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Posted by jay on January 22, 2004, at 3:25:59
I know many may be worried of this, but if you could find a very selective advertiser, who has a strong privacy policy and doesn't use annoying things like "Pop-Ups", with the traffic you get, you could possibly do very well. Just something small, non-intrusive. It may be your best option rather than charging people money for the site. IMHO...
Jay
Posted by Dinah on January 22, 2004, at 7:43:49
In reply to Dr. Bob..thought of Advertisements and Babble?, posted by jay on January 22, 2004, at 3:25:59
I could well be wrong here, Jay, and I'm sure Dr. Bob or some posters who have been around here for a while will correct me if I am.
But the idea of a fee has been floated around for a long time, back to before registration, I think. And I don't think the reason was ever solely financial. You could check the old old archives, I think.
Posted by Elle2021 on January 24, 2004, at 21:49:21
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob..thought of Advertisements and Babble?, posted by Dinah on January 22, 2004, at 7:43:49
> But the idea of a fee has been floated around for a long time, back to before registration, I think. And I don't think the reason was ever solely financial. You could check the old old archives, I think.
If the fee isn't for financial purposes, then what would it be for?? I'm confused.
Elle
Posted by Medusa on January 25, 2004, at 15:10:12
In reply to Dr. Bob..thought of Advertisements and Babble?, posted by jay on January 22, 2004, at 3:25:59
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2004, at 1:53:41
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob..thought of Advertisements and Babble? » Dinah, posted by Elle2021 on January 24, 2004, at 21:49:21
> If the fee isn't for financial purposes, then what would it be for??
People who just wanted to stir up trouble might not bother if they had to pay a fee. Also, "multiple identities" might be less of a problem if people needed to pay a fee for each one (and if doing so meant my finding out who they were).
Bob
Posted by Elle2021 on January 26, 2004, at 2:32:10
In reply to Re: other than financial purposes, posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2004, at 1:53:41
> People who just wanted to stir up trouble might not bother if they had to pay a fee. Also, "multiple identities" might be less of a problem if people needed to pay a fee for each one (and if doing so meant my finding out who they were).
>
> BobAhh, that makes sense. Sorry, my brain isn't working today.
Elle :)
Posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 26, 2004, at 15:32:22
In reply to Re: other than financial purposes, posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2004, at 1:53:41
IMHO, I think if there was a fee, a different kind of troublemaker could arise. That being the kind of person who once pays for something, has an absolute sense of entitlement to service, no matter what disclaimers might say. That may curb trouble on the boards, but create greater administrative headaches.
As far as blocking: because of the money involved, wouldn't there be extra administrative steps taken if somebody is blocked or unsatisfied? Ex. proccessing partial or full refunds, etc. How do your blocks work right now? Do you block by IP address, user name, both or other?
My opinion may be prejudiced by the fact that I couldn't afford even a minor fee. I do appreciate your sight and the help it is for me. I wish you my best in your endeavor.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 27, 2004, at 1:17:39
In reply to Re: other than financial purposes » Dr. Bob, posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 26, 2004, at 15:32:22
> IMHO, I think if there was a fee, a different kind of troublemaker could arise. That being the kind of person who once pays for something, has an absolute sense of entitlement to service, no matter what disclaimers might say.
Feelings of entitlement aren't necessarily correlated with payments...
> As far as blocking: because of the money involved, wouldn't there be extra administrative steps taken if somebody is blocked or unsatisfied? Ex. proccessing partial or full refunds, etc.
Refunds? :-)
> I do appreciate your sight and the help it is for me. I wish you my best in your endeavor.
Thanks! Best wishes,
Bob
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