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Old 10-08-2008, 04:38 PM  
Jim_Gunn
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Originally Posted by farkedup View Post
The only mention of a free script was I could EASILY code a script with all of the features of TEVS in just a few days of work.

The time consuming part is importing the data from the SPONSORS which I do NOT plan on giving away.

I wouldn't have any problem giving away a basic script if it meant selling more copies of the sponsor import. Like I've said I can a TEVS clone in just a couple of days. If it means selling a bunch of copies of the sponsor import which otherwise might not have sold is totally worth it.

Many people are picking and choosing what parts of what I've said to focus on.

My TUBE script is $40 but I am not even trying to promote that! I am focusing on getting sponsored content onto tubes which otherwise would NOT bother. If there is one thing to focus on that should be it!

I'm not here to debate if allowing user uploads is right or wrong. I want EVERY major system to be able to quickly import sponsored videos! That is the only thing TEVS does and honestly it doesn't do it very well but it does do it in a SIMPLE way. Nubiles import is far more powerfull but its hard to use and doesn't look good.

You guys have been paying $250 a pop for a script that doesn't really do anything other than import sponsored videos. Why not pick what actual SCRIPT fits your needs the best? At no point have I stated how much I'm going to charge for this import system. What I am saying though is subtract the sponsored video import tools from TEVS and you have an incredibly basic script which even FREE ones are superior.

if $250 a pop for a basic script with these import tools is "fair" how much would a good script with import tools be worth? Some of the tube scripts I have plans to code imports for are $200+ BY THEMSELVES! I have k0nrad on my list and will even be coding an import into THAT system. His script is like $600. My goal is to get EVERYBODY to step up their game. if I get my import system on enough scripts I can then leverage and poke SPONSORS more into adopting feeds for nubiles and STXT. My long term goal is to make it so that anybody who wants to use sponsored videos will quickly be able to use them.

Hating on a script just because it allows people to upload content is WRONG. It is up to the developer to create the tools people want. Scripts should have as many features as possible and have options to turn features on/off depending on the site.
I think that you are on the right path. License your basic script free and charge for the sponsor import tool. If you can get most of the big sponsors to support it, then it would be worthwhile for those webmasters who want to be able to import sponsor videos easily to pay for it. And for those that don't or those who aren't ready for that feature yet you will at least get a bigger installed base of your script. I look forward to seeing it.
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