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Re: Update news on BrickShelf.com
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:50:41 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Joel Midgley wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Steve Bliss wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Joel Midgley wrote:
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I’m kind of worried about that myself. If generating revenue was a
problem, I’m not sure how this will help given that users can still opt for
a free, non-premium account. If the freeloading userbase was the problem,
why not implement a minimum fee for all users rather than charging $60 per
year to what will likely be a very small minority? Right now, I wonder if
this fee will have any significant impact on Brickshelf’s bottom line.
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I think cutting off free access would be kinda harsh. But I could
definitely see restricted access -- limited resolution on files, etc.
Steve
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I guess my greatest concern is that not enough members actually pony up the
cash. We could easily end up back at square one six months from now.
Brickshelf has accepted donations in the past with limited success. What’s
to say that this monthly fee will be any different? It’s quite expensive
compared to sites like Flickr. I think that restricted access would have to
be very restricted before most people even consider making a financial
contribution.
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Hi, all--
Elsewhere on LUGnet, Kevin explains a lot. This is not going to be a
moneymaker for him; rather, it will help to defray the costs of what has gotten
to be a very expensive proposition.
Here’s a quick math lesson: right now, let’s say the cost to Kevin to run
Brickshelf per month is $1000 USD. (It’s probably more, but this will do.) If
100 people pay into this, that’s only $500 USD a month. Still no profit--but
now, Kevin’s got some relief from all of that coming out of his own pocket.
If the cost is less than $1000 per month, and 100 people buy into it, then it
carries its own frieght and (maybe) turns a small profit. Then, Kevin recovers
some of what he’s spent. I’d say he’s due, given all the work he puts into it.
Just my two cents--and like a number of people, I’ll be watching to see what
things will be there for that $5/month. But...I’m willing to pony up to help
keep it going.
Play Well and Prosper,
Matthew
“The Brick Detective”
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| (...) I guess my greatest concern is that not enough members actually pony up the cash. We could easily end up back at square one six months from now. Brickshelf has accepted donations in the past with limited success. What's to say that this (...) (17 years ago, 20-Jul-07, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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