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VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« on: Oct 23rd, 2003, 7:00pm » |
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Guys,
The day has come... I have got to start considering the future of this place, where it has come, where it is going and how to keep it "going",... where I myself am going (with this), especially in light of ALL the upgrades/additions of the past year and particularly of late. Also, this is a future I sincerely want all of you to be an effectual and integral part of. I refuse to litter this site with a deluge of things, ads and features unappealing to or unwanted by you guys,... by me (as I too am a "user" of this site). I want everything you experience here to have a substantive appeal, to be useful, to be of service to you. So, as I embark down this road, I want you guys to help me find direction.
At this point, here is what I would like to know (and all I'd like to know, i.e., let's stay focused here so we can go about this efficiently and meaningfully):
1) Do you make purchases via Amazon.com? If not, is it something you could (see yourself) do(ing)?
2) Do you make purchases through Yahoo.com? If not, is it something you could do?
3) Do you or does your FF league purchase plaques/trophies, and if so, would you consider purchasing your awards from a well-established, reputable trophy shop on-line?
4) Are you interested in (buying) memorabilia, sports or otherwise, and if so, would you find a high-quality memorabilia shop available to you on-line a nice feature?
5) Are you interested in golf, and if so, would you find the ability to make tee-times on-line a great convenience?
6) Straight up, do you like this site and want to see it continue to exist as it is only to continue getting better (i.e. not to fundamentally and/or dramatically change)?
7) Would making a few bucks for writing FF materials, such as articles or team reports, or by becoming a staffer of an FF web site be of interest to you?
Remember this is the FIRST STEP in the process. We will cover more bases as we go on. These are the things I want to know AT THIS POINT based on where I am right now and what I have started looking into.
All of your feedback is valued! Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and choosing to be a part of this unique and special project!  I am...
...Sincerely,
Steve Stegeman
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #1 on: Oct 23rd, 2003, 7:34pm » |
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1) Yes, I purchase via Amazon. Amazon is a massive network of sites now. More specifically, I use Babies R Us and Toys R Us on line.(part of Amazon.
2) To be honest, I do not use Yahoo.com to purchase anything. I truly know nothing about their sites and what they offer. Would I use them? I would consider it to support the site, but I definitely favor Amazon. (btw...Amazon just recorded it's first profitable non-holiday quarter.)
3) Our commish in GBRFL does buy trophies for our league. They are nice! My other league is strictly cash. SO overall, I would have to say I am not too interested in that aspect.
4) I do not buy memorabile for sports. To be honest, I am leery of someone saying they have a sports figure signature when I think they are fake. If you are talking sports merchandise, ie...Eagles Banners, Eagles Baseball caps, etc.... then yes!!! I buy sports merchandise like that.
5) I try to play golf on rare occasion. I just suck too bad to buy anything related to golf.
6) Do I want this site to continue to succeed and get better? Is this a trick question?
7) If I was to contribute to a FF site, in any shape way or form, I would do it because I enjoy it. It would not be for the money. If it was for the money I would feel like I HAVE to do it. I would rather do it because I enjoy it.
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #2 on: Oct 23rd, 2003, 8:13pm » |
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on Oct 23rd, 2003, 7:00pm, StegRock wrote:Guys,
The day has come... I have got to start considering the future of this place, where it has come, where it is going and how to keep it "going",... where I myself am going (with this), especially in light of ALL the upgrades/additions of the past year and particularly of late. Also, this is a future I sincerely want all of you to be an effectual and integral part of. I refuse to litter this site with a deluge of things, ads and features unappealing to or unwanted by you guys,... by me (as I too am a "user" of this site). I want everything you experience here to have a substantive appeal, to be useful, to be of service to you. So, as I embark down this road, I want you guys to help me find direction.
At this point, here is what I would like to know (and all I'd like to know, i.e., let's stay focused here so we can go about this efficiently and meaningfully):
1) Do you make purchases via Amazon.com? If not, is it something you could (see yourself) do(ing)?I have before and I wouldn't be against it in the future1
2) Do you make purchases through Yahoo.com? If not, is it something you could do?
