I LIKE IT!
I had nothing to do with the new advertising....but....
I LIKE IT!
I LIKE IT!
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And I just had someone try to tell me they have no promotion on this thing!
I know you're joking, DTiger, but it is important to consider the fact that this "free" message board does not run without costs. And the advertising is not free. No one seemed to mind Total Texas Baseball there. I appreciate Cade, Kirk, and Kyle stepping up. It is a situation that should benefit everyone. No one is asking anyone to change summer teams. As you know, DBAT provides great training facilities for kids from numerous high schools and a multitude of summer programs. You should check out their new place. 
quote:I appreciate Cade, Kirk, and Kyle stepping up. It is a situation that should benefit everyone.
quote:Originally posted by FormerObserver:quote:I appreciate Cade, Kirk, and Kyle stepping up. It is a situation that should benefit everyone.
I second that...
I indeed was joking. I am one of the biggest supporters of DBAT (teams, facilities, and coaches; instructors). Without DBAT, I don't know if I'd still be playing.
Anything that helps Julie and the HSBBW deserves kudos!
We should also send in some $ to the cause.
We should also send in some $ to the cause.
Thanks for noticing the new forum decoration! I want to join in saying "Thank You" to D-BAT for their support.
Dtiger, I know you were joking, but I'll take the opportunity anyway to clarify the "no advertising" comment. Basically, we try to avoid having members "sell stuff" in their posts. By allowing a few carefully chosen ad banners on the top and sides of the forums, we leave this posting section in the middle free for discussing baseball (or whatever is on your mind today). And we keep the forum free to all members.
People are sometimes surprised at how much it costs to host our forums. It was about $150 per month when I took over the site almost 2 years ago, but now is about $400 per month. (Hey, what are you guys doing, ordering caviar and charging it to the room?)
I funded the site out of my pocket for the first 6 months, but have gradually let members and advertisers join in helping out. Currently our costs are fully funded by the combination of advertiser/sponsor fees and occasional donations by some members, and I donate only my time. With two kids in college this year, I appreciate that! 
Thanks again to D-BAT, and to all of you for being supportive and understanding!
Julie
I want to join in saying "Thank You" to D-BAT for their support. Dtiger, I know you were joking, but I'll take the opportunity anyway to clarify the "no advertising" comment. Basically, we try to avoid having members "sell stuff" in their posts. By allowing a few carefully chosen ad banners on the top and sides of the forums, we leave this posting section in the middle free for discussing baseball (or whatever is on your mind today).
And we keep the forum free to all members. People are sometimes surprised at how much it costs to host our forums. It was about $150 per month when I took over the site almost 2 years ago, but now is about $400 per month. (Hey, what are you guys doing, ordering caviar and charging it to the room?)
I funded the site out of my pocket for the first 6 months, but have gradually let members and advertisers join in helping out. Currently our costs are fully funded by the combination of advertiser/sponsor fees and occasional donations by some members, and I donate only my time. With two kids in college this year, I appreciate that! Thanks again to D-BAT, and to all of you for being supportive and understanding!
Julie