Originally posted by RCadmin
RCU forums are virtually identical. The forum changes are actually ones that would have come to this RCU within 3 months regardless so the forum side of things are exact. We just developed the same features I was working on into the new site. These were all features asked for over and over like custom forums (MyForums), search by phrase, boolean searches using AND and OR, Product link which takes you to all auctions/ads and reviews and threads on that topic, multiple picture upload which lets you upload 4 pictures in a single post, unlimited picture filesize so you never have to resize your photos when you upload...the list goes on...every feature asked for and fulfilled. The changes aren't as big as they look on the surface...the header change and colors are superficial and we will have themes coming so you can change the colors to whatever you want.
And of course the forums and everything else is free for everyone except that sellers pay a pittance to list something for sale in the classifieds or pay 50% of ebays fees to list an auction (which remember..both are cross-posted in related threads in the discussion forums now giving extra exposure).
We also added a field, track and water venue locator so you can enter your flying fields, race tracks, boat racing locations or go and find others. You can enter instructors or search for them. Great for beginners looking for help or new flying fields.
We have worked VERY hard to make this an RCU every member will enjoy and after the short learning curve of an hour or two you will likely start to feel right at home at the revamped RCU and this old RCU will become a fond but distant memory.
Marc
RCU is just a discussion forum. You want to raise our dues. I think we need to cut the staff and cut expenses and make it what it really is, a discussion forum. Trying to put in upgraded classifieds and an auction just increases the costs. What has RCU done for us lately. Don't talk about speed, that was a long time ago and has no meaning now. All you want to do is collect more money. We need to cut the amount charged now and have free classifieds. Sell the servers and get smaller ones. Keep this enterprise moving and have it cost less. Move into a smaller building. The membership does not want what you are offering. More Ads will just cause more defections. Let's put up a poll and analyze RCU's financial statement. Is there a Financial Analyst in the house? Contact me to analyze RCU's statement.
Matter of fact, I can run it better. How do I run for President?
JR
PS. Too Mike L, please let Marc see this before you delete it.
Matter of fact, let him make the decision to delete it. Please???
Hmmmm. Sound familiar Marc? ROFLMAO. Now, if the truth be known, your doing a hell of a job (that's a good thing).