Plastic Armour needs you!
Posted: 25 Jun 2017, 22:39
There are a few things that we need to talk about. This site has some problems, and we're determined to fix them. But we need your help to do it!
The most important stuff first: The site is up for renewal soon and Gary needs to pay the bills. If you can spare a few coins to contribute to keeping the lights on, it would be very useful - and we'd be extremely thankful. Donations can be made through the 'Donations' page right here. I've grown deeply attached to this site and its community and I'd hate to see it disappear.
Secondly: The current main site isn't exactly user friendly. Right now the forum is difficult to find and the resources available to Gary don't allow for much else. I've been thinking of setting up some sort of blog structure, where every new model, walkaround, review etc. would be put on the front page for everyone to see. The forum too should be linked directly on the front page. I've been looking into serveral options to set up a new main site but I must confess I have absolutely no experience with such matters. Do any of you have experience with setting up websites or know of someone who might be willing to help?
Lastly: Right now this community is dying. We're losing active members every year with barely any replacements coming in. We've had this debate long before, but I fear it is more urgent than ever. I need all of you to turn this ship around. We need activity and content to make the site attractive to visitors. Post stuff! Comment on stuff! Ask questions and post photos! Make it a welcoming new home for anyone who stumbles though the front door! Tell your friends, tell your wife, tell your cats and dogs! We're a great community and need to let the world know it!
Thanks for reading though all of this. Please leave some feedback what we could do better. Any opinion is more than welcome to help plot a course through the rough waters ahead.
Philipp
The most important stuff first: The site is up for renewal soon and Gary needs to pay the bills. If you can spare a few coins to contribute to keeping the lights on, it would be very useful - and we'd be extremely thankful. Donations can be made through the 'Donations' page right here. I've grown deeply attached to this site and its community and I'd hate to see it disappear.
Secondly: The current main site isn't exactly user friendly. Right now the forum is difficult to find and the resources available to Gary don't allow for much else. I've been thinking of setting up some sort of blog structure, where every new model, walkaround, review etc. would be put on the front page for everyone to see. The forum too should be linked directly on the front page. I've been looking into serveral options to set up a new main site but I must confess I have absolutely no experience with such matters. Do any of you have experience with setting up websites or know of someone who might be willing to help?
Lastly: Right now this community is dying. We're losing active members every year with barely any replacements coming in. We've had this debate long before, but I fear it is more urgent than ever. I need all of you to turn this ship around. We need activity and content to make the site attractive to visitors. Post stuff! Comment on stuff! Ask questions and post photos! Make it a welcoming new home for anyone who stumbles though the front door! Tell your friends, tell your wife, tell your cats and dogs! We're a great community and need to let the world know it!
Thanks for reading though all of this. Please leave some feedback what we could do better. Any opinion is more than welcome to help plot a course through the rough waters ahead.
Philipp