Why we're here

[ducpainter]

Other than the fact that DMF also could stand for Dumb Mother F@#$er I like it. We'll have to do a head count to see who's made it here from the DML.

...and the problem with that is?

[jkris]

i would like to know that it will never be sold...just that.

werd.

but i don't think that setting up a legal entity or complex subscription/ownership thing is a good idea.  it'll add complexity and too much paperwork and crap (speaking from experience here). 

a good handful of administrators like it is now is good.  responsibilities won't get spread too thin.  It'll maintain accountability.

but you gotta keep the community in the loop.  make a forum section where you keep those financial statements published.  discuss publicly all major decisions.  if DML did that, they would probably have found a way to cash Jeff out and still be alive without having sold out to VS.

you could also put in that forum section sponsor info, maybe sponsors could post DMF member deals in there.  they'd get volume, we'd get deals, everyone's happy.

for fundraising, you could do one of those graphical thermometers (like on those TV fundraising things) where you have a goal to raise $x for certain projects/upgrades, etc.  just make it a sticky forum post and make it a dynamic pic.  i don't know about you but when I see those things it just makes me want to make the thermometer go up!

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

EXCELLENT WORK

[lauramonster]

I would have gladly paid a buck or two extra for a shirt to help support the board. 

Keeping us in the loop is a great idea.  Don't care about financial statements, but letting us know if funds are low empowers us as to the future of 'our' board.

[gearitalia]

Thanks guys!

Luckily, my screen name wasn't taken...

HAPPY to be here!    pete/gearitalia

[Randimus Maximus]

HAPPY to be here!    pete/gearitalia

Hey Pete!

Welcome to the board 

- Randy

[Bat]

Just made it here tonight. I had joined the "other" forum, didn't post too much and before I could really get into it, it was sold. I really do not like how that company/group runs their forums so I dropped out completely. Glad to see this place up and going. I may not post up a lot - too busy working and riding  - but it's nice to know there is somewhere decent to go again when I want to read/talk Ducatis. Thankee. 

[mojo]

I've been reading up on this site for a little while, and read on the DML for about a year...up until they f'ed it all up.  I'm glad to see that a lot of the most helpful people from the "other" site are here.  Probably the biggest reason I'm here is because I just picked up my first bike, a '99 900s.

[Omen]

awesome guys, awesome. I already feel more comfortable. that other place started to make feel well sticky everytime i went back.  like seeing an an ex girlfriend get fat.

[Cyclone]

   I just want to thank the Flounder Admins & anyone responsible for the creation and maintenance of the DMF.  I have been really enjoying the fun & information for the past couple of months I have been on the Forum.  What could be better than getting a few laughs & becoming a better rider ? ( I love Ms Incredible's 128 ways to drop your bike thread - & the crash analysis & I saved It threads).   

I thought about trying to send all of the Admins a personal thank-you but I was afraid I would leave someone out - so I hope y'all will see this !

Anyway thanks again for all your effort !  The Forum is a little slice of La Dolce Vida as far as I'm concerned.  I'd be honored to buy each & every one of you the beverage of your choice !

[Oldfisti]

Wow! Been gone for a while and came back to.... well you know. Soooo happy I found you guys here. It's been 5 min and I'm feeling all warm and IZ_ already. Thanks in advance even before I go to check it all out!   - Bill

[goodolboy]

Good job guys keep up the good work!  The DMF is a great place for networking among fellow Duc lovers!

[gixracer]

new to the board here but not to monsters
thanks for the "better" alternative

[Rexinre]

Great site... The Monster family feel.  Thanks

[nikkimonster]

endless info and support here. love it.