[Coley]

It appears to me that less than 1.5% really cares what happens
to TU. Only 76 votes out of 6000 plus members.

Very disappointing!!

[Travis]

Got to remember a lot of guys register but aren't really active. Just go to member list and check out the last visit portion.

[Vodkaman]

The message that I extracted from the replies, is passion for TU. I suspect many of the 'no' votes were out of fear of losing TU altogether, rather than a flat refusal to pay. Those of you on tight budgets, I totally understand your concerns. I was in that position less than two years ago, not for the first time either.

Jerry, I feel for you. What a predicament. I guess the poll didn't help much.

[Spike-A-Pike]

Some food for thought from your old Uncle Spike:
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink... HOWEVER; you can hold it's head under 'til it stops blowing bubbles, and then, it doesn't matter a tinker's darn if it drinks or not!"

[reeves]

If you think about it, that was a pretty intense poll with a lot of great thoughts laid on the table. I am pretty sure I read all the replies to it, and even now am still quite a bit disturbed over the results. I operate a tackle business, but do not come here to 'pick up business', never intended my presence for that although it has resulted in several new customers. This place is my therapy and my classroom all rolled into one.
Of the 60 replies I did notice that most were the members that I would call 'leaders' here, but surprisingly to me, there were quite a few 'newbies' that posted and I praise them for that.

I share the pain that Jerry must be going through. When the dam springs a leak, there are only so many fingers available to plug the holes. Growing pains are hell and only the survivors are left standing in the end. I believe Jerry will be standing in the end. The end is not near, just a bump in the road.

[cadman]

I too am very surprised that more active members didn't express their concern one way or the other. I know some are on vacation and some may have read this too late and I understand that. What really ps me off is that, when there is a company or person to be bashed, many jump on the band wagon to express their feelings, for totally no reason. But when we all as a family are here to save or possibly lose this site we plainly don't give a . Sorry for this post guys, I just had to air my feelings. Jerry, all I have to say is that I hope TU is around for a long time. Just my worth.

[Spike-A-Pike]

I was in the software development game for almost 7 years and I know it isn't cheap to establish and maintain a modern site like TU and Jerry is very resourceful in keeping the site up and running. I enjoyed meeting Jerry at the TU meet and some of the vision he has for this site are truly great. I also know that Jerry and Missi have a family, and while Jerry has never said it and might even get P/O'd for my posting this, I'd hate to think funding TU is taking away from their family in way, shape, or form.

Tackleunderground is my second family... and just as in my first family, there are some I don't agree with and others I won't speak to, but I love them all because they are FAMILY. I really don't think it is right to let one person shoulder the load alone.

What are we going to do to support OUR site?

[KcDano]

Possible solution or a means to mitigate some of the operating expense without too much disruption in the layout. The modules residing on the left and right of the center are somewhat redundant in somuch as the same info is elsewhere on the page. Perhaps some of these could be replaced with revenue generating ads.

[spare tire]

I try to be an active member but have been really busy lately, I apologize for not taking part in the poll. I try to look at least once a week at all posts, and answer the ones I can, But I love this site, and will do whatever is needed to keep it up and running.
Again sorry for not being around when needed. Is it possible to e-mail the poll to all members with an email account?
Tim

[Wayupnorth36]

I didn't get a chance to vote because I am an over the road truck driver, and sometimes don't have internet access for a week at a time, or more, sometimes til i get home. But whenever I do, you can be sure that I check this website thoroughly, even if I don't post a lot, because I feel that I've still got more to learn than to give at this point. Fee or no fee, this site has my full support, cuz it's a great place for the best info and some creative minds and senses of humor. Thanks to all who make it great!
Alex