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Mon Nov-14-11 10:40 AM
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| 88. That's why a system of earning points for free posts could be implemented |
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based on the quality of posts and overall favorability of the poster.
The straight story and many others who add value to the site by contributing content and discussion topics would then be rewarded with the ability for a low or no cost ability to continue doing so.
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| -How about a thread for POSITIVE ideas to help Skinner make an equitable fee structure? |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 07:31 AM |
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I already did in another thread |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 07:34 AM |
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As predicted |
Cirque du So-What |
Nov-14-11 07:41 AM |
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That's not a shit stirrer.. |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 07:46 AM |
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You're showing a shit-scrubber |
Cirque du So-What |
Nov-14-11 08:07 AM |
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I don't think you would want to use a wooden spoon for that.. |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 08:48 AM |
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Eww...Is that toilet and tub light blue? How tacky. |
Liberal Veteran |
Nov-14-11 08:09 AM |
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reglazing is the way to go... |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 08:51 AM |
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Can't decide |
pipi_k |
Nov-15-11 08:14 AM |
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I haven't made enough money to do a tax return.. |
Fumesucker |
Nov-14-11 07:54 AM |
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Perhaps they have already done the math and concluded a rational fee for the site |
Fire Walk With Me |
Nov-14-11 07:34 AM |
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They concluded that ads make more than donations. |
MjolnirTime |
Nov-14-11 07:38 AM |
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IF DU is a non-profit organization, that doesn't mean they can't make a profit |
WolverineDG |
Nov-14-11 07:45 AM |
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Profit in someone's pocket is different than reinvestment, obviously |
MjolnirTime |
Nov-14-11 07:56 AM |
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Obviously they've use past profits to buy more servers & bandwidth |
WolverineDG |
Nov-14-11 08:59 AM |
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they will make more money with the new policy then they ever have. |
MjolnirTime |
Nov-14-11 03:44 PM |
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Does it matter to you? |
WolverineDG |
Nov-14-11 04:33 PM |
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No, DU is an LLC. It is not a non-profit. n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-14-11 11:12 AM |
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Subscriber fees, ad revenue, or both |
Amerigo Vespucci |
Nov-14-11 07:59 AM |
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+100 |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:14 AM |
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Yep, just because they are liberals, it doesn't mean they can't do the math. |
CTyankee |
Nov-14-11 08:47 AM |
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How about a lower rate if you are donating a star to another member? |
livvy |
Nov-14-11 07:34 AM |
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It is not that I am happy |
zabet |
Nov-14-11 07:35 AM |
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Look at what you just wrote- people to pay who cannot afford it.. |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 07:39 AM |
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just plain old mean. I get why you don't give a shit. And it isn't pretty. nt |
boston bean |
Nov-14-11 07:48 AM |
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So you think people who are in a poor financial situation should be giving any disposable income |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 07:56 AM |
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Waitaminute! No discussion here...Xabet doesn't have a star NOW. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:18 AM |
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You are missing |
zabet |
Nov-14-11 12:31 PM |
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Amazing... |
zabet |
Nov-14-11 08:40 AM |
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Again, zabet doesn't pay anything NOW. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:51 AM |
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I paid when things |
zabet |
Nov-14-11 12:29 PM |
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Hey, the post was not directed at you! Chill... |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 12:50 PM |
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No worries... |
zabet |
Nov-14-11 05:35 PM |
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I propose the creation of a slush fund so that those of us that can |
Zorra |
Nov-14-11 07:45 AM |
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Now that is a good idea. |
RC |
Nov-14-11 07:56 AM |
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Exactly. |
Zorra |
Nov-14-11 08:08 AM |
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yup. i might even step it up a tad, but we are watching our $, too. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-14-11 08:14 AM |
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Exactly what i was thinking +1 |
Klukie |
Nov-14-11 08:13 AM |
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i almost used exactly same words as you, lol. creative slush fund. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-14-11 08:13 AM |
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Interesting. |
Zorra |
Nov-14-11 10:55 AM |
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ya. isnt that funny. and a couple of posters are taking it beyond. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-14-11 11:11 AM |
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I agree with the slush fund. I'd donate to it |
NBachers |
Nov-14-11 08:26 AM |
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Also Proposed By Seabeyond. . . |
ProfessorGAC |
Nov-14-11 09:44 AM |
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Way too sane of a post here! People would rather freak out and throw a fit! |
Logical |
Nov-14-11 07:45 AM |
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How 'bout this for equitable... |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 07:49 AM |
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Oh, so if you can't afford it, you can be bombarded with ads that will pay for your way. |
