[Theforum] Re: funding options

[Ron Dorman]

Warden, Matt wrote:

> javier wrote:
>
>>anyway i'd like to know what matt thinks about it, since he's been quite
>>involved with meo
>>
>
> I've been silent about the issue because I'm in the minority and I don't
> have a strong arguement for my position other than rhetoric about the
> spirit of meo.


but, the spirit of meo is important and so is your opinion.  I don't
like the idea of changing the free status but it beats the alternatives
that have been mentioned.


>
> All I will say is that, if we institute mandatory payment for meo, I'm not
> gonna be on the crew that shakes down our members for their $3 every
> month.
>
> IME, every client eventually doesn't pay on time. With 850 people and
> rising, that's going to be a hell of a hassle.
>
> But, like I said, it's a non-issue if it isn't an hassle to me. ;-)
>
>
> Also, I think sending an email survey to the meo account holders is not a
> good idea. Sending them a link to a surveymonkey (or whatever) survey
> would be a better option.


that is a good idea.

Ron D.