Nice topic--I'd really enjoy seeing more discussion of this kind here. >>why, oh why are we all chasing the same ad biz model? I think this may be--at least p

Nice topic--I'd really enjoy seeing more discussion of this kind here. >>why, oh why are we all chasing the same ad biz model? I think this may be--at least partially--a case of "get rich quick" versus "get (sort of) rich slow." I believe if you follow the pay model you go your own way and forget about VC and GYM money, at least until you're successful enough for others to notice. This may never happen, however. I used to work for a guy who was probably one of the first ASPs in existence, only it likely never even crossed his mind because he's a businessman and not a techie. I'll bet he's barely even known in his niche, but he owns a successful business with about five employees and just keeps on adding customers.