---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/03/25: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 11:58 AM - [PLEASE READ] Why I Have A Fund Raiser... (Matt Dralle) 1. 04:08 AM - Re: Engines-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/01/25 (Ken Hyde) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 11:58:08 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Engines-List: [PLEASE READ] Why I Have A Fund Raiser... Since the beginning, the Matronics List and Forum experience has been free from advertising. I have been approached by fair number of vendors wanting to tap into the large volume of activity across the various lists hosted here, but have always flatly refused. Everywhere you go on the Internet these days, a user is pummeled with flashing banners and videos and ads for crap that they don't want. Yahoo, Google and that ilk are not "free". The user must constantly endure their barrage of commercialism thrust into their face at an ever increasing rate. Enough is enough, and the Lists at Matronics choose not to succumb to that. That being said, running a service of this size is not "free". It costs a lot of money to maintain the hardware, pay for the electricity, Commercial-grade Internet Connection, air conditioning, maintenance contracts, etc. etc. etc. I choose to hold a PBS-like fund raiser each year during the month of November where I simply send out a short email every other day asking the members to make a small contribution to support the operation. That being said, that contribution is completely voluntary and non-compulsory. Many members choose not to contribute and that's fine. However, a very modest percentage of the members do choose to make a contribution and it is that financial support that keeps the Lists running. And that's it. To my way of thinking, it is a much more pleasant way of maintaining the Lists and Forums. The other 11 months of the year, you don't see a single advertisement or request for support. That's refreshing and that is a List and Forum that I want to belong to. I think other people feel the same way. Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? https://matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:08:56 AM PST US From: Ken Hyde Subject: Engines-List: Re: Engines-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/01/25 Please unsubcribe me from the list and future message. Thank you,Ken Hydekenwhyde@aol.com On Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 01:36:26 AM EST, Engines-List Digest Ser ver wrote: * ======================== =C2- Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== Today's complete Engines-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below.=C2- The .html file includes the Digest format ted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation.=C2- The .txt file includes the plain ASCII versio n of the Engines-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. 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Dear Listers, Each November I hold a PBS-like fund raiser to support the continued operat ion and upgrade of the Email List and Fourm Services at Matronics.=C2- It's s olely through the Contributions of List members (you) that these Matronics Lists are poss ible. You have probably noticed that there are no banner ads or pop-up windows on any of the Matronics Lists or related web sites such as the Forums site ht tp://forums.matronics.com, or other related pages such as the List Search E ngine http://www.matronics.com/search , List Browse http://www.matronics.co m/listbrowse, etc.=C2- This is because I believe in a List experience tha t is completely about the sport we all enjoy - namely Airplanes and not abo ut annoying advertisements. During the month of November I will be sending out List messages every coup le of days reminding everyone that the Fund Raiser is underway.=C2- I ask for y our patience and understanding during the Fund Raiser and throughout these regular messa ges. The Fund Raiser is only financial support mechanism I have to pay all of the bills associated with running these lists.=C2- YOUR personal Contr ibution counts! This year we have a really TERRIFIC line up of free gifts to go along with the various Contribution levels.=C2- There's something for everyone, to be su re. Please make your List Contribution using any one of three secure methods in cluding using a Credit Card, PayPal, or by Personal Check.=C2- All three methods afford you the opportunity to select one of this year's free gifts with a qualifyi ng Contribution amount!! To make your Contribution, please visit the secure web site: =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- https://matronics.com/contribution I would like to thank everyone in advance for their generous financial AND moral support over the years! Thank you! 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