Comments from an HN user with username brianacton, from 2 years ago - "I remember this pretty clearly. I always liked the $0.99 per year model because it was p

Comments from an HN user with username brianacton, from 2 years ago - "I remember this pretty clearly. I always liked the $0.99 per year model because it was pure and simple. However, it was a three way decision with Mark for it, Jan somewhat on the fence, and me against. The primary argument being that payment was artificially hindering growth. Frankly, our growth was just fine at the time. History tells us how the decision landed." This may or may not be the actual Brian Acton (founder of whatsapp)