3) Do you or does your FF league purchase plaques/trophies, and if so, would you consider purchasing your awards from a well-established, reputable trophy shop on-line?I happen to have one sitting on my TV 
4) Are you interested in (buying) memorabilia, sports or otherwise, and if so, would you find a high-quality memorabilia shop available to you on-line a nice feature?
This would be a first, but always ready to try something new!
5) Are you interested in golf, and if so, would you find the ability to make tee-times on-line a great convenience?I love to Golf and I would really be up for that
6) Straight up, do you like this site and want to see it continue to exist as it is only to continue getting better (i.e. not to fundamentally and/or dramatically change)?I think my participation would give you that answer!
7) Would making a few bucks for writing FF materials, such as articles or team reports, or by becoming a staffer of an FF web site be of interest to you?Definately, I think I have the football knowledge and the writing skills to make a positive contribution to this site!
Remember this is the FIRST STEP in the process. We will cover more bases as we go on. These are the things I want to know AT THIS POINT based on where I am right now and what I have started looking into.
All of your feedback is valued! Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and choosing to be a part of this unique and special project! I am...
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #5 on: Oct 24th, 2003, 8:28am » |
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on Oct 23rd, 2003, 7:00pm, StegRock wrote:
1) Do you make purchases via Amazon.com? If not, is it something you could (see yourself) do(ing)?
Yes.
2) Do you make purchases through Yahoo.com? If not, is it something you could do?
No. Possibly, depending on the merchandise available.
3) Do you or does your FF league purchase plaques/trophies, and if so, would you consider purchasing your awards from a well-established, reputable trophy shop on-line?
No, we don't at this time, but it might happen down the road. And if we do, then yes.
4) Are you interested in (buying) memorabilia, sports or otherwise, and if so, would you find a high-quality memorabilia shop available to you on-line a nice feature?
No. But as DD said, I'd be interested in sporting goods or sports merchandise. I'm not a memorabilia kind of guy.
5) Are you interested in golf, and if so, would you find the ability to make tee-times on-line a great convenience?
Sounds great. Just wish I actually had the time (or ability) to golf.
6) Straight up, do you like this site and want to see it continue to exist as it is only to continue getting better (i.e. not to fundamentally and/or dramatically change)?
I'd like to see the site continue to improve and change with the times. I think new features, writers, opportunities, leagues, etc. are necessary to keep this site a living entity.
7) Would making a few bucks for writing FF materials, such as articles or team reports, or by becoming a staffer of an FF web site be of interest to you?
I hate writing and wouldn't do it unless I was getting paid big bucks for it! 
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #8 on: Oct 24th, 2003, 9:59am » |
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1. I buy online all the time, and would use any site that supported the GridIron (as long as the price wasn't too high).
2. See #1.
3. We have a rotating trophy in 1, and strictly $$ in the other, so not much need here.
4. As others, I buy merchandise, but not memorabilia.
5. I don't golf often enough to make this very useful.
6. Glad I finally found this place! Will do what I can to keep it going and make it better for others.
7. Love breaking down games and will certainly continue to do so.
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #13 on: Oct 24th, 2003, 6:29pm » |
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1) Do you make purchases via Amazon.com? No, I do not, and yes I can see myself doing so in the near future when I actually have a) a credit card and/or b) a job
2) Do you make purchases through Yahoo.com? No, and yes like above
3) Do you or does your FF league purchase plaques/trophies, and if so, would you consider purchasing your awards from a well-established, reputable trophy shop on-line? no
4) Are you interested in (buying) memorabilia, sports or otherwise, and if so, would you find a high-quality memorabilia shop available to you on-line a nice feature? I've spent enough money on Buccaneers stuff as it is, I think I went over-board with the Chucky/Gruden doll 
5) Are you interested in golf, and if so, would you find the ability to make tee-times on-line a great convenience? No interest whatsoever
6) Straight up, do you like this site and want to see it continue to exist as it is only to continue getting better (i.e. not to fundamentally and/or dramatically change)? Absolutely, yuh-es
7) Would making a few bucks for writing FF materials, such as articles or team reports, or by becoming a staffer of an FF web site be of interest to you? If a few meaning more then two dollars, then yeah possibly. 
