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It's looking to me that the Wikipedia business model is the correct one for a community site like Reddit. What are the chances of a Reddit clone surviving on do
by mjklin 11y ago
It's looking to me that the Wikipedia business model is the correct one for a community site like Reddit. What are the chances of a Reddit clone surviving on donations?
- TD-Linux 11y agoWell, Reddit Gold is already basically donations. Have they released earnings information?
- officemonkey 11y agoWell, I believe Reddit Gold saved Reddit. There were four people working in a corner of the Wired Offices before Reddit Gold. Afterward, they became a prize property.
- dageshi 11y agoI see the bar fill up most days, I actually think reddit has missed an opportunity by not expanding reddit gold and doing more interesting things with it.
- datasage 11y agoI tend to agree with this. It would better align the goals of the organization supporting the community with the community.
- holyjaw 11y ago> business model I'm not sure what you mean here; are you referring to the annual donation drive? I love this model, but I know a lot of Wikipedia users who absolutoly hate the (admittedly non-invasive and pretty respectful) banners requesting donations.
- mjklin 11y agoYes, the fundraising appeals are annoying. But they keep their independence from marketers and the community has a stake in the site. They are not lying when they say "if everyone gave $5 the appeal would be over today". It's much easier for them than for a local PBS affiliate because of the huge user base. As the internet grows up, I hope users will learn to value things appropriately and not expect them for free.