What you might not know about The Shave Den

swarden43 · Apr 21, 2016

waffen said: ↑

So it would be a good idea, once in a while to put a bug in everyones ear in the different theads to support the store. Friends as well
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This thread is always in my sig line... A little bit about TSD

Sassybee · May 31, 2016

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This is for both new and old members alike, since there may be a few things about this fine forum that you never knew.

The Shave Den, that great spot on the internet where many of us come on a daily basis to talk about, and ask questions about wet shaving. For some of us, it’s a social gathering place where we come to chit-chat about anything and everything besides shaving. Since becoming a member, I've met and become friends with people from all over the world, and hope in the future to do so with many more.

But at what cost, is it free? Yes it is to you and me, but to our Administrator Sparky, that is not the case. The software that the board runs on isn't free, and the server and bandwidth to run the board are not free either. Yet unlike some boards, TSD has remained free from advertisements, and there is no big push for donations to keep it running either.

So what pays the bills? The proceeds from The Shave Den Shop pay for the cost of keeping The Shave Den up and running.

What is The Shave Den Store? In a word, JoAnna, or as she may be better known to many of you the Queen of Blades. You see, the TSD store is a one person operation, from time an order is placed until the time the order is shipped, it is that one lady that does it all. She custom makes soaps, creams, aftershave splashes, and aftershave milks to order, stocks and pulls items for orders, boxes and ships those orders all by herself. Not that that isn’t enough to keep her plate full, but she also oversees much of the running of the forums on a day to day basis. Sure she and Sparky have help from us mods, but there is very little that lady doesn't have a hand in when it comes to the smooth running of this board.

Now here is the real kicker, she does it for free! That's right, free! When I said earlier that all proceeds from the store go toward paying the fees to keep The Shave Den up and running I meant it. JoAnna does all of that hard work solely to keep this board running, without drawing any pay for her efforts. Even when making her own custom shave goodies, the only reward she gets is knowing that the forums are running, and when somebody thanks her for making the outstanding products that she makes. And trust me folks, I know for a fact that the lady puts in many, many a long hours on a daily basis for this place.

So at this point I want to say thanks to the two special people that have given me my home on the web.

Sparky, I thank you very much for all the behind the scenes work you do around here, and for giving us this fine board in the first place. :happy096

JoAnna, thank you for all the hard work you do in the store to make sure the bills are paid so we all have a place to go where we can find info for our shave questions, and have a place to socialize.
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I was going to look into making my own soap but would rather place my support here instead. You've done it and it's proven. So going shopping.

DaltonGang · Jun 4, 2016

Great thread. Thanks everyone for their help in putting together an awesome site.

dustmite · Jun 20, 2016

Thank you, and hats off to those working behind the scenes to keep this place humming along.

Str8Edge · Aug 18, 2016

Just joined, just read this thread...INCREDIBLE people and job.
Thanks!

Map1 · Dec 13, 2016

Thanks Sparky and JoAnna I'm happy to be part of a good thing. How do I get to the tsd store? Sorry I just don't know forums are new to me

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swarden43 · Dec 13, 2016

Map1 said: ↑

Thanks Sparky and JoAnna I'm happy to be part of a good thing. How do I get to the tsd store? Sorry I just don't know forums are new to me

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At the top of every page, under the banner, click SHOP

RetLEO-07 · Feb 19, 2017

Great job on the forum Sparky and Joana! As an exile from the Striped Rodent Kingdom, I really appreciate TSD. HOOAH!

Michael Gillespie · Apr 20, 2017

Of course everybody knows this amazing forum! Too much addictive

blain · Oct 29, 2017

Are there any threads specifically for TSD product discussions?

jason koonce · Oct 29, 2017

Greet job on creating and making this forum. It is a great help to all of us newbies and now I know some of the work that goes into keeping this amazing place running. Thank you for your hard work!!!

swarden43 · Oct 29, 2017

blain said: ↑

Are there any threads specifically for TSD product discussions?
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Yes, but they are really hard to search for using the search function - TSD is too short to use and the words shave and den atr far too common.

RyX · Oct 29, 2017

blain said: ↑

Are there any threads specifically for TSD product discussions?
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swarden43 said: ↑

Yes, but they are really hard to search for using the search function - TSD is too short to use and the words shave and den atr far too common.
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There is now a stickied thread (so it stays on top) in the soap forum. You can click HERE.

brit · Mar 22, 2018

thank you all for all your hard work.this is a great place to share and learn and hang around. i see more soap in the future, thank you. gary

Mike-R41 · Jun 28, 2019

stingraysrock said: ↑

Yes! I have never met or chatted with either of you, but a big thank you to Sparky and JoAnna from me as well. I got all of my start-up tips from this board. TSD has been an invaluable resource for me.
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Thank you Sparky very cool dude

Ratpoison · Mar 1, 2023

A big Thank You!! I have learned so much from the site and it’s members.

Paul Turner · Mar 1, 2023

brit said: ↑

thank you all for all your hard work.this is a great place to share and learn and hang around. i see more soap in the future, thank you. gary
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