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #14 on: Oct 25th, 2003, 8:17pm » |
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1) Do you make purchases via Amazon.com? If not, is it something you could (see yourself) do(ing)?
Yes, wife and I buy many things online.
2) Do you make purchases through Yahoo.com? If not, is it something you could do?
Yes, Yes
3) Do you or does your FF league purchase plaques/trophies, and if so, would you consider purchasing your awards from a well-established, reputable trophy shop on-line?
We have a plaque that I keep meaning to update...
4) Are you interested in (buying) memorabilia, sports or otherwise, and if so, would you find a high-quality memorabilia shop available to you on-line a nice feature?
Maybe
5) Are you interested in golf, and if so, would you find the ability to make tee-times on-line a great convenience?
I golf twice a year if I am lucky.
6) Straight up, do you like this site and want to see it continue to exist as it is only to continue getting better (i.e. not to fundamentally and/or dramatically change)?
Site Rocks!
7) Would making a few bucks for writing FF materials, such as articles or team reports, or by becoming a staffer of an FF web site be of interest to you?
Of course I would!
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« Reply #16 on: Oct 28th, 2003, 6:01pm » |
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UPDATE
Well, progress is being made on this front... I now have a new set of questions to run by yous. I will take the time to address/comment on some of the input and comments made heretofore, but not now. Remember that the spirit behind all this is, as per my initial post, to only include features here that serve you guys and to avoid just having "whatever" pop-up ads (in that case, I wouldn't even be taking the time to ask about all this stuff) and that there is DEFINITELY a "BIGGER PICTURE" being painted here, a MUCH greater vision for this site... and "everything". Now, on to the next group of questions...
1) If you were to utilize an "Amazon.com" store provided especially for you guys here on "the Gridiron", what kinds of links would you like me to provide? A general link to Amazon.com's home page (that would be a definite) accompanied by links to specific items, specific areas like "sporting goods", specific deals...? If so, what or what kinds of items or areas or deals would you like to see me provide direct links to (if possible)?
2) How many of you are in the market for a new "Platnum Visa" credit card (REALLY good opportunity for me here, that's the only reason I ask about this specifically)? (If this question makes you uncomfortable, skip it.)
3) If you would be so inclined to make donations, would you like it to be acknowledged in the form of a "Member #" type label indicating the amount you've donated or on a "Donators" list or would you rather not be publicly acknowledged at all? If you would like to be publicly acknowledged, would you rather the amount not be divulged and your name just be on a list of Donators "in general"?
4) Also, regarding donations, would it matter to you, i.e. would it encourage you to make a donation, if I gave a percentage of it to a charity, perhaps like Muscular Dystrophy to which I could "officially" present a check from "the Gridiron @ FantasyFootballer.com" at the Jerry Lewis Telethon? Or, does that idea actually turn you off?
5) This is going to seem like it's coming from deep out in left field, but as some of you may know, the following involves another internet "(ad)venture" of mine... Would anything presented on the following pages in particular:
http://www.theenglishmaster.com/English/Employment.htm,
http://www.theenglishmaster.com/English/ProofreadingService.htm,
be of interest to you and/or anybody you know (if you are a high school or college student or know any, in the least the "Proofreading Service" surely should), including the "JOB OPPORTUNITY"? Point being, that site's taking off bodes well for the future of this site...
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I thank you all in advance for cooperating and helping me with this project!
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« Reply #20 on: Oct 28th, 2003, 7:49pm » |
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on Oct 28th, 2003, 6:01pm, StegRock wrote:UPDATE
1) If you were to utilize an "Amazon.com" store provided especially for you guys here on "the Gridiron", what kinds of links would you like me to provide? A general link to Amazon.com's home page (that would be a definite) accompanied by links to specific items, specific areas like "sporting goods", specific deals...? If so, what or what kinds of items or areas or deals would you like to see me provide direct links to (if possible)?
