A revenue stream for Flyer Talk
Aug 21, 2003, 11:38 am
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A revenue stream for Flyer Talk
What do you think of this idea.
When one signs up for FlyerTalk s/he would receive 500 free posts.
Thereafter, each member would make a $10 donation for every additional block of 500 posts they wished to purchase.
This would allow newbies to come in and get their feet wet without charge and still provide a revenue stream to offset costs of operating this board.
Thoughts?
When one signs up for FlyerTalk s/he would receive 500 free posts.
Thereafter, each member would make a $10 donation for every additional block of 500 posts they wished to purchase.
This would allow newbies to come in and get their feet wet without charge and still provide a revenue stream to offset costs of operating this board.
Thoughts?
Aug 21, 2003, 11:54 am
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Well, doc's traffic alone would pay for an OC-192 (2Gbps/sec) line and a 32-way server. 
I tend to think a board that charged would be a board that would be a lot less active. While the price you recommend is negligible (two cents a post), people expect the internet to be "free" and I think a lot would leave just on principle.
On the plus side, if we really jacked it up, it might deeply cut down on the "fluff" posts and especially the "snipe-fights" since you're paying per post.
I tend to think a board that charged would be a board that would be a lot less active. While the price you recommend is negligible (two cents a post), people expect the internet to be "free" and I think a lot would leave just on principle.
On the plus side, if we really jacked it up, it might deeply cut down on the "fluff" posts and especially the "snipe-fights" since you're paying per post.
Aug 21, 2003, 12:07 pm
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What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board. Don't look too deeply into the loyalty people have for a board.
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board. Don't look too deeply into the loyalty people have for a board.
Aug 21, 2003, 12:10 pm
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You also post a lot of valuable advice in Omni too.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board. Don't look too deeply into the loyalty people have for a board. </font>
What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board. Don't look too deeply into the loyalty people have for a board. </font>
Aug 21, 2003, 12:42 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.</font>
What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.</font>
Aug 21, 2003, 12:43 pm
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see-tiggir,
ohh-see-192 es 10 gigabits, wich es stihl knot enuff.
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ohh-see-192 es 10 gigabits, wich es stihl knot enuff.
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Aug 21, 2003, 1:09 pm
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If there is no desire for additional revenue, and Randy is happy to continue to host this amazing site for us for free, it is a moot point.
If he ever did want our support, I am certain that most of us, who so very much enjoy our participation (both the giving and receiving of valuable information and friendship), would be more than happy to pitch in.
I know I would.
If he ever did want our support, I am certain that most of us, who so very much enjoy our participation (both the giving and receiving of valuable information and friendship), would be more than happy to pitch in.
I know I would.
Aug 21, 2003, 1:10 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Punki:
What do you think of this idea.
When one signs up for FlyerTalk s/he would receive 500 free posts.
Thereafter, each member would make a $10 donation for every additional block of 500 posts they wished to purchase.
This would allow newbies to come in and get their feet wet without charge and still provide a revenue stream to offset costs of operating this board.
Thoughts?</font>
What do you think of this idea.
When one signs up for FlyerTalk s/he would receive 500 free posts.
Thereafter, each member would make a $10 donation for every additional block of 500 posts they wished to purchase.
This would allow newbies to come in and get their feet wet without charge and still provide a revenue stream to offset costs of operating this board.
Thoughts?</font>
IMO, the solution is to charge an annual fee for a premium FT membership, with no banners and towers and all that excess baggage that we all hate. That is the way to go.
As to the age old discussion of FlyerTalk not being a profit center of its own.... what I always ask myself is: if this is really the case, why bother with any ads at all...??? But then again, what do I know?
Aug 21, 2003, 1:12 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board. Don't look too deeply into the loyalty people have for a board. </font>
What about the people that offer valuable advice? I post a lot of crap in Omni but also lots of valuable information in the BA board. If someone expected me to PAY for answering other peoples questions I'd be out of here in no time...
Is this idea made to slow leisure posters or to create more revenue? Randy has already indicated there is no need for the latter and the former seems to be no more than common practice for any message board.
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board. Don't look too deeply into the loyalty people have for a board. </font>
PLEASE BRING OMNI BACK, I need to buy a couple of things and cant pull the trigger until Scotty tells me what I need to know...
Aug 21, 2003, 1:20 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC:
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board.</font>
I host a board that has twice the traffic of FT, it's popular because it's free, the moment we charge for it people will leave and join a different board.</font>
Then again...maybe.
Aug 21, 2003, 1:26 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by anrkitec:
I find it rather difficult to believe that Tarom.net receives "twice the traffic of FT".
Then again...maybe.</font>
I find it rather difficult to believe that Tarom.net receives "twice the traffic of FT".
Then again...maybe.</font>
Aug 21, 2003, 2:22 pm
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I'd just keep editing old posts. Or conveniently "deciding" to switch handles after 500 posts.
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Aug 21, 2003, 3:07 pm
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Maybe the moderators could charge posters a premium for any posts that really annoy other members.
Aug 21, 2003, 4:05 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by cactuspete:
Maybe the moderators could charge posters a premium for any posts that really annoy other members.</font>
Maybe the moderators could charge posters a premium for any posts that really annoy other members.</font>
Aug 21, 2003, 5:01 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SMessier:
Trying to find new and creative ways to spend your tax cut?</font>
Trying to find new and creative ways to spend your tax cut?</font>
