Please listen George

[Rockafella Skank]

Gym, So what your saying is, that since someone either doesn't buy Georges goods or is a plat. member, his or her opinion shouldn't mean much ...

I didn't get that at all. Think of it like voting. If you didn't vote in the last election, your right to bitch -- while important and protected -- stands firmly behind those that did. Plat. members and people who buy MQ products (ie voting with dollars) get to stand at the front of the line.

 

[HighIntensity]

where is (480) area code?

 

[gymtime]

It's in Phoenix.

 

[gymtime]

Lots of good points.

This board is a business, and it is (has to be) run like one to survive. Other bigger boards such as the ones running off online stores or companies - already have a steady primary source of income, their boards serve as more of a convience.

Elite is the biggest board that I know, with 26k + members - I can understand the problems he has been having and the extra funds needed. But a non-paying member is essentially a potential member, so keeping the board clean of pop-ups would be a good idea to keep newer/existing members pleased - as well as the lot of non-paying members that supply the great info that keep these boards alive and a exellent place to get advice.

There are many other ways to get income on the web - George is a smart business man, its just that the pop-up idea is not flying well with many members - and like some others I used to consider this place free of such annoyances. If I really wanted such a product/service as advertised, chances are by now I would have clicked on the on-board ad not play a constant battle of (alt+f4) when I am elsewhere, and have to run special software when at home.

Ironically, I'm not a big fan of the pop-ups myself. My only point here is that if I weren't contributing anything to this board, I'd think twice before criticizing it. That's all.

Also, does alt+f4 work the same way as ctrl+w?

 

[basskiller]

I didn't get that at all. Think of it like voting. If you didn't vote in the last election, your right to bitch -- while important and protected -- stands firmly behind those that did. Plat. members and people who buy MQ products (ie voting with dollars) get to stand at the front of the line.

But I do buy from George, and I still don't think I should get to "stand at the front of the line".

Originally posted by gymtime
I'm just saying that you have to look at this from a business perspective. From a business perspective, wealthy paying customers have more influence on how a business is run than regular paying customers. And regular paying customers have more influence than non-paying customers. It's a fact of life. It is nothing personal towards anyone.

Do you like this fact of life? Do you feel it's right?

 

[basskiller]

Also, does alt+f4 work the same way as ctrl+w?

Yes it does.

 

[gymtime]

But I do buy from George, and I still don't think I should get to "stand at the front of the line".



Do you like this fact of life? Do you feel it's right?

If you buy George's products, then you are a contributor. I didn't mean to imply that only platinum members have input. I meant anyone who contributes anything, including those who buy products.

As for the fact of life, yes. Without turning this into a rich vs poor thread, yes. I think it's fair.

 

[basskiller]

I know what you said, But my opinion should count as little or as much as the next person.


So you think it's fair.
Then I truly feel sorry for you. I'm not saying this in any kind of mean way either.

I'm done.
Later bro,
bass

 

[Rockafella Skank]

I know what you said, But my opinion should count as little or as much as the next person.

The point I poorly made is that it has nothing to do with how much or little the the opinion counts -- they count equally (important and protected). The "standing in line metaphor" was meant to represent the order in which people will get heard. If you've done something of value to someone in the past, aren't they more willing to return the favor? Same principle, just add commerce.

 

[gymtime]

Your pathetic gym time, how old are you? you just made youself look real bad...pm me for my cell phone number thanks

by the way your stats are pathetic,

these are my words, but after talking to a mod i decieded to post a thread, because we were both in agr. about the situation. You the type of member that brings this board down with neg.

sent the pm by the way, ill call you in 30 mins

out-

Here is the pm I received from HI:

"here

you got such a big mouth on you for 225 6'1, your neg. is not needed"

Anyone see a cel number in there? I responded with my home phone number, giving Mr. Intensity yet another chance to back up his mouth. He has so far declined.

You now have my phone number Mr. "High Intensity." If this means that much to you, call me and we'll discuss it, like you've already suggested and backed off on. If not, then with all due respect, shut your pie hole.