Next March the site as a whole will hit it's 17th year of operation. This represents thousands of hours of time primarily put in by myself with the occasional help of friends. But the site wouldn't be possible with you, the visitors who come back time and again. I appreciate the visits and all the help I have received.
The revenue generated by the site goes to fund the site and to allow the occasional equipment or software purchase.
Here is my dilema. 2012 has so far been sketchy financially. I took a 10% pay cut earlier in the year and the budget is stretched thin. One side effect is I haven't been within visual distance of a warbird in two years. No airshows for me
Currently I spend between 20-25 hours a week working on the site. After the first of the year this will probably have to stop. I will have to get a second job to make ends meet.
Now here is my question to everyone. I have never charged for the site (and never will) but I do except voluntary subscriptions (
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/donate.html) I don't usually try to promote this too much. However, I would rather spend the 20-25 hours working on the site rather than working for someone else.
I'm rambling I know but I hate this so I'll just spit it out. If you find value in this site. If you come every few days. If you alot of time here. Consider signing up for a $2 a month subscription. That's $24 a year, less than a magazine subscription!
This surplus would allow me to make ends meet and continue working on the site.
And if you have already subscribed or donated, thank you! I am working on a more tangible thank you for 2013.
As always, I appreciate the support.
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Scott Rose
Editor-In-Chief/Webmaster
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