Sponsorship

Discussion in 'Women’s Basketball' started by CreakyHorn, Mar 17, 2021.

  1. CreakyHorn

    CreakyHorn 500+ Posts

    I read Dion's post and it hit home. HF is one of my regular stops and I enjoy the information and (mostly) the opinions. Management of this site is on a volunteer basis and I hope we all recognize that. I don't know if Dion is having to support the site from his own pocket, but I'm fairly certain that he is not basing his retirement on any proceeds here. You folks who are on here all the time, how much is it worth to you? Give up a couple of Starbucks each month? I would miss this site if it were gone, and am willing to pitch in to keep it going.
     
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  2. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    It's definitely worth a few bucks a month to help keep it going. It's the site i visit the most along with espn. :hookem:
     
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  3. Vol Horn 4 Life

    Vol Horn 4 Life Good Bye To All The Rest!

    :hookem::hookem::hookem:
     
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  4. jusme828

    jusme828 2,500+ Posts

    Where is the post?
     
  5. LousianaHorn

    LousianaHorn Kabong

    I did my part.
     
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  6. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    Probably this from a Dion post last fall:

    Hey Hornfans,

    With football season fast approaching we are rolling into the busiest time of the year, which means more traffic and more work for the Hornfans website team (one guy with a laptop).

    If you enjoy spending time here, I am asking you to do your part and become a Sponsor to help support Hornfans. It takes time and money to keep this thing going every day. Or make a one-time or recurring donation.

    Sponsors get a few perks. Read more here: Hornfans Sponsorships

    To our current Sponsors: thank you for your support. You are the reason this site exists.
     
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    Last edited: Mar 18, 2021
  7. CreakyHorn

    CreakyHorn 500+ Posts

    Actually, it was posted here in WBB a few days ago. He was expressing dismay at some of the bickering going on and mentioned that he was tired of it and that, really, most of us don't contribute anyway. If you click on the sponsor link, you'll find that you can contribute as little as $5 per month to help support the site. I realized that as much time as I am on here, I really had no good excuse not to contribute.
     
  8. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    I can’t find that thread. Last activity owed from Dion was in December.
     
  9. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    I agree Creaky
    HF is my second or third site opened every morning.
    I do not understand people who won't donate to help keep it going.
    Hooefully jusme828 and ithers will donate.
     
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    Driver 8 Amor Fati

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  11. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

  12. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    Okay, so, a few days ago is now the same as a year ago? I guess that's why I didn't find it.
     
  13. hornhonker

    hornhonker 100+ Posts

    Done. Thanks for the reminder.
     
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  14. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    Glad to see people joining on to be sponsors. If you post here frequently and depend on this site to gather or share information, I challenge you to do the same. I wish I would have... and SHOULD HAVE... done it a long time ago.

    Take a look at the sites from some other schools and you'll realize how fortunate we are to have this one. The sponsorship is very affordable. :hookem:
     
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  15. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    If not sponsoring is a matter of affordability, then those folks ought to be looking at their finances and not spending time on the internet.
     
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  16. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    We get enough talk about how women's athletics are not profitable, and men's sports have to carry all the weight. It would be really cool to see the regulars join the sponsorship and try to change that narrative here on our forum.
     
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  17. utahorn

    utahorn 500+ Posts

    I finally became a sponsor a few weeks ago. Long overdue and well worth it.
     
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    Last edited: Mar 27, 2021
  18. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    uta
    :coolnana:
     
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  19. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    Get 'er done people.... sponsor today! :hookem:
     
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  20. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    I liken being a sponsor on this site to being in a union covered job. Paying the dues is just the right thing to do
     
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  21. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    @Dionysus I know the goal is to keep this forum under volunteer-only sponsorship. However, if more people don't at least offer the minimum contribution, perhaps it should be restricted so that people couldn't post without becoming a minimal sponsor. Some of the very ones who are most active in posting are some of the same who refuse to sponsor. It's similar to people who hold union-covered jobs but refuse to pay dues because they don't have to -- but reap all the benefits. They're referred to as SCABS. We're very fortunate to have this site. Too bad more people can't show some appreciative support.
     
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  22. Dionysus

    Dionysus Idoit Admin

    @brnkj - I’ve thought about this some, how to get more support without going to a full paid-only model. Even if a minimum of $5 per month were mandatory, some people will simply not pay it under any circumstances, and would just leave for another free site.

    Which makes me wonder: would anyone care? would their absence affect the quality of posts on Hornfans?

    I’m open to ideas to get more support engagement. Thanks for your post.
     
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  23. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    Good points... not sure what other free site they would provide the same level of interaction and information dedicated to TXWBB. Food for thought.
     
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  24. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    So, you should sponsor brother!!
     
  25. brnkj

    brnkj 2,500+ Posts

    I am a sponsor.
     
  26. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    Good, sorry, did not see the tag last evening.
     
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  27. theiioftx

    theiioftx Sponsor Deputy

    The deputy approves of this thread:hookem:
     
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  28. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    Sponsor early and often!
     
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  29. Run Pincher

    Run Pincher 2,500+ Posts

    Wish I could, but kinda difficult when I can't even put food on the table.
     

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