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    Thanks for all of the support, everyone. We really do appreciate it. I hope the sites become invaluable to everyone who uses them. Judging by the please to hurry while the sites were down, I think we are well on the way.

    I have been told many times recently to make these forums subscription based, like a magazine, with a small yearly fee for use. This is something I do NOT want to do. It was never my intention to make a profit from the site(s), but in the 2-3 years that we have been around, the growth has been staggering and surprising, at best. The changes on all of the sites recently was not without reason. I think January showed more than 8 million hits, collectively. Crazy.

    One suggestion I have been given is to open up a PayPal account, for voluntary donations to the system, so to speak. I think this will allow whomever wants to contribute, to do so at their own will, and in whatever means they feel comfortable with. This will ALL help keep things going. Please do know, that this does not imply any stock or ownership in the sites, but it is appreciated GREATLY.

    Anyone who wishes to donate to the "cause" can do so via PayPal, to the e-mail address: donations@apexspeed.com. Anything that comes into the sites, goes back into the sites, you can be sure of that. This is entirely voluntary. Nothing is expected from anyone.

    Thanks for all of the support, everyone.


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    Thanks for all your hard work. I'm donating $50 thru PayPal.

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    Doug, I'm sending a $25 check by snail mail.

    These forums are invaluable!
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    would love to help out.
    but I am internet and computer challanged.
    how does one go about using pay pal??

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    Doug, I just sent 25.00 via Paypal but, it's in my wifes name. The value of this site for us new to the game is endless.

    Again Thanks,

    Rob Klein

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    Steve just go to www.paypal.com and they can walk you through it. It's lioke an internet bank account. It helps you buy things on the net as people get their money fast and ship things sooner. Better than giving out your credit card info on the net!

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    Doug:

    I'm a newbie who's just sent my $20 in for support of this well-designed site. Thanks for the excellent job you are doing to facilitate this valuable information exchange.

    GORDON

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    I'm a 'snail mailer' when it comes to checks. Tell me who would you like the check made out to and you can count on our support as well!

    Thanks for all the hard work. It's a great site! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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    July 1, 2003 - Hello, all! We would like to thank everyone who has contributed financially to these sites, via PayPal or snail mail. You have no idea how much every bit helps. Those of you who have donated, you will notice your membership title now as "Contributing Member." If there is anyone who has donated and does not show this title, please e-mail me at: doug@apexspeed.com immediately, and I will take care of it. Thanks again, everyone!

    Thanks again, everyone,


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    Doug, Sending something pay pal thanks.

    Ok no subscriptions, but if you want to send an annual "reminder" E-mail say on the aniversary of becoming a member........

    Great group of sites,
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    Also, If you have contributed to the site with donations, and your username does not say "Contributing Member" underneath it, please send an e-mail to doug@apexspeed.com and I will take care of the oversight.

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    It's that time of the year folks!

    Show how much you really appreciate this site and the value it brings to your racing program. Get off your wallet.

    Thanks again to Doug, Keith, Dad, and all the Carters!

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    Thanks for all of the support, Mike. We all appreciate what you bring to this site.




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    I'd love to read tomorrow that PayPal had to upgrade their servers to handle all the donations flooding into ApexSpeed.

    You guys that are done with your shopping, and bored out of your mind about zetec conversions... sign on the PayPal and feel good about helping keep this site going next year.


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    Doug, is this info from an old post still current for donations?
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    Still a current address, for now. We're looking to improve the ApexSpeed HQ soon.

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    Doug. I just mailed another "Donation" to you. More people who use this Forum should make a donation. Those of us who remember life before the net will never take for granted what a great thing you have done for our Sport/Hobby! Thanks for all your hard work! Darrell

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    Duog, I sent 25.00 to paypal. Thank you for all of the info

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    Doug,

    Did you get my latest from PayPal?
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    Doug- I think it's time for me to make another donation. What address should I mail a check to?
    Again, thanks for the great sight!
    Scott Hutchison
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    Usually this time of year for the past 4 years I would go on a rant to stir up contributions.

    You folks know what needs to be done to keep the best, most informative site in the world up and running...

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    Doug,

    This site is an invaluable resource in many ways. Added $50. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Thank you.

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    I just like the title. Sent $ via paypal. Thanks for the great site.
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    Default annual donation

    Thanks for the reminder. Just sent $25 via paypal .... what a bargin.

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    Default Truly a great resource

    Just sent my contribution for the New Year.

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    Default Ditto

    Pops had a good idea- I just sent mine in as well.

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    Payment sent. Thanks for the resources found here.
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    Default This place is great

    Soooooo I'd be glad to ... can you wait until Jan. 2012? ... [poverty struck until then] ...
    PS would that mean I'd be a "Contributing Member" ???

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    Yes, you get changed to Contributing Member and get 200 PMs instead of 100. Somewhere in there I believe you get to change your title from Contributing Member to a custom one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by starkejt View Post
    Yes, you get changed to Contributing Member and get 200 PMs instead of 100. Somewhere in there I believe you get to change your title from Contributing Member to a custom one.

    Cool ...

    Is emperor of the universe taken??
    Last edited by Reddog; 12.03.11 at 11:41 PM. Reason: stupid fonts ... you would think that as E of the U ... I'd have this down ....

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    Dunno, but "Guy Who Always Effs Up <tags>" is more appropriate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by starkejt View Post
    Dunno, but "Guy Who Always Effs Up <tags>" is more appropriate.

    Gee that hurt ... Ok ... Effin E of the U ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reddog View Post
    quote=starkejt;322731]Dunno, but "Guy Who Always Effs Up <tags>" is more appropriate.


    Gee that hurt ... Ok ... Effin E of the U ...
    Be happy to lend you a left bracket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by starkejt View Post
    Be happy to lend you a left bracket.
    That is why I'm upping my $$ ... ApexSpeed cannot afford left brackets

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    Default It's the Season for Giving

    Time constraints don't allow racing now ... but before I throw off this mortal coil I'm gonna get back in an FF and Apexspeed keeps that spirit alive. Thanks for all you folks do for a lurker such as myself. PayPal donation of $50 made a few moments ago. Happy Holidays to all you racers and ApexSpeed.
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    $50 is small price to pay for such incredibly informative and professionally maintained web site.

    Thanx to all Apex Speed staff and active members.
    Merry Holiday Season to ALL!

    Donation on the way.
    Maris Kazia ,CEO
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    Try to imagine what racing life was like before FF Underground. In about 2000 I wanted to buy a Swift DB6. I think it took about two hours.
    I've spent countless hours here learning. Thank you for all your work.
    Donation on the way.
    Hybels

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    Donation sent. Thanks for all you do for us!!
    Al Guibord sr

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    Donation Sent, thank you for providing such a great place to keep inform.

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