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Nothing against donation-ware, but I don't think it works as a big money-maker. IPOs and acquisitions come from companies that are making revenue based on some
by MicahWedemeyer 18y ago
Nothing against donation-ware, but I don't think it works as a big money-maker. IPOs and acquisitions come from companies that are making revenue based on some sort of sale (even if it's sale of ad space).
There has to be some aspect of "keep paying me or I remove the benefit you're getting"
Donation-ware is great for single developers, not so great for startups looking to make sustainable revenue.
- ram1024 18y agoi really wasn't thinking about making tons of money, but more sustaining and growing the community hand in hand style if you want to make tons of money, simply billing the users is enough. don't charge the people who follow, but charge anyone who sends messages. done deal. not terribly interesting though :D
- MicahWedemeyer 18y agoUnfortunately, VCs do care about making tons of money. Twitter could do very well (and support a small happy staff) based on the model you describe. The investors would be none too happy about it, though.
- Prrometheus 18y agoThis is something new. It's shame-ware. I like it.