Hookups and Fishing Reports (Members Only) Forum

I'll bet some sort of zero pressure anonymous pass the hat type fundraising would yield more than is needed to cover costs.

 

I support this, and anything that lightens your load Allen

-Johnny

I definitely understand not wanting to hassle with a paid forum. That said, I would happily pay a lot to join a (sub)forum if the fees went to the fish. Fisheries like salmon require serious conservation, restoration, and advocacy to even exist. Posting a report would have the added benefit that you would be rewarding others for supporting conservation.

Why don't we just donate more. If you want to support the the site we should encourage more donating. I don't like the idea of a members only pay to see forum. I like that there is this amazing wealth of knowledge shared for free in this awesome fishing forum. Its one of the things that makes this site so cool. Just my 2 cents from a newbie

I am not suggesting paid to see forums.  Just limit access to "members only" fishing report.  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

Pay to play sucks.  I appreciate this forum, in fact probably never would have gotten out in the ocean without it.  Certainly not safely.

Reality is, there are other free sources of info out there.  They aren't all good, I have always thought this seemed like a better place to be, but paywall =  always a no go for me.

It sucks if this forum is losing money, though.  Folks with a guilty conscience and extra money burning through their pocket have always been free to donate, maybe they should?  I'm personally not in a position where I can buy a fishing report.

P.S. - Is this a fundraising issue, or an attempt to keep youtubers/spot burners from accessing private fishing information?  (I don't see how pay-to-play stops the oversharing...)

It’s a interesting idea and a worthwhile discussion. And it’s come up in the past too. Usually in the context of creating a safe space to share more-detailed info/reports without concern for anonymous internet lurkers stealing our hot spot. That’s why we created the “Members only fishing reports” subforum...accessible to members with 10+ posts.

But it seems like we’re talking about 2 different things here: creating a new subforum where members can post reports without “burning spots” AND creating a way to generate $ for site maintenance fees.
My first question is: do the owners of this site want help paying for site-related costs? Because that shouldn’t be a problem—I’m confident this community would rally by donating. Personally, I’d prefer it be voluntary instead of required. IF Allen wants help.
Coastside moved to a fee-based membership about a decade ago to help with website fees and supposedly fight for fishing rights & fiishing enhancement programs. Their “club” still sppears to be going strong. (I don’t know for certain because I walked away when they implemented the fee system, but I hear good things)

  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

The first rule of fight club: there is no fight club. 

It’s a interesting idea and a worthwhile discussion. And it’s come up in the past too. Usually in the context of creating a safe space to share more-detailed info/reports without concern for anonymous internet lurkers stealing our hot spot. That’s why we created the “Members only fishing reports” subforum...accessible to members with 10+ posts.

But it seems like we’re talking about 2 different things here: creating a new subforum where members can post reports without “burning spots” AND creating a way to generate $ for site maintenance fees.
My first question is: do the owners of this site want help paying for site-related costs? Because that shouldn’t be a problem—I’m confident this community would rally by donating. Personally, I’d prefer it be voluntary instead of required. IF Allen wants help.
Coastside moved to a fee-based membership about a decade ago to help with website fees and supposedly fight for fishing rights & fiishing enhancement programs. Their “club” still sppears to be going strong. (I don’t know for certain because I walked away when they implemented the fee system, but I hear good things)

  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

The first rule of fight club: there is no fight club. 

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 

It’s a interesting idea and a worthwhile discussion. And it’s come up in the past too. Usually in the context of creating a safe space to share more-detailed info/reports without concern for anonymous internet lurkers stealing our hot spot. That’s why we created the “Members only fishing reports” subforum...accessible to members with 10+ posts.

But it seems like we’re talking about 2 different things here: creating a new subforum where members can post reports without “burning spots” AND creating a way to generate $ for site maintenance fees.
My first question is: do the owners of this site want help paying for site-related costs? Because that shouldn’t be a problem—I’m confident this community would rally by donating. Personally, I’d prefer it be voluntary instead of required. IF Allen wants help.
Coastside moved to a fee-based membership about a decade ago to help with website fees and supposedly fight for fishing rights & fiishing enhancement programs. Their “club” still sppears to be going strong. (I don’t know for certain because I walked away when they implemented the fee system, but I hear good things)

  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

The first rule of fight club: there is no fight club. 

