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Put my money where my mouth is!

As I’ve discussed previously (taken from the book ‘Predictably irrational’) money changes everything. From a favour now you have the obligation to keep lights on, and some predictability on how everything works.
From a friend giving stuff for free, now you are a supplier. That’s why free social networks are in that Uncanny valley of being free, but arguably you are the product.

It’s an interesting experiment to charge for some part of the product (even being a non-profit). You’ll see how people change. (And that’s not bad, but part of self-sustainability)