you, (as a person who was attracted to the forum and experienced its value), may have some important selling points to include.
Thanks again for your offer.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19]
14 Nov 2004
To: Shaddy [#13] 14 Nov 2004
Shaddy,
I was reflecting on your post and have some additional thoughts.
In the short amount of time we've been on Beehive Forums, we've generated an incredible amount of information. I'll be amazed if someone is capable of just popping in. That would take some will power :-)
Of course, this format won't appeal to everyone. I've talked to people who say they don't have the time or desire to sit and read. That's fine.
I think of the forum as an educational resource - such as a dictionary. I may not need it every day, but I'm glad it's always there.
In making my case, I only have to look back on my own experience:
It wasn't that long ago that I was new to the internet. I stumbled upon the DSSI forum and my mind was boggled by the amount of knowledge being shared. Much of the information, regarding new products and equipment, was being discussed months before I would see it at trade shows or read about it in trade magazines.
That's when I became convinced that online forums are the shortest distance between two places -- The reader and crucial information.
I doubt I'm the only person who feels that way.
In fact, it was the success of the DSSI forum that compelled me to start this forum. I imagine (and hope) people are just as excited to find this site as I was in finding DSSI.
A "free-trial" is the mode we're in, with no sign of going pay-based on the immediate horizon. That should give people plenty of time to see what they're getting. If you count the time we were on Delphi, the free trial is in its 5th year! :-)
I've lost count of the number of times I've witnessed people save money by visiting the forum(s) and receive advice that's saved precious time and materials, which would have been needlessly wasted in throwing darts at a problem.
Everyone has financial considerations to make. Look at it this way - A membership to the Engraving Etc. forum may mean one less trip through Taco Bell or one less (hit or miss) lottery ticket.
I suspect many will choose the "sure bet", which is the Engraving Etc. Forum :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: Bieb (HABIEB) [#20]
27 Nov 2004
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#19] 27 Nov 2004
I hope when the forum goes to a paid site, that you will have a system setup to pay through PayPal and to be able to pay (maybe at a discount) 6months or a year at a time.
Harold
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#21]
27 Nov 2004
To: Bieb (HABIEB) [#20] 28 Nov 2004
Harold,
The pay choices will be set up by the forum administrator. Multi-month discounts will be offered.
Not much more information available at this time.
David Lavaneri
Host/Moderator
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