jimhutchinsonasksWhy do so many people expect so much free stuff, like software and web/blog hosting, just so they can use it to make money for themselves?
posted on August 14, 2008 at 03:33PM
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August 14, 2008 at 15:36SkolorBecause that's how the internet started. It is inherently difficult to price digital goods, because they're so easy to copy.
August 14, 2008 at 15:37Chell BellsaysI don't think expected as much as hoped for...
August 14, 2008 at 15:39footpadisn't sure "hoped for" is the right word, "demanded" or "insisted" seems to fit some "entreprenuers" better.
August 14, 2008 at 15:39drdollarsthinksadvertising gives many ppl a false impression too.
August 14, 2008 at 15:41Myrnaslistsaysbut I heard that when you give *a lot* you get back even more of *a lot*
August 14, 2008 at 15:41Lifecruisersaysbecause peeps never stops to be greedy. It's programmed....
August 14, 2008 at 15:41SkolorYeah, You can't get free stuff if you offer to pay up front...
August 14, 2008 at 16:11footpadsaysIt's fine to look for a deal or to negotiate well, but to insist that you deserve more than anyone else, well, that gets tiring.
August 14, 2008 at 16:12footpadcontinues Especially to the person who tries to make a living off of what you're trying to obtain for free.
August 14, 2008 at 16:12footpadhashad too many clients with that particular attitude.
August 14, 2008 at 16:19Joankrsaystoo true, footpad! As a long-time freelancer & creator of stuff, I like to pay others when they make useful stuff.
August 14, 2008 at 18:11jimhutchinsonWhen someone offers a free product and it works well for me, I go back to look for a donation link and make use of it.
August 14, 2008 at 18:12jimhutchinsonTo me that is more than a *feel good* offer. It encourages them to continue making better products.
August 14, 2008 at 18:14footpadlikesthat approach.
August 15, 2008 at 00:10Joankrsaysyup - I always do the donation thing for good "freeware" - for the same reason.
