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    • VeronicaV
      Veronica @CO3
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      @CO3

      I’m torn between completely agreeing with you and thinking to myself “let the boys get that bread” haha

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      • alpine.raspberryA
        alpine.raspberry
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        It looks almost always better without ads, but I doubt the upkeep is cheap.
        One ad banner at the bottom would not be too drastic in my opinion.

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        • CO3C
          CO3 @alpine.raspberry
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          @alpine-raspberry yeah but have it be like a random one for dickpills or whatever. I don't want this to become some place to sell 30$ salt or Progest-E copies that ignore the existing patent

          Master Broth Recipe: https://twitter.com/thesquattingman/status/1737526599023526043 / https://recipeats.org/master-broth/

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          • bradB
            brad @CO3
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            @CO3 how would you feel about a single tasteful ad for BLOO scalp powder?

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            • CO3C
              CO3 @brad
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              @brad I vote for regular 'ugly women in your area want to FUCK' type ads

              Master Broth Recipe: https://twitter.com/thesquattingman/status/1737526599023526043 / https://recipeats.org/master-broth/

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              • pilkyP
                pilky @brad
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                @brad considering you said that bloo will sponsor the costs of running the forum, I think it's fine

                Fake Peater since 2020

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                • bradB
                  brad @CO3
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                  @CO3 lol

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                  • CO3C
                    CO3 @brad
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                    @brad Since you're making the forum obviously it's up to you, I made this thread mainly to express I think a lot of these ads could scare people off, making them think this profit is the goal of this sphere.

                    Master Broth Recipe: https://twitter.com/thesquattingman/status/1737526599023526043 / https://recipeats.org/master-broth/

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                    • bradB
                      brad @CO3
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                      @CO3 I understand what you're saying and broadly agree. Nibbler and I are running Bloo similarly to a benefit corporation to fund the creation and distribution of bioenergetic products. For example, the recipe is completely open and many people happily replicate it. Hopefully through our actions we can show it's not a purely profit-focused endeavor.

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                      • CO3C
                        CO3 @brad
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                        @brad I think that's fairly obvious, and the relatively light-hearted nature of the product also lends itself to that purpose IMO. I think it's cool that it allows places like these to exist. like you said it's not marketed as something exclusive.

                        Master Broth Recipe: https://twitter.com/thesquattingman/status/1737526599023526043 / https://recipeats.org/master-broth/

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                        • CharlieC
                          Charlie
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                          Running a website can be expensive. There is nothing wrong with an ad or two.

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                            hootchy @CO3
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                            @CO3 I second this

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                            • CO3C
                              CO3 @Charlie
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                              @Charlie ah yeah thanks for the advice squints mod from the Ray Peat Forum

                              Master Broth Recipe: https://twitter.com/thesquattingman/status/1737526599023526043 / https://recipeats.org/master-broth/

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                              • ahA
                                ah @brad
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                                @brad any plans for a "premium" subscription?
                                doesnt necessarily need to add much functionality but as more of a way for people to support the forum if they want to

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                                • ericE
                                  eric
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                                  how about just allowing donations and doing the occasional fundraising drive? I'll donate

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                                  • pilkyP
                                    pilky @eric
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                                    @eric Not saying there shouldn't be an option to donate, but extremely few projects are able to run on donations alone.

                                    Fake Peater since 2020

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                                    • skylarkS
                                      skylark
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                                      Merch store

                                      Good things are immeasurably costly

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                                      • SugarS
                                        Sugar @CO3
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                                        @CO3 Too bad you're not the one in charge.

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                                        • bradB
                                          brad
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                                          The forum is currently running about $300/month in hosting costs. It may become more expensive over time. I don’t really wish to rely upon donations but if we end up selling ~20 more bags of BLOO a month it should cover our costs. I have no need or desire to profit from the forum, but it would be nice if it was a financially self-sustaining endeavor.

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                                          • AmazoniacA
                                            Amazoniac @brad
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                                            @brad, being open about current costs and the will to seek agreement with members are good signs on your part.

                                            In my opinion, it's more straightforward to cover expenses through voluntary donations without conditioning to product sales. Nothing prevents you from promoting your products indirectly at the same time. If the cooperation isn't enough, it's fair to resort to pushier means.

                                            But do what it takes to make it sustainable. I don't think that the community is against profit, but oppose abusive practices. The more you can keep members informed, the more likely it's for everyone to understand the difficulties that you may face. And in case you build a cohesive group, people are expected to support and help each other thrive.

                                            If at some point you would like to devote to the project, but a given amount would be needed to justify doing this, what would be wrong in requesting it?

                                            I suggest you to not cling to the non-profit idea too much because we're all greedy capitalists and life without a Rolex is shallow. Profit can be an incentive factor somewhere along the way and it can be challenging to reconcile narratives.

                                            I now have a support page!

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