You’re missing an opportunity to make a fortune, region2. Instead of providing space on your ignore list gratuitously (analogous to a streetwalker “giving it away”), as you did with me, you should be selling, or at minimum leasing, ignore-list slots. I was very surprised (pleasantly) that you donated (supposedly) me a berth in that much sought after location. Had I known that such a thing was possible, I would have approached you several years ago and willingly paid any price for said residence – I still am.quote:Originally posted by region2:
. . . so he's off my ignore list.
You should also consider that while I was dwelling in that prime real estate (however temporary or illusory it was) rent-free, several forum members approached me with substantial offers to hire me as a consultant to advise them on how they might obtain similar occupancy. We’re still negotiating, but it would appear that these members are also highly motivated, and desperate, buyers/renters, and like me, are willing to pay any amount. Now, I, as a third party, can continue to siphoned this revenue away from your coffers, but a small advertisement in the “Items Wanted” (your favorite), or even the “eBay, General”, section of this forum will result in more business then you can handle (you’ll need to hire a staff).
Additionally, and here again I’ve been approached by a party interested in hiring my expertise, consider putting AuctionSniper on something similar to the forum’s ignore list. The savings to AS are staggering, and they are quite willing (TRUST ME!) to share a portion of that with you – we’re talking millions! Just the savings from reducing their support requests represents a sizeable amount. There’s also the savings from lowering their tech support turnover rate (always spikes after you start one of your sprees), and the support staff’s drug abuse and rehab expenses, that are currently skyrocketing, but would be basically eliminated, not to mention the psychiatric fees. And then there’s the added expense AS has to pay for workmen’s comp due to their having to check “Yes” for “Exposure to region2?” (it’s right between “Sarin Gas” and “Exposed Nuclear Reactor Core”).
You might also want to consider hiring yourself out as a “hired-gun” for an additional, perhaps even more profitable, revenue source but I may be getting ahead of myself.
Hopefully, with the above information, you’ll “at least” consider the discontinuation of giving away your talents, and turn them into a lucrative source of income. No need to thank me. If I’ve done you a service, and you feel a certain obligation, then reinstate me on your ignore list and I will consider myself generously compensated.