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posted 10 years ago
From the number of "verified" guys that are to be seen on here, I am presuming that the uptake on membership is slight? Most of the guys (including myself) are non-members and that has become extremely apparent since the number of views allowed per day is 30 (unless that has been changed again very recently?). Speaking from current experience, I think this has seriously affected the number of views that all guys obtain (both members and non-members alike), in all ratings sections of Spandex Party and I would guess that the popularity of Spandex-Party has slumped dramatically. Which is a great shame.
I have been a member, on and off (and a non-member) since March 2009 but I now spend very little time on here, as I have become disillusioned and there is little enjoyment and purpose for doing so, since these changes have occurred.
Of course, I fully understand that some recompense has to be taken to actually run this site at all. But for reasons of a financial nature, not everybody can afford membership, however small the fee might be. So it's the chicken and egg scenario: You need money to run the site but no one wants to pay a membership fee. So what's the answer? I don't know. Sponsorship? Other sites I belong to request whatever can be afforded and have no stipulated fee.
But I would have thought that the more popularity and interest that you can achieve is the way to go and by placing "limitations of access" on the majority who view Spandex-Party is extremely damaging to the site as a whole. And a snub to the many non-members in the past who have helped to make this site so popular with their photographic contributions.
Regards,
Mike
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posted 10 years ago
Personally I would say the popularity of this site has significantly increased. I don't believe the number of verified profiles is indicative of support or membership. I love this site and think it is fantastic, it is an awesome website which I absolutely love using. I too was a non member for a long time, but felt my continued daily use of the site required me to go further with my support and I have now taken a full membership, which I believe is good value for money. I don't believe that restrictions on access for non-members is wrong in any way at all.
posted 10 years ago
posted by: hotbritchesFrom the number of "verified" guys that are to be seen on here, I am presuming that the uptake on membership is slight? Most of the guys (including myself) are non-members and that has become extremely apparent since the number of views allowed per day is 30 (unless that has been changed again very recently?). Speaking from current experience, I think this has seriously affected the number of views that all guys obtain (both members and non-members alike), in all ratings sections of Spandex Party and I would guess that the popularity of Spandex-Party has slumped dramatically. Which is a great shame. I have been a member, on and off (and a non-member) since March 2009 but I now spend very little time on here, as I have become disillusioned and there is little enjoyment and purpose for doing so, since these changes have occurred. Of course, I fully understand that some recompense has to be taken to actually run this site at all. But for reasons of a financial nature, not everybody can afford membership, however small the fee might be. So it's the chicken and egg scenario: You need money to run the site but no one wants to pay a membership fee. So what's the answer? I don't know. Sponsorship? Other sites I belong to request whatever can be afforded and have no stipulated fee. But I would have thought that the more popularity and interest that you can achieve is the way to go and by placing "limitations of access" on the majority who view Spandex-Party is extremely damaging to the site as a whole. And a snub to the many non-members in the past who have helped to make this site so popular with their photographic contributions. Regards, Mike
posted by: lobitoutPersonally I would say the popularity of this site has significantly increased. I don't believe the number of verified profiles is indicative of support or membership. I love this site and think it is fantastic, it is an awesome website which I absolutely love using. I too was a non member for a long time, but felt my continued daily use of the site required me to go further with my support and I have now taken a full membership, which I believe is good value for money. I don't believe that restrictions on access for non-members is wrong in any way at all.
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posted 10 years ago
Looking forward to the new stuff coming - whatever it might be!! Personally, the thing I most want - and that could generate money for the site - is for you guys to start commissioning some quality spandex content (okay - porn!) ...that is a need I hear people talking about, but never see being met.
posted 10 years ago
Hey anaussieabroad,
I had a quick chat with Mike about this today. We are going to look into how this could potentially work. I can't promise anything at the moment, but watch this space for updates.
K