I think it's time to limit the Vortex to site contributors

[Big T]

Looking at the slim end of year balance, and poking thru the Vortex, I can't help but notice the negative correlation.

Very few posters in the Vortex are site contributors, but most of the day to day posts on the site are in the Vortex.

So, the contributors are supporting the endless posting of non contributors.l

I do like the Vortex, don't post there much, but the imbalance is striking.

What say you?

BTW, I just contributed for 2024

[Grimly]

So, the contributors are supporting the endless posting of non contributors.l

I suspect the majority of data out will be to casual readers who ain't even members. I don't know if the hosting cost per month includes data up to a certain limit, probably does. Then there's all the crawlers and bots...

[Nessism]

Charge the high Vortex post counters double!


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[rphillips]

Well, I just made my yearly contribution, so hoping I'm paid up for my bitch'in and moan'in in the Vortex for another yr.

[trent]

I do like the Vortex, don't post there much,
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Same here.....lol

[Sandy]

Charge the high Vortex post counters double!


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How about a nickel per post? LOL.

[DaveR]

A nickel each for 30,000 posts over several decades is only $1500. That would be a bargain for those who require human punching bags.

[GregT]

If by contributors you mean money, I'd be out as I have no way of paying. If you'd consider contributions in the way of assistance and advice in the tech side I'd stay.

It is noticeable that several trolling names in the vortex never post anything bike related.

[Big T]

If by contributors you mean money, I'd be out as I have no way of paying. If you'd consider contributions in the way of assistance and advice in the tech side I'd stay.

It is noticeable that several trolling names in the vortex never post anything bike related.

I'm pretty sure you can still mail Frank a check

We all recognize your valuable technical contributions

[Eli69]

Same here.....lol

This right here. Irony?

[Sandy]

A nickel each for 30,000 posts over several decades is only $1500. That would be a bargain for those who require human punching bags.

And for those like me who don't post much in the Vortex the entertainment value would be, as it's said, .......priceless. Money sent, thanks for the reminder.

[GregT]

I'm pretty sure you can still mail Frank a check

We all recognize your valuable technical contributions

Cheques have been abolished here. I now work on eftpos for nearly everything. Don't run a credit card either - poor pensioner now.
Quite happy to keep providing tech knowledge and advice.

[Nessism]

Cheques have been abolished here. I now work on eftpos for nearly everything. Don't run a credit card either - poor pensioner now.
Quite happy to keep providing tech knowledge and advice.

Do you ever buy anything online?

[GregT]

Do you ever buy anything online?

No. If there is something I need - as lately parts for an AJS Stormer motoX engine - the shop I was once a partner in gets them in for me.
Current owner is a nice guy who I helped when he started racing. Looks after me well.
Anything non motorcycle is vanishingly rare and i usually get my daughter to sort that.

Banks here are working toward abolishing cash. Want everything online. I'm old enough I doubt I'll have to deal with that.

[salty_monk]

The downfall of most forums are Facebook & Reddit... Both are poor substitutes but all the cool kids are using them.

Forums need to work better on mobile devices to catch up....