khunsanuk Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi, The plan at the moment is to: - sort the server issues first and likely upgrade this software to the latest version - figure out how much we'd need on a yearly basis and set that as the goal for a yearly donation drive - figure out what we can offer members who donate (suggestions welcome) and how we can drive more traffic to the board Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownFox77 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi, The plan at the moment is to: - sort the server issues first and likely upgrade this software to the latest version - figure out how much we'd need on a yearly basis and set that as the goal for a yearly donation drive - figure out what we can offer members who donate (suggestions welcome) and how we can drive more traffic to the board Sanuk! Ks, a few thoughts / ideas anyway: --I'm paying $25.00 US / year for membership in a PI Board called "Asia Bar Hop", and they currently have over 1700 members. They actually have their Ubb.Threads board running on a Ubuntu Cloud Server in states. --What I and most others are actually paying for are mainly the current photos and current info. The "photos" are mostly clothed pics of the current girls from the current bars. That combined with the typical running commentary and posts provide us members a good image of what it's like *now*, what's available *now*, etc. Does work 'cause been plenty times after viewing find myself suddenly checking the current fares to the PI :content: :onfire: --You also get membership cards which quite a few Bars/GoGos/Hotels then offer 10-15% discounts against your overall bill each time (this alone can easily make up for the $25 fee). Maybe you could copy this concept somehow: "sex sells" however you're not directly selling or necessarily even showing 'sex', but rather offering a glimpse and feeling of the "current" fun one can have in Bangkok / Pattaya *now*. (that along with possible Bar/Hotel discounts) On the ABH Board they have Bar owners that quite happily post their own 'current' pics of the girls and I'm sure the owners / managers of the bars that the board owners go to to take current girl / staff pics from are happy to let them do so as it brings in customers to their bar. The ABH Board doesn't get girl / staff pics from ALL the bars, but even just a handful is enough to keep the 1700 members happy. To replicate in Thailand would have to assure the bar owners / managers the pics would be "legal" clothed only (so as not to invite trouble) and maybe could include some free verbiage about any specials / prices etc: free advertising in return for letting you post the pics on the board - maybe then in return they could agree to a 15% discount for those paying members that go to their bars in response. A win win for them and the board (they get more customers and the board getting paid members and increased traffic). Might have to have different rules in this protected "members area", however its implemented: while the official bar pics might be legal might have to allow for members posting their naked (or semi naked) version of some of those same gals, and maybe allow commentary of those girls by name like how its done on ABH: "that Nok gives the best BJ's", "that Ghai is a b_tch - don't let her drink anything", etc. Getting the time to make bar / GoGo / Hotel contacts as well as the time to take "current" (weekly / monthly) girl-staff pics might be an issue. Could be some of us could be volunteer photograhers if we were provided Thai360 "Berets and Ascots" and official lanyards (or sunglasses) to help us get free drinks during our visits Anyway some ideas to start based on a paid board model that is successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi, Appreciate the comments, but I would be VERY uncomfortable with running something like that. Sorry, but not an option. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi, ... and how we can drive more traffic to the board Sanuk! Change the name thai360 to a name that tells the main focus of the site. For example, FlyerTalk is a site focused on the freq. flyer. The high traffic boards have a very specific focus. So what very specific focus do you want this board to have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Rename the board BlatheringIdiotsWhoBabbleAboutLOS ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi, "Change the name thai360 to a name that tells the main focus of the site." Valid point. I guess the focus of this site is discussing all things related Thailand, but that might be too broad for a domain name. Anyone have a suggestion? Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Keep Thai360 as a subtitle and think of something more specific. But what? ThailandTalk is also maybe too vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Nanaplaza.com, worked before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I agree that reverting back to the previous domain name is the way to go. And the name Nanaplaza.com will attract a perpetual flow of new users which any board needs to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozpharlap Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I am not to sure if it is still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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