Chris_D - 12:02 am on Aug 23, 2002 (gmt 0)

Brett,

If I've read your explanation of the options correctly, the negative issues (no se referals, closed system etc) with option c) are the same with option d) Subscribers only. All members would pay a subscription fee.

I think d)

If you do implement a subscription fee - can I make a suggestion? Make it an 'amount' paid in local currency.

ie I know that $US20 isn't the same as 20 pounds sterling as $20 Australian - but, in their respective countries, they all have the same purchasing power. How much does a big Mac cost in Sydney/ london/ New York - about '3' ?? A beer?? '2' or '3' depending on the neighbourhood

Now that would really exploit the 'universal nature' or the web....