krisb Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If there was a small fee to be a member on Thai Visa, and the money raised went to a Thai charity that WE all could have a vote on, would you pay? By small fee I mean like 100baht or there abouts.... So would you? If we could, would a mod or admin pay it and post a pic on here to show how it went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I think if the site thought they could get an annual fee it would have been introduced long ago, hence the very heavy adverstising. Most posts I read seem to be about where to get the cheapest this, that and the other, that doesn't sound like people happy to donate. Plus also may give the owners headaches and complaints about who to donate to etc. Problems with all charities is the bureaucracies lavish lifestyles eat up most of the money, better to find where you would like to donate and go and slap it in their hands, although things not easily converted to cash wouldn't be a bad idea to minimise temptation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Accessibility of TV has to remain free and unrestricted. Donations can always be made.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I donate my wealth of knowledge on life and living. This can not be be replicated with money. Sorry I'm out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 I think if the site thought they could get an annual fee it would have been introduced long ago, hence the very heavy adverstising. Most posts I read seem to be about where to get the cheapest this, that and the other, that doesn't sound like people happy to donate. Plus also may give the owners headaches and complaints about who to donate to etc. Problems with all charities is the bureaucracies lavish lifestyles eat up most of the money, better to find where you would like to donate and go and slap it in their hands, although things not easily converted to cash wouldn't be a bad idea to minimise temptation. I suppose I need to snap out of it....its just not a perfect world is it?Still, if you can run a succesfull internet forum all about Thailand, then finding a worthy charity or cause in Thailand to assist isnt an impossible idea is it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If there was a small fee to be a member on Thai Visa, and the money raised went to a Thai charity that WE all could have a vote on, would you pay? Guess I could pay (a small fee), if there would be no ads slowing down the download time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 By small fee I mean like 100baht I thought you said a small donation ... It's the Scottish blood in me ... . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemoon Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If there was a small fee to be a member on Thai Visa, and the money raised went to a Thai charity that WE all could have a vote on, would you pay? Guess I could pay (a small fee), if there would be no ads slowing down the download time. I don't think that THB 100 would cover the monthly cost of running ThaiVisa. But then, a voluntary donation to a charity of ThaiVisa's choice, the name of which to be announced in advance, wouldn't be such a bad idea in this commercial festive season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I would pay as much as 250 bht PA if i didn't get all these dating sites popping up causing endless questions by persons looking over my shoulder,( My search history has never included dating sites!). At the end of the day it would stop Trolls coming on with multiple usernames. In all probability the idea is unworkable, so it looks like we are stuck with the ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I don't think that THB 100 would cover the monthly cost of running ThaiVisa. Don't know how accurate this estimate is http://www.worthofweb.com/website-value/www.thaivisa.com/forum But I am sure a well run site with 150,379 Total Members Does ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I recall a much bigger social networking site was considering that approach not so long ago, and failed miserably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Thaivisa did have a fee paying service a few years ago , but not anymore Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 While your intentions are good, this come across as lobbying, which would be a violation of this forum rule: 29) Not to lobby members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts