[Jim Colman]

Sorry Karl, I don't see it that way. I'll try not to "babble" on but let me explain once and for all what I mean.

Turk asks us to all pony up for the annual donations to this site. I ask how much does it cost to run this site. According to Brent, the advertising revenue pretty much pays for the month to month operating costs. End of disscussion. I got my question answered.

I think you guys are reading into this whole thing that I'm pissed that I couldn't sell more videos here. Nothing is farther from the truth. Ever since 1999, when I first started selling my video on this site, I've sold less than 100 here. Hardly a money making venture. I offered my video, at a discount, to other ClubCobra members. The 15% discount is basically my profit.

I sell about 20 a month on other sites, at full price, so the fact that I have or haven't sold many videos here is irreverent. I only mentioned it to help explain why I wouldn't be donating this year.

Trust me, I am not trying to subvert any efforts you guys have at showing your appreciation to Brent. I showed my appreciation to CC for the past four years by selling my video at cost to CC members and by sending a check for $50 each year that fundraising was necessary.

No more.

Cheers
Jim

edit: correction. I checked my database. I have sold 107 videos on this site since 1999. The total discount that CC members saved (my profit) was $856. Add to that the $$ I have given to CC over the years in donations and I figured that I have "donated" over $1,000 to keep this place up and running.

It's ok guys, you don't have to thank me, your warm and fuzzy responses are enough.