boston bean |
Nov-14-11 07:56 AM |
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Sorry, that is bordering on crazy talk. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:23 AM |
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It borders on an excellent point to remember. A site is nothing without content. |
greyl |
Nov-14-11 11:42 PM |
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Elite? I see a star beside your screen name. |
MineralMan |
Nov-14-11 08:35 AM |
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I never really liked the star, either... |
JuniperLea |
Nov-14-11 05:28 PM |
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Stop pretending that ads somehow do harm to you. They don't. |
phleshdef |
Nov-14-11 08:40 AM |
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Ads do harm to people with slow connections |
lbrtbell |
Nov-14-11 11:38 AM |
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No, ads do not "harm" people with slow connections. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 12:13 PM |
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If you have that slow of a connection, you are going to have a lot of problems with a lot of sites. |
phleshdef |
Nov-14-11 02:22 PM |
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Meh...I used to have a slow connection |
pipi_k |
Nov-15-11 11:08 AM |
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So download a FREE ad blocker for your browser. |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 09:38 AM |
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Are you goig to put some quality control on those ads |
Coyote_Bandit |
Nov-14-11 09:16 AM |
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There isn't a browser on the market that doesn't have an ad blocker. |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 09:38 AM |
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Guess what? |
Coyote_Bandit |
Nov-14-11 09:47 AM |
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So, its ok to you that people surf DU while on the clock, on their employer's dime? |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 10:04 AM |
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Follow DU during the day |
Coyote_Bandit |
Nov-14-11 10:14 AM |
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So, first its the unemployed who can't afford it, now its all about |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 10:59 AM |
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+10 |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 12:52 PM |
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How do you block it on an iPhone/iPad? |
dkf |
Nov-14-11 11:07 AM |
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I think a mobile version of DU3 is in the works... |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 11:09 AM |
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Just clear your cache, cookies and history when you're done surfing porn. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 01:04 PM |
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Lol. How uncomfy would that be to ride in an elevator with a person looking up porn huh? |
dkf |
Nov-14-11 02:29 PM |
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Yeah those two ads were too much. |
dkf |
Nov-14-11 11:04 AM |
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The anti-meat ad and the vibrator ad were visible to donors, too |
Orangepeel |
Nov-14-11 11:56 PM |
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If more people gave during the fundraisers maybe we wouldn't be having.... |
Bonhomme Richard |
Nov-14-11 07:49 AM |
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The fundraisers always meet their goal.. |
Fumesucker |
Nov-14-11 07:56 AM |
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Good point. So why change unless it's to increase revenue? |
Bonhomme Richard |
Nov-14-11 08:14 AM |
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Money-saving ideas...... |
Uben |
Nov-14-11 07:51 AM |
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My primary objection to the fee structure |
Cirque du So-What |
Nov-14-11 07:52 AM |
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sort of like those predatory money marts. |
Whisp |
Nov-14-11 08:12 AM |
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I think that's a vert valid argument. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:25 AM |
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Right because viewing ads while you use a website is SUCH a penalty!!! |
phleshdef |
Nov-14-11 08:48 AM |
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We click on video links in posts, newspaper links in posts...they all bring me to ADS. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 09:08 AM |
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I don't see ads |
Cirque du So-What |
Nov-14-11 09:23 AM |
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I consider insults to be quite adult. Theres nothing more childish than expecting a world where... |
phleshdef |
Nov-14-11 09:47 AM |
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I've said it before, I'll say it again. An OP on DU GD should cost $1 |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-14-11 08:01 AM |
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Good way to exclude those tiresome poor people... n/t |
Fumesucker |
Nov-14-11 08:20 AM |
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How so? Did you read my post at all? Even one word of it? |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-14-11 10:37 AM |
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The Poster "The Straight Story" should be excluded from that |
snooper2 |
Nov-14-11 09:00 AM |
#62 |
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That's why a system of earning points for free posts could be implemented |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-14-11 10:40 AM |
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DU would end at that point |
n2doc |
Nov-14-11 10:19 AM |
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But members like you wouldn't pay to post. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-14-11 10:41 AM |
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Yeah. All 10 of you. |
n2doc |
Nov-14-11 11:09 AM |
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It's a system that works very well for the other media outlets. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-14-11 11:31 AM |
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It could be quite profitable... |
pipi_k |
Nov-15-11 08:55 AM |
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As Bartles & Jaymes used to say... |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-15-11 10:15 AM |
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Not familiar |
pipi_k |
Nov-15-11 11:06 AM |
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... |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-15-11 05:10 PM |
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People are going to complain regardless |
WolverineDG |
