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Pagan · 2009-04-26, 02:23 PM

Every single media entity puts its own spin on things and applies filters to ensure that even the most informed of us remain ill-informed on some things. Important events are swept under the rug in many areas of the US unless there is a local impact (Example, I was in Helsinki in the fall of 1988 when Estonia declared its right to fly its own flag and speak its own language. It was the lead story on all the newscasts there and the only thing the Finns were talking about. Because the news sources were saying that American television was one of the factors in the overthrow, I wanted to see how it was playing out in the states. I bought Time, Newsweek, and US News when they hit the news stands, thinking there would be a story on it. Nothing.. nothing at all, not even a peep even in the following weeks. My cousins were not surprised as it had no direct bearing on the US at all.

I think it is much the same in other countries. Media pushes the stories it thinks will sell and keep people coming back for more, but doesn't do a good job of educating us. As to countries agreeing on one law? Pffft... never happen. It doesn't even happen here in the states! Honestly, I cannot even name one law that ALL 50 states agree on. I know it is also a tough job in Canada.

I think Simon made a very valid point here. IF we as webmasters push the $1 trial and it ends up either depriving visitors OR driving up costs to the merchants, then we need to rethink the picture. A $4.95 trial makes great sense. It is currently less than an hour's wage (minimum), so most can afford it. It gives the visitors a chance to taste what waits for them if they convert, and it is enough that it won't drive processing charges up. Even if there isn't a rule against it, does it make good sense? If it did, the free and $1 trials should have been going through the roof, shouldn't they?

Looking at the poll numbers, we are kind of all bunched. I would suggest letting the webmaster decide between the trials. If the $1 trial sells better for a webmaster give them that tool. A program can adjust its payouts accordingly. (Silvercash currently offers that type of choice). I just don't like seeing the visitor penalized when they go to pay for the subscription.

2009-04-26, 02:23 PM	#9
Pagan Perverted Empress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 5,070	Every single media entity puts its own spin on things and applies filters to ensure that even the most informed of us remain ill-informed on some things. Important events are swept under the rug in many areas of the US unless there is a local impact (Example, I was in Helsinki in the fall of 1988 when Estonia declared its right to fly its own flag and speak its own language. It was the lead story on all the newscasts there and the only thing the Finns were talking about. Because the news sources were saying that American television was one of the factors in the overthrow, I wanted to see how it was playing out in the states. I bought Time, Newsweek, and US News when they hit the news stands, thinking there would be a story on it. Nothing.. nothing at all, not even a peep even in the following weeks. My cousins were not surprised as it had no direct bearing on the US at all. I think it is much the same in other countries. Media pushes the stories it thinks will sell and keep people coming back for more, but doesn't do a good job of educating us. As to countries agreeing on one law? Pffft... never happen. It doesn't even happen here in the states! Honestly, I cannot even name one law that ALL 50 states agree on. I know it is also a tough job in Canada. I think Simon made a very valid point here. IF we as webmasters push the $1 trial and it ends up either depriving visitors OR driving up costs to the merchants, then we need to rethink the picture. A $4.95 trial makes great sense. It is currently less than an hour's wage (minimum), so most can afford it. It gives the visitors a chance to taste what waits for them if they convert, and it is enough that it won't drive processing charges up. Even if there isn't a rule against it, does it make good sense? If it did, the free and $1 trials should have been going through the roof, shouldn't they? Looking at the poll numbers, we are kind of all bunched. I would suggest letting the webmaster decide between the trials. If the $1 trial sells better for a webmaster give them that tool. A program can adjust its payouts accordingly. (Silvercash currently offers that type of choice). I just don't like seeing the visitor penalized when they go to pay for the subscription. __________________ Is it naptime yet?