by lakemen » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:59 am
From now on the posts at The Pub won't earn any dollars for our community members.
This has been done in accordance with the suggestions from our senior community members.
Thanks,
Lakemen
This has been done in accordance with the suggestions from our senior community members.
Thanks,
Lakemen
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:28 pm Post Subject:
Okay, just noticed it this morning, Does this go into effect today? You know you will have alot of unhappy campers on this one.
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 02:04 pm Post Subject:
This has been done in accordance with the suggestions from our senior community members.
Not wanting to stir the pot just want to go on the record, I AM NOT one of the senior memebers that suggested this, this is the first I've heard of it too...HOWEVER..........
It is my understanding the reasoning behind this is thus...after lowering the pay out to ten dollars from fifty, there is the distinct possiblity that posters could simply post in the pub, ramble on (like some of us, including me! :roll: ) do, or fill it up with jokes etc, which really isn't contributing to the main thrust of the forum, however I personally think it contributes greatly to the 'community' aspect of this site...after all when it's all said and done this is an INSURANCE forum...I also understand that this is typcial of paid to post forums, and most particularly the debt/credit etc. forums...and they want them all uniform since they are all part of the same affiliate....This being the case, and understanding now the reason behind it, "I" totally understand and while I'd love to see them pay for everything...and about triple the amount too while we're at it ! :wink: I think from a business perspective it makes perfect sense...Just my own personal thoughts on the matter for what they're worth...
Lakemen, please do correct me if I'm wrong or misunderstood this in any way...
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 03:20 pm Post Subject:
Okay, just noticed it this morning, Does this go into effect today? You know you will have alot of unhappy campers on this one.
Lets see what everyone has to say on this. :)
Couldn't have explained it better than you Lori. :)
Thanks,
Lakemen
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 03:26 pm Post Subject:
I think if are concerned about people posting ten dollars worth of jokes, then have the jokes thread eliminated, or have it not earn money, I just think it is a shame, the pub is where a lot of relationships built and trust.
There has got to be another way!
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 04:37 pm Post Subject:
Well,I did not know that the pay out was lowered to 10.00 from 50.00.When did that go into effect?I think that has something to do with why I am not getting paid to post at all.Says my alloted has been met at only 4 posts. Here is my opinion, the pub draws lots of people and guests and then they in turn see they can find lots of info here also. But if people stop posting on the pub it will dry up and NOT draw in the guests for the other areas of the forum.
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 05:06 pm Post Subject:
good thought hummingbird, I think the pub should stay alive and kicking and be paid for, dump the joke thread if you have to, but pay for the pub, pay for the pub, pay for the pub!!!!!
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:13 pm Post Subject:
Ok guys, this had to be done keeping in accordance with the common banner, i.e. www.ourcommunitypower.org
Hope you guys would understand and just in case you have any proposals to handle it more effectively, do reply back here.
Thanks,
Lakemen
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 01:39 am Post Subject:
Does that mean that the credit forum stopped paying for the pub posts also?
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 01:56 am Post Subject:
Does that mean that the credit forum stopped paying for the pub posts also?
I am sure they would be doing the same thing pretty soon!
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:01 pm Post Subject:
I surely understand all the controversay...and you make some valueable points especially
the pub draws lots of people and guests and then they in turn see they can find lots of info here also
andthe pub is where a lot of relationships built and trust.
and ok I understand thisOk guys, this had to be done keeping in accordance with the common banner, i.e. www.ourcommunitypower.org
But really in the interest of fairness should've happened simultaneously on both sites....not one today and the other in a few days weeks...if the main reason is uniformity.
I think when changes are insituted (unless urgent) it is ALWAYS a good idea to have a 'set' day...ie ''starting March 1st or Feb 15th'' whatever...I think it is easier for people to take when they have a 'head's up' rather than 'blam', also as they have asked, is this starting yesterday? or retro the the first of the month? see my point?
Another thing if (again) uniformity is the main reason this 'had' to be done, then hey Lakemen, what is this I hear about a nomination and a hundred bucks to posters? I don't pretend to understand it (clearly I don't venture to those sites, but think I may soon :lol: )....
I totally understand and support the business aspect of it....but just think maybe should start it the SAME time you do on the other boards or
Maybe rather than cut the pay completely from the pub, because it is very valueable...how about paying half rate for pub posts?
Just a few of my thoughts...for what they are worth. which apparently is zero! since I'm in the pub! ha ha...just kiddin' don't lose you hat lakemen! :wink:
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