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Originally Posted by SCORE-Cash
If we remove the option to download the video, we fear it will kill us. Streaming alone, just doesn't seam to satisfy our customers.
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I have not tried this but, what if...
When a member joins, he gets streaming only and photo sets. If you allow the photo zips or not is your call. If he stays for 1 month, he can then download the video. Or hell, 2 months.
It would not stop guys from stealing and reposting your content, but think of how many guys join for one month only, steal EVERYTHING you have, post it all and you lose. It would cut those guys out. Fuck those guys. The most important thing right now is for everyone to get their content OFF the tubes, OFF the torrents and stop being given away for free.
Not a perfect plan by any means, but it's a start.
I'm 100% all for streaming only and have some new sites that will do this, but WHEN/IF they can download is still up in the air. Sure, it will piss off some guys, but think of the larger picture here and your long term business. I'm willing to lose some in order to secure my place a few years more in this industry. I think if everyone did this, the industry could gain a few steps.
I know Robbie has had great success with what he is going. If it works for him, it HAS to work for everyone else. IT HAS TO!!!
That is adapting to the current situation. Kudos to Robbie and CM for having the balls (and knockers) to put this into play.