> There's very little stuff that's posted online in 'paying'
> fansites that can't be found elsewhere on the net for
> free. Mp3's and videos can always be found or leaked
> sooner or later, so where's the incentive to part with
> cash if it isn't physical?
Well, you could say exactly the same about CDs and DVDs sold in the shops, because those also end up on the net for free.
> Some people 'pay' to join a fanclub because they feel it
> makes them a better fan, which it doesn't. Or they might
> be able to see the celebrity post once in a while and go
> all stupid gushing over them. The celebrities get enough
> from fans when they buy their CD's, DVD's, posters etc or
> go to concerts, the least they can do is give a free
> fansite as a thank you. Unless of course when joining you
> do get regular magazines, CD's patches and stuff, then
> paying for membership to cover the cost of postage etc
> makes sense.
Completely agree.
Dave
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