seabass Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Wasn't there a Nano-Reef thong at one time? Edit: Here it is, back in 2003 (Classic Thong: $10.99). Edited August 19, 2014 by seabass 7 Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 I even searched cafe press.. lol.. cool beans, prolly gonna get me a new coffee mug now.. how does cafe press work? do a portion of the proceeds go back to NR? I did as well and nothing came up. So I got the google machine out and found an old thread here with the link. I can't say for sure but since Chris always had it linked here I would think he gets a small cut out of it. He better. Wasn't there a Nano-Reef thong at one time? http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/350153-i-need-more-filter-floss/ 1 Quote Link to comment
GHill762 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I did as well and nothing came up. So I got the google machine out and found an old thread here with the link. I can't say for sure but since Chris always had it linked here I would think he gets a small cut out of it. He better. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/350153-i-need-more-filter-floss/ 1 Quote Link to comment
StevieT Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Does it get you exempt from being perma banned? If so i'll take a membership. apparently not lol 2 Quote Link to comment
tibbsy07 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Paid for a year. Boom. 3 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Well I seriously doubt that anyone rakes in millions from this site, but I'd be willing to bet that it could take in way more than it costs to run it, which was my point. I've not seen N-R running any reefing events, having any speakers come to do a talk, or making donations to reefing charities, all of which your local reefing clubs usually do (in addition to running their respective web-boards). I'm not sure N-R is non-profit. It looks like it's a business since there is no IRS non-profit classification noted that I see, which means it's being run FOR profit. Again, just trying to be honest, not mean. It's just not entirely clear. But thanks for the discussion. If I remember correctly this site has over 100,000 members. Worldwide. Heck I shipped a Mr. clean magic eraser to a fellow member on this site in Hong Kong. In that Allstate insurance guy voice : "does your reef club do that?" 6 Quote Link to comment
hey Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 needs toddler and baby outfits... need my kids to support my our hobby as it keeps the wife on board. 1 Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If I remember correctly this site has over 100,000 members. Worldwide. Heck I shipped a Mr. clean magic eraser to a fellow member on this site in Hong Kong. In that Allstate insurance guy voice : "does your reef club do that?" 5 Quote Link to comment
GHill762 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If I remember correctly this site has over 100,000 members. Worldwide. Heck I shipped a Mr. clean magic eraser to a fellow member on this site in Hong Kong. In that Allstate insurance guy voice : "does your reef club do that?" 4,735,784 Total Posts 73,508 Total Members Chardie3342 Newest Member 1,468 Most Online 718 users are online (in the past 30 minutes) Quote Link to comment
Mariaface Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm not suggesting that anyone should go broke running a website, just noting that what a local reef club can do with their $35 membership fee appears to vastly outweigh what you get for your $24 here. Not sure why this is creating such a controversy. I count 42 company sponsors here. How much do those sponsors pay for advertising here, I'm sure it vastly outweighs their costs. Again, can anyone answer the question of whether this site is a non-profit or a business? Wait. You realize that this website isn't just a chunk of HTML, right? The photos and posts and domain name have to be stored somewhere, on a server (or multiple servers) where everyone can access them constantly. This isn't a slow-loading, constantly down, two-page website. It's extensive, takes up the owner's time, etc etc. I can imagine that he would want to make a profit from memberships, but it's not like the costs of running the site magically disappear. There are servers, databases, code, DNS services, etc. Meanwhile you can log on, get codes for discounts on sponsors' websites, upload your images, log your aquarium's progress, watch others' aquariums, share expertise and research literally years of posts on whatever it is you're curious about, get to know people who have the same hobby and are able to trade, sell, or buy with/from you. It's well worth two dollars a month. My unemployed self needs to get on this. 7 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 research literally years of posts on whatever it is you're curious about Over a decade's worth, actually 1 Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Wait. You realize that this website isn't just a chunk of HTML, right? The photos and posts and domain name have to be stored somewhere, on a server (or multiple servers) where everyone can access them constantly. This isn't a slow-loading, constantly down, two-page website. It's extensive, takes up the owner's time, etc etc. I can imagine that he would want to make a profit from memberships, but it's not like the costs of running the site magically disappear. There are servers, databases, code, DNS services, etc. Meanwhile you can log on, get codes for discounts on sponsors' websites, upload your images, log your aquarium's progress, watch others' aquariums, share expertise and research literally years of posts on whatever it is you're curious about, get to know people who have the same hobby and are able to trade, sell, or buy with/from you. It's well worth two dollars a month. My unemployed self needs to get on this. 5 Quote Link to comment
KurtS Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I figured that without the info I got here I'd have probably lost my first frags so I'll just have to make do with one beer a month less 6 Quote Link to comment
TigerLily Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 research literally years of posts on whatever it is you're curious about Over a decade's worth, actually My posts from 2003 are still here somewhere. I found them not too long ago. Pretty much everything I know about keeping a tank I learned here. 4 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 A bump for here for those considering supporting or sponsoring 3 Quote Link to comment
Lawnman Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 A bump for here for those considering supporting or sponsoring Hook me up Ben. It's Christmas you know. 1 Quote Link to comment
basser1 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hook me up Ben. It's Christmas you know. We know you make the big bucks.... What's a measly 25 smackers in this hobby??? Plus you'll get that warm and tingly feeling knowing you helped support the best SW web-site around!! Quote Link to comment
Begow Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I really need to look into getting this done. 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That's weird, my subscription expired 5 days ago and I didn't get a notification. Oh well, I'm up to date now. 1 Quote Link to comment
GHill762 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I really need to look into getting this done. your sig is creepin me out.. 2 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I really need to look into getting this done. http://www.nano-reef.com/premium/ Quote Link to comment
basser1 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 your sig is creepin me out.. Yeah.... Maybe if the creepy dude had a santa hat or somethin'..... 2 Quote Link to comment
Mariaface Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 A bump for here for those considering supporting or sponsoring Thanks! I needed the reminder :] 1 Quote Link to comment
Begow Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 your sig is creepin me out.. I like horror stuff http://www.nano-reef.com/premium/ I'm going to do it the 1st I think, that's when I get my big check so that's when I'll have a cool tag. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lawnman Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 We know you make the big bucks.... What's a measly 25 smackers in this hobby??? Plus you'll get that warm and tingly feeling knowing you helped support the best SW web-site around!! Big bucks 2 Quote Link to comment
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