If disco3.co.uk had a donate button or donation facility, how likely would you be to use it?
Very likely
71%
71%
[33]
Fairly likely
23%
23%
[11]
Neither / nor
2%
2%
[1]
Fairly unlikely
0%
0%
[0]
Very unlikely
2%
2%
[1]
Would never
0%
0%
[0]
Total Votes: 46
Jim
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 215
Site Donations and Support
Martin,
I don't know what your thoughts on this are, but, there are quite a few forums that I am a member of that promote donations in two ways.
~ One off donations from any browser via a clickable link on this sites pages.
~ Via members one off donations which are actioned via their profile and this is then rewarded with a icon in their displaid profile indicating them as a supporter of disco3.co.uk, this can work via bronze, silver, gold, platinum type rating etc. You could set break points for each level and as a member reaches that level of donations then they move up the rating. Another thing this shows is there level of support for the site and will enable in some cases to spot those here just to wind us up
I think that this is something that you should strongly consider for the disco3.co.uk site, if we can all afford to buy D3's then surely we can find something to support your time and effort.Jim
15th Dec 2005 10:20 am
Dom Harvey Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
Posts: 7454
Excellent idea Jim, I was thinking about the very same thing last night, for example there have been 4 disco3.co.uk off road trips and as far as I know Martin and the site have made absolutely nothing out of them which is a bit remiss of us all and needs rectifying. 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - current
15th Dec 2005 10:23 am
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Yup, totally agree, after all, the sites is here for the benefit of it's users. I've seen something on other sites where there's a 'If you've found this post useful, please donate here' button, which should help with 'browsers' that don't feel the need to be registered users.
I've got a couple of ideas for some greenlaning next year and i'll certainly be asking for contributions to the upkeep of Disco3 from anyone that wants to come along - if any want's to that is...
15th Dec 2005 10:29 am
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
on the bus with you amigos on this !and theeeeennn......???
You missed the 'Yes definitely, bring it on' option
Personally speaking I think it's a brilliant idea, buying my D3 has turned my life around for the better but as wonderful a vehicle as it is it's this site that has made the difference. I've made some brilliant new friends (several life-long ones I suspect ), met some great people and chatted on here with many others, had great fun and learnt exactly what the best darn 4x4 on the market today is capable of first hand. Can't think of a better way right now to thank the man that made it all possible
SiThe End
15th Dec 2005 10:42 am
Jim
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 215
Only 9 votes but 63 views come on guys, let get your votes on this Jim
15th Dec 2005 6:25 pm
Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2682
Top idea... GET THAT BUTTON UP!D3 HSE V8...
15th Dec 2005 6:35 pm
BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
Before Martin replies to this, he and I have discussed this at great length, so I will put my comments in now as I know Martin is a little reserved and I am not.
Martin does need some money to run the site and keep it to the professional standard that it is. There are moves that he plans and I will not give away obviously, before you all start again that I am treasing you been down that route recently I recall
Good ideas would be greatly appreciated and especially from any of you who are accountants and people who know about cash flow and tax etc. Please write to Martin direct and not on the open forum obviously. Failing that, write to me if you prefer, because I will help him if I can as you all know.
Another from me, and Martin thanks for the very quick delivery of the fleece, of course the little H's want one now Zermatt silver 06 reg.
Gone but not forgotten !!!
15th Dec 2005 7:01 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18456
Hello all
Thanks for starting this Jim, I'm amazed at the response
There does now seem enough interest to start a donations system up with some kind of reward image/badge to show off to others 8)
I wasn't keen to do it up until now as I thought members wouldn't be keen to pay for the site - however I would keep the existing sections of the site as they are (i.e. open to all) but extras might be available for donating members to say thank you.
However (and there's always a however) I will have to check out the tax (boo) situation on personal donations, so let me find out about that and I'll get back to you all If anyone can offer any advice about this let me know
Another good way to support the site is to buy up all my keyrings and stickers and to order clothing 8)
Adding to Brian's comments: if anyone else has ideas for the site or if you know of any companies who might be interested in supporting DISCO3 and its members please let me know directly - via by PM or by e-mail: my e-mail address is, predictably:
Brian's doing enough organising the FBH timer without having to act as a go between for me as well so harass me please!06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
Last edited by Martin on 15th Dec 2005 7:16 pm. Edited 1 time in total
15th Dec 2005 7:10 pm
MVS
Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: People's Republic of Yorkshire
Posts: 419
I'm in.
This site and you guys have been very helpful to me over the past months, and will be in the future, no doubt.
Mike
P.S
Suggestion, e-mail all registered members when donation facility is up & running.
15th Dec 2005 7:13 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18456
MVS wrote:
Suggestion, e-mail all registered members when donation facility is up & running.
Good idea, ta 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
15th Dec 2005 7:17 pm
Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
Hi all,
Having been 'lurking' for several months (and feeling a little guilty for making no contribution to this excellent site) the time has come for me to join in! I think that the donation system is a great idea and have cast my vote accordingly.
Seasons Greetings to each and every one of you.
16th Dec 2005 9:12 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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come on guys, let get your votes on this 
and especially from any of you who are accountants and people who know about cash flow and tax etc. Please write to Martin direct and not on the open forum obviously. Failing that, write to me if you prefer, because I will help him if I can as you all know.
