pretty sad when ppl have to ***** and whine about a discount when the event is a fundraiser....pretty disgusting really......i am actually in a bit of shock after reading the last few pages of this.....where is the shaking head emoticon.....good on ya rollie for organizing this and puting up with all the BS....some ppl man......holmes*
Pretty sure its about the principle, not the discount. I've never attended a fundraiser with a "discount" to a certain group for raising funds LOL, seems contradictory to the event doesn't it?? I would feel like my entry contribution would be paying the fare of the discounted SVIAC members.
Sculpin wasn't stirring the pot as best as I can read...he made a valid point on behalf of the members of this forum. He is right. The event started here and has built steam through its members. The reach of this forum is pretty impressive, and the impact this group can make for a business or event like a derby is definitely noticeable.
I am not stomping on the efforts of the organizers, and of course you can't please everyone, but without the input of members like Sculpin, willing to say what needs to be said, those voices wouldn't be heard. He is the only one willing to speak up about it but how many members had the same feelings? Now, Rollie has come up with a great compromise so everyone has the same opportunities.
In the name of fund raising though, I'm not sure why a discount is offered to begin with. This event should have nearly 100% of the entrants in for the fun of it and the funds are going to a well deserving cause. If a $20 discount is what brings the crowds to the event, I would question their motives. Wouldn't it be dumb to have a non member of either group win the event? It would be hard to claim bragging rights if no body knows who you are.
IMO: scrap the discount, raise some funds, win a banana. Pretty shweeet!!
Is the trophy under construction? I'm interested to see how she looks for sure.