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Worth a split Chris? Some good discussion about different directions indie community platforms can go.
That would break the stream of the discussion.Worth a split Chris? Some good discussion about different directions indie community platforms can go.
And ultimately THIS is the key consideration. Consistent revenue stream by any means possible.The only dispute is that this encourages devs to only use it, which encourages customers to remain actively renewed, rather than letting renewals lapse.
Hi,For me, this is game over. With the pandemic going on and lack of jobs in my location, I'm struggling to even purchase groceries. I cannot financially support IPS with the Marketplace changes; not even including the cost of additional apps i.e., commerce, pages, etc.
It’s always struck me how un-community minded the IPS ‘community’ forum is.And if IPS would offer peer support in the forums to their clients (albeit not active license holders) it would go a long way towards helping.
It's just another method to FORCE a payment to them for a privilege that should be default to any client.
They honestly don't care about the "small fry" sites that might want to use their software but have no income. They are focused on the "money makers".
Thats right.They honestly don't care about the "small fry" sites that might want to use their software but have no income. They are focused on the "money makers".
I lol'ed at this.Hi,
You can't buy groceries and put food on the table for you and your family, but you want to complain about the cost of running your side-hobby forum? Yes, yes I see you have your priorities straight.
Stop worrying about seeking support on nulled sites. Stop worrying about Marketplace purchases. Stop worrying about IPS company policies on a forum that you can't pay for. Go feed your family.
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To everybody else reading this and having a hard time because of the virus, my heart goes out to you. It really is a tough time out there for many families, especially during the holidays. I can't believe I have to say this, but in case there is any question: you shouldn't choose between food for your family or renewing a forum. It's not a decision at all; you always buy food for your family. But I also want to add that it's in incredibly poor form to come on TAZ and weaponize your family's impoverishment to complain about renewal policies for your forum.
It should be evident by now that IPS is not a community solution that you can run on a shoe-string budget. Paid forum software like IPS usually require, well, payment. If you can't make payment, then there are plenty of free options out there, of everything from SMF / phpBB / myBB to social media groups like Amino Apps / Facebook Groups / Discord. Your members are not going to begrudge you for switching to another platform if it provides a sustainable path. IPS is also not going to begrudge you for switching to another platform if you're never going to pay them.
If a $25 - $100 renewal makes a difference to your family's budget, then don't complain about being embarrassed for switching. Do what you need to do for your family.
Incredible. Thanks.Hey all,
I just wanted to update you on a change we made very recently to the Marketplace.
Now, if you have a purchased resource from the Marketplace, you can still access it even if your Invision Community license expires.
Thanks for all your feedback on this!![]()
Hey all,
I just wanted to update you on a change we made very recently to the Marketplace.
Now, if you have a purchased resource from the Marketplace, you can still access it even if your Invision Community license expires.
Thanks for all your feedback on this!![]()
Why is this not announced on your own company forums to your own clients?Hey all,
I just wanted to update you on a change we made very recently to the Marketplace.
Now, if you have a purchased resource from the Marketplace, you can still access it even if your Invision Community license expires.
Thanks for all your feedback on this!![]()
I intend to.Why is this not announced on your own company forums to your own clients?
Seems like a sensible/better approach. And good to see that you were so willing to the make changes requested.Hey all,
I just wanted to update you on a change we made very recently to the Marketplace.
Now, if you have a purchased resource from the Marketplace, you can still access it even if your Invision Community license expires.
Thanks for all your feedback on this!![]()