*Mane sets an all-time member record - Orangemane Appreciation thread* - The Orange Mane

Pezman · 08-01-2006, 10:59 PM

This is kind of a personal address to our forum. This site has absolutely gone nuts over the past few days with tremendous volume and an avalanche of new Bronco fans joining the fun.
We went from around 250 (ish) members logging into the site at this time last year, to an unprecedented 1100 active members viewing the Orangemane today. That is unreal! TJ, congrats on making this site into one of the premiere NFL fan sites on the net brother!

Now onto the part that concerns me... funding our beloved site.
I know it will sound preachy, but I know how much Taco John has to shell out for the server every few months and am concerned about keeping our beloved site up and functional. Keep in mind, this is not a buisness, just a passion that he has kept and nurtured for over 5 years and I'd like to throw some appreciation his way by helping raise some funds to help with our site.

Seeing how fast this site has grown and how much great material there is to have here, I'd urge everyone who wishes to take the time to donate a few bucks and click on the sponsor links because it does help offset the cost of our growing Bronco nation here on the site.

Every bit helps! For those who are wondering what is a proper amount, don't worry about it... Just ask yourself how much you feel the site has been worth to you (perhaps the cost of a going to a movie, a fast-food meal, etc), and what you can reasonably part with to help offset the cost!

Here's a link to the Orangemane's Paypal. And dont forget to take a few moments to click those banners and ads and help the Mane! GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!

Click to Donate

Clockwork Orange · 08-01-2006, 11:02 PM

Donated yesterday, my good man.

Pezman · 08-01-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Donated yesterday, my good man.

You da man as always Clocky

I was just looking back at how much this site has grown since its inception back in 2001... baby, you've come a loooooooooong way

http://web.archive.org/web/200102021...rangemane.com/

Taco John · 08-01-2006, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pezman

Here's a link to the Orangemane's Paypal. And dont forget to take a few moments to click those banners and ads and help the Mane! GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!

Thanks Pez. I appreciate the nod, but want to make it clear that people should only click on ads that they're actually interested in... Don't just hammer ads. If you're interested in the subject, and might like to be exposed to content, please check them out. If not, don't click on them, and save your clicks for something that you're actually interested in. I don't want to encourage false clicking... It's a real problem for good folks trying to make their businesses work, and I don't want to take advantage of them. I'm always aiming for win-win situations.

And as for the rest, much thanks to the community here for being so great. Kaylore, SoCal and the gang at training camp is drawing a lot of interest... deservedly so. Meck and the gang with the bus obviously help a lot to keep new folks checking out the site as well... That's all good stuff, but even they'll tell you that it's the community here that makes this place so great. Yeah, like any online forum, we have our bickering bouts... But all in all, this place has delivered some great times for me, and hopefully for everybody else as well.

Go America. Go Broncos!

bpc · 08-01-2006, 11:14 PM

TJ you are the man. This is the best board that I've ever been a part of and I'm proud of that. You guys rock.

Atlas · 08-01-2006, 11:25 PM

congrats on the success of the site. TJ you should be very proud at what you have created.

Pezman · 08-01-2006, 11:34 PM

More geek stats..

The Mane has 230 members with over 1000 posts
and 25 members with over 10,000 posts!

The Mane has 4890 members total (not counting bannings

)
of which... 189 new members signed up in the past week
and 49 new members signed up for the Mane TODAY (a new record)

Wow!

Atlas · 08-01-2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pezman

More geek stats..

The Mane has 230 members with over 1000 posts
and 25 members with over 10,000 posts!

The Mane has 4890 members total (not counting bannings

)
of which... 189 new members signed up in the past week
and 49 new members signed up for the Mane TODAY (a new record)

Wow!

go back to your fantasy baseball!!!

Broncos4Life · 08-01-2006, 11:58 PM

This board amazes me after all these years. I have enjoyed it for 3 years and it just keeps getting better and better. Props to you TJ.

broncobum6162 · 08-02-2006, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pezman

Every bit helps! For those who are wondering what is a proper amount, don't worry about it... Just ask yourself how much you feel the site has been worth to you (perhaps the cost of a going to a movie, a fast-food meal, etc), and what you can reasonably part with to help offset the cost!

