Well IF the financial part is the problem, then this is worth some discussion. There are lots of us here that enjoy, promote or do business on and have some kind of vested interest in seeing this forum AND SAAC flourish now and in the future.
It is a way of finding new blood, making new acquaintances and mending old fences.
There have been questions about how SAAC will or can continue into the future and the forum is too valuable of a tool to let go by the waste side and fade into oblivion.
One way of attracting new blood and carrying on what is apparently an infection of passion with Shelby's cars is with this forum. There are hundreds if not thousands that stumble upon it casually and eventually come away with an undeniable if not inexplicable interest in these cars.
All Ron needs to do is create a PayPal account where donations could be sent. You don't need to contribute a fortune, just what you can, anonymously.
There are lots of us who disagree here on relatively petty points but one thing that we all agree upon is wanting to see the interest on these cars continue well past our own lives.
It MIGHT be a time to consider taking advertising here as well?
Like I said, it's worthy of a discussion and consideration?
IMO, the crash should've NEVER happened!!! I remember distinctly MANY on here talking concern and there was also talk about who owned the forum, who minds the server, etc,. And after all the concern about these issues for several weeks....... BAM!!!! ALL WAS GONE, VANISHED!!!
Some on here may just not understand the magnitude of what was lost because they use this forum as a form of chatting, talking about just "Stuff", why do you all think that the lounge has the most post and threads of any other area?
When I first came on board as a member, I could not believe the knowledge and expertise here and figured this is amazing, the stuff you guys know and
ALL the threads of information that you guys generated and researched. This forum is truly the BIBLE of 1st generation Shelbys. Simply put.....AMAZING!!!
I am willing as an SAAC member to pay dues. When I was a member of CMF, I gave several donations several times and I have give donations here as well.
So, with all said, I too, will continue to give and I am willing to pay dues as well