09-05-2018, 11:52 PM
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#161
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: About 5200 Miles from the Dome
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Haynes and down goes brown are two key additions for me. I just signed up tonight.
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09-06-2018, 06:41 AM
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#162
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario
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It took me until April of last year to finally cave and pay for sports news and I loved having it very much. The quality and the experience were far better than what I'd come to expect. CP and Twitter were my primary news sources, as I'd stopped going to the big sites for anything but headlines a long time ago.
Scores were my only gripe, as I had to keep another app around to check in around the league and I'm looking forward to see how the new scores work this year!
The last piece to the puzzle is player scorecards. I loved seeing those post-game in the NFL, and I see the option there for NHL games but not sure if that's in the plans this year or not. I find the conversations on a specific players game very interesting in PGTs, and I'd love to see their evaluation as well if that's feasible.
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09-06-2018, 09:13 AM
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#163
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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There's enough free content out there for me via CP, Flames Nation, Twitter, Herald/Sun to get my Flames and sports fix. No need for any subscriptions.
When they give 100% off and move to ad based service I'll subscribe.
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09-06-2018, 09:19 AM
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#164
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pepper24
When they give 100% off and move to ad based service I'll subscribe.
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You'll be waiting a long time. The ad based model for this sort of content has been a dismal failure. Advertisers have shown they won't pay much for online ads, and most of what they do pay goes to Google and Facebook.
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If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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09-06-2018, 09:20 AM
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#165
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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I would say it's never going to happen. There's a reason the newspapers are going bankrupt. Eventually you will have to pay for almost all content beyond headlines.
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09-06-2018, 09:21 AM
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#166
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
You'll be waiting a long time. The ad based model for this sort of content has been a dismal failure. Advertisers have shown they won't pay much for online ads, and most of what they do pay goes to Google and Facebook.
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Yep, their model will either work or they'll close business. Hope they are successful but model not for me.
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09-06-2018, 10:15 AM
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#167
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Retired
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pacific Ocean
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I was one of the "never pay for articles on the web" guys. but the addition of Haynes and Cruickshank was a game changer for me.
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09-06-2018, 10:43 AM
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#168
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
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Work isn't free. It's the cost of two cups of coffee a month, well worth it.
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09-06-2018, 11:33 AM
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#169
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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I almost bit when Eric D went over, but DGB and FF80 were the tipping point. Pay for content is fine if it is great content.
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09-06-2018, 02:06 PM
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#170
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Fine, I'm in!
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09-06-2018, 02:14 PM
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#171
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edn88
I almost bit when Eric D went over, but DGB and FF80 were the tipping point. Pay for content is fine if it is great content.
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This was a big realization for me since I subscribed.
The big benefit of pay-for models is the path to revenue. Providing great content people want to pay for benefits everyone. The advertising model breeds click-bait, and the content writers have to be mindful of content that would upset the advertisers. I'm looking forward to seeing this model takeoff elsewhere.
I'm happy to trade (reasonable) amounts of money instead of selling my personal data or settling for a lesser product.
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09-06-2018, 02:24 PM
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#172
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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I like that they allow you to "follow" some teams. Hopefully an influx of Flames fans inspires more Flames related content.
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09-06-2018, 02:34 PM
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#173
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Like many, many posters over the last day I waited for the Haynes hire to jump and sign up.
Good to hear The Athletic listened to us! I bet there's been a big surge of Calgary signups.
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09-06-2018, 05:38 PM
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#175
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Vancouver, BC
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What's the value-for-content like if I only follow the Flames and to a lesser extent the Stamps?
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09-06-2018, 07:33 PM
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#176
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary
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I subscribed. Thanks Haynes...
There was a Twitter ad for 50% off so I paid $35.99 CAD.
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09-06-2018, 07:59 PM
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#177
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CP Gamemaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Gary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shadowlord
What's the value-for-content like if I only follow the Flames and to a lesser extent the Stamps?
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We'll have to see after this season, but given all the recent additions it should be pretty good. Honestly, you'd be surprised if you read some of the other content on the site. It's pretty interesting.
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09-07-2018, 05:01 AM
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#178
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob-loblaw
I subscribed. Thanks Haynes...
There was a Twitter ad for 50% off so I paid $35.99 CAD.
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None of the 50% off ones are working for me. Even this twitter deal came up with a message saying "looks like this is no longer available, but here's 30% off".
Please post if you find anything.
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09-07-2018, 11:38 AM
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#179
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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To those paying $35 for their first year. Just be prepared to pay $72 when you renew...
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09-07-2018, 02:06 PM
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#180
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler
To those paying $35 for their first year. Just be prepared to pay $72 when you renew...
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What are you talking about? I didn’t pay $72 to renew. I think the earlier you get in, the better deal you have going forward. I’ve been supporting them since James put out his shingle. He’s a great writer, better human, & someone who is cognizant of what each & every market wants & deserves, especially outside of Toronto.
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