This is just pure speculation but i suppose it fits in with the comments part of this forum.
I'm wondering where everyone sees this site in 5 or 10 years. About how many users register a month? Will that number grow exponentially over the years, has it in the past? Will new server hardware have to be used? Will it ever become member supported, such as requiring membership fees? Will the IDI forums become antique forums? lol. Will we eventually have GM and Cummins forums?
Sorry if I'm being too speculative, but whatever happens I'm sure i along with many others will be around for a long while, [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] As long as Jason sticks around, [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
I will be a loyal member for as long as this site is around!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] With the advertising, and I'm sure that will grow as well, I don't think Jason will need to worry about funds. This is too great a site to ever go way. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
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<font color="green">THE HULK</font>-'94 F-250 XLT Supercab, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4x4, ZF 5spd (Handshakers Unite!), 4:10's, 235/85R16's My Pics
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Maybe ford will shape up and help sponsor the site one day, [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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I totally agree, and think it would be a great show of support for those who(in MOST cases) support the brand. BUT, I wouldn't hold my breath(too pessimistic?[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img])
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'03.25 F-250 SC SWB 2WD 6.0w/TorqShift, Sport Pkge., Sonic Blue, plus-
16x8 Eagle alloy wheels
Snugtop XV and Bedrug
DPPI turbo-back 4" "sound system" w/cat
The Heartbreak of "The Heartbeat"!
In ten years, this site will be a dim memory.
Ten years from now the internet will have ceased to exist as we know it now.
On the upside. Diesel trucks will have just about peaked. Over the course of the next ten years baby boomer's will be retiring in never before seen numbers.
That means more RV's, more and better Diesel powered trucks [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
More slow grey hair drivers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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Maybe ford will shape up and help sponsor the site one day,
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somehow I don't see that happening [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Ford specifically states in the owners manuals the consequences for chipping/modifying or altering the vehicle from stock. this site is really geared towards doing just that [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] if Ford sponsored the site wouldn't it be a huge contradiction to everything they print in the owners manual not to do [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
I am not trying to be a stick in the mud but it seems a little ignorant to think that Ford would ever sponsor this site [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/depressed.gif[/img] thats why Jason has good companies like Diesel Innovations,ITP,DPP,DPPI,Gos Racing and on and on and on. I just can't see Ford ever condoning let alone sponsoring this great site, but thats just my opinion and I could be wrong [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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It will still be here but the "crew" will have turned over. Look at who's posting and the member numbers. From what I see who's posting, the average number is in the 20K range. Not a lot in my range. People will get the info they need hang around for a while and slowly drift away. Anymore I look to see if anyone is having the same issues I am at the moment, check the "other" forum and I'm gone.
It'll remain as long as Jason keeps it going, just the faces will change... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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June 1996 F250HD XLT/SC, LWB, 4x4, 4:10LS, E4OD, White outside, Gray inside, Camper/Tow pack, Factory Aluminum wheels, Factory rear slider, decal free.
Factory AIC, Aux dash switches, Full add-a-leaf, Mile Marker SS Hubs, Upgraded E4OD Tranny, Tymar intake, BD downpipe, Exhaust brake, 203* stat, BriteBox, California Regulator mod, Truck Interiors Winterfront, Ported bug guard, Energy Suspension bushings rolling on 265x75 Bridgestone Revo's.
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Too much junk/toys to mention, ever changing due to too getting bored too quickly. I need a 10 step program!
Want to call? I'm in the book. Want to argue....First explain the square root of negative one....lol
I don't think Jason will need to worry about funds. This is too great a site to ever go way.
Jayson doesn't have to "worry about funds" He sold this site down the river, to a corporation that doesn't give a crap about any of our opinions on this site anymore.... hence all the adds for Hondas, PLAYBOY,, and other NON diesel related crap. (They use a software that just throws adds in willy nilly,, )
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Jim T.*48* SLAPS Co-Founder, 30.8 yrs RETIRED UAW 6/01/06, Now a full time Technician in the MOANG 12/10/07 My pics! and my New'03 Dually pics!, Charcoal Grey, Black and Grey interior, Black leather seats, Van Turbo/ATS ported housing/WW, Quad "A" pillar pod with Carbon Fiber series AUTO METER Gauges, FUMOTO Valve. BTS BUBBA" /TS 4pos chip, 4" Turbo back straight pipe/stainless 5" tip 131st F/W St.Louis MoAirNatlGuard We're losing the F-15s. BUT BEING HANDED THE KEYS TO THE B-2 BOMBERS at WHITMAN AFB, Near Kansas City, MO.!! We are Lindburghs OWN! Suffering from *PMS,, "Powerstroke mod syndrome"
I've seen the future (it paid me a visit), this site is gone. Too many ads killed it off by over cluttering it to death.
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