Originally posted by Journey:
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Perhaps D&L should consider another poll with more options so that they can gauge what people are willing to pay and for what type of services?
I didn't respond to the poll initially at all, because it really didn't explain what it was talking about. Those few people (CJ, JMS, D&L) may have talked about this in other forums, but as I am not privy to that information, I had really no idea what the poll was for.
As for my $.02 on a membership fee, I have no problem with that so long as it enhances the experience for those of us that choose to pay. I also have no problem with D&L recouping the money they have spent on this site, and even turning a small profit.
On the merchandising idea, initially this may involve more costs for D&L for building an inventory, certainly a lot more work and it might be quite a while before they start making any money from this avenue.
The company sponsorship idea sounds worth pursuing
On this one I have to agree completely. It may cost more to start it up, but I would buy a couple of things. This would be a good long term idea, since aside from something semi-tangible like a website membership, a mug or mousepad functions in some way as advertising to get more people on the site, and reminds the owner of the quality of the site from which the items were purchased.
-Steve
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