bikejournal premier member fee increase!

[SnappyPix]

Chews on one of JoBob's chill pills ...

I would never want to perpetuate a negative thread to this board because that's definitely what TE isn't about. I've always admired the way disagreements are resolved through discussion, rather than argument or flaming.

The ironic thing is, I had been thinking about eventually becoming a premium member, but would do so in a few months' time, when I'm in a better financial position; there are several projects and small fee-paying upgrades that I'd like to contribute to, but don't want to commit myself at this particular moment in time. I do understand the ethos behind supporting development of sites like Bikejournal, but also believe that what one person sees as an intrinsic part of their life, is superfluous to others - or not necessarily such high priority.
I don't know BJ's history, but stab a guess that it started out as an altruistic gesture, and a very basic facility - but as members became more demanding, the time and effort spiralled into making it what it is today.

My initial over-sensitivity about the freeloader thing was because I didn't think I was doing anything wrong by just using the basic membership for the basic use - and I over-reacted because I'm definitely not a "something for nothing person" - I don't use any of the features of BJ such as forums or statistical analysis, but would understand if Slantz did feel he wanted to make the site fee-paying only for all the hard-work he's put in there.

As I said, I don't want to blow this out of proportion and should probably have worded my reply less tersely. I simply wanted to put things from another perspective.

Thanks to JoBob and pkq for throwing the virtual bucket of cold water over me - just what I needed!!

[snapdragen]

I've got a couple dark chocolate covered marshmellows........

Oy, break out the Hangar One !

Actually, I just returned from Pilates, so all is well with my little world. A bit of extra-dark chocolate would not be out of order either. Anyone got some?

[jobob]

Didn't I give you some?

V.

Oh, that's long gone (And she wonders why she's putting that weight back on. bwah hah)

And no worries, SnappyPix, you weren't doing anything wrong. I'm the one who was wrong.

- Jo.

(I'll take a pass on the marshmellos, snap - one of the few food-like items I don't like)

[CorsairMac]

ya know - one of the first posts I read when I joined this forum regarded Spazzdogs dog. What I saw on that thread was both points of view being offered in a very open and comfortable environment (does that make sense?) with positive response to both sides. I knew then I wanted to be a part of this group.

I bring this up because I see it again today - I see 2 different points of view being offered and positive responses to both sides and I think to myself "self - once again This is why you spend your time here with these wonderful, wise, caring women"! (ok..that and they ride bikes!)

Once again you ladies ROCK!!!

*passes out She-Ra Tiaras to all*

[SadieKate]

I've got a couple dark chocolate covered marshmellows........

OK, that's enough, girls. You've made me remember the Scharffen Berger Extra Dark and Gianduja Bars I have tucked away.

SK

PS - I'm with you, jo, marshmallows are not high on my list, but Snap, have you had a Spud Bar?

[snapdragen]

PS - I'm with you, jo, marshmallows are not high on my list, but Snap, have you had a Spud Bar?

No.....do I need one?

edit: OMG! YES I DO!

"The popular Idaho Spud Bar is a wonderful combination of a light cocoa flavored marshmallow center drenched with a dark chocolate coating and then sprinkled with coconut (Sorry, no potato!). The potato shape and unique blend of ingredients appeals to both young and old, making the "Idaho Spud" one of the top hundred selling candy bars in the Northwest, and is Idaho Candy Company's best selling bar. The Idaho Spud Bar has been a favorite since it was first manufactured in 1918."

[SadieKate]

Our local mag and newstand used to carry these. I'll check just for you.