Re: more thoughts

Posted by AprilA. on April 15, 2000, at 17:13:38

In reply to Re: more thoughts, posted by Dr. Bob on April 15, 2000, at 15:13:31

> > there might be people who don't have credit cards or the financial means to pay for participating (perhaps my fellow public library internet users).
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> > world-wide the poor list access to information and ability to express their opinions to others on the internet right up there with clean water, food, shelter, medicine and education.
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> I agree. Maybe one way to address this would be to give everyone a certain number of "free" posts. Like a trial subscription. So they could express their opinions and ask some questions and get some support.
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> > several of the current posters are so knowledgeable that they could charge for their advice and information; they contribute it free out of a sincere desire to help others. It doesn't seem reasonable to expect people to pay to volunteer.
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> > Pay so I can give out free support and info ? Never !
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> I know, it sounds crazy. And this board wouldn't be what it is without a core of active, knowledgeable, and caring posters.
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> I was thinking that people could not be charged if they posted a certain amount. Or that they could even *receive* something. To compensate them for their contributions. Then I thought:
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> What if *everyone* received something? A share of what was generated overall, depending on how much they each chipped in? Minus a percentage or something for me? I kind of like that idea...
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> OK, let's see where this discussion goes. Thanks again for all your input,
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> Bob
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I thought the best part of being here was that everyone was equally valuable. How would you decide who to pay? (If your paying by the word I will send more detailed and much longer post [AAH])
And if we were all equal, I would gently try to find out how much you've been sleeping and if you're off your lithium.
I love this place. I think someone should try to get you a MacArthur genuis grant and then you wouldn't have to change anything. A.

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