<< or your FS/FT item won't sell because you don't get enough visits, hot deal ideas won't get posted, etc.) >>
i think we're on the "crippled bandwidth" server now and it's no too bad.
<< or your FS/FT item won't sell because you don't get enough visits, hot deal ideas won't get posted, etc.) >>
i think we're on the "crippled bandwidth" server now and it's no too bad.
::: sigh :::
It constantly amazes me that people rant so loud and hard without really knowing what they're talking about. And just for the record, I am NEW here - but I did take the time to actually READ the post. Since most of the posters in this thread apparently didn't do so, Here's the link. Short version - you can still get what you used to get here, but there will be some high-end services that you can access for $30/year.
Re "bait and switch" - ::: deeper sigh ::: no, this is NOT what a bait-and-switch is. Bait-and-switch is advertising camera #1 for $300, but you don't really have it - but you DO have camera #2 for $450 that you try to switch me to.
The harsh reality here is that it DOES cost money to run a forum like this. You guys have been spoiled rotten here - Anand works his butt off to get you great content, and you have never paid a cent for it. And you STILL won't have to - unless you want extra goodies. Accusing him of somehow illicitly luring you to use or continue to use the site is...well, pretty sad.
Almost all of you have saved a bundle by reading and participating here. This is not a socialist commune - money has to be made for the site to continue to succeed. Banners alone don't do this, particularly since banner revenue has dropped by 50-90% for most web sites. If you don't want to pay the $30/year, don't! But threatening to leave a forum that has done you all so much good is just plain selfish (not to mention shortsighted).
...dan
It constantly amazes me that people rant so loud and hard without really knowing what they're talking about. And just for the record, I am NEW here - but I did take the time to actually READ the post. Since most of the posters in this thread apparently didn't do so, Here's the link. Short version - you can still get what you used to get here, but there will be some high-end services that you can access for $30/year.
Re "bait and switch" - ::: deeper sigh ::: no, this is NOT what a bait-and-switch is. Bait-and-switch is advertising camera #1 for $300, but you don't really have it - but you DO have camera #2 for $450 that you try to switch me to.
The harsh reality here is that it DOES cost money to run a forum like this. You guys have been spoiled rotten here - Anand works his butt off to get you great content, and you have never paid a cent for it. And you STILL won't have to - unless you want extra goodies. Accusing him of somehow illicitly luring you to use or continue to use the site is...well, pretty sad.
Almost all of you have saved a bundle by reading and participating here. This is not a socialist commune - money has to be made for the site to continue to succeed. Banners alone don't do this, particularly since banner revenue has dropped by 50-90% for most web sites. If you don't want to pay the $30/year, don't! But threatening to leave a forum that has done you all so much good is just plain selfish (not to mention shortsighted).
...dan
<< << Wow! I really think this thread becomes a survey whether people are willing to pay for a fee for being a member of Anandtech. And those who run this forum will be glad to see more people willing to pay and they can make the decision in future they will REALLY charge you guys! Stop saying you are willing to pay the fee plz~ >>
Once again, more idiots join the bandwagon. AnandTech WILL NOT CHARGE YOU A FEE TO BE A MEMBER! THE FORUMS ARE STILL GOING TO BE FREE! If you feel like you need the extra benefits then you can pay for them. If not, then feel free to still post and surf on the forums...they're still free!
>>
I wonder whether you idiot has passed your high school reading test! What I said is this thread may affect the FUTURE decision from those who run Anandtech whether or not they should charge for membership fee. If you don't understand English, print out my post and bring it over to your grandma, ask what is the real meaning, moron!
<< i think we're on the "crippled bandwidth" server now and it's no too bad. >>
Dunno for sure. It's running better here in the last hour, but in my experience it has been very sluggish for most of the day.
<< Almost all of you have saved a bundle by reading and participating here >>
Too true, but my credit cards are squealing.
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