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POLL RESULTS: Wasting Money: (4 comments)
unFalln
Code Monk

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Wasting Money
posted Monday, April 12, 2004 - 10:14 PM (#15838)
I've noticed of late that there is no posting in the preemies only area. It's our god-given right to be able to post here.


POLL: Why do we not use this forum?
 
20% (6) Flaming newbies is more fun and interesting
 
16% (5) If only someone else would post first
 
20% (6) Preemies have no need for forums, not when there's telekinesis
 
36% (11) I paid money to Jon just so he could have money, not for any benifit to me
 
6% (2) Depleted uranium makes my mouth and lungs all tingly.
30 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
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zamphir
zamphir

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Re: Wasting Money (Score: 2)
posted Monday, April 12, 2004 - 10:16 PM (#15839)
Crisp and clean, no caffeine!
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Knackolyte

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Re: Wasting Money (Score: 2, Intriguing)
posted Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 12:36 PM (#15860)
Because we like to keep it crisp and pristine, to make the other, lesser peons think that it's something amazingly wonderful and want to lick our boots and give jon money so they can get into this wonderful world of ours, and therefore start the cycle anew?

...This made a lot more sense in my head.

*looks for his hammer so that he can try to extract the thought without as much interference...*
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Rich
Rich

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From: Druggachusetts

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Re: Wasting Money (Score: 2)
posted Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 01:12 PM (#15915)
We have posted when it comes to new options Jon + Phillip want to try on the site or revenue ideas. (Whatever happened to the one free Sunday Strip for non Preemies idea?)
Plus there's the fine line of what should be "hidden from the masses". Jon might have started the toys discussion in here and if we put out a positive response, since we're the "paying customers", started it again in the Pub forum saying the Preemies like this idea, how about you. Not that we should be the end all of decision making.
There's also the "apathy effect" as I call it. Look at any organization where dues are paid to belong (without SPEY like gifts). Only about 20% of the members involved do any work (fundraising, attend meetings, etc.). The other 80% just pay and do nothing. They belong for the sense of belonging. I bet it's the same here. Be a Preemie, get free stuff, and support Goats. I'm not saying they're lazy but just don't feel like contributing to these (or this) forum.

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AsphaltBuffet
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From: Virginia is for lovers!

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Re: Wasting Money (Score: 2)
posted Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 05:30 PM (#15931)
actually, i haven't been in the mood (nor had the time) to really post anywhere. Plus, i like knowing that i've done my part to feed jon for a week or two (sub-standard yogurt goes a long way if you will it to).
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