Forums are evidentally profitable...

**trip** · 01-24-2008, 07:58 AM

There's a company (www.verticalscope.com) going around buying up motorcycle forums, loading them with advertising and pop-up ads, and changing them to paid membership sites. Riders that previously visited these sites regularly are leaving in droves.

One of the sites that has been bought is Kawiforums.com. This might cause a migration to KawaNOW. Just FYI, in case we get an influx of new members.

Also, to keep any future rumors at bay.....this boy ain't gonna sell KawaNOW.

Trip

flightdoc · 01-24-2008, 08:22 AM

Trip that's good to hear. I would've have been dissapointed if you did.

ells · 01-24-2008, 08:46 AM

Good man Trip!

oldbiker · 01-24-2008, 09:03 AM

Way to go Trip, Thumbs Up.

socwkbiker · 01-24-2008, 09:07 AM

Can you just sell Nico and bd? Wonder how much you would get?

Todd · 01-24-2008, 09:17 AM

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Can you just sell Nico and bd? Wonder how much you would get?

2cw +1 ;)

**ringadingh** · 01-24-2008, 09:42 AM

Thats great news Trip, keep it up.

dragon57 · 01-24-2008, 09:48 AM

Good to know, Trip !!

dakals · 01-24-2008, 09:50 AM

Hey Trip what about in bogging down this forum? Are you going to be able to keep it from slowing down when loading the pages. Some of the other forums that i am on are soooooooooo slow. I don't know if or what you have to do to make sure it doesn't slow down. I think if you get more people on this forum that would love it. This forum is by far the best on i have ever been on!!!!!! Congrats for having the best forum!!!!!!

ianicky · 01-24-2008, 10:12 AM

Glad to hear that Trip

but with members like Nico etc i dont think anyone would buy it lol

dogdoc · 01-24-2008, 10:50 AM

+1 to all comments.

cactusjack · 01-24-2008, 11:37 AM

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There's a company (www.verticalscope.com) going around buying up motorcycle forums, loading them with advertising and pop-up ads, and changing them to paid membership sites. Riders that previously visited these sites regularly are leaving in droves.

One of the sites that has been bought is Kawiforums.com. This might cause a migration to KawaNOW. Just FYI, in case we get an influx of new members.

Also, to keep any future rumors at bay.....this boy ain't gonna sell KawaNOW.

Trip

Atta boy, Trip! I can respect a man who prizes integrity and principle above personal financial gain.

dui546 · 01-24-2008, 11:45 AM

One question Trip. Did you ever invision, imagine or simply give it any thought that this forum would grow into whatever it has become?

BZ! That is short for "Bravo Zulu" - in military slang means....JOB WELL DONE! GOOD ON YOU!

blowndodge · 01-24-2008, 11:48 AM

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[quote:yci6tagr]There's a company (www.verticalscope.com) going around buying up motorcycle forums, loading them with advertising and pop-up ads, and changing them to paid membership sites. Riders that previously visited these sites regularly are leaving in droves.

One of the sites that has been bought is Kawiforums.com. This might cause a migration to KawaNOW. Just FYI, in case we get an influx of new members.

Also, to keep any future rumors at bay.....this boy ain't gonna sell KawaNOW.

Trip

Atta boy, Trip! I can respect a man who prizes integrity and principle above personal financial gain. [/quote:yci6tagr]

<marquee>I wouldn't go that far!!!!</marquee>

**Top Cat** · 01-24-2008, 12:17 PM

[quote author=dakals board=general thread=1201179523 post=1201186234]Hey Trip what about in bogging down this forum? Are you going to be able to keep it from slowing down when loading the pages. Some of the other forums that i am on are soooooooooo slow. I don't know if or what you have to do to make sure it doesn't slow down. [quote]

Something to think about. when Archery Talk first started it was fine but as new members joined it got slower than molasses in January

They had to upgrade to new servers 3 or 4 times. Does this cost anything?
If it does and YOU have to start charging to keep this site as it is. I would be willing to contribute.

01-24-2008, 07:58 AM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Forums are evidentally profitable... There's a company (www.verticalscope.com) going around buying up motorcycle forums, loading them with advertising and pop-up ads, and changing them to paid membership sites. Riders that previously visited these sites regularly are leaving in droves. One of the sites that has been bought is Kawiforums.com. This might cause a migration to KawaNOW. Just FYI, in case we get an influx of new members. Also, to keep any future rumors at bay.....this boy ain't gonna sell KawaNOW. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-24-2008, 08:22 AM	#2
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Forums are evidentally profitable... Trip that's good to hear. I would've have been dissapointed if you did.
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01-24-2008, 08:46 AM	#3
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Forums are evidentally profitable... Good man Trip!
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01-24-2008, 09:03 AM	#4
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	Forums are evidentally profitable... Way to go Trip, Thumbs Up.
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01-24-2008, 09:07 AM	#5
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Forums are evidentally profitable... Can you just sell Nico and bd? Wonder how much you would get? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-24-2008, 09:42 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Forums are evidentally profitable... Thats great news Trip, keep it up. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-24-2008, 09:48 AM	#8
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	Forums are evidentally profitable... Good to know, Trip !!
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01-24-2008, 09:50 AM	#9
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	Forums are evidentally profitable... Hey Trip what about in bogging down this forum? Are you going to be able to keep it from slowing down when loading the pages. Some of the other forums that i am on are soooooooooo slow. I don't know if or what you have to do to make sure it doesn't slow down. I think if you get more people on this forum that would love it. This forum is by far the best on i have ever been on!!!!!! Congrats for having the best forum!!!!!!
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01-24-2008, 10:12 AM	#10
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Forums are evidentally profitable... Glad to hear that Trip but with members like Nico etc i dont think anyone would buy it lol
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01-24-2008, 10:50 AM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Forums are evidentally profitable... +1 to all comments.
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01-24-2008, 11:45 AM	#13
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	Forums are evidentally profitable... One question Trip. Did you ever invision, imagine or simply give it any thought that this forum would grow into whatever it has become? BZ! That is short for "Bravo Zulu" - in military slang means....JOB WELL DONE! GOOD ON YOU!
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01-24-2008, 12:17 PM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Forums are evidentally profitable... [quote author=dakals board=general thread=1201179523 post=1201186234]Hey Trip what about in bogging down this forum? Are you going to be able to keep it from slowing down when loading the pages. Some of the other forums that i am on are soooooooooo slow. I don't know if or what you have to do to make sure it doesn't slow down. [quote] Something to think about. when Archery Talk first started it was fine but as new members joined it got slower than molasses in January They had to upgrade to new servers 3 or 4 times. Does this cost anything? If it does and YOU have to start charging to keep this site as it is. I would be willing to contribute. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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