Here's a link to the Orangemane's Paypal. And dont forget to take a few moments to click those banners and ads and help the Mane! GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!

Click to Donate

Just made my via paypal. Wow, that was too easy. Been wanting to donate but just didn't get around too it. Thanks for all you do TJ and thanks Pez for your work as moderator of this great website. I don't post as often as a lot of people but you can rest assured that this has been my homepage for as long as I've know about the site which is going on over 2 years now and I'm browsing constantly. I'm really impressed with the scouting reports Khan, Solcal, Mediator and others are posting . Its great to have good football knowledge and people who are willing to take their own time and keep us who aren't in the area informed.
Like Pez said donate early and donate often. Anyone who doesn't at least donate the cost of a steak dinner doesn't appreciate what we really have here.

LordHelmchen · 08-02-2006, 05:19 AM

superb job guys!! Did my donation when the site was down. Keep up the good work!!

OrangeShadow · 08-02-2006, 06:00 AM

i just barely got back to the mane today,i hadnt checked the main page for the url lol

Mile High Shack · 08-02-2006, 06:08 AM

congrats

hopefully it doesn't grow too big that it runs as slow as it has been

Bronco_Beerslug · 08-02-2006, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

congrats

hopefully it doesn't grow too big that it runs as slow as it has been

This must be the reason that it's running so slow during the day?

Mile High Shack · 08-02-2006, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

This must be the reason that it's running so slow during the day?

HUGE reason it is running slow during the day, hopefully there are some tweaks left to help ramp it up a little, taking 5 min. to open up a message during the day is quite frustrating

Bronco_Beerslug · 08-02-2006, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

HUGE reason it is running slow during the day, hopefully there are some tweaks left to help ramp it up a little, taking 5 min. to open up a message during the day is quite frustrating

I hope so, I'm sure membership is only going to continue growing maxing out the server even more.

Florida_Bronco · 08-02-2006, 06:48 AM

I'll be more than happy to donate here in the future. Unfortunately after the death of my dad, I've had to pick up alot of the slack financially.

As soon as things get better here at the homefront, I'll throw some money at the Mane

Steve Sewell · 08-02-2006, 07:07 AM

I joined up during the playoff run in January, and I must say I LOVE this forum community more than any other...

This is a "free" site for the posters, but not TJ. I feel like I've received a tremendous value here. I'm a CU fan and I belong to some paysites that get the type of info we get here, and they charge $10 a month. I'll give what I can every month so that I can continue to enjoy the fellowship and great Bronco info here!

P.S....How much does Boob owe the Mane for wasting server space?

PatsWin2002 · 08-02-2006, 07:36 AM

All new members please make an appointment with Pez to have your picture taken.

Thanks.

DenverBrit · 08-02-2006, 08:06 AM

Great site, great fun and great company.
Thanks guys. Donation on its way.

Taco John · 08-02-2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

I hope so, I'm sure membership is only going to continue growing maxing out the server even more.

I expect things to normalize soon. We just have everybody in the world beating down our door when camp reports come out. If they don't normalize, I've got another ace up my sleeve, thanks to the support we've been receiving, along with an early bye week to implement it.

We'll see how things go.

Meck77 · 08-02-2006, 08:43 AM

Taco it's been a helluva run man and we aren't done yet!

Dagmar · 08-02-2006, 09:01 AM

Great site, tremendous site, supoib site!!!

I will donate to it as soon as the finances allow (Boulder ain't cheap...)!

Who thinks mock should sell Beezer to the circus and give TJ the proceeds?

PatsWin2002 · 08-02-2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagmar

Who thinks mock should sell Beezer to the circus and give TJ the proceeds?

It's even funnier if you look at your avatar after reading that.

Bronco_Beerslug · 08-02-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

I expect things to normalize soon. We just have everybody in the world beating down our door when camp reports come out. If they don't normalize, I've got another ace up my sleeve, thanks to the support we've been receiving, along with an early bye week to implement it.

We'll see how things go.

That's good news!