2) How many of you are in the market for a new "Platnum Visa" credit card (REALLY good opportunity for me here, that's the only reason I ask about this specifically)? (If this question makes you uncomfortable, skip it.)
3) If you would be so inclined to make donations, would you like it to be acknowledged in the form of a "Member #" type label indicating the amount you've donated or on a "Donators" list or would you rather not be publicly acknowledged at all? If you would like to be publicly acknowledged, would you rather the amount not be divulged and your name just be on a list of Donators "in general"?
4) Also, regarding donations, would it matter to you, i.e. would it encourage you to make a donation, if I gave a percentage of it to a charity, perhaps like Muscular Dystrophy to which I could "officially" present a check from "the Gridiron @ FantasyFootballer.com" at the Jerry Lewis Telethon? Or, does that idea actually turn you off?
5) This is going to seem like it's coming from deep out in left field, but as some of you may know, the following involves another internet "(ad)venture" of mine... Would anything presented on the following pages in particular:
http://www.theenglishmaster.com/English/Employment.htm,
http://www.theenglishmaster.com/English/ProofreadingService.htm,
be of interest to you and/or anybody you know (if you are a high school or college student or know any, in the least the "Proofreading Service" surely should), including the "JOB OPPORTUNITY"? Point being, that site's taking off bodes well for the future of this site...
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1) I would have a general amazon link. Amazon is so large now and a massive conglomerate. IN addition and more specifically, I buy Toys R US stuff, Video Games, Computer Games, and BOOKS(imagine that).
2) Shit, what is one more credit card. Sign me up. It would be good if the card had some benefits....ie 1% back or free starbucks. Oh yea, the credit card can't be sponsed by NAMBLA or anything like that.
3) If I was to donate, then I would tend to not want to publicly list the amount. One mans dollar may be more than another mans hundred dollars. A list would be OK or a special icon type thing by their posts.
4) NO MONEY TO CHARITY. If I want to give to charity, I will give to my own charity. So, I would say it turns me off big time. I will leave it at that.
5)Nope, I don;t need anyone that needs a professional proofreading service.
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Re: VERY IMPORTANT: THE FUTURE OF "the Gridiron"
« Reply #21 on: Oct 28th, 2003, 8:07pm » |
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1. No
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. No
About the charity,thing. I know you're honest. I'd trust you. But with all the telemarketing scams that look like charities, many don't trust that. I know the scam. The telemarketers offfer a big pay out on a contract that has no end date for calls, so once the contract is fulfilled and paid off for the charity, the telemarketing firm keeps calling for years and keeps all the money from the time the contract amount is paid off. You would not do that, but a lot of people have become concerned about just how much of their donation goes to the charity. So they're probably just looking for a way to make the forum fair to you without thinking about other things.
I know most people don't want premium services, but I'd pay for that. I also do not mind looking at reasonable ads. It's like network television. Watching commercials is not a big price to pay for the entertainment. No one should have to work for free.
One suggestion might be the thing other places do. Free sectors and premium sectors, with ads on both. Not a problem for me!
Hope I didn't  too much! Just wanna help!
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« Reply #22 on: Oct 28th, 2003, 9:17pm » |
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on Oct 28th, 2003, 6:01pm, StegRock wrote:UPDATE
1) If you were to utilize an "Amazon.com" store provided especially for you guys here on "the Gridiron", what kinds of links would you like me to provide? A general link to Amazon.com's home page (that would be a definite) accompanied by links to specific items, specific areas like "sporting goods", specific deals...? If so, what or what kinds of items or areas or deals would you like to see me provide direct links to (if possible)?
2) How many of you are in the market for a new "Platnum Visa" credit card (REALLY good opportunity for me here, that's the only reason I ask about this specifically)? (If this question makes you uncomfortable, skip it.)
