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IAA Fan:
Yes I grew up in Ytown and went to YSU. I went to Canfield HS and then YSU. My father taught and was a department head at YSU from 1975, until he retired in the early 2000's. He was on the athletic committee almost that entire time, so I was very familiar with the athletic department.

I do pay for the site, but it is not much. When I first created the site in it';s current form I had to paya man to program and that was expensive, but after that it became more time than money. If there is some programming to be done, then it may cost a bit more. Outside of that, it cost about $20-a-month + about $60 a year for the domains. I started the site when I was at an alumni/Penguin club function and a couple of the guys from the Penguin Club asked if I would create a BBS. Some of you may remember that back in the early 90's, Yahoo came out with BBS sites ...that is how we started out. Eventually I learned some programming and made the site.

The YO Show:
Ah ok, see thats kinda what I figured. It would have been really intriguing if you had been from central ohio and been such a fan, having no ties to the area. But thanks again for your monetary and time donations that make this site possible. Have you ever considered putting advertising on the site so it doesn't cost as much to run?

IAA Fan:
Yes, but then I would probably have to drop all of the YSU logos and such, that they are nice enough to let me use. The NCAA would not allow me to profit from YSU without paying fees (if at all). If the site had more of a following then I might still consider it; but right now, I like it as is. It would be nice if some of the classes from YSU could step in and help out. We have a very solid computer and comptech programs.

When I was attending YSU (80-85) we started a local radio station that we broadcast on a side band. Within a coup0le of ears, we were broadcasting jazz and news to shut-ins and also Rock music on a wired network that ran through YSU's campus. About 35 students per quarter received credit. We had several news writers/editors, lots of DJ's. It was fun and educational.

The key is that YSU does not want to police the board & I do not blame them, it is very difficult at times. I want the fans to be able to speak what is on their minds & not feel that YSU is "pulling the strings".

The YO Show:
Ah, well I understand your position. I asked because I assumed there was something I had not considered that was the reason you didn't advertise on here.

The YO Show:
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