Who Pays for TFL??

Coolray · April 10, 2001, 08:19 AM

I have been a member since Aug.2000 I have enjoyed the exchange of Ideas and information. During that time there have been several upgrades and new servers,All of which cost quite a bit,yet I see no Adds,nobody has asked for any dues,and I was wondering How TFL is supported? I'm thankful that there is a place to visit that is fun(see mall ninja) and informative. Thanks A Lot.

April 10, 2001, 08:25 AM

My understanding is that Rich Lucibella pays for it, God bless him. Thank you Rich!

**Mike Irwin** · April 10, 2001, 10:11 AM

Yep, the Padrone apparently has deep pockets and, judging by the events of the last week, both the patience AND the luck of Job.

pax · April 10, 2001, 11:28 AM

The events of this past week, with TFL down for days on end, made me realize just how much I appreciate this place.

Thank you, Rich. Your hard work and generosity surely are appreciated. If we ever have a chance to meet in person, I'll bring the Shiner for you.

pax

Gunslinger · April 10, 2001, 12:37 PM

Rich does in deed pay for it and even though, I'm sure, the cost can be quite high at times, the contribution to the RKBA is priceless.

Bruegger · April 10, 2001, 03:07 PM

...that this is the best firearms-related board on the net.

A million thanks, Rich. And I'll second pax's offer: if we ever meet, the beer's on me, though I personally prefer Guiness, Pete's Wicked Ale, and Anchor Steam to Shiner Bock.

gfrey · April 10, 2001, 07:37 PM

Amen.

Thanks Rich (* 1000).

Me too on buying a beer for Rich.

And as a survivor of bad implementations, I KNOW how, even after Testing, acceptance testing, and a fully thought out backout plan, things still get FUBAR'd.

We will get it right next time!

Gfrey

Jorah Lavin · April 13, 2001, 07:50 AM

Seriously, TFL is the best thing since metalic-cased ammo. If I can donate some cash to pay for some bandwidth, I will (after I'm back in a paying job!) Any way we can do so?

-Jorah

**Mike Irwin** · April 13, 2001, 11:13 AM

Jorah,

I tried the same thing a couple of months ago.

Politely refused.

Hard Ball · April 13, 2001, 12:00 PM

Thanks Rich!

**Rich Lucibella** · April 13, 2001, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the offer, Jorah, but.....

Nah; then we'd feel obligated to be nice to you!

Besides, if we wanted to turn this into a commercial enterprise, banner advertisers abound....(we don't want the obligation of being nice to them either!)

Rich

JJB · April 15, 2001, 10:14 PM

Rich,
Though I've been here since near the beginning, mostly as a lurker as you can see from the number of posts, I am in a good place to comment on the history of TFL. And, you have made the best firearms forum I've have had the opportunity to visit. I keep coming back bacause this is one of the best places around. Keep up the good work Rich and many thanks for your generosity in taking so much of this on yourself.

**Rich Lucibella** · April 16, 2001, 10:06 PM

Rich gets the strokes; The Staff gets the work!!!!

Will somebody please mention the Staff?!!! (Not too loudly or they'll ask for ridiculous perks ...like pay and stuff! Then we'd have to resort, again, to the horse whippings until morale improves.)

Seriously....I do my share. But the vast majority of the work is done by those with their names on the marquis. The thanks is due them.
Rich

**Staff** · April 17, 2001, 07:28 AM

I think the Staff is great!

**Staff** · April 17, 2001, 09:10 AM

Why thank you, Rich and Staff! I appreciate that.

Actually I was thanked quite well and completely in Jeff Thomas' thread http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=63713

Thanks Jeff and all!

------------------
Staff over and out from Staff headquarters.

po boy · April 17, 2001, 06:13 PM

Mega Ditto"s
thanks for a great site!!!!!!!!lot's of info.

**Mike Irwin** · April 17, 2001, 10:22 PM

"Their names on the Marquis..."

Have you been spray painting the royalty again, Rich?

Shame on you. Lord Fuzzlebottom whined piteously for days because he couldn't get the Krylon off his monacle...

