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PAY your Mumsnet subs...so we can stop this madness...

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katierocket · 23/08/2005 22:39

Last bit said it a Scarlett O'Hara type of way. But seriously people, come on cough up, it 'aint much and what would we do without it.....

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 14:39

Jesus Ladymuck, you really don't have to take it that seriously.

I'll tell you why and it's very simple.

I like mumsnet, over the last 4 years I have had tons of advice from lots of fantastic people and I feel a certain loyalty towards it. I also know that mumsnet operate on a tight budget and occasionally it helps to remind people about subs. That's why. There is no other reason behind it. If you don't feel like that fine. I can't believe you can be offended by this FGS.

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Ladymuck · 24/08/2005 14:35

Sorry, but I don't see it as an issue of yours as to why or whether people "cough up"? The owners of MN have initiated one idea in terms of making money (would people be willing to donate), and they continue to follow other ways of making moeny from the site (books, TV, sponsorship, ads etc). I'm happy for them, and I hope that they do well from it. What I don't understand is why you are asking people to subscribe?
If the MN owners want to re-enforce subscriptions they have better tools at their disposal - reminder emails for example, or at an extreme restricting access. That they don't continue to go down this route indicates that they're not interested in doing so - so why are you?

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 14:06

Ladymuck - refer you to sophable's answer, I couldn't put it better.

This isn't some kind of consipiracy you know.

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Heathcliffscathy · 24/08/2005 14:04

ladymuck, i don't understand how your post is a response to kr's thread reminding people that if you use mn regularly and can afford to it's a good thing to pay your sub. lots and lots of people that can don't. probably in part due to forgetfulness. you seem to be implying that reminding people (or just letting them know for the first time, see below) about subs is about lining the pockets of the founders of mn and those who work for them, it isn't is it?

Ladymuck · 24/08/2005 10:47

KR, I'm sure that Justine will love you for drumming up money for her business, but it is one thing trying to jointly share out some costs, and another to want to raise money from the venture. The owners of Mumsnet obviously want the latter. So I'm just wondering, how much money do you think they should have? What should be the salary that is given to tech (who does this on a part-time basis as I understand it)? Why do you feel that they need more?

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 09:44

indeed swiper - it is all getting a bit crazy isn't it.

Anyway, if anyone wants to pay their subs then feel free....

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swiperfox · 24/08/2005 09:43

ok,i apologise - just getting a bit wound up at how much it's all kicked off and picked the wrong thread to let it out on!

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 09:41

no you misunderstand me. All the talk of income etc for mumsnet just made me think it's worthwhile reminding (those who can afford it) to pay their MN subs. That's it. Nothing else. Not even really related to the Milupa thing.

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swiperfox · 24/08/2005 09:35

But KR if you look at the 'yes to milupa ad' not everyone is offended by the ad.
Mumsnet obviously make money from the ad to keep MN going. Just because it's there doesn't mean everyone is going to start using it or suddenly switch to bottle feeding fgs!!!
I think this is all getting a little OTT

munz · 24/08/2005 09:24

nut thta was my suggestion DD is easier for me as I forget to do it by card each month and DH would notice a large amount going out in one go, but wouldn't notice say £5.00 p/m.

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 08:43

Jeez..I apologise from the bottom of my heart if there is any possibility that this thread or my 'shouting' has now or will ever offend any member or potential members.

Pah.

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SoupDragon · 24/08/2005 08:42

Using capitals does actually count as shouting.

moozoboozobillynomates · 24/08/2005 08:41

Ok, sorry. Have had no sleep.

mumtosomeone · 24/08/2005 08:41

ok thanks!

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 08:40

God everyone is so touchy, I'm not "shouting you down", I'm trying to make it clear that this is not a thread saying everyone should pay subsm it's about saying, if you can afford it please pay them. That's it.

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moozoboozobillynomates · 24/08/2005 08:38

Don't shout me down! Posted my message late, after picking up my screaming DS.

lockets · 24/08/2005 08:35

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 08:34

moozo - NO ONE IS SAYING THEY SHOULD BE COMPULSORY. But for those who can afford it, this is a reminder.

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 08:33

they ask for what you can afford mumtosomeone, they suggest £10 per year here

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moozoboozobillynomates · 24/08/2005 08:33

I agree with lockets, if subs are compulsory, there is no way on God's earth I can afford it. Financially, DP and I are stretched to the limit, and I don't think he'd appreciate me spending his hard earned money on mn, worthy as it is.

nutcracker · 24/08/2005 08:33

Thanks KR

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 08:31

I think that's a good idea nut.

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mumtosomeone · 24/08/2005 08:31

I will await my email then!
How much is it?

nutcracker · 24/08/2005 08:31

Could we not have a thing where you can pay say £2 a month or something by direct debit, or is that a crap idea ??

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katierocket · 24/08/2005 08:30

oh FGS, NO, if you can't afford to don't. But if you can, do.

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