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The problem with a pledge system is that my $.99 on it's own won't make or break the project and since I'm getting the software for free anyway it's more ration
by jiggy2011 13y ago
The problem with a pledge system is that my $.99 on it's own won't make or break the project and since I'm getting the software for free anyway it's more rational to keep the money in my pocket. So you would have to impose it as some sort of tax, which has it's own problems.
- danieldk 13y agoOn the other hand, you also know that if everyone applies the same reasoning, the project will not be completed, and your loss is probably greater than $.99.
- jiggy2011 13y agoThe problem is that most others will apply the same reasoning regardless of whether I pay my $.99 or not.
- boomlinde 13y agoYour argument is based on the idea that people make rational decisions.
- jiggy2011 13y agoIt tends to be difficult to get people to spend money without something in return.
- boomlinde 13y agoWhile I don't necessarily agree with the notion that you don't get anything in return when you give away money, let's assume that it's true for the sake of the discussion. It tends to be difficult to get people to spend money even when they do get something in return. Many charities and projects run on donations only, and while many of them fail, so do commercial projects where you pay to get "something in return". I don't think the problem has anything to do with pledge systems.