dalbert Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Machinegunboards.com Members, Well, we've made it to December 2008, and you may recall that when we transferred everything to the new Machinegunboards.com website from Machinegunbooks.com, I said I would not accept any donations until December. I wanted to make sure the site had a firm footing, and work through any issues before I started to accept donations. I appreciate the many donation offers that have been made since we launched, and now I can begin to accept them. For those who contributed in the past to the old website, and are in the "Donation Made" group, I will continue to keep you in that group until at least March 31, 2009. (Unless you make a new donation, in which case, you will move to another group as I'm about to describe) Thank you for your past donations to the former website. After March 31, 2009, you will change to the Regular Member Group. For those who would like to donate going forward, I have come up with the following new donation groups: Board Donor: You choose the amount you wish to donate (any amount from $5 up to $49.99), and you will have the "Board Donor" group label appear by your name on the left hand side of the screen for a 2-year period. You will see your group name change as soon as I log the donation. Board Benefactor: If you wish to donate $50, you can become part of the "Board Benefactor" group, which will make the "Board Benefactor" group label appear by your name on the left hand side of the screen for a 2-year period. (You can donate more if you wish, but it's not necessary) Thanks in advance for your donations towards the maintenance of the website. I don't want anyone to feel pressured into donating. I set the 2-year timeframe on the subscriptions so that they will have a reasonable end date. Becoming a "Board Donor" or "Board Benefactor" does not grant any special privileges; it only changes your group name assignment, and hopefully provides you the satisfaction of contributing towards the maintenance and improvement of the site. All board rules still apply to all members, no matter to which group they belong. I have already begun to add pinned content to the website, and plan to do a lot more. I want this site to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Thompson Submachine Gun, and the other firearms covered on the site. I approach this from a historically focused, collector perspective, and am a shooter of many of the firearms covered here, so the content will support those interests. Please take a look at the pinned content already posted: Reising Submachine Gun FAQ section: http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=9688 Thompson Box and Drum Magazine Guide: http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=9897 Reproduction Thompson Accessories Reference Guide: http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=9657 You do not have to donate to enjoy this website. However, if you would like to donate, I appreciate it. The main way to donate will be through PayPal. To donate through PayPal, you can forward a donation (include your board name in the title) to me at the following e-mail address: dalbert@sturmgewehr.com If you would like me to send you a PayPal invoice, which can make it easier, just send me an e-mail. I tried to make a PayPal direct link, but it just won't post correctly on the site, for some reason. For those who do not like Paypal, for whatever reason, you can e-mail me, and I will forward you a physical address to mail a check. I will update your status upon receipt of the check. Your suggestions for the website are always welcomed. Again, donating to the website is not required, but it is appreciated very much. Thanks In Advance! David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billatlanta Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 David, Donor contribution sent-- happy to be among the first. I put the id in the subject area as well as "notes" Thanks for the Board. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvin Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 David, Email sent great job with the Boards. I too am pleased to be one of the 1st. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Donation sent. While I still have my job..... cause if I lose it I will have more time to read the Boards! Seriously Dave, you and Nick previously are doing us all an extremely valuable service. I have learned tons reading this site. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMerc Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Thanks to Nick for starting the board and to David for continuing the work. Nice that the lounge was able to remain open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye_Joe Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) Donation sent Dave, thanks for keeping the board alive. I'd would pin this one at the top... Edited December 22, 2008 by Hawkeye_Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 All, Thank you very much for the donations several members have made so far! I thought I'd let you know some of the plans I have to enhance the content of the website. If you have any ideas, they are welcomed. With the number of projects I'm currently working, I won't commit to an exact timeline, but here are some of the specific content additions I would like to make: Thompson Canvas Item Reference Thread (Pinned Post) Sten SMG FAQ (Pinned Post on the Sten Board) Bren LMG Board (A new board with content from my longtime shooting buddy in Austin, Peter Keys) Tear Gas Gun Board with Reference Section (A new board with coverage of Manville, Lake Erie Chemical Co., and Federal Laboratories Gas Guns) Thanks! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hopefully the drum greaser I built as a fund raiser will bring in a few bucks as it gets passed around! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Donation sent Thanks for all the efforts on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dudley Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Donation sent. Thanks David--and Nick and Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland, Headless Thompson Gunner Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Donation made. Thanks for keeping up the board Dave, I'd have no life without it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancer Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 David Donation sent. Just a suggestion, you may want to pin your donation info. Thanks for the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Donation sent! OK, who has the drum greaser??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hammer Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Donation sent! OK, who has the drum greaser??? I have just finished using it so whoever is next in line give me a message in my mailbox with your address and I'll try to get it mailed this weekend. Mike Hammer Edited December 31, 2008 by Mike Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 smoker Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Donation sent, thanks for the board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM76 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Dave I sent you a Email I am still waiting for your address, my paypal expired, I will not renew it .cause I just don't use it You are doing a great job on this board Tino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Dave I sent you a Email I am still waiting for your address, my paypal expired, I will not renew it .cause I just don't use it You are doing a great job on this board Tino Tino, Thanks! I sent you another e-mail with the address, this time through the board mail system. Not sure what happened with the first e-mail, but let me know if you don't receive it. Please say hello to Lana for me, and I hope all is well with you. Hope you don't have any more weddings to attend on the same weekends as this year's Thompson events! We missed you at Tracie's in August...I had my display where yours normally is. Happy New Year! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM76 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have your address now. donation will be sent . Thanks David Tino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmored Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Why ask for donations? Just tell Congress you need a bailout! (I'm sending a check anyway, just in case they say no.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Donation sent via PayPal. Thanks to Dalbert for manning the ship and to all who post and make this the best resource online. - Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Donation sent. Thanks for the board Dave. and a bump to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Askew Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Dave, I e-mailed you Paypal info for a donation. Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtommygunner Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Tks for the boards, donation sent with literature order. I'm glad I found this web site I ck it at least twice a day. I also want to thank all the board members for being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUTTERRATT Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 DAVE I sent a donation VIA paypal, Thanks to you and everyone else here for helping me learn about the greatest submachine gun ever produced, great bunch of people here, THANK YOU... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks for the great board! donation made! ,Frank G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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