April 10, 2001, 10:11 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Yep, the Padrone apparently has deep pockets and, judging by the events of the last week, both the patience AND the luck of Job. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

April 10, 2001, 11:28 AM	#4
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	The events of this past week, with TFL down for days on end, made me realize just how much I appreciate this place. Thank you, Rich. Your hard work and generosity surely are appreciated. If we ever have a chance to meet in person, I'll bring the Shiner for you. pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

April 10, 2001, 03:07 PM	#6
Bruegger Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 637	Not to mention... ...that this is the best firearms-related board on the net. A million thanks, Rich. And I'll second pax's offer: if we ever meet, the beer's on me, though I personally prefer Guiness, Pete's Wicked Ale, and Anchor Steam to Shiner Bock.

April 13, 2001, 07:50 AM	#8
Jorah Lavin Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: Indian Land, SC USA Posts: 593	Rich... do you accept Paypal? Seriously, TFL is the best thing since metalic-cased ammo. If I can donate some cash to pay for some bandwidth, I will (after I'm back in a paying job!) Any way we can do so? -Jorah __________________ I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit... it's the only way to be sure.

April 13, 2001, 11:13 AM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Jorah, I tried the same thing a couple of months ago. Politely refused. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

April 10, 2001, 08:19 AM	#1
Coolray Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: Spokane ,wa Posts: 290	I have been a member since Aug.2000 I have enjoyed the exchange of Ideas and information. During that time there have been several upgrades and new servers,All of which cost quite a bit,yet I see no Adds,nobody has asked for any dues,and I was wondering How TFL is supported? I'm thankful that there is a place to visit that is fun(see mall ninja) and informative. Thanks A Lot.

April 10, 2001, 08:25 AM	#2
PreserveFreedom Guest Posts: n/a	My understanding is that Rich Lucibella pays for it, God bless him. Thank you Rich!

April 10, 2001, 12:37 PM	#5
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	Rich does in deed pay for it and even though, I'm sure, the cost can be quite high at times, the contribution to the RKBA is priceless.

April 10, 2001, 07:37 PM	#7
gfrey Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Fort Atkinson, WI USA Posts: 143	Amen. Thanks Rich (* 1000). Me too on buying a beer for Rich. And as a survivor of bad implementations, I KNOW how, even after Testing, acceptance testing, and a fully thought out backout plan, things still get FUBAR'd. We will get it right next time! Gfrey

April 13, 2001, 12:00 PM	#10
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	Thanks Rich!

April 13, 2001, 12:46 PM	#11
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Thanks for the offer, Jorah, but..... Nah; then we'd feel obligated to be nice to you! Besides, if we wanted to turn this into a commercial enterprise, banner advertisers abound....(we don't want the obligation of being nice to them either!) Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

April 15, 2001, 10:14 PM	#12
JJB Member Join Date: October 19, 1998 Location: Logansport, IN Posts: 87	Rich, Though I've been here since near the beginning, mostly as a lurker as you can see from the number of posts, I am in a good place to comment on the history of TFL. And, you have made the best firearms forum I've have had the opportunity to visit. I keep coming back bacause this is one of the best places around. Keep up the good work Rich and many thanks for your generosity in taking so much of this on yourself.

April 16, 2001, 10:06 PM	#13
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	Rich gets the strokes; The Staff gets the work!!!! Will somebody please mention the Staff?!!! (Not too loudly or they'll ask for ridiculous perks ...like pay and stuff! Then we'd have to resort, again, to the horse whippings until morale improves.) Seriously....I do my share. But the vast majority of the work is done by those with their names on the marquis. The thanks is due them. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

April 17, 2001, 07:28 AM	#14
Staff Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Posts: 66	I agree! I think the Staff is great!

April 17, 2001, 09:10 AM	#15
Staff Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Posts: 66	Why thank you, Rich and Staff! I appreciate that. Actually I was thanked quite well and completely in Jeff Thomas' thread http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=63713 Thanks Jeff and all! ------------------ Staff over and out from Staff headquarters.

April 17, 2001, 06:13 PM	#16
po boy Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2000 Posts: 145	Mega Ditto"s thanks for a great site!!!!!!!!lot's of info.

April 17, 2001, 10:22 PM	#17
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	"Their names on the Marquis..." Have you been spray painting the royalty again, Rich? Shame on you. Lord Fuzzlebottom whined piteously for days because he couldn't get the Krylon off his monacle... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.