Exciting announcement for KB!!!

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2007, 20:24

Originally Posted by Hitcher

It depends if users got charged an annual sub or not (that's currently voluntary based on people's willingness/ability to pay). But looking at say 2,000 paid-up members at $100 each a year, over five years' projected earnings... Of course there are overhead costs that need to be deducted from this, but there would be no need for banner ads or other overtly commercial overtones to detract from the site's current ambience. And it would be a better deal than an Greenacres lawn-mowing franchise.

One could also register the business in the Cayman Islands, remit all of the income to an account there and live tax-free in New Zealand on a VISA card (GST notwithstanding).

Yee know too much......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mMF8i1kjIE

**Hitcher** · 23rd April 2007, 20:28

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Yee know too much...

Are you local?

**Swoop** · 23rd April 2007, 21:11

Originally Posted by Finn

Well, some of them do a fine job and it should be noted.

I recon that they could all do it with one hand tied behind their backs.

**Finn** · 23rd April 2007, 21:15

Originally Posted by Swoop

I recon that they could all do it with one hand tied behind their backs.

Well they threw my lady's first post into PD without battering an eye lid.

**Finn** · 23rd April 2007, 21:17

You can't charge people any money for belonging to a site like this.

**CM2005** · 23rd April 2007, 21:24

good onya mate!

**Disco Dan** · 23rd April 2007, 21:29

Originally Posted by Finn

Well they threw my lady's first post into PD without battering an eye lid.

Was it pointless? Or Drivel?

**Hitcher** · 23rd April 2007, 21:36

It has been reinstated. Keep it seemly.

**cowpoos** · 23rd April 2007, 21:51

Originally Posted by Hitcher

It has been reinstated. Keep it seemly.

you keep saying that...but I still don't know what it means!!!

**Ixion** · 23rd April 2007, 21:53

It means all that you are not. And NEVER involves jelly, or goats.

**cowpoos** · 23rd April 2007, 22:10

Originally Posted by Ixion

It means all that you are not. And NEVER involves jelly, or goats.

whats your thing with goats bro?? its fuckin dodgy if you ask me!!!

**BarBender** · 23rd April 2007, 22:30

Originally Posted by Finn

You probably want to sit down for this one folks. As you are no doubt aware, this site has grown considerably over the years and has become a fantastic resource for all of the biking community. From organised rides, technical knowledge, new friendships & relationships, tips & tricks to heated debate. It's been a fantastic ride and we should all take our hats off to SpankMe.

However, the cost and resources required to run what has become KB today is astronomical and here's where it gets exciting. Over the past few months, SpankMe and I have been negotiating a commercial arrangement for me to purchase the site. Now before you start freaking out, SpankMe will still own the Kiwi Biker brand and will continue to be involved with the site.

So what changes can we expect? While this is still under negotiation, I want to make it very clear that I don't want to mess with a winning formula, so no major changes for some time until you've had your say. Yes that's right, a true democracy. The future of KB will be in your hands.

There are some initial transparent changes we would like to make that will enhance your user experience. As some of you may know, I run a few companies, one of which is in IT. We do hosting, development, content and all sorts of web stuff. We plan to migrate the site to this platform which will significantly improve the performance. From here we plan to expand the functionality making this a feature rich site. In addition, while your historical financial help has been greatly appreciated, I think there is a smarter way moving forward but again, you will have your say.

We'll keep you posted with progress. Well that's all for now so get back to work!

Great stuff Finn.
Looking forward to KB's next stage with you and your team at the helm.