Mark Austin

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[ASUService]

Hi Folks,
As you know I have been suggesting a lot of items lately and I have another which I'll post seperately in a minute.

Of course Mark is THE MAN for doing everything in his power to add any requested item and that is fantastic!

However, I had a thought and wanted everyone to give an opinion via a poll.

Here's my idea ...

If Mark could setup a seperate forum just for suggestions.

When a suggestion is added the poster would create a simple "Yes"/"No" Poll at the same time.

When everyone comes into that forum they could click the link and look at the product then vote accordingly.

My thoughts are that ...

... this would keep suggestions organized making things easier to keep track of for Mark and us.
... the collective opinions of the forum readers is MUCH better than a single person. No one ever knows until they have bought something if it's junk but a group can probably decide better than an individual.
... IF a forum reader has the item and a feel for it they could give their feedback.
... IF a forum reader has the item Mark could buy it from them.
... IF license allows someone who already has the item could donate it to Mark and in turn all of us. WooHoo ... Karma Points! 

Everyone who paticipates in this forum has a "perspective" and the collective use of this resource (in my humble opinion) for deciding what is good (or not good) to add to the download area would be invaluable for the decision process.

I applaud Mark for how he handles this but wouldn't it be great for all of us to help him control cost? Collectively, we may avoid suggesting junk which would keep the downloads area lean and mean? I'm a big believer in quality vs. quantity is always best.

Please understand that to my knowledge there isn't any junk there now but have I gone through EVERYTHING ... no, I haven't. Didn't want anyone thinking I was suggesting there is a problem. I just feel this would be a nice way to handle this.

Oh, before I forget ... I think each poll should run for a week and time limited items would be handled individually. Also, Mark would retain the final word.

Of course I welcome any further suggestions and/or a reply telling my I'm full of crap and we don't need this. 


Looking forward to your thoughts.

[Jim Burney]

Not a bad idea.

All suggestions would at least be in the one place.

As you say though the last word is down to Mark.

[KarenMcG]

Mike,

What a great proposal. 

I'm still trying to digest it all...study it, etc.

Seems like it's worth a try at least.

Thank you for suggesting it.

Karen

[ASUService]

Thanks ... I was/am hoping to get more cooments. Thanks again for yours and we'll see how it goes.

[Br1an]

I like this proposal and it could be a win-win situation,
good for Mark and good for members

I've noticed there's a poll up already - my vote has been cast

good constructive idea mike 

Brian

[valpubs]

OK..I'm the sad sack who voted 'no'

My main reason :- The person who makes/made the suggestion believes that the item in question would help with their requirements and, if it helps with someone else's requirements then all to the better. But if that particular suggestion had been voted 'no' by people to whom it had no meaning then the suggester loses out - particularly if the voting results were shown at the top of the suggestion (I think that made sense  )

2nd Reason :- Making the suggestion allows Mark to contact the supplier and possibly get better terms (i.e. MRR instead of RR ) thus increasing the saleability for all concerned - if it was voted out then no further contact would be initiated.

That's my 2 zlotys worth

[ASUService]

Thanks for your viewpoint Dom

[valpubs]

Thanks for your viewpoint Dom

No worries

[Mark Austin]

Hi Guys,

So, basically you guys would like to have a new category called "Product Requests/Suggestions"? And then whenever a new product is requested, a poll would be added for ya'll to vote?

Am I understanding that correctly? If not, just wack me one! 

Mark

[William]

Hi Guys,

So, basically you guys would like to have a new category called "Product Requests/Suggestions"? And then whenever a new product is requested, a poll would be added for ya'll to vote?

Am I understanding that correctly? If not, just wack me one! 

Mark

Sounds good to me! 

William

[phranc]

Hey Mark,

I think a new category called "Product Requests/Suggestions would be good, at least they would all be in one place.

However I agree with valups and don't think we need a poll.

My main reason :- The person who makes/made the suggestion believes that the item in question would help with their requirements and, if it helps with someone else's requirements then all to the better. But if that particular suggestion had been voted 'no' by people to whom it had no meaning then the suggester loses out - particularly if the voting results were shown at the top of the suggestion (I think that made sense  )

2nd Reason :- Making the suggestion allows Mark to contact the supplier and possibly get better terms (i.e. MRR instead of RR ) thus increasing the saleability for all concerned - if it was voted out then no further contact would be initiated.

That's my 2 zlotys worth

 Frank

[Mark Austin]

Hi Guys,

Ok, I will get that new category called setup today.

