Thanks for the thoughts! I've been thinking more about offering a premium package like you're describing (inspired by TotalFark, http://www.fark.com/farq/about.shtml#What_is_TotalFark.3F).
The rough idea at the moment is a $5 per month subscription to "IIN Premium". This subscription gets you:
- Stories & Polls are fast-tracked for moderation.
- Cool "Premium" badge next to your username on comments.
- Ability to PM other IIN users.
- View and comment on upcoming stories & polls before they're moderated.
- Email notifications for replies to your comments. And, a place on your profile to view these as well.
- Access to "IIN Premium" member only chatroom.
Is this something you'd be interested in (everyone please reply with your thoughts)? Can you think of any other features that should be a part of the package?
That's the kind of thing I was imagining (except those are better ideas than I came up with). I think you've got something for everyone there.
This place already has a kind of "community" feel and lots of those ideas above seem about communication, which generally strengthens a community. I think a chatroom could get "lively" to say the least but that's probably a good thing. Moderation seems to be undertaken with a light touch in posts and plenty of contentious posts remain, which is great - I've never been a fan of censorship, even where it can be justified.
Either way, good luck in whatever model you go with. I really like the site and hope it can retain its character while still being a viable concern.
Would you consider paying $ to have your IIN questions featured?
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Thanks for the thoughts! I've been thinking more about offering a premium package like you're describing (inspired by TotalFark, http://www.fark.com/farq/about.shtml#What_is_TotalFark.3F).
The rough idea at the moment is a $5 per month subscription to "IIN Premium". This subscription gets you:
- Stories & Polls are fast-tracked for moderation.
- Cool "Premium" badge next to your username on comments.
- Ability to PM other IIN users.
- View and comment on upcoming stories & polls before they're moderated.
- Email notifications for replies to your comments. And, a place on your profile to view these as well.
- Access to "IIN Premium" member only chatroom.
Is this something you'd be interested in (everyone please reply with your thoughts)? Can you think of any other features that should be a part of the package?
Thanks!
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That's the kind of thing I was imagining (except those are better ideas than I came up with). I think you've got something for everyone there.
This place already has a kind of "community" feel and lots of those ideas above seem about communication, which generally strengthens a community. I think a chatroom could get "lively" to say the least but that's probably a good thing. Moderation seems to be undertaken with a light touch in posts and plenty of contentious posts remain, which is great - I've never been a fan of censorship, even where it can be justified.
Either way, good luck in whatever model you go with. I really like the site and hope it can retain its character while still being a viable concern.