08-01-2006, 10:59 PM	#1
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	*Mane sets an all-time member record - Orangemane Appreciation thread* This is kind of a personal address to our forum. This site has absolutely gone nuts over the past few days with tremendous volume and an avalanche of new Bronco fans joining the fun. We went from around 250 (ish) members logging into the site at this time last year, to an unprecedented 1100 active members viewing the Orangemane today. That is unreal! TJ, congrats on making this site into one of the premiere NFL fan sites on the net brother! Now onto the part that concerns me... funding our beloved site. I know it will sound preachy, but I know how much Taco John has to shell out for the server every few months and am concerned about keeping our beloved site up and functional. Keep in mind, this is not a buisness, just a passion that he has kept and nurtured for over 5 years and I'd like to throw some appreciation his way by helping raise some funds to help with our site. Seeing how fast this site has grown and how much great material there is to have here, I'd urge everyone who wishes to take the time to donate a few bucks and click on the sponsor links because it does help offset the cost of our growing Bronco nation here on the site. Every bit helps! For those who are wondering what is a proper amount, don't worry about it... Just ask yourself how much you feel the site has been worth to you (perhaps the cost of a going to a movie, a fast-food meal, etc), and what you can reasonably part with to help offset the cost! Here's a link to the Orangemane's Paypal. And dont forget to take a few moments to click those banners and ads and help the Mane! GO BRONCOS!!!!!!! Click to Donate __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%

08-01-2006, 11:34 PM	#7
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	More geek stats.. The Mane has 230 members with over 1000 posts and 25 members with over 10,000 posts! The Mane has 4890 members total (not counting bannings ) of which... 189 new members signed up in the past week and 49 new members signed up for the Mane TODAY (a new record) Wow! __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%

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08-01-2006, 11:02 PM	#2
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Donated yesterday, my good man.

08-01-2006, 11:14 PM	#5
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,570 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	TJ you are the man. This is the best board that I've ever been a part of and I'm proud of that. You guys rock.

08-01-2006, 11:25 PM	#6
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	congrats on the success of the site. TJ you should be very proud at what you have created.

08-01-2006, 11:58 PM	#9
Broncos4Life Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QC....both sides... Posts: 1,777	This board amazes me after all these years. I have enjoyed it for 3 years and it just keeps getting better and better. Props to you TJ.

08-02-2006, 05:19 AM	#11
LordHelmchen Single-Malt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,064	superb job guys!! Did my donation when the site was down. Keep up the good work!!

08-02-2006, 06:00 AM	#12
OrangeShadow armed and dangerous Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,771	i just barely got back to the mane today,i hadnt checked the main page for the url lol

08-02-2006, 06:08 AM	#13
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	congrats hopefully it doesn't grow too big that it runs as slow as it has been

08-02-2006, 06:48 AM	#17
Florida_Bronco Got trolls? Welcome to Mile High, Brady! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 13,810 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn	I'll be more than happy to donate here in the future. Unfortunately after the death of my dad, I've had to pick up alot of the slack financially. As soon as things get better here at the homefront, I'll throw some money at the Mane

08-02-2006, 07:07 AM	#18
Steve Sewell Oh Tyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! Patrick and Ty's pimp Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,666 Adopt-a-Bronco: Reggie Rivers	I joined up during the playoff run in January, and I must say I LOVE this forum community more than any other... This is a "free" site for the posters, but not TJ. I feel like I've received a tremendous value here. I'm a CU fan and I belong to some paysites that get the type of info we get here, and they charge $10 a month. I'll give what I can every month so that I can continue to enjoy the fellowship and great Bronco info here! P.S....How much does Boob owe the Mane for wasting server space?

08-02-2006, 07:36 AM	#19
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	All new members please make an appointment with Pez to have your picture taken. Thanks.

08-02-2006, 08:06 AM	#20
DenverBrit Just hanging out. Got a breath mint?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 11,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Team	Great site, great fun and great company. Thanks guys. Donation on its way.

08-02-2006, 08:43 AM	#22
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Taco it's been a helluva run man and we aren't done yet!

08-02-2006, 09:01 AM	#23
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	Great site, tremendous site, supoib site!!! I will donate to it as soon as the finances allow (Boulder ain't cheap...)! Who thinks mock should sell Beezer to the circus and give TJ the proceeds?