Family Laundry

**docdoru** · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Lately, the numbers of "guests" exceed the numbers of "members" 170/100.
What can we do to bring to light this "guest" from the shadows?
Why not upgrade the SpyderLovers membership to a "platinum" level? A second site where we wash laundry in the family.
In order to achieve this level, one needs to collect 10 SpyderLovers referrals (family, friends, meet and great and so). Like that everybody knows that they own a Spyder. Same referral rule is applicable to BRP employees, service managers, mechanics, etc. without the ownership but disclosing who/where are they. Just my HO.

**Texmac1011** · 10-21-2009, 07:19 PM

What purpose would that serve? How do curious/prospective Spyder owners get educated? I was a guest and read this entire forum before purchasing my Spyder. I own a Spyder, but couldn't get 10 referrals if I had to.

**Smylinacha** · 10-21-2009, 07:46 PM

Here's an idea and it could help Lamonster w/ his site support - we can make a platinum level but in order to get in, you need to contribute a small money amount - let's say $25.

Other than that, you have the normal forums but most people I find that join stuff like this and stay on for a while, are willing to pay for more.

Maybe have some different folders for Platinum members - not sure what but on one of my premium forums which I pay to use, I get access to some folders such as sick jokes, political views, as for Spyder stuff, I don't have any ideas but I'm sure some will chime in.

Could be way off base here and it could be something nobody wants but just sayin that I do belong to a forum (Women Riders) that does this. And I've become pretty close with the people who are in there. Been on it for 5 yrs now.

Edit to add: I think Spyder Talk does this - something called Spyder Nation - but I do not know what is in there.

**rnet** · 10-21-2009, 08:01 PM

I won Nation statice at the BBQ, I know you get a tee shirt, I think a little more mail space, and the rest I'll find out.

**rnet** · 10-21-2009, 08:10 PM

And yes there is a discussion area that is only available to "club members" and they highlight your user/avatar area that you are a member. Enough 007 for the night. Smilinacha

**Smylinacha** · 10-21-2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by rnet

And yes there is a discussion area that is only available to "club members" and they highlight your user/avatar area that you are a member. Enough 007 for the night. Smilinacha

007 - I don't get

**rnet** · 10-21-2009, 08:19 PM

I felt like I was doing a little spying.

**Smylinacha** · 10-21-2009, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by rnet

I felt like I was doing a little spying.

OK, just got home after a 12 hour day - I'm a bit foggy and still don't get it.

**rnet** · 10-21-2009, 08:24 PM

Ok, since I'm a spyder nation club member and I just gave up the details, I feel like a spyderlover plant.

**Smylinacha** · 10-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by rnet

Ok, since I'm a spyder nation club member and I just gave up the details, I feel like a spyderlover plant.

OK, so give me the dirt - what goes on in there?

**rnet** · 10-21-2009, 09:01 PM

I'll have to go back to give you the details, but the talk was good old boy stuff till they found out who incy was. Now there talking table dancing in kilts, then they found out about Incy (40ish knockout) now there dancing in thongs at next years smokies event. To bad I can't make it next year, it shurly would be a hoot watching Billybob dancing in anything.

**Smylinacha** · 10-21-2009, 09:02 PM

Boy would I have fun in there.

Originally Posted by rnet

I'll have to go back to give you the details, but the talk was good old boy stuff till they found out who ince was. Now there talking table dancing in kilts, then they found out about Ince (40ish knockout) now there dancing in thongs at next years smokies event. To bad I can't make it next year, it shurly would be a hoot watching Billybob dancing in anything.

**rnet** · 10-21-2009, 09:07 PM

Ya, you and Incy could rip them good old boys up.

**Roaddog2** · 10-21-2009, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Smylinacha

OK, just got home after a 12 hour day - I'm a bit foggy and still don't get it.

Hair color problem hint (James Bond)

**Bersquack** · 10-22-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by Roaddog2

Hair color problem hint (James Bond)

Don't you mean: James Blond?

**Smylinacha** · 10-22-2009, 09:10 AM

Very funny

Originally Posted by Bersquack

Don't you mean: James Blond?

**3wheeldemon** · 10-22-2009, 02:57 PM

Just providing some context as a public service

:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...99&postcount=6

3WD

**rleathen** · 10-22-2009, 03:44 PM

I would be more then willing to pay some money for a membership because spyderlovers IS worth it. How about paying members/platinum members actually get to post whereas all other can just read postings.

Just a thought

**Firefly** · 10-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by 3wheeldemon

Just providing some context as a public service

:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...99&postcount=6

3WD

You forgot this pic of her ------

**Firefly** · 10-22-2009, 04:15 PM

Okay -- so back on topic...

A more 'private' club for actual owners?

Interesting idea.

What's the main goal Doc? Keeping the noobs and possible trolls away?

Maybe an OWNER only folder - that others can read-only??

To me - the Spyder Nation idea seemed a bit too 'corporate'.

**bjt** · 10-22-2009, 04:21 PM

I don't see the need for a pay section of SpyderLovers unless Lamonster needed help with funds. It's not like we get hundreds of spammers or trolls posting here. IMO a Spyder Elite section takes away from what the site was built for.

**Tom in NM** · 10-22-2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by docdoru

Lately, the numbers of "guests" exceed the numbers of "members" 170/100.
What can we do to bring to light this "guest" from the shadows?
Why not upgrade the SpyderLovers membership to a "platinum" level? A second site where we wash laundry in the family.

Doc, the idea sounds good, though I am not sure how it would all work out.

I like the idea "knowing" that I am reading or discussing something with a real Spyder owner or "stakeholder", as they call them now-days. In some cases, it takes a while to figure out the real goldmines of information and experience and those who are just blowing smoke.
I also like the idea of encouraging the people who are just reading to participate, as I like hearing fresh thoughts, perspectives and questions.
It does get tiresome seeing the same question started over and over again that has been discussed several times - in the last week - in multiple threads. Lots of new members do tend to ask the same/common questions and miss using the forum Search tool.
I don't care much for creating a "Special" group with certain privileges, no matter if they can dance on tables in kilts. As it is, SpyderLovers is a very inclusive group and I would hate to see that change. While some of us know and/or see other members on one basis or another, when forums get too cliquish, they tend to get off track - keeping things focused on the Spyder riding experience and community is where the real value of this site excels.

Like others have said, I would be happy to buy a membership here - small payback for all the value and smiles I have gotten. Maybe that would come with a Vendor Discount, the ability to rate a posting, or something . . . .

Overall, I would hate to see anything happen that would cut back on the activity and traffic to this site - let alone, all the experiences that get shared.

Just my thoughts.

Tom

**Bersquack** · 10-22-2009, 05:03 PM

It's like starting a secret society!

**NancysToy** · 10-22-2009, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by bjt

I don't see the need for a pay section of SpyderLovers unless Lamonster needed help with funds. It's not like we get hundreds of spammers or trolls posting here. IMO a Spyder Elite section takes away from what the site was built for.

**Firefly** · 10-22-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Bersquack

It's like starting a secret society!

Wait til you see the secret handshake!

I'm not exactly sure what Doc is after with this--- waiting for him to chime in again.

I really think things are pretty good like they are now.

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