lomapaseo wrote:
In the grand scheme of things I charge a good deal for my credible opinions (listed against my good name and reputation) so I have no interest in paying somebody to read what I write.
At least with Pprune, as it currently is, I don't pay a cent and I don't risk my reputation when I post opinions under my handle.
Goes for me too, altho I'd chip in a bit now and again if it didn't have to involve Paypal..... as a contribution, rather than a tax.
One OTW thought - a method that might address this connundrum neatly if it were technically feasible in the Jelsoft software universe:
The suggestion is to have restricted THREADS inside generally open forums. (forii?) The person who is Thread starter can define a list of eligible participants when starting the thread.... or can select from pre-fabbed eligibility lists of specific and diverse flavors (left-handers, Wentworth nuts, etc.) Then these 'throttled' threads can come or go, their exclusivity can be enforced, and pprune life will proceed on without having to do any major engine repairs while in mid-flight.
Please note that my published suggestion, above, is intended to constitute public disclosure of this novel technical and business method from a patent point of view; it is free for the taking, free for all.