[Predator Bass Baits]

I paid to try and help out.
I still do not think it will go over well and so far I am not too far off with saying 50 people especially when we have over 7000 registered and with 1000 active.

[152nd Street Baits]

I think you'll see quite a few people signing up just before the end of the month. Right before they lose their discounted rate. How many, remains to be seen.

I would like to see links to TU members web sites on the member's list page along with the PM and e-mail links. Alot of times, after I've read the posts or when it's slow on the weekends, I'll go down the list and visit other member's sites.

[MTfishingrods]

I missed out on the poll because its the busy time of year for me and I am not on here as much as I would like to be. But as I have said before, anything I can do to support this site is money well spent. Where else are you going to find this kind of knowledge and information. And am I missing something or is everyone complaining for no reason? The ones who choose not to pay are not getting kicked out, just losing a couple of little features. Big deal. Dont pay if it is not worth it to you. But you dont have to leave.

[redg8r]

Originally Posted by 152nd Street Baits

I would like to see links to TU members web sites on the member's list page along with the PM and e-mail links. Alot of times, after I've read the posts or when it's slow on the weekends, I'll go down the list and visit other member's sites.

There are links to members sites on the memberlist, unless there's a misconfiguration I'm not aware of.
Check here for me:
Tackleunderground - Members List

Duly noted that the list isn't able to sort by users homepage but they are listed.
A better solution that is visible to all site visitors is the Tacklemaker's Directory.
inclusion is free for TU Club Members.

Granted, it isn't vastly populated yet, but it's only been online for a week. Over time it will supersede the memberlist, as it's much more functional. Ability to save your favorite sites, site rating, site statistics & site popularity are standard features.

The Forum Member list is only accessible to registered TU members, however, the Directory is accessible to all site visitors, no account needed. It was setup in this fashion as a vehicle to help drive visitors to your site.

[152nd Street Baits]

Ok, I got you. I thought the TU Club member list was replacing the original list of members

[redg8r]

Originally Posted by 152nd Street Baits

Ok, I got you. I thought the TU Club member list was replacing the original list of members

Ahh, I see, yeah the earlier link farther up the thread was a the "Club Membership" list to answer a request to see who has joined.
You thought it was replacing the entire memberlist.

Sorry for the confusion

[Dean McClain]

Finally back online with a fully cured and capable computer! Sorry I missed the polls etc, but as always I will support this great site however I can, like I hoped I was doing by ordering the TU t-shirts through Cafe Press.

The value of the friendships I've made through TU?

Priceless!!!

Dean

[Nathan]

It's good too see you back with us Dean!!..Nathan

[The_Rookie]

I vote Dean keeps the Senior Member Title... TU CLUB Member just doesnt fit him!!!!! Since he is a whole lot older than the rest of us!

The Rookie

[Dean McClain]

Thanks Nathan! I will always support Jerry's great site here, and I'm actually quite glad that he's figured a way for many of us to do this for 10 cents a day. To those of us who have been here awhile, it is obvious the commitment and work that Jerry puts into this place, and I am very glad he's figured out a way to not only maintain this multi-dimensional tackle and fishing site, but to grow it in a logical direction. I know about tough times, but I agree that if you can afford the internet, the sport of fishing, and tackle building for fun or profit, then 10 cents a day is a small price to pay for what is available here.

Yes Rookie, you can just call me old guy or old fart to say something like this ; but I'm not sure that I want to spend literally hours of my time helping someone learn the craft of hard-bait building, including of course all the money-saving that is part of avoiding some of the trial and error of our craft, who is too cheap to manage a dime a day for the site that enables our communication.

I also know people who think my lures are too expensive, and that is okay too. That just means I'm less behind building them for people who appreciate the time and effort it takes to build lures for particular old farts like me.

For goodness sakes, TU at a dime a day has to be a no-brainer for the guys that I want to hang around with and discuss this stuff, whether they're experienced, or just beginning.

Dean