pay for digital social spaces
exploring a future of digital social spaces / networks where users pay
pay for digital social spaces
Sublime’s pricing philosophy
Membership Puzzle
membershippuzzle.org
social.coop - Open Collective
opencollective.com
social.coop - a mastodon server that charges a membership fee
The Jersey Bee – Support Essex County News
jerseybee.org
The WFH coworking community for people doing things differently 🪩
groove.ooo
“Groove's membership costs $18/month or $120/year USD”
Imagine a geographically-local-oriented digital social space that’s funded by a mix of local city government (tax $$) and local big philanthropy, plus allows for small individual donations too. Like the ‘bricks’ or signage in a local library or museum, the people who contribute would be recognized publicly for their support. The money would go
... See moreSometimes it can feel like the online spaces you spend time in are working against you, pushing you toward things that their owners value instead of what you value—and harnessing your energy to fuel the very things you hate. Like me, you probably know the feeling of spending too much time gorging on digital junk food, wasting precious moments of... See more
Chris Best • An Algorithm for Quality
Of course, money is a transformative incentive. Donating our time and labor for free is a privilege. I’ve watched stipends, contract agreements, or permanent staff roles enable incredible volunteers to go way beyond what they could do without compensation. I also believe expectations themselves require expansion and redefinition outside of the... See more