Quote:
Originally Posted by the
I totally agree! It was brilliant.
Anybody who can get volunteers to build up their business is great. Getting volunteers to build up the business, and to pay for the privilege of doing so, is awesome.
Then, after making hundreds of thousands off of those people over the years, you actually sell the people, well, now that's brilliant.
(And yes, he did sell the people. What do you think the No. 1 statistic the buyer looked at? The number of participants on the website).
Laughing all the way to the bank would be reward enough, but then getting some of those "paying volunteers" who you just sold, to defend you, that's icing on the cake.
Seriously, much props to them. Well done!
|
Your point being...?
I don't know if you're in business or what, but if you've ever told anyone about Pelican, you've done the same thing you cynically describe above. You've participated in the marketing plan. Loyal customers are worth money.
You feel tricked or taken advantage of - it must be the business-owner's fault, right? He forced you to use his site.
Have fun - I've said my piece.
