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  Re: 9731 inventory
 
(...) It would be neat to somehow tally how much each of us use resources like this. There are inventories, instruction scans, and LUGNET features that I use all the time. If the folks running these could keep a tally of our use and suggest a fee (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.db.inv)
 
  Re: 9731 inventory
 
(...) this could be easily done via cookies - have the server give you a cookie, and let you either go to a page to see your access history, or if you enter an email, mail it to you. I dunno how I feel about charging money for the service... perhpas (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: 9731 inventory
 
I know many people who wouldn't mind paying for these services, but I also know many who would be upset by this. Perhaps it should be voluntary? (As LUGNET memberships are.) However, putting that consideration aside, the cost (and time) of setting (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: 9731 inventory
 
Addendum to my other post: (...) I just thought I'd point out that cookies alone would not solve the problem. What if someone deletes their cookies and/or switches computers? That would mean setting up a database and pages to handle logins. I think (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.theory)
 
  Re: 9731 inventory
 
(...) Agreed, definitely. I've inventoried a set or two, and complied the Acronym FAQ, but it's all done out of - I dunno exactly what - "glad to help"-ness, or whatever, if it helped anyone then I'm glad I did it. And yep, the thanks and such that (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.db.inv)
 
  Re: 9731 inventory
 
(...) Todd does accept gifts to Lugnet. I can see helping to keep Lugnet up. As far as those of us who scan or compile, I feel it's done voluntarily. I've put a few set inventories up, but I did it because I wanted to. If you want to support the (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.db.inv)

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