Thanks,
Mark

[Jim Burney]

Hi Guys,

Ok, I will get that new category called setup today.

Thanks,
Mark

Good on yer Mark.

It will be interesting to see how it evolves.

Jim

ps I do not think the new category should be called setup. 

[Mark Austin]

Hi Guys,

Ok, I will get that new category called setup today.

Thanks,
Mark

Good on yer Mark.

It will be interesting to see how it evolves.

Jim

ps I do not think the new category should be called setup. 

Wow ... now that's what I call a typo!

What I meant to say was that I will get that new category setup today.

Mark

[ASUService]

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I haven't been around for a few days. We got a new puppy and I'm suffering from sleep deprivation! 

You had it right Mark. I guess a poll could be up to the requestor. I just thought it would be a nice option for the reasons originally stated.

Thanks for doing it!

As always ... You Da' Man!!! (chest thumping Neanderthal smilie needed here!)

[KarenMcG]

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I haven't been around for a few days. We got a new puppy and I'm suffering from sleep deprivation! 

You had it right Mark. I guess a poll could be up to the requestor. I just thought it would be a nice option for the reasons originally stated.

Thanks for doing it!

As always ... You Da' Man!!! (chest thumping Neanderthal smilie needed here!)

Hi Mike,

You've been missed...a puppy? Awwwww!

Karen

[ASUService]

Thanks Karen ... he's been a lot of fun but the middle of the night potty breaks have left me a little tired. lol BUT, it's making potty training a lot easier! So it'll be worth it in the long run.

[Jim Burney]

Thanks Karen ... he's been a lot of fun but the middle of the night potty breaks have left me a little tired. lol BUT, it's making potty training a lot easier! So it'll be worth it in the long run.

Has the world gone barking mad!

 

[phranc]

MMMMMM,

Seems I've seen an ebook on potty draing a dog somewhere..... perhaps in the members area even...

Frank

[ASUService]

Hi Frank,
I do believe you're right but not needed. I have a system that works everytime but it does take diligence and consistancy. The pup is 9 weeks today and other than him having the physical ability (or lack of lol) to hold it all night he is done.

At this point if we're around he'll ask to go out and if we don't notice he'll use the paper. At night he will cry until we wake up ... IF we don't wake up he uses the paper in his kennel.

Can't ask for better than that at his age.  :-)

[KarenMcG]

Hi Frank,
I do believe you're right but not needed. I have a system that works everytime but it does take diligence and consistancy. The pup is 9 weeks today and other than him having the physical ability (or lack of lol) to hold it all night he is done.

At this point if we're around he'll ask to go out and if we don't notice he'll use the paper. At night he will cry until we wake up ... IF we don't wake up he uses the paper in his kennel.

Can't ask for better than that at his age.  :-)

Mike,

Now that's a pup I'd like to see...a "talking" one!  (Bolding mine)

Congratulations that you've got him about trained. I imagine he likes it a lot better, too; rather than sitting or sleeping on wet paper in his kennel.

I love puppies..and kitties, too.

Karen

[Mark35mi]

Hi gang,
It has been awhile since I have been on the forum, but I wanted to share my 2 cents.

I still remember when I was relatively new I recommended to Mark that he have a product search. Within Days... it was done. It has been a valuable aid to many!

My point is Mark is terrific about listening to ideas individually, and if they make sense, making the products available to us. And quickly! I love seeing "as requested by a Gold member" etc...

Just send him your idea. No poll necessary!

Thanks Mark for continuing to KICK @#$!

Mark

[multihb]

Hi gang,
It has been awhile since I have been on the forum, but I wanted to share my 2 cents.

I still remember when I was relatively new I recommended to Mark that he have a product search. Within Days... it was done. It has been a valuable aid to many!

My point is Mark is terrific about listening to ideas individually, and if they make sense, making the products available to us. And quickly! I love seeing "as requested by a Gold member" etc...

Just send him your idea. No poll necessary!

Thanks Mark for continuing to KICK @#$!

Mark

Hi everyone,

I agree 100% with you Mark, this site is really the one and only needed Resell Rights/PLR related site 

Well, today I found I am in need professional PDF making/Branding software
any suggestions?

All the best,

Aatos

Ps. Seems thunder storm is coming, must shut down PC, before it is broken..

[Mark Austin]

Well, today I found I am in need professional PDF making/Branding software
any suggestions?

Hi Guys,

I have the perfect solution for you guys (IMO) and I'll be making it available to member shortly.

Mark