Should cuk charge a membership fee?

[SimonMac]

Could rep be the next bitcoin?

Bitcoin has a finite maximum number, rep is unlimited!

[SimonMac]

Maybe it could charge a very high pretentious fee.

FTFY

[KentPhilip]

Able to buy in forum "cash" that can be spent to increase the value of rep given (positive and negative), buy custom forum skins, remove adverts form the site and other exciting features as they are developed.*






*may never be developed, forum cash purchases are non-refundable, features may be withdrawn or modified without notice.

Could rep be the next bitcoin?

[DaveB]

No,no,no. Fremium is where it's at now for web monetisation.

Basic membership

Free and allows you to make up to 5 posts per day. Limited to non-animated Smiles, no signature, no avatar, no title, unable to give or receive rep, unable to use PM's.

Able to buy additional posts, charge per post or for a bundle of 10.

Standard Membership (Fee payable)

As per basic membership but with 10 post limit, additional smiles available, plain text signature, standard titles, avatar chosen from range available. Can receive but not give rep. Able to use PM's after qualifying period. May be a member of a forum gourd but not start one.

Able to buy additional posts, charge per post or for a bundle of 10. Sig and avatar can be changed for a fee (from those available).

Gold Membership (Fee payable)

As per Standard Membership with unlimited posts, access to all smiles, custom title and avatar. Sig and avatar can be changed for a fee. Able to give and receive Rep. Able to use PM's immediately.

Able to buy in forum "cash" that can be spent to increase the value of rep given (positive and negative), buy custom forum skins, remove adverts form the site and other exciting features as they are developed.*






*may never be developed, forum cash purchases are non-refundable, features may be withdrawn or modified without notice.

[MarillionFan]

Just as long as they don't have a revolving door that neither of them can fit in.......

Pot. Kettle.

[northernladuk]

And if HMRC come knocking, Admin will send OH and MF round to break their kneecaps.

Just as long as they don't have a revolving door that neither of them can fit in.......

[alluvial]

I can offer a pickled herring and a small shwubbery

[KentPhilip]

Can I pay in kind?

[Old Greg]

I know! How about £120 a year for a standard membership and £220 for a CUK+ account

And if HMRC come knocking, Admin will send OH and MF round to break their kneecaps.

[northernladuk]

I know! How about £120 a year for a standard membership and £220 for a CUK+ account

[Old Greg]

Maybe it could charge a very high pretend fee.

[BrilloPad]

Preferably set very high so only the rich, successful contractors can get in. No more riff-raff.

Then the mods can be paid and we can get some decent ones in.....