CARNAC ASKS: How Much Would You Pay to Play on Active Rain???

I hate to be a contrarian, okay, I don't really mind lol. But, my idea about paying an annual fee was not to weed anyone out. I do however like the idea above about a free three month trial. Sometimes I think it takes people a while to get their feet wet so to speak (well, it is the Rain Puddle after all).  And i like the idea of a lower fee. As Maureen said, she pays 100 or less for an outside blog. I don't think the cost needs to be prohibitive. Heck, 1.5 mil is more than they are making now lol

I have to admit, 30k may be underestimating how many of us there are now I have not checked in quite a while.

I don't get the referral thingy either.  I had a lead come in yesterday.  I didn't post it in the referral side but picked up the phone and called something that I researched.

I might pay.  It would depend upon price.

Linda: Check or moneyorder would be fine.

Jay 

Linda: Check or moneyorder would be fine.  In Danger Bay dollars!!!

Linda, Not sure of the price I would probably pay something...definitely the friendships here are priceless.  I said it before...I think I wouldn't be offended by a few, A FEW, strategically placed advertisement banners relative to the business and location that I am in...  You know, like Title Companies, Marketing Companies, etc.  Sure the Rain Kids deserve the money...I am sure they are making it right now...How not sure, but how do you put a price on the amount of intellectual material on here. 

Through our individual contributions, (41,000 +)  we have created an enormous database of industry knowledge, support material for thousands of communities (photos, statistics) and lists of local experts (at least some of us:) )  All which can be marketed by the Rain Kids....should there be a fee on our part, not sure...unless of course we are talking about part owners to this GINORMOUS database and we receive divedends...hmmm

Oh thanks Bob! Now I have to draw Danger Bay money.

Linda: Pay no attention to Bob. Never mind the check or money order--I just need my monthly Carnac fix,

Jay 

Linda,

I would pay to play, you bet.  Weeding out the people who join, but never post a blog, picture, biography would seem to make AR better.  In California, there are about 30 pages of them.

I needed an agent to refer someone to a few days ago.  I looked at the referral thingy, but instead read through the profiles on AR and picked someone that is using AR the way it is intended. 

We'll see what happens,

When it comes time to pay.... I will belly up the dough.

I like this place.

Where have I been?

I had no idea that there was a "Referral" portal her on AR.  Could be that I have not been searching all over for something "new" to spend time on.  Have been remiss in posting period!

Would I be willing to pay to be a member of AR?  Probably not.  There are other ways to spend my hard earned dollars.  Seems that everyone wants to get in our pockets.  One of the very appealing aspect of AR is that it is free.

There were many skeptics initially.  They felt that AR would be selling its database and a host of other theories.  Now, that it has grown to be a very popular site (there are over 1500 online right now and it's only 0730 on the right coast), is no time to change the direction.

A great place to share ideas and to meet others who are trying to make ends meet in what is currently a very turbulent market.

Great posting (as usual) Linda!

I would certainly pay-to-play, within reason. I think it would improve the content and eliminate the non-participants, thereby improving the value of the site in total. I would much rather do that than have to contend with banner ads!

Regarding the referral portion, I doubt that I'll use it. I prefer to do a personal check of the people and will read their posts to see if they are the quality of person I want to refer.

I am a typical real estate agent. If you told me that I had already paid, I would believe it. When folks mention $50 or $100, well, I have paid that to more things that I did not realize. Now if you ask my wife, you might get a different answer. She has already asked how I could "possibly be affiliated with gayrealtor.com and rednecksforrealestate.net. "

I just shrug my shoulders and say "well,at the time it seemed like a good idea and it was only $49.95 a year." I guess it just means that I am a equal opportunity joiner.

jmac

No question.  If this were to go pro, I'd pay to play.  How much?  I don't know.

Mike in Tucson

I totally would join, "Professionals ONLY." I will pay how much it all depends.