A Thread of Attachments for Contributors

[RosieA]

Marc, Geoff has a good point, when does our contributor status need to be renewed?

[gpainter]

Thanks, some good info

[Marc]

Newer Contributors - This is an 'old' thread, But -- There are a number of interesting attachments in this thread. Just an FYI.

In Reply to Parent Post by RosieA

Marc, Geoff has a good point, when does our contributor status need to be renewed?

If someone wants to know their contribution date, just message or e-mail me.

To help make the site 'pay for its self' I started the attachment restrictions (Contribution requirement) in March 2003 and removed them (except for in this forum) the beginning of February 2004.

However, the software did not have 'built in' "subscription" tracking until the beta release in June 2004 so everyone who contributed prior to the software update was entered manually - I changed each individual's user group manually.

For everyone who contributed after the software upgrade in June, your account will auto-magically expire and you will be moved by the software back to the 'registered' user group. One hour after that happens, if you have more than 20 posts you will be auto-magically changed to the "Involvement - Posts" user group. No big deal - mostly recognition.

My plan is to leave everyone who contributed prior to the June 2003 software upgrade as permanent 'Contributors'. You folks contributed early when the site was loosing money. Advertising is paying the bills which is why I opened up access to download attachments to all registered users during February 2004. My concern is that the site pays for its self - and right now the advertising is going well. I didn't want to charge and I didn't really like charging people, either.

So - everyone should know when they contributed and from the above know the current scheme.

I am leaving the Contributions link open and I plan to provide extras to Contributors, but that will all happen in this forum. Don't get me wrong - I still appreciate Contributions.

[Manoj Mathur]

Marc,

In my case where I am not adding any attachement directly since I have problem to attach the document on site. I am sending various document either to you or to whomever ask for the files thro' E-mail.

Manoj

[1killercls]

Thanks for the help Marc...this forum is awesome!!!

[fleonj]

Hi Marc

Do you have the update of the username and the password??

[Marc]

I'm not sure what you mean. No password is needed for Contributors to download attached files in this forum. Your status is a Contributor so you shouldn't have any problem downloading attachments.

[mikeb]

In Reply to Parent Post by Marc

My appreciation to those who have generously contributed over the last 9 months to keep the forums online.

I have set up a directory and have put in a few files for you. Just download the attached text file. it has the directory location and the User Name and Password for access.

The User Name and Password are NOT related to your User Name and Password here in the forums!

I plan to do this from time to time just like the way I currently open up the 'Members Restricted Directory' from time to time. I'll pull a few files from the 'Premium Restricted Access Directory' from time to time and post them for a short time period.

Again, your support and contributions ARE appreciated!

the username is invalid how do i get these files.
thanks mike