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 

Shhh I'll meet you in there.

It’s a interesting idea and a worthwhile discussion. And it’s come up in the past too. Usually in the context of creating a safe space to share more-detailed info/reports without concern for anonymous internet lurkers stealing our hot spot. That’s why we created the “Members only fishing reports” subforum...accessible to members with 10+ posts.

But it seems like we’re talking about 2 different things here: creating a new subforum where members can post reports without “burning spots” AND creating a way to generate $ for site maintenance fees.
My first question is: do the owners of this site want help paying for site-related costs? Because that shouldn’t be a problem—I’m confident this community would rally by donating. Personally, I’d prefer it be voluntary instead of required. IF Allen wants help.
Coastside moved to a fee-based membership about a decade ago to help with website fees and supposedly fight for fishing rights & fiishing enhancement programs. Their “club” still sppears to be going strong. (I don’t know for certain because I walked away when they implemented the fee system, but I hear good things)

  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

The first rule of fight club: there is no fight club. 

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 

Shhh I'll meet you in there.

But is there a club for those who have used every social media link available on the forums

I need to step my game up haha

I too send my entry fee in with the intent of supporting NCKA.  I would be fine with that being split between charitable causes and some dough for Allen's needs in running the site.  It's $40/year that I don't expect any return on, so why not just change up where that money goes?

$20 to charitables and $20 to the bossman.  Or $30/$10 - Whatever.

It’s a interesting idea and a worthwhile discussion. And it’s come up in the past too. Usually in the context of creating a safe space to share more-detailed info/reports without concern for anonymous internet lurkers stealing our hot spot. That’s why we created the “Members only fishing reports” subforum...accessible to members with 10+ posts.

But it seems like we’re talking about 2 different things here: creating a new subforum where members can post reports without “burning spots” AND creating a way to generate $ for site maintenance fees.
My first question is: do the owners of this site want help paying for site-related costs? Because that shouldn’t be a problem—I’m confident this community would rally by donating. Personally, I’d prefer it be voluntary instead of required. IF Allen wants help.
Coastside moved to a fee-based membership about a decade ago to help with website fees and supposedly fight for fishing rights & fiishing enhancement programs. Their “club” still sppears to be going strong. (I don’t know for certain because I walked away when they implemented the fee system, but I hear good things)

  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

The first rule of fight club: there is no fight club. 

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 

Shhh I'll meet you in there.

back door entrance?

It’s a interesting idea and a worthwhile discussion. And it’s come up in the past too. Usually in the context of creating a safe space to share more-detailed info/reports without concern for anonymous internet lurkers stealing our hot spot. That’s why we created the “Members only fishing reports” subforum...accessible to members with 10+ posts.

But it seems like we’re talking about 2 different things here: creating a new subforum where members can post reports without “burning spots” AND creating a way to generate $ for site maintenance fees.
My first question is: do the owners of this site want help paying for site-related costs? Because that shouldn’t be a problem—I’m confident this community would rally by donating. Personally, I’d prefer it be voluntary instead of required. IF Allen wants help.
Coastside moved to a fee-based membership about a decade ago to help with website fees and supposedly fight for fishing rights & fiishing enhancement programs. Their “club” still sppears to be going strong. (I don’t know for certain because I walked away when they implemented the fee system, but I hear good things)

  It's not much difference as "1000 posts" only forum.

The first rule of fight club: there is no fight club. 

Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 

Shhh I'll meet you in there.

back door entrance?

Not really 

A few things to note.

1) When I bought this site from Bill, the original Hefe, I promised him this wouldn't be a subscription site.
2) I lose money on this site, although some funding is offset by ads.  Consider donating via the link in the left column.
3) AOTY funds go to PIF.  I wanted it that way.  Supporting AOTY with servers is my way of PIF-ing.

-Allen

Consider donating via the link in the left column.

i suggest to rename the "Donation" button/icon to "Support NCKA" just to make it clearer.

Consider donating via the link in the left column.

i suggest to rename the "Donation" button/icon to "Support NCKA" just to make it clearer.

Uhh ... it does say ,” Support the site by making a donation.”. What’s not clear about that?

-Allen