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newseed
Advanced Member Joined: Apr 2, 2005 Post Count: 2141 Status: Offline |
From time to time, I get private messages from first time users requesting answer(s) to a problem. Since time is money, I cannot answer every question via privately for all those that request assistant. This is why the public forum exist so that new and seasoned coders can get solutions to problems for free. As for me, I don't mind helping people in the public forum in which I volunteer my time that is alloted to me. In addition, questions being asked in an public forum stand a good chance in getting a response within 24 hours and possibly along with a solution. Most of us here knows that and we make every effort to help those that are willing to help themselves. So to deter newcomers from posting private messages to obtain answers to a problem, I now reply back with this: Personal request for help via private messages requires a upfront initial payment of $50 to answer your question and $25 per question thereafter. Otherwise, I suggest you post your question(s) in the public forum in which the service is free. The above does not apply to active members that give their time in helping others. ---------------------------------------- Success is based on how much you spend. If it's not money, then the alternative is your time. The Kasper Group |
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lm
Advanced Member Joined: Oct 27, 2004 Post Count: 2550 Status: Offline |
sounds quite sensible. ---------------------------------------- My blog |
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cboudy
Advanced Member Joined: May 26, 2006 Post Count: 1757 Status: Offline |
Eddie, I understand & respect what your saying, but the reply just doesn't sit right with me. Wouldn't a simple... "It would be more beneficial to the web design community if you post your question in the forum with a descriptive title and question. This way you'll be able to get advice from various active members" I think it would turn new people off if you through prices at them. They may not understand the difference between PM's and posting, but that simple explanation would help them. That's just me... |
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shelfimage
Advanced Member USA Joined: Mar 24, 2005 Post Count: 3000 Status: Offline |
I like the idea, and I'd personally implement Chris' approach. ---------------------------------------- "The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings." -Okakura Kakuzo Save the developers<!> Maine Webworks |
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Thelma
Advanced Member Texas, USA Joined: Dec 8, 2003 Post Count: 3021 Status: Offline |
Sounds good to me, too. Chris, I don't think those folks cannot tell the difference between a public forum and a private message - they probably just think they get better help directly. ---------------------------------------- ... |
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cboudy
Advanced Member Joined: May 26, 2006 Post Count: 1757 Status: Offline |
Chris, I don't think those folks cannot tell the difference between a public forum and a private message - they probably just think they get better help directly. That's true. |
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jennesmith6
Stranger United Kingdom Joined: Jul 2, 2008 Post Count: 14 Status: Offline |
Chris, I don't think those folks cannot tell the difference between a public forum and a private message - they probably just think they get better help directly. That's true. I am with you quite true |
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