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Originally posted by grimreaper797
I have no problem with you making money, Id just like to believe you would tell us you are, or simply not tell us you aren't if you are.
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
Currently, after a lengthy period of banner ad testing, and a long list of test alternatives in the Google ads (that were specific to guests... members never saw most of this), we're in the area of some income beyond the cost of the servers that is split among the Amigos (I didn't know this wasn't clear).
I think Springer is looking for more than that, which is why he laments that "we're making no money", but we're never sure what amount will change his tune.
[edit on 16-11-2006 by SkepticOverlord]
Originally posted by grimreaper797
So wait, is it profit, or is it going back into the site?
Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
I thought it a timely moment in ATS's history to proactively revisit a reoccurring topic, that of the management of AboveTopSecret.com.
Disclaimer: Many members and former members that have run afoul of ATS staff for one reason or another will likely not agree with much of what you're about to read. If you're one of those people, it might be best to simply stop reading now and avoid the inevitable.
Over the past year, there have been several new demands on the owners, staff, and hardware that keeps ATS up and running as a 100% free service -- a service that is a relentless advocate of and source for free expression. The challenges have occurred in many forms: 1) We've had periods of intense drama as long-standing ......
"ATS also equals Altruism, Trust, and Sincerity" is the single-most important idea in the minds of the "Three Amigos".
If at any point you feel we've lost the plot, feel free to direct us back to this post.
Thank you.
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Originally posted by SkepticOverlord
So in the next few months, you're going to see some activity that may inspire some detractors to vocally cast doubt on the goals of ATS.
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
I've never been a part of any discussion relative to the direction of the site, but that statement worries me.