Nov-14-11 08:01 AM |
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I think the reaction is inevitable, really. People naturally don't like a benefit to be taken |
CTyankee |
Nov-14-11 08:57 AM |
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I think the current structure is more equitable. |
LWolf |
Nov-14-11 08:04 AM |
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Until it's explained what the privilege difference is between a member and non |
Whisp |
Nov-14-11 08:05 AM |
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I can tell you, I probably wouldn't pay extra for nothing extra. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:35 AM |
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Eleven and a half cents a day |
dipsydoodle |
Nov-14-11 08:08 AM |
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I'm cool with 11.5 cents a day especially since he is offering next year for five bucks if you need ... |
peace13 |
Nov-14-11 08:09 AM |
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Reward positive participation and substantive commentary |
Coyote_Bandit |
Nov-14-11 08:24 AM |
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I'm not sure that your provisions promote your goal. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-14-11 11:01 AM |
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Skinner-- Here is my suggestion |
Marrah_G |
Nov-14-11 08:25 AM |
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Pledges would be ok. What ever the amount. |
RegieRocker |
Nov-14-11 08:38 AM |
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they might have considered that but it didn't work out in the math. |
CTyankee |
Nov-14-11 09:19 AM |
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Transaction costs to transfer those funds would kill that. |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 09:32 AM |
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Not a good idea. |
RegieRocker |
Nov-14-11 08:36 AM |
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"A yearly fee will drive most away." Care to substantiate that? |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 08:43 AM |
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The future will be my evidence. I have seen it happen many times. |
RegieRocker |
Nov-14-11 08:55 AM |
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I'll reply whether you want me to or not, thank you very much! |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 09:04 AM |
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You know nothing about conversation. You're not the King and this |
RegieRocker |
Nov-14-11 09:14 AM |
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Is this meant to be a joke? Really, I mean it... |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 09:37 AM |
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The joke is on you. Didn't bother to read your blather. |
RegieRocker |
Nov-14-11 10:47 PM |
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And who puts food on the table for those hosting the site or doing maintenance? |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 09:36 AM |
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How much would be raised from $42 per member per year? |
leftstreet |
Nov-14-11 11:13 AM |
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I'm going to be here. Star or no star |
Autumn |
Nov-14-11 08:37 AM |
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boy, do I ever remember the cold, gray dawn of 2005 when the reality of |
CTyankee |
Nov-14-11 09:00 AM |
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Get rid of the damned star. |
Ruby the Liberal |
Nov-14-11 09:19 AM |
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That's very interesting... |
Phentex |
Nov-14-11 09:43 AM |
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That is a "damned" good idea. |
beac |
Nov-14-11 10:02 AM |
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Un-recs for asking for something POSITIVE |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 10:11 AM |
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$20-30 a year discount for senior/low incomes |
marlakay |
Nov-14-11 10:19 AM |
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How about several levels of stars? |
backscatter712 |
Nov-14-11 10:20 AM |
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My idea: paid contributors. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-14-11 10:55 AM |
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What a fantastic idea. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-14-11 11:33 AM |
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I envision that the *actual* transactions would take place monthly |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-14-11 03:11 PM |
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I agree. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Nov-15-11 07:35 AM |
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Suggestion: If it ain't broke, don't fix it |
lbrtbell |
Nov-14-11 11:34 AM |
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I do not understand why so many people are unreccing this democratically |
Zorra |
Nov-14-11 11:55 AM |
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You want Skinner to suggest installing a browser with an ad blocker? |
Amerigo Vespucci |
Nov-14-11 03:49 PM |
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What? My post wasn't addressed to Skinner. |
Atman |
Nov-14-11 05:13 PM |
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I think there have been a LOT of positive ideas interspersed in these threads... |
hlthe2b |
Nov-14-11 05:19 PM |
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I'm too stunned... I could afford to pay that... |
JuniperLea |
Nov-14-11 05:25 PM |
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I am taken aback by so many unfazed by the whole move... |
hlthe2b |
Nov-14-11 05:33 PM |
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I think we are in the same space... |
JuniperLea |
Nov-14-11 05:38 PM |
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Very well said. nt |
woo me with science |
Nov-14-11 10:52 PM |
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Maybe some inventive adaptation of the Mobibo App |
Motown_Johnny |
Nov-14-11 05:25 PM |
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In a heartbeat, I'd pay $0.99 for a DU iPhone App...nt |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 10:53 PM |
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why don't they keep it the way it is? Do they need more funds? n/t |
Hamlette |
Nov-15-11 12:02 AM |
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Is Skinner looking for other ideas? |
woo me with science |
Nov-15-11 08:00 AM |
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My thread was calling for $1 a month, so it would be $12 at a time |
XemaSab |
Nov-15-11 10:18 AM |
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Why am I thinking of Netflix? |
deaniac21 |
Nov-15-11 05:39 PM |
#141 |
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