BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

peanuts1gang · White Belt Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 30

well a while ago i used to be able to look at the A-Z thing, but now you have to be a member! why do i have to be a member, they should change it.

zzt6688 · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 3:27 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

I think that the main reason is to increase paying members numbers, and for a few bucks you can use it again.

The older members had this discussion when Andrew made bonsai help a membership forum instead of a free forum. All in all its a good deal, I doubt you will find help from people like Stymie and Dick anywhere else.

StaceyR · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 8:43 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

It's not only the info you also have contests and discounts.

Pappa · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 9:34 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

I've become a member recently and I think it's a small price to pay, well worth it.

Pappa

Dick · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

I'm not the resident expert on the forum, only a contributing member and moderator of some of the areas. However, I have been on several other bonsai forums that were free and was never satisfied with them. Many places were also contentious in the postings. You had to place your experience at risk by posting a message.

Here, we are a much more user friendly lot. We pride ourselves with patience to answer questions that have been posted several times before and we provide sound advice and information based upon a collective of hundreds of years of bonsai experiences from the members who post to this forum, such as Stymie and me and so many others. So for a very small and nominal fee, that's what you're getting. If it's important and informative to your practice of the hobby, it's not an expense; it's a membership in an "international cyber bonsai club" that meets on a daily basis.

I highly recommend that everyone who logs on to this portion of the forum become a fully registered member of our "club."

Hope this answers some of your questions.

Carol · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 4:44 am Post subject: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

I may not be the best person to answer this as I picked up my 12 month subscription on eBay - and it was exceedingly cheap. Already I've had much, much more value than the amount I paid, and I have every intention of continuing my membership at full cost when my subscription falls due. Just browsing through the various forums has been extremely helpful, and the attitudes of the various people posting replies make one feel quite comfortable in asking questions.
Try it, Peanuts - it's worth every cent - and check out eBay - there were other subscriptions available when last I looked - for (pardon the pun) peanuts.
Cheers
Carol

Tuppence2 · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

I've not regretted paying my few £'s subscription, even though there are other "free sites" to join. I enjoy the posts and photos, and feeling as though I belong to a little community of like-minded people.

Give it a go!

Penny. Smile

steve · Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 1:00 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

We hunger to help. This is a great group and some of us have been together for a few years now. I feel like I know a few of personally even though we've never spoken a word. I think any who try this forum in it's full glory will understand what I mean in a very short time.

StaceyR · Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 4:49 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

Funny that you mentioned it being that long ago. I remember signing up for BonsaiHelp before it actually started. Smile

Tuppence2 · Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 8:04 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

How long ago? Very Happy

Stymie · Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

Bonsaihelp was on line before and has been re-introduced after being off for a spell. Quite a number of us were contributors on the original site also.

bonsaimad · Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

Definitely the best bonsai help site i have found and as the others say its well worth the few £'s to join when you think that the great advice given could save and improve your tree's

regards
Scott

peanuts1gang · White Belt Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 30

well i am still wondering if i could send whatever us dollars to whatever address.
would that be possible?

plus about the a-z thing. i used to be able to view it, but now you have to be a member.
no offence, but that is probably a reason that this forum isnt very popualr.

bonsai · Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

Hi, you can subscribe by using a credit or debit card at PayPal or use funds from your paypal account.

I'm sorry but this is the only way of subscribing.

Neo · Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

DMicheleR · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:58 am Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

I think it's great. There is a great spirit of friendship and helpfulness here that is extended to all who ask. That quality alone is priceless.

steve · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: BONSAI MEMBER (A-Z)

Glad you like it.