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To: Susan Saline who wrote (494)	2/11/1998 8:36:00 PM
From: Spots	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 32873

Yes, they have to figure out how to do it to preserve the lifetime members buyin rights. I'm not suggesting that's easy. But they have a flawed economic model that will bring them down in the long run. They must generate a continuing stream of revenue that doesn't depend upon pyramiding members. Brad had to get his mother to sign so he could rent an apartment when they move to Kansas a few months ago. After turning down 5 million because it would lose control of SI. These are dreams backed up by guts. I'll support that. Think about it.

To: Susan Saline who wrote (494)	2/11/1998 8:41:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Respond to of 32873

I am for the $20. Make it voluntary and I will still pay. If someone volunteers the $20 put a happy face in their personal profile:) If enough people volunteer they could keep the up front cost down for new members. I would like to see the membership grow. Regards Zeuspaul

To: Susan Saline who wrote (494)	2/12/1998 1:01:00 AM
From: peter michaelson	Respond to of 32873

Susan: Technologically, I'm sure SI is nothing special. But I have so far not found as lively, comprehensive and intelligent a discussion as SI has going. Unless this is due only to my internet youth then SI may be doing something in a way that's different and special enough to attract that liveliness. Sure, it's replicable, but I think that the success of SI may be the result of the BJJ (Brad, Jeff, Jill) attitude, which seems to be not the pursuit of $$$ alone, among other things. Just my opinion. peter