Is it fair to charge for exclusive content?

Posted February 4Feb 4

When you have freely available content on your forum, would it be fair to charge for exclusive content? Take my forum as an example, I have a forum resources board, would it be fair if I charged users for let's say, themes and extensively built codes?

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February 4Feb 4

No because 'exclusive' in my book equals 'elitist'. But that's just my personal take.

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February 4Feb 4

Well that depends.

But a resource based website could easily be monetized by different levels of data available, with the lowest level being free. Depending on the function of the forum.

But a forum with lets say, just hidden forums or web-based chotski's, I think I would rather just ask for donations.

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February 5Feb 5

Makes sense.

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February 5Feb 5

Administrators

It’s fair if you’re charging for exclusive themes and codes.

Especially if you already supply custom made themes and codes for free. Custom made themes and scripts could be a way to increase your forum’s revenue.

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February 5Feb 5

Content Team

I think it's fair if you've got certain content like themes or graphics. As for knowledge, I suppose it depends on what you're sharing but I think it should be free. Maybe keep it to where only members can view certain content, but don't outright hide it behind a paywall.

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February 5Feb 5

It’s fair if you’re charging for exclusive themes and codes.

Especially if you already supply custom made themes and codes for free. Custom made themes and scripts could be a way to increase your forum’s revenue.

Sams Club gives me multiple snaks every time I go there. They aint losin' any money on me.

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February 8Feb 8

Content Team

Yes, it can be fair to charge for exclusive content, like themes and codes, if they take a lot of work to make. Just make sure users understand what makes the paid content different from the free stuff...

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