But as users from large commercial
> services begin to take advantage of the work all of us put in, they come
> from an entirely different culture, and think that they are paying for the
> services *we* provide. Well they are, but are we seeing *any* benefit? I
> must admit, though, most of my AOLers do realize the work I put in to
> maintain the list. But it does piss me off that AOL is making money on ME
> (In fact, if I wanted to, I could probably calculate how much AOLers on my
> list have paid AOL for the time they spend writing and reading mail on my
> list - which they wouldn't have made if I never started, and didn't
> maintain, the list) . Not that I want $ for it, I just think we should get
> something back.
This is one of my biggest annoyances. AOL and CI$ collecting money on my
stuff is grating. I work on two internet guides and a newsletter. The
problem is I can't come up with enough of a distinction between AOL and
places like The Well or Mindvox that also have time charges and make money
on my work (though a whole lot less) to come up with a cogent policy.
Also I don't necessarily want to cut out AOL and Prodigy USERS. I've
written it off and added it to the long list of life's little
frustrations...
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