I feel that the person most deserving of a lifer tag should meet the following but not limited to:

number of post, high than normal aveage

amount of help or knowledge they give, not just posting to be posting, (like me)

It would be helpfull if the field was narrow down too a few as mant as ten and then that list be given to the secret banker and have that person choose the lucky shark, I have no idea who to give it to.

Ill go with Capt bill to start or maybe one of the guys who are/have been in iraq.
Glenn

Larry's got a good idea. I agree that there needs to be a criteria to follow. Once that has been established then maybe our cheif cheerleader (Adam) could post the worthy candidates in a poll and the active shark shiver could vote for the popular choice.

I agree that it should go to a person that helps/contributes for the benefit of the group, a moderator or organizer. Someone who's put in the time and shown the dedication to help the forum survive. That said, while I appreciate the nod from Ken and others within the group, there are others in our ranks far more deserving than I. Please cast your votes for one of them. Thanks, Bill
Getting stronger every day!

I don't know how this will turn ou as there are alot of good and valid points raised but, add my vote for Greypoupon69 captn bill38876.8548726852

Good to hear you're doing better, Bill!!

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Larry's got a good idea. I agree that there needs to be a criteria to follow. Once that has been established then maybe our cheif cheerleader (Adam) could post the worthy candidates in a poll and the active shark shiver could vote for the popular choice.[/QUOTE]

 I agree with Tuxblacray... and Captn Bill...

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A very noble gesture to offer a lifetime membership. Remember Ben? He was very active for a time and several members donated to make him a lifetime member and now he's gone. Make a donation  to a charity in the name of this group to a charity. I really hate to sound negative, Ken has been a blessing to this place with his knowledge and advice on our cars, but he's one of a kind. If anyone here wants to be a part, they will stay.

I was active for a while and still check in from time to time, but I've noticed that it's become more of a forum for jokes and political opinions than a place to help each other with our vettes.

Just one person's opinion

[QUOTE=daveb12]

A very noble gesture to offer a lifetime membership. Remember Ben? He was very active for a time and several members donated to make him a lifetime member and now he's gone. Make a donation  to a charity in the name of this group to a charity. I really hate to sound negative, Ken has been a blessing to this place with his knowledge and advice on our cars, but he's one of a kind. If anyone here wants to be a part, they will stay.

I was active for a while and still check in from time to time, but I've noticed that it's become more of a forum for jokes and political opinions than a place to help each other with our vettes.

Just one person's opinion

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Dave brings up some interesting points.

I have taken his last point and started a new thread about it so as to not let this thread get off-topic.

Also, a bunch of you have been asking for rules or requirements and a list of people to pick from for this free membership.  I already gave you those rules in the original post.  Just pick one person you think deserves it. It's that simple.  If you don't want to post your nomination publicly, email me: AdamW@C3VR.com

Thank you.

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Make a donation  to a charity in the name of this group. If anyone here wants to be a part, they will stay.[/QUOTE]

Must agree with what Dave stated above.  Giving away lifetime memberships is not going to work without some kind of criteria that the site owner and moderators come up with (whether it be every thousandth member that signs up, or the next member with the most kids).  I'm sorry, but IMHO, you can create more bad feelings doing this the way you are than creating good feelings.  Ben had his membership fees raised through the goodness of other member's hearts who wanted to see him stay and offer his considerable knowledge at a time when he was having difficulties and didn't think he would stay.  Turns out he didn't, but that didn't diminish the thoughtfulness of the other members who raised the money to purchase his Life sentence.  He is always welcome whenever he returns, due to that Life sentence!

Take the money you would spend on a membership and donate it like Dave said.  What better way to make more people aware of C3VR, as an organization, a club, and a family.  Don't make me choose one brother or sister over another because I love them all and think they should all get a lifetime membership!  When there is a true need, the members of this forum will come through and do what is right and good for those who need it.  That is what makes this forum better than any other on the net!

Bank on it!

I'm glad you mentioned that Dave. I've been biting my tongue hard.

Sorry Adam. Not meaning to get off topic. That deal with Ben bothers me.

Sarge