3) If you would be so inclined to make donations, would you like it to be acknowledged in the form of a "Member #" type label indicating the amount you've donated or on a "Donators" list or would you rather not be publicly acknowledged at all? If you would like to be publicly acknowledged, would you rather the amount not be divulged and your name just be on a list of Donators "in general"?
4) Also, regarding donations, would it matter to you, i.e. would it encourage you to make a donation, if I gave a percentage of it to a charity, perhaps like Muscular Dystrophy to which I could "officially" present a check from "the Gridiron @ FantasyFootballer.com" at the Jerry Lewis Telethon? Or, does that idea actually turn you off?
5) This is going to seem like it's coming from deep out in left field, but as some of you may know, the following involves another internet "(ad)venture" of mine... Would anything presented on the following pages in particular:
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1) My Amazon buys range from Bach (Johann Sebastian) to Bach (Sebastian...as in Skid Row), from Hannity to Hannibal, tough to classify for you 
2) No, not in the market.
3) Indifferent to acknowledged by name, but the $$ is a private matter, IMO.
4) Wouldn't encourage me more. I understand where my money is going and why. I make my charitable donations off line, in person.
5) No, have no need for those services.
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on Oct 28th, 2003, 6:01pm, StegRock wrote:1) If you were to utilize an "Amazon.com" store provided especially for you guys here on "the Gridiron", what kinds of links would you like me to provide? A general link to Amazon.com's home page (that would be a definite) accompanied by links to specific items, specific areas like "sporting goods", specific deals...? If so, what or what kinds of items or areas or deals would you like to see me provide direct links to (if possible)?
A general link is really the only one I would require. I'm not sure how it works for you by adding extra links, but if it helps do it. I honestly only use Amazon to buy books and have never even looked at anything else there.
2) How many of you are in the market for a new "Platnum Visa" credit card (REALLY good opportunity for me here, that's the only reason I ask about this specifically)? (If this question makes you uncomfortable, skip it.)
Oh geez... that's the LAST thing I need.
3) If you would be so inclined to make donations, would you like it to be acknowledged in the form of a "Member #" type label indicating the amount you've donated or on a "Donators" list or would you rather not be publicly acknowledged at all? If you would like to be publicly acknowledged, would you rather the amount not be divulged and your name just be on a list of Donators "in general"?
I've been to other forums where donations are accepted and I don't like the idea of having a dollar amount displayed. It creates an unfair hierarchy (perceived or real). I don't mind having a list of Donors posted somewhere on the site, but personally, I don't need any special recognition.
4) Also, regarding donations, would it matter to you, i.e. would it encourage you to make a donation, if I gave a percentage of it to a charity, perhaps like Muscular Dystrophy to which I could "officially" present a check from "the Gridiron @ FantasyFootballer.com" at the Jerry Lewis Telethon? Or, does that idea actually turn you off?
I give my time and money to charities that I choose to do based on personal reasons. I don't think dangling a cause in order to entice donations is a good practice.
5) This is going to seem like it's coming from deep out in left field, but as some of you may know, the following involves another internet "(ad)venture" of mine... Would anything presented on the following pages in particular:
http://www.theenglishmaster.com/English/Employment.htm,
http://www.theenglishmaster.com/English/ProofreadingService.htm,
be of interest to you and/or anybody you know (if you are a high school or college student or know any, in the least the "Proofreading Service" surely should), including the "JOB OPPORTUNITY"? Point being, that site's taking off bodes well for the future of this site...
I know we've discussed this one on the phone, so I can't really send work your way when those same tasks are part of my job description. I do, however, have a pretty good sized network of people who may need the services for other concerns, and if they do, I'll be sure to mention you.
As far as employment goes... I have experience with teaching, proofreading, and editing (see above), although we'd have to move past our philosophical issues dealing with the plural forms of numerals and acronyms. For the time being, however, I would have some trouble extending myself any further than I already am. If you're in a bind and need someone you can trust, then feel free to give me a call.
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is enough. 
Seriously, I applied to KFFL recently, but I lost touch with them. I'd love to do a Pats report. I have a lot of free time at my current job. 
